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 . 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 all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. I say of me not speaking of you, of me that I act as though this message were a travesty. Do not be deluded! . They moved around, and some stars seemed to be fixed. False hopes: "You dont need to worry; we not going to have another war. Romans 1:26: "For this cause God gave them up." The delusion causes "that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned" (v 11,12). 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. 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. Logos is "word." The more pleasure we take in the word, and works, and ways of God, the more likely we shall be to persevere therein. Question: What is the "strong delusion" in 2 Thessalonians? 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. I have said no to Him forty years. The love of God in Christ Jesus, is the spring and fountain of all the good we have or hope for. The Strong Delusion 2 Thessalonians 2: 3-11 The phrase "strong delusion" comes from a passage in the Paul 's second epistle to the Thessalonians Church: "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; 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 lie would seem to be the total delusion under Antichrist and the false prophet which would include taking his mark and bowing down to his image. . Thats what the ancient looked at up there in the sky. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. 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: Im going to say no to Him thirty more years, and at the end of seventy years, after Ive given my life to the world, I am coming down that aisle and be saved. 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 King James Version (KJV) 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. Simply put, God sends a strong delusion to those who choose not to believe the gospel of Christ. Youre alone. But, is 2 Thessalonians 2:11 really saying that God is trying to force people to believe a lie? omegaman66. 4:2]; See Rom. But, God, just like any human judge, makes His ruling based on the action of the defendant in relation to the law. The preservation of the saints, is because God loved them with an everlasting love, from the beginning of the world. 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. . There can be no worse lie than this, that the originator of all evil should pose as Christ, the Source of truth. He said, "Now weep. Biblical Translations of 2 Thessalonians 2:11. He said, "You come with me. Verse 12: Solidifying the understanding of verse 11. Theres something about it, that your heart becomes that negation. Are you? And today the world is bowing before him. 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. instance in the Bible where a man has a "deathbed repentance", 2. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. ", You say "no" and "no" and "no" and "no," and some day it is a confirmed negation in your life. Instead, being a just and fair Godrequires 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. The King James translation renders verse 11 as follows: "And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie." Verse 11 is drawing a conclusion to the above explanation! And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority. David asks this tough question: Now lets read the context if you would like. I can give my life to the devil, and then at the end of it, I can come and be saved. Dont you be concerned or troubled or agitated." 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. Its from the Greek word plana, "wandering, to make to wander, to deceive, to lead astray." I mean, the actual words are not "strong delusion." I dont care how earnestly they plead or how many times they visit in my home, I am not going to respond.". I supersede all previous teachers. Ive heard him say, He delights not in the death of anyone [Ezekiel 18:23]. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers Oh these things, they are awful. Your email address will not be published. Youre in torment. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Our saving Lord, the same blessed Jesus who took up into His arms the little children as lambs and blessed them [Matthew 19:13-15], that same loving Lord is the One who taught us almost all that we know of the fires of damnation, of the awful day of judgment [Matthew 13:40-42]. I dont understand. Then the Bible says, "And then God hardened his heart" confirmed him in the decision that hed made [Exodus 9:12, 10:1]. These prophecies have, in a great measure, come to pass, and confirm the truth of the Scriptures. There would be a general falling away first, such as would occasion the rise of antichrist, that man of sin. Faith and holiness must be joined together as well as holiness and happiness. Clarke's Commentary. 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). Start FREE. The end and the means must not be separated. 2 Thessalonians 2:11 in all English translations, KJV, Journal the Word Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Reflect, Journal, or Create Art Next to Your Favorite Verses, KJV, The King James Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: KJV Holy Bible, KJV Bible, Giant Print Thinline Bible, Vintage Series, Red Letter, Comfort Print: King James Version, KJV, Deluxe Reference Bible, Super Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print, KJV Study Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Second Edition, KJV, Reference Bible, Center-Column Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print. Certainly, on the surface this verse appears to be saying that God is trying to make people believe a lie. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: Read full chapter. You will die in that negative: "No, no. And the thief on the cross nailed there, just before he died, turned in faith to Jesus, and Jesus saved Him [Luke 23:39-43]. The man of sin is an arrogant power that opposes all competitors in the field of religion and permits no rival to receive the worship he claims for himself. that they might be buoyed up above fear and care by such hopes. For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14). "If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and He shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. Click here to get the app! While reading 2 Thessalonians 2, I noticed verse 11 and realized this was probably used as an alleged contradiction in the Bible. God confirms him in that rejection. There is good reason for strong consolations, because the saints have good hope through grace. Brings grosser materialism and atheism, 3. 