2 Thessalonians 2

Here Paul discusses the “Man of Lawlessness” or the Anti-Christ. In verse 4 he lets us know how to identify this man. “He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God.” This is a very dangerous person. With the world the way it is today, we have billions of people looking for a leader, a savior. Those who don’t recognize Jesus Christ as that savior can easily fall victim to one who will “appear” to be miraculous. Many looking for “signs” of instruction will be taken in by the beast, so it is our responsibility to tell as many of them the truth of Jesus Christ before it’s too late.

For those who wonder, “How, if this person will be so great, can we defeat him?” I have wonderful news: He has already lost! Jesus will be the victor in the last battle, He already won by dying for our sins and giving us hope and a chance at salvation! As Pastor Rusty would say, “that’s shouting ground”! In verse 8, Paul briefly discusses Jesus’ victory, “And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the splendor of his coming.” “by the breath of his mouth”, simply by being and breathing, Jesus conquers. How powerful is that! Please, don’t be one duped by the devil, Heaven and Hell are real. Regardless of what you have seen or heard on TV, the only way to the Father is through the Son, Jesus Christ. If you don’t know Him, then get to know Him right now.