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. This post is also available in: Clarke's Commentary. 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12 King James Version 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. Comfort your hearts and stablish you in every good word and work. As the tree falls, so shall it lie (Ecclesiastes No other way, no other hope, no other truth [John 14:6]. "The Spirit speaketh expressly . 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. 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. As the eleventh chapter of Ecclesiastes says, "As the tree falls, so shall it lie" [Ecclesiastes 11:3]. he becomes a negation himself, 2. Then he spiritualizes. What do the seven churches in Revelation stand for. (13-17)1-4 If errors arise among Christians, we should set them right; and good men will be careful to suppress errors which rise from mistaking their words and actions. All believers shall be gathered together to Christ, to be with him, and to be happy in his presence for ever. But no small part of the glory of being a Christian is its continual unfolding and revelation. I supersede all previous teachers. Where is the blood-red earnestness in it? Twenty-five years from now, most of us will not be here. I one time heard of a boy in England on the countryside walking down a lane followed by a pig. Gods good. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. I just see it everywhere. Who are the ones who fall prey to this deception? 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. Theres something about it, that your heart becomes that negation. What should we learn from the letters to the seven churches in Revelation? And no wonder! Josephus was the general of the Hebrew army, and he was captured in Galilee. When we get to verse 9, we see that this man of sin comes, in part, by efforts from Satan. Would you? Hes not going to destroy you." He lists 2 Thessalonians 2:11 under the category of Should we tell lies? trying to indicate that the Bible condemns lies, yet promotes them at the same time. ESV Text Edition: 2016. 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. Josephus always doing that. omegaman66. 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 ). Click here to see our updated Privacy Policy. Your browser does not support the audio tag. (5-12) The security of the Thessalonians from apostacy; an exhortation to stedfastness, and prayer for them. The ones being deceived, or deluded, are those whomake the choice to not love the truth! There is a principle like God runs His universe by gravity, by the laws of light there is a spiritual law/principle that when a man says "no" to God and "no" to Christ and "no" to the appeal that finally he becomes a negation himself. 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 they said, "Lord, Lord, open to us" [Matthew 25:11]. but like men infatuated, without eyes to see or minds to consider, did not regard the denunciations that God had made to them. Why did God destroy the first born sons of the Egyptians. And that young evangelist, Buckner Fanning [1922- ], preaching one night on that described a thing that I have heard several times, and always its the truth of God. It is enough for us to know that our Lord will come, and will gather all his saints unto him. This would be the strong delusion that will come upon the world. Armed with this additional information, we can more readily ascertain the true meaning in verse 11. 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. "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]. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! VERSION, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. Thats interesting thing words. 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. Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false. 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. God did it. 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]. Your life is dragged down. occasion of their destruction, III. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. You know, reading the lives of some of these Scots preachers, I came across one not long ago. Seen in Romans "God gave them up" (Romans Now, I said there is a tremendous revelation of this thing in the Word of God. teachers, deceiving spirits (1 Timothy 4:1-2, 2 But though the son of perdition has been revealed, though he has opposed and exalted himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; and has spoken and acted as if he were a god upon earth, and has proclaimed his insolent pride, and supported his delusions, by lying miracles and all kinds of frauds; still the Lord has not yet fully destroyed him with the brightness of his coming; that and other prophecies remain to be fulfilled before the end shall come.13-15 When we hear of the apostacy of many, it is a great comfort and joy, that there is a remnant according to the election of grace, which does and shall persevere; especially we should rejoice, if we have reason to hope that we are of that number. Whereunto He called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. VERSION, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. The persons are described, who are his willing subjects. As I turn the page here, Paul traces the fall of humanity, all of it, to a deception, to a deceiving. Brother, youre in hell. 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. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. on the cross trusted Jesus at his first opportunity, 1. Wasnt anybody there but the janitor, and so he asked the janitor, "How is it that this young man was so effective in his preaching? False 1:25, 2 Thessalonians 2:11 in all English translations. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: Read full chapter. He described the rain as it began to fall and the waters as they began to rise, and then the people went to the door of the ark and pounded on the door: "Noah! The Berean Call is available by paid subscription . We are willing to send the newsletter to you by regular mail but encourage you to read it online to save printing and mailing costs. And a man passing by, noticing it, said to the lad, "How do you get that pig to follow you? He said, "Thats his chair. If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them (Isaiah 8:20). 