You are lost and you will die that way barring the miraculous intervention of God. While we sing this song of appeal, would you turn tonight, and in simple and humble faith and trust, come to Jesus? ", Turn the page, and here in Second Peter, there are coming and have been 2 Peter 2:1 "false prophets," pseudo prophtai. Some stars seemed to wander, to move around, so they called them plants: "planets." You have the same confirmation in the life of Esau. Biblical Translations of 2 Thessalonians 2:11. 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. 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 You had one in recent days. Plants one of the forms of the verbs a plants, and your word "planet" comes from it. Did you ever hear of that symphony of Beethoven? Revelation:13:2And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.See All,4,8 says that the world will worship both the beast (Antichrist) and the dragon [Satan who] gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority. Thus we could conclude that the lie is Antichrists claim that he is God: He as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God (2 Thessalonians:2:4Who 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.See All). The fall or ruin of the antichristian state is declared. ", He took him to the auditorium. If a person chooses to reject God, God will not save that person against their will. "In hypocrisy": people who speak false words. Youre not going to have a frivolous, tripping, likesome good time. At the end of time, Satans greatest lie, his crowning deception, will be when he impersonates Christ. Your email address will not be published. 3 Let no one deceive you in any way. Youre by yourself. Click here for copyright permissions. Lets look closer at 2 Thessalonians 2, as a whole, to see what the Apostle Paul is saying. How much less could a man? 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. All rights reserved. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. But I know enough to know that Jesus died for me. Your soul is calloused. 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. [1 Thess. So far as I know, I do not know of any. Member since Oct 2007. 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: 14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Theres something about it, that your heart becomes that negation. I do not know. God leaves them to themselves, then sin will follow of course, and spiritual judgments here, and eternal punishments hereafter. Question: Is there more than just water baptism. For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14). Now it is a different translation. Your heart becomes insensible. False hopes: "You dont need to worry; we not going to have another war. 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). Your life is dragged down. 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. . Your email address will not be published. May he come in faith to Thee. 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]. Now lets read the context if you would like. There is a sin unto death. But, if we are wavering in faith, and of a doubtful mind, halting and faltering in our duty, no wonder that we are strangers to the joys of religion.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. Thats the strangest: "in hypocrisy," a pseudologn, pseudologn. Would you? I dont know. Where is the blood-red earnestness in it? And I can be saved by a look at the Crucified One." (Hindi). This leads to the conclusion that Daniel, Paul, and John are pinpointing the same power, namely, the papacy. But no small part of the glory of being a Christian is its continual unfolding and revelation. While reading 2 Thessalonians 2, I noticed verse 11 and realized this was probably used as an alleged contradiction in the Bible. The ones being deceived, or deluded, are those whomake the choice to not love the truth! Start FREE. 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. 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]. So God will cause them to be greatly deceived, and they will believe these lies. of judgment, damnation of those who refuse truth of the Lord(2 Thessalonians 2:10-12), A. 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. To do so, would violate criteria (2) above and make Him an unfair and unjust God. Josephus writing of the destruction of Jerusalem says a false prophet was the 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. 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. The outward call of God is by the gospel; and this is rendered effectual by the inward working of the Spirit. 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; "Planet" comes from that. Verse 10 tells us it is those, who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. AHA! Why could people come to these services and go out these doors lost: "No, I will not"? 3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that . 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. . There is good reason for strong consolations, because the saints have good hope through grace. Response: Paul says that the delusion specifically causes those who received not the love of the truth to be deceived by the lying wonders performed by Antichrist (that Wickedwhose coming is after the working of Satan) and by his deceivableness of unrighteousness (2 Thessalonians:2:8-10 [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: Testament, A. Hes not going to destroy you." This is a speaking of the day when we come to our highest intellectual capacities, our greatest achievements in science and research, when psychology has plumbed the depths of the human soul, when culture and knowledge and training and education are on every hand. You are by yourself, shut out in utter darkness, forever and forever and forever and forever. God, therefore, will leave them to the path that they have chosen (Romans 1:18, 24; Jeremiah 5:21) and they will believe Satans final strong delusion.. Noah! You will die in that negative: "No, no. You are that, and you die that way. Verses 1-3: Introduction misunderstandings about Jesus 2nd coming. The persons are described, who are his willing subjects. Verse 11. 