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</html>";s:4:"text";s:25461:"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. traditions--truths delivered and transmitted orally, or in writing ( 2 Thessalonians 3:6 , 1 Corinthians 11:2 ; Greek, "traditions"). THE first part of this chapter is mysterious, awful, and oppressive. The Greek is usually used of actual presence; but is quite susceptible of the translation, "is all but present.". A preferred manuscript reading of 2 Thessalonians 2:2 has the day of the Lord rather than the day of Christ. Our instinctive fears of the judgment are dispelled by the thought of being gathered together UNTO HIM ("even as the hen gathereth her chickens under her wings"), which ensures our safety. He uses affectionate entreaty, rather than stern reproof, to win them over to the right view. © 2021 Christianity.com. In 2 Thessalonians 2:7 the writer speaks of “the mystery of lawlessness,” as of something present to his readers’ minds; and in 2 Thessalonians 2:8 this same “man” is styled “the lawless one.” Throughout St Paul lays the utmost stress upon this attribute of the system of evil, with which he apprehends that the Kingdom of Christ must have a final and conclusive struggle. Rome's final phase will probably be an unholy alliance between idolatrous superstition and godless infidelity. 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. With Silvanus, Timothy was also a collaborator on Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 1:1). shall send--Greek, "sends," or "is sending"; the "delusion" is already beginning. Written around A.D 51 or 52, Paul addresses some misconceptions from his letter in I Thessalonians. 1. The "what withholdeth" refers to the general hindrance; "he who now letteth," to the person in whom that hindrance is summed up. She forgets the ten passages ( Matthew 15:2 Matthew 15:3 Matthew 15:6 , Mark 7:3 Mark 7:5 Mark 7:8 Mark 7:9 Mark 7:13 , Galatians 1:14 , Colossians 2:8 ) stigmatizing man's uninspired traditions. 11. for this cause--because "they received not the love of the truth." a. Revelation 13:2 , "The dragon gave him (the beast) his power . II Thessalonians 2:7-8 “For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way. The historical fact from which Paul starts in his prediction was probably the emperor Claudius' expulsion of the Jews, the representative of the anti-Christian adversary in Paul's day, from Rome, thus "withholding" them in some degree in their attacks on Christianity; this suggested the principle holding good to the end of time, and about to find its final fulfilment in the removal of the withholding person or authority, whereupon Antichrist in his worst shape shall start up. It was not only a command, but it was also made in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.b. There is good reason for strong consolations, because the saints have good hope through grace. Signs and wonders, visions and miracles, are pretended; but they are false signs to support false doctrines; and lying wonders, or only pretended miracles, to cheat the people; and the diabolical deceits with which the antichristian state has been supported, are notorious. The papacy has risen on the overthrow of Cæsar's power. The same three Greek words occur for miracles of Jesus ( Acts 2:22 , Hebrews 2:4 ); showing that as the Egyptian magicians imitated Moses ( 2 Timothy 3:1-8 ), so Antichrist will try to imitate Christ's works as a "sign," or proof of divinity. The Greek implies one situated on an opposite side (compare 1 John 2:22 , 2 John 1:7 ). So the world kingdoms, and the kingdom of the beast, give place to that of the Son of man and His saints. 14. you--The oldest manuscripts read, "us." At all events he will, "by flatteries," bring many, not only of the Gentiles, but also of "the tribes" of Israel (so the Greek for "kindreds," Revelation 11:8 Revelation 11:9 ), to own him as their long-looked-for Messiah, in the same "city where our Lord was crucified." The previous world kingdoms had each one extraordinary person as its representative head and embodiment (thus Babylon had Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel 2:38 , end; Medo-Persia had Cyrus; Greece had Alexander, and Antiochus Epiphanes, the forerunner of Antichrist); so the fourth and last world kingdom, under which we now live, shall have one final head, the concentrated embodiment of all the sin and lawless iniquity which have been in pagan and papal Rome. He then comforts them under their afflictions and persecutions (v. 5-10) and tells them what his prayers were to … 8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the splendor of his coming. