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]. More and more and more people, they say, who are religious, who are converted, who are saved, are that way because of intellectual aberration. David asks this tough question: The ones being deceived, or deluded, are those whomake the choice to not love the truth! What is going to happen according to end times prophecy? I do not say that he shall pray for it" [1 John 5:16]. 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. The delusion causes "that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned" (v 11,12). Verses 3-10: the man of sin precedes the 2nd coming of Jesus. Would you? I it is beyond me. 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. Josephus always doing that. that they might be damned who reject the truth" [2 Thessalonians 2:11-12]. "God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie, that they might be damned" [from 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12]. And it is so much in the Word of the Lord. 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. Behold, your house is left unto you desolate" [Matthew 23:37-38]. (1-4) His destruction, and that of those who obey him. 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. About UsContact UsPrayer RequestsPrivacy Policy, Latest AnswersBible LessonsBibleAsk LIVEOnline Bible. on the cross trusted Jesus at his first opportunity, 1. This is because God WANTS you to. 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. 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. but like men infatuated, without eyes to see or minds to consider, did not regard the denunciations that God had made to them. 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 . You have the same thing in the story of Pharaoh. Boy leading a pig to the slaughterhouse, II. I supersede all previous teachers. Nor would I preach on a thing like this were it not so evidently before me as we go through the Bible and were it not also so much a fabric of the texture of the gospel. Armed with this additional information, we can more readily ascertain the true meaning in verse 11. Man, if you reject this appeal, you are lost; and if you continue to reject this appeal, God will confirm you in that rejection! Biblical Translations of 2 Thessalonians 2:11. Verse 11: Drawing a conclusion to verses 9-10. The end and the means must not be separated. The first few words of verse 11 as given by a few translations are: And for this cause (KJV), And for this cause (ASV), Therefore (ESV), and For this reason (NIV). "Planet" comes from that. There would be a general falling away first, such as would occasion the rise of antichrist, that man of sin. Who are the ones who fall prey to this deception? [Book VI, Chapter 5, The Wars of the Jews, by Josephus, 75 CE]. To do so, would violate criteria (2) above and make Him an unfair and unjust God. Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. Gods full of love. To do so, would violate criteria (2) above and make Him an unfair and unjust God. And its in those days that people turn to any kind of a savior, anybody that could lead them out. 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12 King James Version 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. The Berean Call is available by postal mail each month for free. "Strong delusion" "a working of deception", B. There are quite a few options for keeping in touch with us: Subscribe to our email updates here, and choose if you want daily, weekly, or monthly updates. 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. To the law and to the testimony! ", I cannot enter into it. [9] Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, "And God sends a strong delusion . 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: Read full chapter. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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; I just dont know whether you can do it any time or not death bed repentance the old-timers used to preach about. 2 Thessalonians 2:11King James Version. Do not be deluded! God leaves them to themselves, then sin will follow of course, and spiritual judgments here, and eternal punishments hereafter. But its in the Bible, and I see it not only in the Book God has written with His hand, but I see it in the book all around me of human life and human story. 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.13-15 When we hear of the apostacy of many, it is a great comfort and joy, that there is a remnant according to the election of grace, which does and shall persevere; especially we should rejoice, if we have reason to hope that we are of that number. omegaman66. And they said, "Lord, Lord, open to us" [Matthew 25:11]. All rights reserved. And so far as I know, there is no instance in the Bible where a man has rejected God and then, on his deathbed, turned and has been saved. The persons are described, who are his willing subjects. 2 Thessalonians King James Version (KJV) SEARCH THE BIBLE (Advanced) BOOK (Index) CHAPTER VERSE 2 Thessalonians 2:11 "And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:" King James Version (KJV) < Previous Verse Next Verse > View Chapter 2 Thessalonians 2:11 Context The And that young evangelist, Buckner Fanning [1922- ], preaching one night on that described a thing that I have heard several times, and always its the truth of God. Your email address will not be published. VERSION, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. that they might be buoyed up above fear and care by such hopes. 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 . But no small part of the glory of being a Christian is its continual unfolding and revelation. "The Spirit speaketh expressly . Basic Bible Prophecy: Essential Facts Every Christian Should Know by Ron Rhodes. And turning aside from God and the true Christ and repentance and faith in Him, the multitudes flock to this false Christ and are led to ultimate damnation and destruction which brings me to the heart of this message and this text. You find the same thing in the parable of the five foolish virgins [Matthew 25:1-13]. Why is God going to send a strong delusion in the end times? Satan is said to use all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception (ESV) to accomplish his task. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. [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. Hes not going to destroy you." Hardened his heart, hardened his heart, hardened his heart, then God hardened his heart. Christ was the highest until I came; and now it is the duty of men to listen to me. And the first time he ever had an opportunity to accept the Lord, he did it. a. 2 Thessalonians 2 1. 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. occasion of their destruction, III. For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14). Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers Had he been followed by a dog, no one would have thought of it, but it was unusual to see a boy walking down the lane followed by a pig. 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. Send us a message to add or change your paper mail address. [11] And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name. For this reason God sends them a strong delusion so that they will believe the lie. He said, "Put your hands on it," and he put his hands on it. May He forgive my sins. So far as we know, that political leader, thats the first time he ever saw Jesus. Logos is "word." At the end of time, Satans greatest lie, his crowning deception, will be when he impersonates Christ. The Berean Call is available by paid subscription . . that He meet a few criteria: (1) set forth the law, (2) allow man the freedom to choose whether or not to obey the law, and (3) to judge man based on mans adherence to the law. There is a principle like God runs His universe by gravity, by the laws of light there is a spiritual law/principle that when a man says "no" to God and "no" to Christ and "no" to the appeal that finally he becomes a negation himself. 