Overview/Outline
2 Thessalonians 2:1-12( Bernard's Answers )
What is the Theme of the passage?to Clairfy/Correct/Distinguish the differences between The "RAPTURE" of the Church ( BOC/BOC ) and Christ's SECOND COMING.
In verse 1 who are the pronouns referring too? The Brethren/Saints/Body of Believers at Thessalonica
In verse 2 explain the Day of the Lord (NASB) & Why does the KJV use the Day of Christ? "The Day oF The Lord" is God Sending the Messiah (Messhia) to conquer/judge the world or (2nd coming) "The Day oF Christ" is the "RAPTURE" of the church BEFORE the...Tribulation
Who is the man of lawlessness in verse 3?The Anti-Christ / The Son Of Perdition / The Man Of Sin
What (who) restrains the man of lawlessness in verses 6-7?The Holy Spirit by His Indwelling inside of every believer! - Jesus told us we would be endued w/power over evil.
How (when) will the man of lawlessness come on the scene? 1 Thess. 5:3, Rev.6:1-2After the Church (BOC/BOC) is taken out of the way (earth). and a falling away has manifested.
How will the Day of the Lord come upon the unbelievers? 1 Thessalonians 5:3as a "Thief In The Night" - OR - as Labor Pains upon a Pregnant Woman
In Read: Matthew 24:42-44 >What event is our Lord referring to? The “RAPTURE”! > The Catching away of the Church. (Footnote: might Matt. 24:48-51 be saying that IF Believer's live with no regard to sin & without love they could be..."LeFt-Behind" ) ?
At what point of the Tribulation will the man of lawlessness take his seat in the temple and declare himself to be god? Daniel 9:27, Matthew 24:15 HalF-Way through the Great Tribulation - or - right at the 3 and one halF year mark oF the 7 year tribulation.
My thoughts and overall take-a-way from this Bible Study of 2 Thessalonians 2 is that Paul is wanting to write to them once again to clear up any/all confusion they may have ( or been given by someone ) concerning the distinct differences between what we know as "The RAPTURE" vs "The second coming of Christ".
Ironically, this 2nd letter that God has Paul writing is still relevant by the same intention Paul wrote it to the church @ Thessalonica as it is today. While most all scripture is relevant many Christians today still find or confuse the two events studied in this letter without realizing the differences.
Some even fear or have been taught in error, that one or both of them have already occurred. Much like the Thessalonians obviously did.
It has been extremely valuable for me to study both: 1st and 2nd Thessalonians to best clarify not only what the Lord is promising those of us that believe in the Rapture but to be able to better explain it to others.
These 2 letters of Paul to the Church at Thessalonica are still applicable to the Church today as they give a clear picture of the prophetic promises of the two distinct events Jesus has secured in his word for the Body of Christ. The Church.
Bible Scriptures
(just tap on to read)2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
1 Thessalonians 5:3 | Revelation 6:1-2
Matthew 24:42-44 - Matthew 24:48-51
Daniel 9:27 | Matthew 24:15
