comfort your hearts and may He establish you in every good word and work. Truth to Learn Comfort is God’s doing, but walking in faith is up to you. Behind the Words “Comfort” is translated from the Greek verb parakaleō. This word has the same root as the word...
2 Thessalonians 2:16 – Eternal Comfort and Hope
Truth to Learn Our God promises eternal comfort and real hope for Christians. Behind the Words The word “may” is not actually in this verse, but is part of the verb “comfort” in the following verse. In other words, Paul is saying “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ …...
2 Thessalonians 2:15 – Stand Firm and Hold Fast
Therefore, brothers, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle. Truth to Learn We must learn truth and hold fast to what we know is true. Behind the Words “Stand fast” is from the stēkō, which is derived from the verb histēmi,...
2 Thessalonians 2:14 – Let Your Light Shine!
to which He called you by our gospel, unto the acquisition of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn In heaven we will shine with the brilliant glory of God. Behind the Words The word “called” is translated from kaleō, which means “to invite someone to...
2 Thessalonians 2:13 – Believe the Truth
But we are obliged to give thanks to God always for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth, Truth to Learn Belief in the truth is of critical importance to everyone. ...
2 Thessalonians 2:12 – Truth Rejected
that they all might be judged who did not believe the truth but were well pleased with unrighteousness. Truth to Learn Judgment is coming! We need to spread the good news now. Behind the Words The words “they … may be judged” are translated from the Greek verb krinō,...
2 Thessalonians 2:11 – Hardened Hearts
And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, so they will 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...
2 Thessalonians 2:10 – Unrighteous Deception
and with all deception of unrighteousness for 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 Apatē is the Greek word translated “deception.”...
2 Thessalonians 2:9 – Counterfeit Miracles
The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power and signs and lying wonders, Truth to Learn Miracles do not prove that someone is “from God.” Behind the Words The word translated “coming” is parousia, the same word used in the previous...
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...
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 may be 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...
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...
2 Thessalonians 2:5 – Learn God’s Truth!
Do you not remember that while I was still with you I was telling 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...
2 Thessalonians 2:4 – The Man of Lawlessness
who opposes and exalts himself above all who are called God or object of worship, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, displaying himself as being 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 it will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, Truth to Learn The Tribulation won’t begin until a couple of other things happen first. Behind the Words “Deceive”...
2 Thessalonians 2:2 – No, Not Yet
that you not be quickly shaken in mind nor troubled, either by a spirit or by a message or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ is come. Truth to Learn All Christians need to read and study the Bible for themselves. Behind the...
2 Thessalonians 2:1 – Look Up
Now, we ask you, brothers, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, 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...