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." Ninety-one times in this New Testament do you find that word and cognate words and words that mean the same thing. Verse 11 is drawing a conclusion to the above explanation! I surely dont. Gods not going to damn you. 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. The Bible picture of perdition is not that youre in the crowd. Man, if you reject this appeal, you are lost; and if you continue to reject this appeal, God will confirm you in that rejection! Question: What is the "strong delusion" in 2 Thessalonians? 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?" 3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not comeunless the falling away Start FREE. Verse 12 helps in solidifying this interpretation of the passage. This overbearing power assumes divine prerogatives. If you are outside the U.S. 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. And a man passing by, noticing it, said to the lad, "How do you get that pig to follow you? Youre in torment. A great part of this sermon tonight, I do not understand. Have you seen a Christian mother or father? teachers, deceiving spirits (1 Timothy 4:1-2, 2 The extent of the lie seemed to go so far as a fraudulent letter claiming to be from Paul, and companions, saying the 2nd coming had come and gone. Youre by yourself. "Wherefore God gave them up," Romans 1:24. Ive heard him say, And whosoever will may come [Revelation 22:17]. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: Read full chapter. ", And the man said, "Where are you taking the pig? Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. ", And he said, "I do it with a bag of beans. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. 11And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. I one time heard of a boy in England on the countryside walking down a lane followed by a pig. You know, when you read and youre thinking of a thing, everything you read seems to point in that direction. Certainly, on the surface this verse appears to be saying that God is trying to make people believe a lie. Sit down in it." Hence, the faithful should beware of being led astray so they would not fall for Satans strong delusions. 2 Thessalonians 2:10 Context. You know, another interesting thing about words: most of the times, a word that is used first back here in the beginning will have the same use and the same significance all the way through the Holy Scriptures. The man of sin is the Antichrist, one who opposes Christ, or one who stands in the place of Christ (1 John 2:18). God shut the door. The delusion causes that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned (v 11,12). The delusion causes "that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned" (v 11,12). To the law and to the testimony! ", And the janitor said, "Why, I can show you easily." It is supposed to be the power of the Roman empire, which the apostle did not mention more plainly at that time. 11Therefore (A)God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe (B)what is false. I say of me not speaking of you, of me that I act as though this message were a travesty. Then, Lord, why cant I preach like it? Though he sought it carefully with tears, he couldnt undo those decisions that he made [Genesis 25:29-34, 27:38-41; Hebrews 12:16-17]. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. For this reason God sends them a strong delusion so that they will believe the lie. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 2 Thessalonians 2:11 Posted on 2/11/23 at 12:11 pm to Audustxx. 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. But, God, just like any human judge, makes His ruling based on the action of the defendant in relation to the law. Your browser does not support the audio tag. Faith and holiness must be joined together as well as holiness and happiness. ", 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. Verses 9-12 deal with the unbelieving world and their responsibility and verses 13-14 with believers as the chosen of God, but through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and faith in the . This has been the faith and hope of all Christians, in all ages of the church; it was the faith and hope of the Old Testament saints. I have done blasphemy against the Holy Spirit but I am sorry. Christian Truth. Satan is said to use all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception (ESV) to accomplish his task. Our salvation lies in Thee, O Jesus. ", And the boy said, "To the slaughterhouse.". Who is the restrainer the Bible talks about in 2 Thessalonians 2:6? He said, "Now thats his desk." occasion of their destruction, III. Learn how your comment data is processed. I dont care how earnestly they plead or how many times they visit in my home, I am not going to respond.". A. Open to us!" . Had he been followed by a dog, no one would have thought of it, but it was unusual to see a boy walking down the lane followed by a pig. Question: Isn't communication with spirits forbidden? "Satan beguiled me" deceived me, led me astray "and I did eat" [Genesis 3:13]. 