that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. Truth to Learn Judgment is coming! We need to spread the good news now. Behind the Words The words “they … may be condemned” are translated from the Greek verb krinō, which means...
2 Thessalonians 2:11 – Hardened Hearts
And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, Truth to Learn Hardening one’s heart toward God is never a good idea. Behind the Words The expression “for this reason” is translated from the Greek words dia touto, which literally mean “through this.”...
2 Thessalonians 2:10 – Unrighteous Deception
and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. Truth to Learn The world ruler during the Tribulation will be a great deceiver. Behind the Words The word “unrighteousness” is from adikia, which is made...
2 Thessalonians 2:8 – Glorious Second Coming
And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will consume with the breath of His mouth and destroy with the brightness of His coming. Truth to Learn Jesus will destroy the antichrist at His second coming. Behind the Words “Consume” is translated from the Greek verb anaireō....
2 Thessalonians 2:7 – The Restraining One
For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way. Truth to Learn The restraining one is probably a reference to the Holy Spirit. Behind the Words The word “mystery” is transliterated from the Greek...
2 Thessalonians 2:6 – Holy Spirit Power
And now you know what is restraining, that he may be revealed in his own time. Truth to Learn Only God can completely control Satan. Behind the Words The words “you know” are from the Greek verb eidō, which means “to see with perception,” or “to know.” It is expressed...
2 Thessalonians 2:5 – Learn God’s Truth
Do you not remember that when I was still with you I told you these things? Truth to Learn Your faith depends on a good understanding of God’s truth. Behind the Words “Remember” is translated from the Greek verb mnēmoneuō, meaning “to exercise memory” or “to remember.” The English word...
2 Thessalonians 2:4 – The Man of Sin
who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. Truth to Learn The “man of sin” will be revealed before the Day of the Lord. Behind the...
2 Thessalonians 2:3 – Two Preceding Events
Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, Truth to Learn The Tribulation won’t begin until a couple of other things happen first. Behind the Words “Deceive” is...
2 Thessalonians 2:2 – No, Not Yet
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. Truth to Learn All Christians need to read and study the Bible for themselves. Behind the Words In the previous...
2 Thessalonians 2:1 – Look Up
Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, Truth to Learn In the midst of your suffering, look up! He is coming soon! Behind the Words The word translated “now” is de. This particle serves to introduce a new...
2 Thessalonians 1:12 – His Glory!
that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ will one day receive all the glory and all the praise that is due to Him...
2 Thessalonians 1:11 – Don’t Complain, Give Thanks!
Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power, Truth to Learn Trials are good for Christians. Don’t complain – thank God. Behind the Words “Therefore”...
2 Thessalonians 1:10 – Return In Glory
when He comes, in that Day, to be glorified in His saints and to be admired among all those who believe, because our testimony among you was believed. Truth to Learn Christ is coming in glory to judge and to rule. Behind the Words “To be glorified” is translated from...
2 Thessalonians 1:9 – Eternal Torment
These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power, Truth to Learn Those who reject Jesus Christ will suffer terribly, for eternity! Behind the Words The word “punished” is translated from the words dikēn tisousin. The word dikēn refers...