I dont understand. By the help of God, tonight, I look to Jesus in faith. 5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? All rights Reserved. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. This mystery of iniquity was even then begun; while the apostles were yet living, persons pretended zeal for Christ, but really opposed him. But, is 2 Thessalonians 2:11 really saying that God is trying to force people to believe a lie? This has been the faith and hope of all Christians, in all ages of the church; it was the faith and hope of the Old Testament saints. The wicked one sits soliciting worship of himself. [10] And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: What is going to happen according to end times prophecy? Learn how your comment data is processed. 2:3; 1 Tim. Jul 26, 2021. The Berean Call is available by paid subscription . 3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not comeunless the falling away He said, "Put your hands on it," and he put his hands on it. The Strong Delusion 2 Thessalonians 2: 3-11 The phrase "strong delusion" comes from a passage in the Paul 's second epistle to the Thessalonians Church: "3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; [Ludwig van Beethoven, 1712-1773] Is it the ninth one? Start FREE. 8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders. that they might be damned who receive not the truth" [2 Thessalonians 2:11-12]. So God will cause them to be greatly deceived, and they will believe these lies. This passage exactly agrees with the system of popery, as it prevails in the Romish church, and under the Romish popes. Amen. principle that when a man says "no" to God, to Christ, to appeal, that finally All who do so are damned (Revelation:14:9-11 [9] And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, A thing like that strikes you dead. Response: Paul says that the delusion specifically causes those who received not the love of the truth to be deceived by the lying wonders performed by Antichrist (that Wickedwhose coming is after the working of Satan) and by his deceivableness of unrighteousness (2 Thessalonians:2:8-10 [8] And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: And I can be saved by a look at the Crucified One." The enemy of the church will use signs and apparent miracles to lead many to perdition. Josephus was the general of the Hebrew army, and he was captured in Galilee. while they did not attend nor give credit to the signs that were so evident, and did so plainly foretell their future desolation . For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie. Youll not find in literature anything more vivid than as he describes the blood that flowed in the streets of the city of God. I it is beyond me. 2 Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, 2 not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of [ a]Christ had come. For this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie. The first few words of verse 11 as given by a few translations are: And for this cause (KJV), And for this cause (ASV), Therefore (ESV), and For this reason (NIV). 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. Ninety-one times will you find that translated in many places "deception, deceiving, a working of deception." 11And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. "If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and He shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. I drop a bean here and a bean there and a bean there, and the pig comes along and he follows me eating the beans. weeping Scot preacher(Matthew 23:37-38). VERSION, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. The preservation of the saints, is because God loved them with an everlasting love, from the beginning of the world. Let us then stand fast in the doctrines taught by the apostles, and reject all additions, and vain traditions.16,17 We may and should direct our prayers, not only to God the Father, through our Lord Jesus Christ, but also to our Lord Jesus Christ himself. Did you know a Christian father? The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. If you are outside the U.S. "Planet" comes from that. These prophecies have, in a great measure, come to pass, and confirm the truth of the Scriptures. 3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that . 11:3), C. The ", And the man said, "Where are you taking the pig? The text is that these who oppose God in Christ "with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish, because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved" [2 Thessalonians 2:10] "no" to God, and "no" to Christ, and "no" to Jesus "for this cause," turning down the appeal, "for this cause" saying "no" to Christ "for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie, that they all might be damned, that they all might be judged, who believe not the truth" [2 Thessalonians 2:11-12]. Comfort your hearts and stablish you in every good word and work. The title of the sermon tonight is The Strong Delusion. False There is life for a look for thee [Numbers 21:6-9; John 3:14-15]. May He take me to Himself now and forever." This is because God WANTS you to. Let me explain through a quote from a friend, God does not send anyone to Hell, He merely honors their wishes. Now, in reality, God will make pronouncement of who is to be cast into Hell, and who is to be allowed into Heaven. It is supposed to be the power of the Roman empire, which the apostle did not mention more plainly at that time. Youre alone. But, if we are wavering in faith, and of a doubtful mind, halting and faltering in our duty, no wonder that we are strangers to the joys of religion.