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. False If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. In verse 2, he says he doesnt want them to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. Apparently, the Christians in Thessalonica had been given false information about the 2nd coming of the Lord. 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. 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. Josephus was the general of the Hebrew army, and he was captured in Galilee. He said, "Now weep. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. Second Thessalonians 2:9-12 speaks of a strong delusion God will send in the end times: "The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. . Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Rather, He sets before us the truth, tells us we may know it through Jesus (John 8:32), encourages us to study so we can know the truth (2 Timothy 2:15), and leaves the decision to us whether to pursue the truth. 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 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. 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. Show more 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. I had a great deal prepared that Im going to leave out. Confirmation And they said, "Lord, Lord, open to us" [Matthew 25:11]. Its from the Greek word plana, "wandering, to make to wander, to deceive, to lead astray." A thing like that strikes you dead. Click here to see our updated Privacy Policy. "Ta, ta, ta, da" that theme all through that. Basic Bible Prophecy: Essential Facts Every Christian Should Know by Ron Rhodes. He said he died when he was in his twenties. [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. five foolish virgins (Matthew 25:11), 3. 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." Do not be deluded! If they knew better, they wouldnt be that way didaskolos, "teachers," pseudo, "false.". For strong delusion read, with R.V., working of error, parallel to "working of Satan," 2 Thessalonians 2:9 (see note on working); a superhuman force and fascination is implied, that of Satan's miraculous working in the Antichrist. while they did not attend nor give credit to the signs that were so evident, and did so plainly foretell their future desolation . What is going to happen in the end times? Copyright The Berean Call 2016. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. [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: And today the world is bowing before him. THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL 17 Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work. . He was the One who wept looking over a lost city: "Oh, how oft would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen gathereth her brood under her wing, and you would not! David asks this tough question: He was an insurrectionist; he was a patriot; he was leading armies against Rome. ". The wicked one sits soliciting worship of himself. In the end, we are responsible for the choice we made, but it is still our choice to make. He said, "Mount up into the pulpit," and he mount in the pulpit. . So far as we know, being a malefactor, he wasnt a cheap robber or thief. Dont you be concerned or troubled or agitated." This knowledge is essential, then, to understanding the true meaning of verse 11. You may not understand it all. ", I cannot enter into it. Why did God destroy the first born sons of the Egyptians. "Adam was not deceived" he knew what he was doing "but the woman being deceived, was in the transgression" [1 Timothy 2:14]. greenwell springs. And back there in the third chapter of Genesis and in the thirteenth verse, Eve says to God: "The serpent beguiled me" theres that word again, "deceived me" "and I did eat" [Genesis 3:13]. "Strong delusion" "a working of deception", B. 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. Romans 1:26: "For this cause God gave them up." Behold, your house is left unto you desolate" [Matthew 23:37-38]. 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. Youre damned! [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. 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. And in our day, Abdul-Baha [1844-1921], the original of Bahaism, said, "I am all these early messiahs together. I supersede all previous teachers. 1. 6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. "And God sends a strong delusion . See All). Why cant I persuade like it? Most of our content is published in our app for iOS, Andoid, Windows, and Kindle. 2 Thessalonians 1. 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.. 2 Thessalonians 2King James Version. If I go down to perdition and damnation, most of the world will be there with me." May He take me to Himself now and forever." There have been great disputes who or what is intended by this man of sin and son of perdition. For this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie. Ive heard him say, He delights not in the death of anyone [Ezekiel 18:23]. THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL ", Copyright 2011-2023 Got Questions Ministries - All Rights Reserved. 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? Hardened his heart, hardened his heart, hardened his heart, then God hardened his heart. . 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. "Dont you be disturbed, preacher. Real Questions. What Hes done for somebody else, He can do for you and will. 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: Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 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. As the eleventh chapter of Ecclesiastes says, "As the tree falls, so shall it lie" [Ecclesiastes 11:3]. 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. 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