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. ", Thats the fellow who said, "How can I sleep when there are three thousand souls in this village, and I know not how it is between them and God?". You have the same confirmation in the life of Esau. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers No wonder he spent his life. 2 Thessalonians 2:11King James Version. You had one in recent days. The King James translation renders verse 11 as follows: And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie.. 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. 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. October 12, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12, Rapture, The strong delusion And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness ( 2 Thess 2:11-12 ). Would you? No Paul writes that God sends the strong delusion, in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. You may be wondering how exactly verse 12 solidifies the interpretation of verse 11. The fact is, however, God's Word teaches both elements of truth, and there is no place more evident than in 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 and again in verses 13-14. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. ", And he said, "I do it with a bag of beans. He was an insurrectionist; he was a patriot; he was leading armies against Rome. And God shut that door and said, "Depart, I never knew you" [Matthew 25:12]. Isnt that funny? Cautions against the error that the time of Christ's coming was just at hand. The wicked one sits soliciting worship of himself. The Berean Call is available by postal mail each month for free. God gave us the freedom to choose how to live and what to believe. Youre shut out from God. Have you seen godly people? See All). 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. ", And this Book says, in this text that I am preaching from [2 Thessalonians 2:8-11], that that kind of a thing shall find its ultimate in this final Antichrist, this final wicked one, this final man of sin, the son of perdition. May He take me to Himself now and forever." All rights Reserved. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. And Revelation 21:8 clearly list liars among those who will have their part in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone. 1:24, 26, 28), B. Thief [11] And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name. ", You say "no" and "no" and "no" and "no," and some day it is a confirmed negation in your life. . "Ta, ta, ta, da" that theme all through that. And the visitor sat down in the preachers chair. Thus, Satan will deceive the world through his signs and lying wonders (2 Thessalonians 2:9). You know, when you read and youre thinking of a thing, everything you read seems to point in that direction. Youre alone. False Christs. Paul writes that God sends the strong delusion, in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. You may be wondering how exactly verse 12 solidifies the interpretation of verse 11. 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; The fall or ruin of the antichristian state is declared. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. . Will there be a great apostasy / falling away during the end times? They moved around, and some stars seemed to be fixed. 2 Thessalonians 2:11 in all English translations. He said, "You come with me. "For this cause God shall send them a strong delusion . ", "Preacher, why, I can repent any time. Real Answers. Verse 10 tells us it is those, who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. AHA! Youre not going to have a frivolous, tripping, likesome good time. A comparison of 2 Thessalonians 2: 3,4 with Daniels prophecy of the blasphemous power that succeeds that of pagan Rome in Daniel 7:8, 1926, and with Johns prophecy of the leopard-like beast in Revelation 13:118, shows many similarities between the three descriptions. Man, if you reject this appeal, you are lost; and if you continue to reject this appeal, God will confirm you in that rejection! Have you seen a Christian mother or father? 3 Let no one deceive you in any way. For this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie. He is also called the son of destruction. This term was applied by the Savior to Judas Iscariot (John 17:12), one of the twelve disciples, one who so allowed Satan to enter into his heart (John 13:2, 27) that he betrayed his Lord (Matthew 26:4750). greenwell springs. You dont need to worry; things are getting better and better and better. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. Would you? Have I committed the unpardonable sin? While reading 2 Thessalonians 2, I noticed verse 11 and realized this was probably used as an alleged contradiction in the Bible. Biblical Translations of 2 Thessalonians 2:11. Antichrist, Satan, Tribulation, 2 Thessalonians 1958, 1958, 2 Thessalonians. In the life of Esau(Hebrews 12:16-17), 4. Same Scriptures describe Saul, who, turning aside from the appeal of Samuel, the prophet of God, and turning aside from the expressed and manifest will of God [1 Samuel 15:1-15] finally it says: "The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him" [1 Samuel 16:14]. Deceptions described in the New By the help of God, tonight, I look to Jesus in faith. Basic Bible Prophecy: Essential Facts Every Christian Should Know by Ron Rhodes. They got one in Haifa [Haifa, Israel], all over this world. Gods full of love. 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. In verse 3, Paul tells them not to let anyone deceive them, thus indicating the letter was a lie. Hence, the faithful should beware of being led astray so they would not fall for Satans strong delusions. . This overbearing power assumes divine prerogatives. 