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. So far as I know, I do not know of any. When we get to verse 9, we see that this man of sin comes, in part, by efforts from Satan. And Revelation 21:8 clearly list liars among those who will have their part in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone. This mystery of iniquity was even then begun; while the apostles were yet living, persons pretended zeal for Christ, but really opposed him. A and C. B is true. 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. Sit down in it." Would you? And is it already here, or does it only take effect after the Rapture? . 2 Thessalonians 2:10 Context. Paul traces the fall of humanity ultimately to the deception of Eve by Satan (1 Timothy 2:14, Genesis 3:13), 1. The Berean Call is also available in a large-print edition at a nominal cost. I mean, the actual words are not "strong delusion." God shut the door. And they are everywhere and in every institution, and our institutions become a little more grossly material, grossly infidel not just our state institutions. What is going to happen in the end times? Cautions against the error that the time of Christ's coming was just at hand. While reading 2 Thessalonians 2, I noticed verse 11 and realized this was probably used as an alleged contradiction in the Bible. 6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. If a person chooses to reject God, God will not save that person against their will. Best way to translate it would be "working" "God shall send them a working," an energeia plans. As I turn the page here, Paul traces the fall of humanity, all of it, to a deception, to a deceiving. Hence, the faithful should beware of being led astray so they would not fall for Satans strong delusions. We are willing to send the newsletter to you by regular mail but encourage you to read it online to save printing and mailing costs. The fact is, however, God's Word teaches both elements of truth, and there is no place more evident than in 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 and again in verses 13-14. Start FREE. The extent of the lie seemed to go so far as a fraudulent letter claiming to be from Paul, and companions, saying the 2nd coming had come and gone. The text is the eleventh verse: "For this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie, that they all might be damned who believed not the truth" [2 Thessalonians 2:11-12]. Show more Theres something about it, that your heart becomes that negation. "Adam was not deceived" he knew what he was doing "but the woman being deceived, was in the transgression" [1 Timothy 2:14]. Verses 9-12 deal with the unbelieving world and their responsibility and verses 13-14 with believers as the chosen of God, but through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and faith in the . False prophets! Why didnt Noah open the door? ", And the boy said, "To the slaughterhouse.". Thus, Satan will deceive the world through his signs and lying wonders (2 Thessalonians 2:9). Isnt that funny? While we sing this song of appeal, would you turn tonight, and in simple and humble faith and trust, come to Jesus? Thats interesting thing words. ", He took him to the auditorium. 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. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Verse 12 helps in solidifying this interpretation of the passage. 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! 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.. I dont know. Before we dive fully into verse 11, let us begin by looking at the first few words of verse 11. Same Scriptures describe Saul, who, turning aside from the appeal of Samuel, the prophet of God, and turning aside from the expressed and manifest will of God [1 Samuel 15:1-15] finally it says: "The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him" [1 Samuel 16:14]. 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. , And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, God makes sin work out its own punishment, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Question: What will be the churchs role in restoring Israel during the End Times? 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. And no wonder! They got one in Haifa [Haifa, Israel], all over this world. Now, we are getting somewhere! Our world shall be in such stress, such, such heaviness and misery, such war and blood, that they will look to anybody who will say, "I can lead the way out. Click here for copyright permissions. Spiritual 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. ESV Text Edition: 2016. You are that, and you die that way. I just see it everywhere. [Ludwig van Beethoven, 1712-1773] Is it the ninth one? 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. 5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? God confirms him in that rejection. 2:3; 1 Tim. Testament, A. ", Thats the fellow who said, "How can I sleep when there are three thousand souls in this village, and I know not how it is between them and God?". Deceptions described in the New God did it. You become that. He said he died when he was in his twenties. To the law and to the testimony! For this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie. 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. principle that when a man says "no" to God, to Christ, to appeal, that finally 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. According to 2 Thessalonians, God will send the unrighteousness a strong delusion which will cause them to do what. Gods not going to damn you. Ive heard him say, And whosoever will may come [Revelation 22:17]. THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL
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. What do the seven churches in Revelation stand for. In verse 2, he says he doesnt want them to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. Apparently, the Christians in Thessalonica had been given false information about the 2nd coming of the Lord. Inspirational devotions delivered right to your email inbox. "Dont you be disturbed, preacher. "For this cause God shall send them strong delusion," an energy, a working of deception, led astray, "that they might be damned who believed not the truth" [from 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12]. ". "Even as there shall be false teachers," pseudo didaskoloi, "who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, [denying] the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift [destruction]"; pseudo didaskoloi, pseudo didaskolos, "a false teacher" didaskolos, "didactic, teacher," didaskolos; pseudo, "a false one.". I know enough to know that He has saved other people. Confirmation Simply put, God sends a strong delusion to those who choose not to believe the gospel of Christ. The delusion causes that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned (v 11,12). Wasnt anybody there but the janitor, and so he asked the janitor, "How is it that this young man was so effective in his preaching? Youre not going to have a frivolous, tripping, likesome good time. And for this cause God shall send them strong . 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. Your browser does not support the audio tag. Ninety-one times will you find that translated in many places "deception, deceiving, a working of deception." 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. 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. 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