2 Thessalonians Worksheet - Chapter 2

 

2 Thessalonians 2     What was Paul's concern in regard to the Thessalonians being quickly shaken from their composure? vs. 1,2 What 3 ways did Paul say that they might get a message that the Day of the Lord had come "as if" it came from them? vs. 2 What did Paul tell them would come before the Day of the Lord would come? vs.3 Look up the meaning of apostasy and share what you learn about it. Do you know what he means by "the man of lawlessness, the son of destruction"? vs. 3 What are you told about this man from vs. 3,4 ? List 7 things you learn. What other places in the Bible have you learned of a similar person and/or situation that is to occur in the last days? Share if you know. Paul had told them about these things when he was with them. He said they knew what "restrained" this one from coming until his time. (vs.5,6) Do you have an idea what might be "restraining" him from coming at this time? (just give your thoughts here) Paul said that "the mystery of lawlessness" is already at work, but "he" who now "restrains" will do so until "he" is taken out of the way. (vs.7). .... This could very well be the believers who have the Holy Spirit within them when they are taken up at the rapture or the gathering Paul speaks about in verse 1 of this this chapter. (vs.1)..... Once the "restrainer" is gone, the "lawless" one will be revealed. What will eventually happen to him and when will his end come? vs.8 What characteristics of this "lawless one" does Paul give to us in vs.9,10? Name 5 things. Who he is coming to deceive? vs. 10 Will he be able to deceive anyone who is a believer in Jesus? How do you know from this chapter? Because the unbelievers did not receive "the love of the truth" so as to be "saved" - for this reason - God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false. (vs.11) What purpose does He have in doing this? vs. 12 In contrast, what was Paul always thankful for? vs.13 What characteristics does he give of the believers in Jesus? vs.13 - Name 5 things. Because we were chosen from the beginning for salvation, He has called us through the gospel so that we may gain the "glory of our Lord Jesus Christ." (vs.14) Since this is true, what are we instructed to do? vs. 15 - Name 2 Things How did they receive these instructions that they were to stand firm in? vs. 15 - Name 2 Things According to Paul, what has the Lord done for us? vs. 16 - Name 3 Things What is Paul asking that the Lord Jesus and God the Father do for the hearts of the believers in Thessalonica and of course, for us? vs. 17 - Name 2 Things and how they are to be worked out in our lives. Below are some Scriptures concerning the fact that Christians will be delivered out of the time of tribulation when the antichrist is revealed. Look them up and share what you learn from them: 1 Thessalonians 1:10 1 Thessalonians 5:9 Revelation 2:7 6 more times this passage says the same thing, “what the Spirit saith unto the churches” -- God is talking to the church, and the very next verse says, Revelation 4:1 . It’s the rapture trumpet! And you don’t find the church anymore in Revelation, other than in heaven at the end! Now, this is interesting. Revelation 13:9 -If any man have an ear, let him hear. Where is the church? Where is the Spirit? Both are in heaven! This is why I’m not looking for tribulation...but for evacuation! Not looking for antichrist but Jesus Christ! Truth settles and relaxes us. It does not disturb and shake up. Jesus said, "Let not your heart be troubled."(Jn 14:1) Paul said, "Wherefore comfort ye one another with these words."(1Th 4:18 ) 2 Th. 2:17 "Comfort your hearts" 2 Tim 4:8 "Love His appearing." A few comments from me: The Day of The Lord (a day of wrath) will not come before the Rapture (the gathering to the Lord in the air of believers). The antichrist (man of lawlessness and or son of perdition) will not be revealed until the restrainer is taken out of the way. I believe we will not see him 'revealed' although we may have thoughts of who he may be if the Lord allows us to be here in his day. By the time he walks into the newly built Jewish temple and claims to be God and demands to be worshiped, I believe we will be with the Lord and more than likely enjoying the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, etc. before we return to earth with the Lord when He will reign on earth for 1000 years. There is so much more to understand from prophetic books like Daniel and Revelation, but this lesson is to COMFORT US and to let us know that as believers, we can be Encouraged that we will be with the Lord and we are not destined for wrath but for salvation. Praise His Holy Name. What are your summary statements and your prayer today? Prayer Father God, I pray ...