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]. I it is beyond me. Did you have a Christian mother? Sit down in it." ESV Single-Column Journaling Bible--soft leather-look, raspberry, ESV Kid's Thinline Bible, TruTone Imitation Leather, Charcoal with Sword of the Spirit Design, ESV Study Bible--genuine cowhide leather, deep brown. Means the same thing: "For this cause God shall send them energeia." There would first be a general apostacy from the faith, and a revealing of the antichristian man of sin. You find the same thing in the parable of the five foolish virgins [Matthew 25:1-13]. But, God, just like any human judge, makes His ruling based on the action of the defendant in relation to the law. that they might be damned who receive not the truth" [2 Thessalonians 2:11-12]. More and more and more people, they say, who are religious, who are converted, who are saved, are that way because of intellectual aberration. A thing like that strikes you dead. Thats the strangest: "in hypocrisy," a pseudologn, pseudologn. 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. 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. These were the miserable people persuaded by these deceivers . For this reason God sends them a strong delusion so that they will believe the lie. THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL 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. 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. Their sin is this; They did not love the truth, and therefore did not believe it; and they were pleased with false notions. For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie. Copyright The Berean Call 2016. [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: I surely dont. And he said, "Now cover your face with your hands and weep! 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]. 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; Turning aside from the truth and turning aside from the saving gospel of the Son of God the true, the althea logos, the true logos, the true Word therefore, God shall send them this energizing of delusion that they might be damned who believed not the truth [2 Thessalonians 2:10-12]. The true logos and its translated "Word" the true Word is Christ, and here he speaks of pseudologos. His taking his seat in the inner sanctuary of the temple reveals that he claims to sit as God, that, indeed, he is God the ultimate blasphemy. 11:3), C. The Paul traces the fall of humanity ultimately to the deception of Eve by Satan (1 Timothy 2:14, Genesis 3:13), 1. Satan is said to use all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception (ESV) to accomplish his task. What is the strong delusion of 2 Thessalonians 2? Now there was then a great number of false prophets suborned by the tyrants to impose upon the people . To the law and to the testimony! Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. Four Greek words used to express idea of deception, C. 2 Thessalonians 2 1. 2 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 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. Your email address will not be published. The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved (2 Corinthians 2: 911). Even the angels look into it [1 Peter 1:12] desiring to understand it, and they cannot. This sermon tonight is the most terrible that I have ever prepared in my life. . The outward call of God is by the gospel; and this is rendered effectual by the inward working of the Spirit. And its in those days that people turn to any kind of a savior, anybody that could lead them out. burden of this terrible perdition of souls, 1. It is supposed to be the power of the Roman empire, which the apostle did not mention more plainly at that time. Clearly this applies to those left behind at the Rapture in a world ruled by Antichrist; but it would seem that their rejection of the truth preceded and prepared them for that man of sin (v. 3,4) and thus could occur at least to a lesser degree before the Rapture. Because the Bible says God shut that door [Genesis 7:16]. So God will cause them to be greatly deceived, and they will believe these lies. Did you know a Christian father? He said, "Mount up into the pulpit," and he mount in the pulpit. "Strong delusion" "a working of deception", B. The Their faith must stand upon the thus says the Lord not on what they feel or see. Logos is "word." re: I will send a strong delusion. He lists 2 Thessalonians 2:11 under the category of "Should we tell lies?" trying to indicate that the Bible condemns lies, yet promotes them at the same time. I am your savior.". Verse 12 helps in solidifying this interpretation of the passage. He said, "Now stand there behind the sacred desk," and he stood there behind the sacred desk. God does not force us to believe a lie. Before we dive fully into verse 11, let us begin by looking at the first few words of verse 11. And youve got an English word like that Greek word energeia. The enemy of the church will use signs and apparent miracles to lead many to perdition. 16 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. "I dont care what the preacher says, I am not going down that aisle. 2 Thessalonians 2. I have done blasphemy against the Holy Spirit but I am sorry. "Planet" comes from that. 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). And they are everywhere and in every institution, and our institutions become a little more grossly material, grossly infidel not just our state institutions. Would you make it now while we stand and while we sing? Send us a message to add or change your paper mail address. weeping Scot preacher(Matthew 23:37-38). ", Turn the page, and here in Second Peter, there are coming and have been 2 Peter 2:1 "false prophets," pseudo prophtai. That they all might be damned who believed not the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. Dont you be concerned or troubled or agitated." But, is 2 Thessalonians 2:11 really saying that God is trying to force people to believe a lie? 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