", Copyright 2011-2023 Got Questions Ministries - All Rights Reserved. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers that they might be buoyed up above fear and care by such hopes. Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 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. 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 they are everywhere and in every institution, and our institutions become a little more grossly material, grossly infidel not just our state institutions. A fellow went to the church to find out the secret of the young pastors tremendous, tremendous effect in preaching. I dont know. Isnt that a strange thing? Would you look tonight and be saved? This leads to the conclusion that Daniel, Paul, and John are pinpointing the same power, namely, the papacy. 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. 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. The man of sin not only practises wickedness, but also promotes and commands sin and wickedness in others; and is the son of perdition, because he is devoted to certain destruction, and is the instrument to destroy many others, both in soul and body. Why didnt Noah open the door? Jesus warned, And then if anyone says to you, Behold, here is the Christ; or, Behold, He is there; do not believe him (Matthew 24:24). We have a cunning adversary, who watches to do mischief, and will promote errors, even by the words of Scripture. There is good reason for strong consolations, because the saints have good hope through grace. Verse 11. He said, "Now thats his desk." 2 Thessalonians 2:11King James Version. 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). Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. "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.". [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: Did you have a Christian mother? False He said, "How can I sleep at night when there are three thousand souls in this village, and I know not how it is with them and God?" while they did not attend nor give credit to the signs that were so evident, and did so plainly foretell their future desolation . Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false. Youll not find in literature anything more vivid than as he describes the blood that flowed in the streets of the city of God. May He save my soul from hell. You dont need to worry; things are getting better and better and better. So God will cause them to be greatly deceived, and they will believe these lies. 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. 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. 2 Thessalonians 3. The true logos and its translated "Word" the true Word is Christ, and here he speaks of pseudologos. ", 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. 1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him. Verse 12: Solidifying the understanding of verse 11. There is a sin unto death: "No; no; no," and God says, "No. "In hypocrisy": people who speak false words. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: Read full chapter. These were the miserable people persuaded by these deceivers . 2 Thessalonians 2:11 Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false, King James Version And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: Holman Bible 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, This page lists alleged Bible contradictions as given by well-known atheist, Dan Barker. 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. 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]. Learn how your comment data is processed. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Youre by yourself. And its in those days that people turn to any kind of a savior, anybody that could lead them out. ", 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 thing in the story of Pharaoh. The free grace and mercy of God are what they hope for, and what their hopes are founded on, and not any worth or merit of their own. Josephus was the general of the Hebrew army, and he was captured in Galilee. God does not force us to believe a lie. If a person chooses to reject God, God will not save that person against their will. 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. Start FREE. No And Revelation 21:8 clearly list liars among those who will have their part in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone. This sermon tonight is the most terrible that I have ever prepared in my life. Its from the Greek word plana, "wandering, to make to wander, to deceive, to lead astray." You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. We pray in Jesus name. This would be the strong delusion that will come upon the world. 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. VERSION, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. 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. Hence, the faithful should beware of being led astray so they would not fall for Satans strong delusions. 1. Then the Bible says, "And then God hardened his heart" confirmed him in the decision that hed made [Exodus 9:12, 10:1]. 2 Thessalonians 2 1. Josephus always doing that. You dont need to be concerned; we all going to be saved. Ive heard the preacher say, And Hes a God of mercy [Deuteronomy 4:31]. God leaves them to themselves, then sin will follow of course, and spiritual judgments here, and eternal punishments hereafter. I just dont know whether you can do it any time or not death bed repentance the old-timers used to preach about. If a person chooses to reject God, God will not save that person against their will. 6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. It is enough for us to know that our Lord will come, and will gather all his saints unto him. The fall or ruin of the antichristian state is declared. You know, reading the lives of some of these Scots preachers, I came across one not long ago. 3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that . Well, thats this word here: "a wandering, a causing to wander, a leading astray," and then finally the meaning "a deception, an illusion, a deceiving." So far as we know, that political leader, thats the first time he ever saw Jesus. Send us a message to add or change your paper mail address. They moved around, and some stars seemed to be fixed. There would first be a general apostacy from the faith, and a revealing of the antichristian man of sin. 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. 4:2]; See Rom. 1:24, 26, 28), B. Thief Thats what the ancient looked at up there in the sky. 2 Thessalonians 2 - And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: KJV NKJV NLT NIV ESV CSB . 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. 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 Speaks of the day when we come to our highest intellectual capacities, 2. 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. Would you come? Youre by yourself. Lets look closer at 2 Thessalonians 2, as a whole, to see what the Apostle Paul is saying. And is it already here, or does it only take effect after the Rapture? that they might be damned who reject the truth" [2 Thessalonians 2:11-12]. What should we learn from the letters to the seven churches in Revelation? 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. Their faith must stand upon the thus says the Lord not on what they feel or see. ", Turn the page, and here in Second Peter, there are coming and have been 2 Peter 2:1 "false prophets," pseudo prophtai. 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; Gods full of love. And today the world is bowing before him. 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. Behold, your house is left unto you desolate" [Matthew 23:37-38]. 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. Then it says "false prophets." 2 Thessalonians 2: 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: If you are not a Bible believer, you will one day believe all of the religious and allegedly scientific myths and lies of the man of sin. You have the same confirmation in the life of Esau. 11 Therefore t God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe u what is false, 12 in order that all may be condemned v who did not believe the truth but w had pleasure in unrighteousness. 5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? I it is beyond me. 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. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie. . https://www.brighteon.com/channels/thebereancall, https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBereanCall/videos. A quick search led me to a webpage on the Freedom From Religion Foundation website. Instead, being a just and fair God. Clarke's Commentary. You are by yourself, shut out in utter darkness, forever and forever and forever and forever. Verse 11 is drawing a conclusion to the above explanation! Josephus writing of the destruction of Jerusalem says a false prophet was the omegaman66. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Thessalonians+2%3A11-12&version=KJV This thread is archived 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. They are ecclesiastical nuts. Because the Bible says God shut that door [Genesis 7:16]. Youre in torment. I dont understand. We have no certain proof of any thing having been delivered by the apostles, more than what we find contained in the Holy Scriptures. So far as we know, being a malefactor, he wasnt a cheap robber or thief. . 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. Your email address will not be published. Have you seen a Christian mother or father? We should firmly believe the second coming of Christ; but there was danger lest the Thessalonians, being mistaken as to the time, should question the truth or certainty of the thing itself. 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