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. In a larger sense the power here described may be identified with originator of sin, who has strove to be like the most High (Isaiah 14:14). I implore you to seek the truth for yourself. As I turn the page here, Paul traces the fall of humanity, all of it, to a deception, to a deceiving. They were trying to get him to spare himself, and his answer was very humble and very simple. Verse 10 tells us it is those, who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. AHA! 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. And is it already here, or does it only take effect after the Rapture? You become that. . So God will cause them to be greatly deceived, and they will believe these lies. Brings grosser materialism and atheism, 3. (13-17)1-4 If errors arise among Christians, we should set them right; and good men will be careful to suppress errors which rise from mistaking their words and actions. A quick search led me to a webpage on the Freedom From Religion Foundation website. 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). 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. Man, if you reject this appeal, you are lost; and if you continue to reject this appeal, God will confirm you in that rejection! Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, 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. He said, "Thats his chair. You have the same confirmation in the life of Esau. weeping Scot preacher(Matthew 23:37-38). Paul writes that God sends the strong delusion, in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. You may be wondering how exactly verse 12 solidifies the interpretation of verse 11. Thats interesting thing words. The Bible picture of perdition is not that youre in the crowd. "For this cause God shall send them a strong delusion . In simple faith: "Not that I know it all or understand it all or can explain it all, but I know enough to know that Jesus died for me [Romans 5:8]. A thing like that strikes you dead. Your heart becomes insensible. You dont need to worry; things are getting better and better and better. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Will you? This instead of the teacher and his science and his knowledge leading and bringing to God, it brings to grosser materialism and atheism, and a spurning of the great spiritual values of life, and a doing away with the necessity of a personal commitment to Jesus Christ a pseudodidaskolos. Gods good. ", You say "no" and "no" and "no" and "no," and some day it is a confirmed negation in your life. Bible Based. 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. And he said, "Now cover your face with your hands and weep! Ive heard him say, And whosoever will may come [Revelation 22:17]. I dont understand. By the help of God, tonight, I look to Jesus in faith. Did you ever hear of that symphony of Beethoven? 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. 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. Best way to translate it would be "working" "God shall send them a working," an energeia plans. What do the seven churches in Revelation stand for. Its from the Greek word plana, "wandering, to make to wander, to deceive, to lead astray." So far as we know, being a malefactor, he wasnt a cheap robber or thief. While we sing this song of appeal, would you turn tonight, and in simple and humble faith and trust, come to Jesus? 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 ", Copyright 2011-2023 Got Questions Ministries - All Rights Reserved. In the life of Pharaoh(Exodus 8:15, 32, 9:34), 5. The Berean Call is available by postal mail each month for free. There would be a general falling away first, such as would occasion the rise of antichrist, that man of sin. I have said no to Him forty years. Youll not find in literature anything more vivid than as he describes the blood that flowed in the streets of the city of God. . Who is the restrainer the Bible talks about in 2 Thessalonians 2:6? Dont you be concerned or troubled or agitated." Amen. Are you? There would first be a general apostacy from the faith, and a revealing of the antichristian man of sin. The phrase strong delusion comes from a passage in the Pauls 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; 4 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. Thats the strangest: "in hypocrisy," a pseudologn, pseudologn. Youre in darkness. 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. 2 Thessalonians 2 1. Youre by yourself. ". 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. If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them (Isaiah 8:20). 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. 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. that they might be buoyed up above fear and care by such hopes. Ive heard the preacher say, And Hes a God of mercy [Deuteronomy 4:31]. 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. Member since Oct 2007. For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14). of judgment, damnation of those who refuse truth of the Lord(2 Thessalonians 2:10-12), A. Where is the blood-red earnestness in it? 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]. VERSION, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! , And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, God makes sin work out its own punishment, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. How is it that God, God do a thing like that? The Strong Delusion May 11th, 1958 @ 7:30 PM 2 Thessalonians 2:8-11 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 . Send us a message to add or change your paper mail address. "If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and He shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. I say of me not speaking of you, of me that I act as though this message were a travesty. You will die in that negative: "No, no. ", He took him to the auditorium. Subscribe to the CompellingTruth.org Newsletter: What does the Bible say about a strong delusion in the end times (2 Thessalonians 2:9-12)? Open to us!" that they might be damned who receive not the truth" [2 Thessalonians 2:11-12]. Youre by yourself. Have you seen godly people? 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 King James Version 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. If I go down to perdition and damnation, most of the world will be there with me." ", And he followed the janitor to the pastors little cubbyhole of a study. 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. If they knew better, they wouldnt be that way didaskolos, "teachers," pseudo, "false.". This knowledge is essential, then, to understanding the true meaning of verse 11. greenwell springs. Oh these things, they are awful. How much less could a man? "And God sends a strong delusion . Stand in the way of a mans headlong plunge into that final death and judgment, and turn him around. Now, we are getting somewhere! Plana means "to wander," or "to cause to wander," and finally "to lead astray," and then "to deceive.". Whatever uncertainty we are in, or whatever mistakes may arise about the time of Christ's coming, that coming itself is certain. If a person chooses to reject God, God will not save that person against their will. Ninety-one times in this New Testament do you find that word and cognate words and words that mean the same thing. No Would you come? And they said, "Lord, Lord, open to us" [Matthew 25:11]. Have you seen a Christian mother or father? . Noah! Romans 1:28: "God gave them up. If they do not speak according to this word, Identification of the Antichrist in Daniel 7:8, 1926, Identification of the Antichrist in Revelation 13:118. There is a sin unto death. 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.. 11Therefore (A)God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe (B)what is false. 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. 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. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie. And in our day, Abdul-Baha [1844-1921], the original of Bahaism, said, "I am all these early messiahs together. Biblical Translations of 2 Thessalonians 2:11. And youve got an English word like that Greek word energeia. There is life for a look for thee [Numbers 21:6-9; John 3:14-15]. And the first time he ever had an opportunity to accept the Lord, he did it. False doctrines are like the winds that toss the water to and fro; and they unsettle the minds of men, which are as unstable as water. Instead, being a just and fair God. For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false. Thats what the ancient looked at up there in the sky. In the days of Noah, He said, "My Spirit shall not always strive with man" [Genesis 6:3], and at the end of the 120 years of the preaching of righteous Noah, God shut him in the ark [Genesis 7:13-16]. 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. God does not force us to believe a lie. 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. 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; This passage exactly agrees with the system of popery, as it prevails in the Romish church, and under the Romish popes. Josephus was the general of the Hebrew army, and he was captured in Galilee. He said, "Put your face in your hands," and the visitor put his face in his hands. 2 Thessalonians 2:11 ESV Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, NIV For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie NASB For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false, Our saving Lord, the same blessed Jesus who took up into His arms the little children as lambs and blessed them [Matthew 19:13-15], that same loving Lord is the One who taught us almost all that we know of the fires of damnation, of the awful day of judgment [Matthew 13:40-42]. Did you know a Christian father? Then the Bible says, "And then God hardened his heart" confirmed him in the decision that hed made [Exodus 9:12, 10:1]. 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. 6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. "Adam was not deceived, but the woman, being deceived" [1 Timothy 2:14] beguiled same word. Why didnt Noah open the door? "God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie, that they might be damned" [from 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12]. 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. 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; In this balcony around, in this lower floor, into this aisle and down here to the front: "Here I am, and here I come. Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word or our epistle. 3 Let no one deceive you in any way. Pharaoh hardened his heart [Exodus 8:15], and Pharaoh hardened his heart [Exodus 8:32], and Pharaoh hardened his heart [Exodus 9:34]. "Now a man" hes telling why they were such dupes and why they followed these false teachers and prophets: Now a man that is in adversity does easily comply with such promises; for when such a seducer makes him believe that he shall be delivered from those miseries which oppress him, then it is that hes full of hope for such deliverance. occasion of their destruction, III. In the end, we are responsible for the choice we made, but it is still our choice to make. Inspirational devotions delivered right to your email inbox. 21585 posts. And for this cause God shall send them strong . Most of our content is published in our app for iOS, Andoid, Windows, and Kindle. 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. 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. Click here for copyright permissions. As the tree falls, so shall it lie (Ecclesiastes There is a sin unto death: "No; no; no," and God says, "No. Plants one of the forms of the verbs a plants, and your word "planet" comes from it. VERSION, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. 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 . Even him whose coming is after the working of Satan, with all power, and signs, and lying wonders. Ive heard him say, He delights not in the death of anyone [Ezekiel 18:23]. Means the same thing: "For this cause God shall send them energeia." Now it is a different translation. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at [email protected]. ", 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." Revelation:13:2 And 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. It is easy to gloss over these words, but they are crucial. No other way, no other hope, no other truth [John 14:6]. He said, "Now stand there behind the sacred desk," and he stood there behind the sacred desk. While reading 2 Thessalonians 2, I noticed verse 11 and realized this was probably used as an alleged contradiction in the Bible. http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Thessalonians+2%3A11-12&version=KJV This thread is archived You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. A reason why they should not expect the coming of Christ, as at hand, is given. About UsContact UsPrayer RequestsPrivacy Policy, Latest AnswersBible LessonsBibleAsk LIVEOnline Bible. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. 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). Verse 11 is drawing a conclusion to the above explanation! . May He forgive my sins. Faith and holiness must be joined together as well as holiness and happiness. Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie. 1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him. The "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. After the rapture, will there be a second chance for salvation. Confirmation 2 Thessalonians 2:11 English Standard Version 11 Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, Read full chapter 2 Thessalonians 2:11 in all English translations 2 Thessalonians 1 2 Thessalonians 3 English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Start FREE. Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false. but like men infatuated, without eyes to see or minds to consider, did not regard the denunciations that God had made to them. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Hardened his heart, hardened his heart, hardened his heart, then God hardened his heart. Have you ever gone to Chicago and seen that Bahai, big temple of Bahaism? 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 . Speaks of the day when we come to our highest intellectual capacities, 2. I drop a bean here and a bean there and a bean there, and the pig comes along and he follows me eating the beans. This overbearing power assumes divine prerogatives. 2 Thessalonians 2 1. Thus, Satan will deceive the world through his signs and lying wonders (2 Thessalonians 2:9). Sound like a death knell. Im going to say no to Him thirty more years, and at the end of seventy years, after Ive given my life to the world, I am coming down that aisle and be saved. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. #1. The persons are described, who are his willing subjects. he becomes a negation himself, 2. Your email address will not be published. I know enough to know that He has saved other people. 17 Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work. Isnt that a strange thing? I one time heard of a boy in England on the countryside walking down a lane followed by a pig. So far as we know, that political leader, thats the first time he ever saw Jesus. on the cross trusted Jesus at his first opportunity, 1. You are by yourself, shut out in utter darkness, forever and forever and forever and forever. 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! Paul traces the fall of humanity ultimately to the deception of Eve by Satan (1 Timothy 2:14, Genesis 3:13), 1. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. But, God, just like any human judge, makes His ruling based on the action of the defendant in relation to the law. 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. I supersede all previous teachers. 2 Thessalonians 2:11 Posted on 2/11/23 at 12:11 pm to Audustxx. Then he spiritualizes. 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