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. The Jewish nation dispossessed of the evil spirit, the demon of idolatry being cast out through the Babylonian captivity, receives ultimately a worse form of the evil spirit, Christ-opposing self-righteousness. The articles, "the apostasy," and "the man of sin," may also refer to their being well known as foretold in Daniel 7:8 Daniel 7:25 , "the little horn speaking great words against the Most High, and thinking to change times and laws"; and Daniel 11:36 , the wilful king who "shall exalt and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods; neither shall he regard any god." But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us.a. But--In delightful contrast to the damnation of the lost ( 2 Thessalonians 2:12 ) stands the "salvation" of Paul's converts. everlasting consolation--not transitory, as worldly consolations in trials ( Romans 8:38 Romans 8:39 ). Tradition (in the sense of human testimony) cannot establish a doctrine, but can authenticate a fact, such as the facts just mentioned. Traditionally, 2 Thes 2:6 has been applied to the Roman empire and 2 Thes 2:7 to the Roman emperor (in Paul’s day, Nero) as bulwarks holding back chaos (cf. (1-2) The integrity of Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica. This letter may be the earliest of the letters of Paul that wehave. The persons are described, who are his willing subjects. Romanism, as a forerunner of Antichrist, was thus kept in check by the Romanemperor (the then representative of the coercive power) until Constantine, having removed the seat of empire to Constantinople, the Roman bishop by degrees first raised himself to precedency, then to primacy, and then to sole empire above the secular power. He exhorts the Thessalonians to stand fast in the faith, and not to be alarmed at the rumors they heard concerning the sudden coming of Christ, Th2 2:1, Th2 2:2.Because, previously to this coming, there would be a great apostasy from the true faith, and a manifestation of a son of perdition, of whose unparalleled presumption he … Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17 (Read 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17) 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. For you yourselves know, brethren, that … James Rosscup - Gill (1697–1771), a pastor of England, wrote these which are two-column pages, ca. Two objections exist to Romanism being regarded the Antichrist, though probably Romanism will leave its culmination in him: (1) So far is Romanism from opposing all that is called God, that adoration of gods and lords many (the Virgin Mary and saints) is a leading feature in it; (2) the papacy has existed for more than twelve centuries, and yet Christ is not come, whereas the prophecy regards the final Antichrist as short-lived, and soon going to perdition through the coming of Christ ( Revelation 17:18 Revelation 17:11 ). 6. now ye know--by my having told you. Compare the argument, Philippians 2:12 Philippians 2:13 , "Work out your own salvation, FOR it is God which worketh in you," &c. We cannot fully explain this in theory; but to the sincere and humble, the practical acting on the principle is plain. 2:19; 3:13; 4:15; 5:23). That you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly: Paul defined the disorderly as those who did not walk according to the traditio… The Greek for "destroy" means "abolish" (the same Greek is so translated, 2 Timothy 1:10 ); that is, cause every vestige of him to disappear. How awful that He whose very name means God-Saviour, should appear as the Destroyer; but the salvation of the Church requires the destruction of her foe. in--The oldest manuscripts and versions omit "in." to . The various prefigurations of Antichrist, Mohammed, Rome, Napoleon, and modern infidel secularism, contain only some, not all, his characteristics. 2 Thessalonians 2:7. Chapter 2 THE LAWLESS ONE ( 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 ) 2:1-12 Brothers, in regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and in regard to our being gathered to him, we ask you not to be readily shaken in your mind and not to get into a state of nervous excitement because of any statement purporting to come from us either in the Spirit or by word of mouth or by a letter and alleging … The Thessalonians know what is meant (2 Thes 2:6), but the terms, seemingly found only in this passage and in writings dependent on it, have been variously interpreted. Their pleasant sin shall prove their terrible scourge. The Greek verb from which the noun comes, is used by Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:2 1 Corinthians 11:3 1 Corinthians 15:3 . Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not … Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise), Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. It has been said that the Pope of Rome is infallible, that his interpretation of Scripture, whatever it may be, is as valid as the Scripture itself, and that whatever he chooseth to decree must be obeyed … They first cast off the love of the truth, then God gives them up to Satan's delusions, then they settle down into "believing the lie": an awful climax ( 1 Kings 22:22 1 Kings 22:23 , Ezekiel 14:9 , Job 12:16 , Matthew 24:5 Matthew 24:11 , 1 Timothy 4:1 ). It is striking that, from this very chapter denouncing Antichrist. Finally, brethren, pray for us: Paul constantly asked other Christians to pray for him (Romans 15:30, 2 Corinthians 1:11, Ephesians 6:18-19, Philippians 1:19, Colossians 4:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:25, and Philemon 1:22). It deals with the principle of evil in the world, its secret working, its amazing power, its final embodiment in the man of sin, and its decisive overthrow at the Second Advent. 5. Paul knew that the success of his ministry in some measure depended on the prayers of God’s people. It is found in the Septuagint ( Deuteronomy 7:7 , 10:15 ). 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. b. Coming of Christ is a COMFORTING HOPE,Chapter 4:13-18 (What death means to a Christian; what the Rapture means to the church.) This shows that Paul was the main author. In Matthew 24:24 Jesus implies that the miracles shall be real, though demoniac, such mysterious effects of the powers of darkness as we read of in the case of the Egyptian sorcerers, not such as Jesus performed in their character, power, or aim; for they are against the revealed Word, and therefore not to be accepted as evidences of truth; nay, on the authority of that sure Word of prophecy (here, and Matthew 24:24 ), to be known and rejected as wrought in support of falsehood ( Deuteronomy 13:1-3 Deuteronomy 13:5 , Galatians 1:8 Galatians 1:9 , Revelation 13:11-15 , 19:20 ). Cautions against the error that the time of Christ's coming was just at hand. CHRYSOSTOM, and after him ALFORD, translates, "is (already) present" (compare 2 Timothy 2:18 ), a kindred error. But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you Lest the saints should be discouraged by the above account of antichrist, and his followers, and fear they should be left to the same deceptions, and damnation be their portion; the apostle being persuaded better things of them, gives their character, and represents their case in a quite different light; … 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 … our gathering together unto him--the consummating or final gathering together of the saints to Him at His coming, as announced, Matthew 24:31 , 1 Thessalonians 4:17 . Chapter 2. He is seized and "cast alive into the take of fire" ( Revelation 19:20 ). But still this is only a foreshadowing of the Antichrist, who will not, as the Pope, act in God's name, but against God. Revelation 11:1 Revelation 11:2 , "The temple of God . after--according to the working ("energy") of Satan, as opposed to the energy or working of the Holy Spirit in the Church to Satan, his visible embodiment and manifestation: Satan works through him. to God--not to ourselves, your ministers, nor to you, our converts. There would be a general falling away first, such as would occasion the rise of antichrist, that man of sin. EXHORTATION TO STEADFASTNESS, INTRODUCED WITH THANKSGIVING FOR THEIR ELECTION BY GOD. He exhorts the Thessalonians to stand fast in the faith, and not to be alarmed at the rumours they heard concerning the sudden coming of Christ, 1,2.Because, previously to this coming, there would be a great apostasy from the true faith, and a manifestation of a son of perdition, of whose unparalleled presumption he gives an awful description; as well as of his … . 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. 2 Thessalonians Chapter 1 2Th 1:1,2 The salutation. with the brightness of his coming--Greek, "the manifestation, (or appearance) of His presence": the first outburst of His advent--the first gleam of His presence--is enough to abolish utterly all traces of Antichrist, as darkness disappears before the dawning day. or that is worshipped--Rome here again gives a presage of Antichrist. Faith and holiness must be joined together as well as holiness and happiness. beloved of the Lord--Jesus ( Romans 8:37 , Galatians 2:20 , Ephesians 5:2 Ephesians 5:25 ). by--rather, "with respect to"; as the Greek for "of" ( 2 Corinthians 1:8 ). The pure word of God, with the Spirit of God, will discover this mystery of iniquity, and in due time it shall be destroyed by the brightness of Christ's coming. Whatever uncertainty we are in, or whatever mistakes may arise about the time of Christ's coming, that coming itself is certain. The *Lord has not come yet 2:1-2. The expression, "manifestation (appearing) of His presence," is used in awful contrast to the revelation of the wicked one in the beginning of the verse. . The papacy fulfilled this his undesigned prophecy. The Jews rejected Him who came in His divine Father's name; they will receive Antichrist coming in his own name ( John 5:43 ). 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