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2 Thessalonians 2 Summary
Concerning the Day of Christ and the Man of Sin
Paul urges believers not to be deceived or troubled by claims that the Day of Christ is at hand. Before that day, there must come a falling away and the revelation of the man of sin who opposes God and exalts himself above all worship. Though the mystery of iniquity already works, the Lord will consume this wicked one with the spirit of His mouth at His coming. Paul teaches that salvation comes through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth, and exhorts believers to stand fast in the traditions they were taught.
Key themes
Key verses
2 Thessalonians 2:3
“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;”
2 Thessalonians 2:8
“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:”
2 Thessalonians 2:13
“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:”
2 Thessalonians 2:15
“Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.”
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