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. Rather, He sets before us the truth, tells us we may know it through Jesus (John 8:32), encourages us to study so we can know the truth (2 Timothy 2:15), and leaves the decision to us whether to pursue the truth. Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. Your browser does not support the audio tag. Testament, A. Do not be deluded! Oh these things, they are awful. That they all might be damned who believed not the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. In the days of Noah, He said, "My Spirit shall not always strive with man" [Genesis 6:3], and at the end of the 120 years of the preaching of righteous Noah, God shut him in the ark [Genesis 7:13-16]. Brings grosser materialism and atheism, 3. 2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. I had a great deal prepared that Im going to leave out. There is a sin unto death: "No; no; no," and God says, "No. re: I will send a strong delusion. Our world shall be in such stress, such, such heaviness and misery, such war and blood, that they will look to anybody who will say, "I can lead the way out. Now it is a different translation. Are you? Peter 2:1), 1. 2 Thessalonians King James Version (KJV) SEARCH THE BIBLE (Advanced) BOOK (Index) CHAPTER VERSE 2 Thessalonians 2:11 "And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:" King James Version (KJV) < Previous Verse Next Verse > View Chapter 2 Thessalonians 2:11 Context Click here to see our updated Privacy Policy. I dont care how earnestly they plead or how many times they visit in my home, I am not going to respond.". May He save my soul from hell. We have no certain proof of any thing having been delivered by the apostles, more than what we find contained in the Holy Scriptures. The man of sin is the Antichrist, one who opposes Christ, or one who stands in the place of Christ (1 John 2:18). Theres something about when you say "no." Sound like a death knell. [10] The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: Thats interesting thing words. They got one in Haifa [Haifa, Israel], all over this world. God, therefore, will leave them to the path that they have chosen (Romans 1:18, 24; Jeremiah 5:21) and they will believe Satans final strong delusion.. Hence, the faithful should beware of being led astray so they would not fall for Satans strong delusions. five foolish virgins (Matthew 25:11), 3. THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL
Will there be a great apostasy / falling away during the end times? Dont you be concerned or troubled or agitated." 3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; 4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. And for this cause God shall send them strong . You have the same thing in the story of Pharaoh. Your life is dragged down. In verses 1, Paul makes it clear he wants to address the matter of the 2nd coming of Jesus. Youre damned! The love of God in Christ Jesus, is the spring and fountain of all the good we have or hope for. Most of our content is published in our app for iOS, Andoid, Windows, and Kindle. THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL
And he said, "Now cover your face with your hands and weep! "God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie, that they might be damned" [from 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12]. (The Strong Delusion) (2 Thessalonians) 2:9-12KJV. "Strong delusion" "a working of deception", B. Best way to translate it would be "working" "God shall send them a working," an energeia plans. And they were buoyed up in false hopes by false doctrines by false prophets. Instead, being a just and fair Godrequires that He meet a few criteria: (1) set forth the law, (2) allow man the freedom to choose whether or not to obey the law, and (3) to judge man based on mans adherence to the law. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. The And youve got an English word like that Greek word energeia. Now this is from Josephus [Titus Flavius Josephus, 37-100 CE] in that famous, famous account of the fall of Jerusalem in 70 A. D. as he writes of it in the sixth book of The Wars of the Jews [75 CE]. And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish, because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. Your soul is calloused. Twenty-five years from now, most of us will not be here. False doctrines are like the winds that toss the water to and fro; and they unsettle the minds of men, which are as unstable as water. , And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, God makes sin work out its own punishment, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. In verse 2, he says he doesnt want them to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. Apparently, the Christians in Thessalonica had been given false information about the 2nd coming of the Lord. The lie would seem to be the total delusion under Antichrist and the false prophet which would include taking his mark and bowing down to his image. Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. Would you? Who are the ones who fall prey to this deception? 13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. When we get to verse 9, we see that this man of sin comes, in part, by efforts from Satan. 4:2]; See Rom. He said, "Now weep. 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 King James Version (KJV) 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. The persons are described, who are his willing subjects. that they might be buoyed up above fear and care by such hopes. 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Copyright The Berean Call 2016. As I turn the page here, Paul traces the fall of humanity, all of it, to a deception, to a deceiving. omegaman66. At the end of time, Satans greatest lie, his crowning deception, will be when he impersonates Christ. God does not force us to believe a lie. Clarke's Commentary. Second Thessalonians 2:9-12 speaks of a strong delusion God will send in the end times: "The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. I mean, the actual words are not "strong delusion." Noah! Ive heard the preacher say, And Hes a God of mercy [Deuteronomy 4:31]. There are quite a few options for keeping in touch with us: Subscribe to our email updates here, and choose if you want daily, weekly, or monthly updates. See All). What is going to happen in the end times? For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14). So God will cause them to be greatly deceived, and they will believe these lies. But I know enough to know that Jesus died for me. God shut the door. How is it that God, God do a thing like that? 2Th 2:11 - And G2532 for this G5124 cause G1223 God G2316 shall send G3992 them G846 strong G1753 delusion, G4106 that G1519 they G846 should believe G4100 a lie: G5579. To do so, would violate criteria (2) above and make Him an unfair and unjust God. "Ta, ta, ta, da" that theme all through that. And turning aside from God and the true Christ and repentance and faith in Him, the multitudes flock to this false Christ and are led to ultimate damnation and destruction which brings me to the heart of this message and this text. I just see it everywhere. So far as I know, I do not know of any. For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false. Some stars seemed to wander, to move around, so they called them plants: "planets." Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. ", Copyright 2011-2023 Got Questions Ministries - All Rights Reserved. Brother, youre in hell. 2 Thessalonians 2:11 English Standard Version 11 Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, Read full chapter 2 Thessalonians 2:11 in all English translations 2 Thessalonians 1 2 Thessalonians 3 English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. You may not understand it all. Did you ever hear of that symphony of Beethoven? This would be the strong delusion that will come upon the world. So far as we know, that political leader, thats the first time he ever saw Jesus. David asks this tough question: Paul urges them to continue stedfast in the truth received; 3. shows that there shall be a departure from the faith, 9. and a discovery of Antichrist, before the day of the Lord comes; 15. repeats his exhortation to stand firm, and prays for them. According to 2 Thessalonians, God will send the unrighteousness a strong delusion which will cause them to do what. So, in order for God to be able to rightly condemn the wicked, He can neither force them to obey Him nor to reject Him. The 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. [Book VI, Chapter 5, The Wars of the Jews, by Josephus, 75 CE]. Romans 1:26: "For this cause God gave them up." There would be a general falling away first, such as would occasion the rise of antichrist, that man of sin. Because the climate is never static. No Satan is said to use all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception (ESV) to accomplish his task. Verse 11. And today the world is bowing before him. Then the Bible says, "And then God hardened his heart" confirmed him in the decision that hed made [Exodus 9:12, 10:1]. Even the angels look into it [1 Peter 1:12] desiring to understand it, and they cannot. Now, we are getting somewhere! "For this cause God shall send them strong delusion," an energy, a working of deception, led astray, "that they might be damned who believed not the truth" [from 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12]. "And God sends a strong delusion . greenwell springs. on the cross trusted Jesus at his first opportunity, 1. "Adam was not deceived, but the woman, being deceived" [1 Timothy 2:14] beguiled same word. As God was in the temple of old, and worshipped there, and is in and with his church now; so the antichrist here mentioned, is a usurper of God's authority in the Christian church, who claims Divine honours.5-12 Something hindered or withheld the man of sin. Speaks of the day when we come to our highest intellectual capacities, 2. [9] Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, Man, if you reject this appeal, you are lost; and if you continue to reject this appeal, God will confirm you in that rejection! This instead of the teacher and his science and his knowledge leading and bringing to God, it brings to grosser materialism and atheism, and a spurning of the great spiritual values of life, and a doing away with the necessity of a personal commitment to Jesus Christ a pseudodidaskolos. God gave us the freedom to choose how to live and what to believe. Your heart becomes insensible. [1 Thess. Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie. "For this cause God shall send them a strong delusion . 2 Thessalonians 2. Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false. It is enough for us to know that our Lord will come, and will gather all his saints unto him. Gods good. Have I committed the unpardonable sin? "Even as there shall be false teachers," pseudo didaskoloi, "who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, [denying] the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift [destruction]"; pseudo didaskoloi, pseudo didaskolos, "a false teacher" didaskolos, "didactic, teacher," didaskolos; pseudo, "a false one.". Now our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace. Open to us!" Stand in the way of a mans headlong plunge into that final death and judgment, and turn him around. Then it says "false prophets." Our saving Lord, the same blessed Jesus who took up into His arms the little children as lambs and blessed them [Matthew 19:13-15], that same loving Lord is the One who taught us almost all that we know of the fires of damnation, of the awful day of judgment [Matthew 13:40-42]. They moved around, and some stars seemed to be fixed. The turning aside of Saul (1 Samuel 15:26, 16:14), 6. Verses What is the strong delusion of 2 Thessalonians 2? 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 King James Version 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. Their faith must stand upon the thus says the Lord not on what they feel or see. But no small part of the glory of being a Christian is its continual unfolding and revelation. ", And the janitor said, "Why, I can show you easily." Have you ever gone to Chicago and seen that Bahai, big temple of Bahaism? Christ was the highest until I came; and now it is the duty of men to listen to me. Though he sought it carefully with tears, he couldnt undo those decisions that he made [Genesis 25:29-34, 27:38-41; Hebrews 12:16-17]. Sit down in it." Corruption of doctrine and worship came in by degrees, and the usurping of power was gradual; thus the mystery of iniquity prevailed. . You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Nor would I preach on a thing like this were it not so evidently before me as we go through the Bible and were it not also so much a fabric of the texture of the gospel. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Isnt that funny? For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness" ( 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 ). I say of me not speaking of you, of me that I act as though this message were a travesty. Have you seen godly people? Verse 12: Solidifying the understanding of verse 11. I supersede all previous teachers. If they do not speak according to this word, Identification of the Antichrist in Daniel 7:8, 1926, Identification of the Antichrist in Revelation 13:118. Question: What is the "strong delusion" in 2 Thessalonians? In simple faith: "Not that I know it all or understand it all or can explain it all, but I know enough to know that Jesus died for me [Romans 5:8]. 2 Thessalonians 2:11 ESV Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, NIV For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie NASB For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false, 2 Thessalonians 2 1. ", And he followed the janitor to the pastors little cubbyhole of a study. I do not say that he shall pray for it" [1 John 5:16]. A fellow went to the church to find out the secret of the young pastors tremendous, tremendous effect in preaching. Why didnt Noah open the door? I am your savior.". The ones being deceived, or deluded, are those whomake the choice to not love the truth! Pharaoh hardened his heart [Exodus 8:15], and Pharaoh hardened his heart [Exodus 8:32], and Pharaoh hardened his heart [Exodus 9:34]. Let them be a testimony what God can do for you. Ive heard him say, And whosoever will may come [Revelation 22:17]. burden of this terrible perdition of souls, 1. But its in the Bible, and I see it not only in the Book God has written with His hand, but I see it in the book all around me of human life and human story. Show more There can be no worse lie than this, that the originator of all evil should pose as Christ, the Source of truth. I dont care how many people pray, Im not going to respond. ", Turn the page, and here in Second Peter, there are coming and have been 2 Peter 2:1 "false prophets," pseudo prophtai. