Month: January 2023

The sermon is 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 –  “ The Deception Caused by the Man of Lawlessness. “… they refused to love the truth and so be saved.” – 2 Thessalonians 2:10

Christians love the truth of God’s Word. James 1:18 states, “Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth …”. Then, James says, “… receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.” (James 1:21) God uses the truth of Scripture to save His people; And He uses the truth of Scripture to grow His people. God’s people exclaim, “Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day.” (Psalm 119:97)

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The sermon is from 2 Thessalonians 2:6-8 – “The Defeat of the Anti-Christ”.  “And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will kill with the breath of his mouth …” 2 Thessalonians 2:8

The Bible contains a message of salvation and hope and assurance. Jesus Christ is the friend of sinners. He saves sinful people who see their sin and confess their need of Him. But Jesus Christ is also the King of kings and Lord of lords. Christ, as you see, will kill the ‘lawless one’ with the breath of His mouth when He comes again. Jesus Christ is merciful and mighty. The prophet Nahum states, “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him. But with an overflowing flood he will make a complete end of the adversaries, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.” (Nahum 1:7-8)

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The sermon is from  2 Thessalonians 2:3b-5 – “The Description of the Man of Lawlessness”.   “… the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, …” – 2 Thessalonians 2:3

In 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Paul teaches that two events must precede the 2nd Coming of Christ. He calls the first event “the rebellion” and, secondly, he states that “the man of lawlessness is revealed.” Are you ready for these events on God’s calendar? They may not be on your calendar, but they are firmly etched in God’s. Are you strong in the Lord and in His mighty power (Ephesians 6:10)? Will you stand strong against “the rebellion?” The Lord questioned Jeremiah, “If you have raced with men on foot, and they have wearied you, how will you compete with horses?” (Jeremiah 12:5) If we cannot live for Christ when times are easy, what about hard times? Solomon counsels us – “Buy the truth, and do not sell it …” (Proverbs 23:23) Paul speaks in a similar vein in 2 Thessalonians (See Chapter 2:9-12).

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The sermon is from will be 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3a – “Avoiding Deceit Regarding Christ’s Second Advent”.   “… we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed …” – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2

Some Christians, unfortunately, are “shaken in mind” and “alarmed” regarding the promised return of the Lord Jesus Christ. Some have simply ignored the clear warning of Christ in Matthew 24:36 – “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.” Others spend too much time reading books and listening to the sermons of preachers which focus on the terrors of that great and final day of human history. Such Christians would benefit greatly by studying Paul’s 1st & 2nd letters to the Thessalonians. He uses this great doctrine to encourage believers. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 5:4-11; 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12; 2:13-17). Look up believer, your redemption is near (Luke 21:28).

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The sermon is from 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 – “The Kindness and Severity of God”. ““… when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven …” – 2 Thessalonians 1:7

What is your favorite doctrine in the Bible? We should place equal value, of course, upon every doctrine that is revealed in the Word of God. But for the sake of discussion, what doctrine really captures your attention? The Apostle Paul, in his letters to the Thessalonians, devotes much of his attention to the doctrine of the 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ. Over 20% of the verses in 1 Thessalonians are allotted to this teaching about our Lord’s return and over 40% of the verses in 2 Thessalonians are dedicated to this same concern. He calls it in another place “… our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.” (Titus 2:13)

A great hymn states concerning believers on that great day, “Dressed in His righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne.” Come quickly, Lord Jesus (Revelation 22:20).

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