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at [email protected]. 2 Thessalonians 2:11 in all English translations, KJV, Journal the Word Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Reflect, Journal, or Create Art Next to Your Favorite Verses, KJV, The King James Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: KJV Holy Bible, KJV Bible, Giant Print Thinline Bible, Vintage Series, Red Letter, Comfort Print: King James Version, KJV, Deluxe Reference Bible, Super Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print, KJV Study Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Second Edition, KJV, Reference Bible, Center-Column Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print. So, the scope of the chapter is Paul working to allay their fears that the 2nd coming has not come yet. He said, "You come with me. "Satan beguiled me" deceived me, led me astray "and I did eat" [Genesis 3:13]. Means the same thing: "For this cause God shall send them energeia." Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word or our epistle. (Hindi). As the eleventh chapter of Ecclesiastes says, "As the tree falls, so shall it lie" [Ecclesiastes 11:3]. The true logos and its translated "Word" the true Word is Christ, and here he speaks of pseudologos. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Gods full of love. And they said, "Lord, Lord, open to us" [Matthew 25:11]. 1. Real Questions. The Bible picture of perdition is not that youre in the crowd. You will die in that negative: "No, no. You become that. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. While we sing this song of appeal, would you turn tonight, and in simple and humble faith and trust, come to Jesus? A reason why they should not expect the coming of Christ, as at hand, is given. Romans 1:28: "God gave them up. Josephus always doing that. Hes not going to destroy you." You have the same thing graphically described here in the first chapter of the Book of Romans three times. He headed the army in Galilee, and he sat there in the tents of the commanders of the Roman legions, and he saw the destruction of Jerusalem. A quick search led me to a webpage on the Freedom From Religion Foundation website. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: Read full chapter. Theres something about it, that your heart becomes that negation. Paul traces the fall of humanity ultimately to the deception of Eve by Satan (1 Timothy 2:14, Genesis 3:13), 1. . Real Answers. "Dont you be disturbed, preacher. Required fields are marked *. Now, I said there is a tremendous revelation of this thing in the Word of God. Dont try to scare me. Plana means "to wander," or "to cause to wander," and finally "to lead astray," and then "to deceive.". 3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Verse 11: Drawing a conclusion to verses 9-10. (1-4) His destruction, and that of those who obey him. Boy leading a pig to the slaughterhouse, II. 2 Thessalonians 2:11 in all English translations. Because the Bible says God shut that door [Genesis 7:16]. ", He took him to the auditorium. And that came because in the ancient world, the so-called astronomers they werent astronomers, they just did the best they could looking up there in the sky. The delusion causes that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned (v 11,12). A. He said, "Now stand there behind the sacred desk," and he stood there behind the sacred desk. The delusion causes "that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned" (v 11,12). ESV Text Edition: 2016. Verses 1-3: Introduction misunderstandings about Jesus 2nd coming. "The Spirit speaketh expressly . Youre shut out from God. We have a cunning adversary, who watches to do mischief, and will promote errors, even by the words of Scripture. Here is the true Christ and the true gospel and the true message, and here is a false word and a false hope and a false appeal and a false invitation and a false gospel, called here this is only place youll find that word a pseudologos: a "false word. And its in those days that people turn to any kind of a savior, anybody that could lead them out. Looking then to verses 3-8, we see Paul discussing two events that would precede the 2nd coming: an apostasy in the church and also the coming of the man of sin. God confirms him in that rejection. 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. occasion of their destruction, III. The text is the eleventh verse: "For this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie, that they all might be damned who believed not the truth" [2 Thessalonians 2:11-12]. Theres no light there; theres no glory there; theres no fellowship there; theres no communion there. Then he spiritualizes. The duty of men to listen to me and seen that Bahai, big temple Bahaism! Were so evident, and here he speaks of pseudologos and whosoever will may [. The Roman empire, which the apostle did not attend nor give credit to church. He describes the blood that flowed in the way of a mans headlong plunge into that final death and,... Will come, and whosoever will may come [ revelation 22:17 ] stand in the streets of Scriptures. 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