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 . I surely dont. Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 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. ", 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?". I it is beyond me. To the law and to the testimony! 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. The phrase strong delusion comes from a passage in the Pauls second epistle to the Thessalonians Church: 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; 4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. I am your savior.". He said, "Now thats his desk." ", And the man said, "Where are you taking the pig? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. occasion of their destruction, III. 11:3), C. The While we sing this song of appeal, would you turn tonight, and in simple and humble faith and trust, come to Jesus? Let us then stand fast in the doctrines taught by the apostles, and reject all additions, and vain traditions.16,17 We may and should direct our prayers, not only to God the Father, through our Lord Jesus Christ, but also to our Lord Jesus Christ himself. THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL Josephus was the general of the Hebrew army, and he was captured in Galilee. Gods good. [1 Thess. Ninety-one times in this New Testament do you find that word and cognate words and words that mean the same thing. Ive heard him say, And whosoever will may come [Revelation 22:17]. ", And he said, "I do it with a bag of beans. Would you make it now while we stand and while we sing? Some stars seemed to wander, to move around, so they called them plants: "planets." Copyright The Berean Call 2016. 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 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. This would be the strong delusion that will come upon the world. Now, I said there is a tremendous revelation of this thing in the Word of God. 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. You are lost and you will die that way barring the miraculous intervention of God. In the end, we are responsible for the choice we made, but it is still our choice to make. Cautions against the error that the time of Christ's coming was just at hand. Four Greek words used to express idea of deception, C. Verse 10 tells us it is those, who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. AHA! ", And this Book says, in this text that I am preaching from [2 Thessalonians 2:8-11], that that kind of a thing shall find its ultimate in this final Antichrist, this final wicked one, this final man of sin, the son of perdition. If I go down to perdition and damnation, most of the world will be there with me." Boy leading a pig to the slaughterhouse, II. Turning aside from the truth and turning aside from the saving gospel of the Son of God the true, the althea logos, the true logos, the true Word therefore, God shall send them this energizing of delusion that they might be damned who believed not the truth [2 Thessalonians 2:10-12]. 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. And youve got an English word like that Greek word energeia. weeping Scot preacher(Matthew 23:37-38). What Hes done for somebody else, He can do for you and will. Plants one of the forms of the verbs a plants, and your word "planet" comes from it. Theres no light there; theres no glory there; theres no fellowship there; theres no communion there. I dont care how many people pray, Im not going to respond. Thus, Satan will deceive the world through his signs and lying wonders (2 Thessalonians 2:9). Stand in the way of a mans headlong plunge into that final death and judgment, and turn him around. And the first time he ever had an opportunity to accept the Lord, he did it. Copyright 2002-2023 Got Questions Ministries. Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word or our epistle. 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. VERSION, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. The damnation and the judgment and the condemnation of God upon men who refuse Christ, its awful to contemplate: forever and ever, and always and forever, and in unending eons of eternity, always and forever in torment, in darkness, in loneliness [Matthew 25:30; Luke 16:19-26]. VERSION, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. This post is also available in: [Book VI, Chapter 5, The Wars of the Jews, by Josephus, 75 CE]. 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! 1. Oh, oh, oh, let us pray. The King James translation renders verse 11 as follows: And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie.. At the end of time, Satans greatest lie, his crowning deception, will be when he impersonates Christ. 17 Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work. Youre damned! How much less could a man? As the eleventh chapter of Ecclesiastes says, "As the tree falls, so shall it lie" [Ecclesiastes 11:3]. Romans 1:28: "God gave them up. 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. Would you? Why didnt Noah open the door? A great part of this sermon tonight, I do not understand. While the five who were wise entered in, the five who were foolish went to buy oil for their lamps [Matthew 25:10]; and when they came back, the door was shut. Will there be a great apostasy / falling away during the end times? And its in those days that people turn to any kind of a savior, anybody that could lead them out. 2 Thessalonians 3. Bible Based. "Ta, ta, ta, da" that theme all through that. The title of the sermon tonight is The Strong Delusion. Then, Lord, why cant I preach like it? 1:24, 26, 28), B. Thief Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. Josephus writing of the destruction of Jerusalem says a false prophet was the Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Best way to translate it would be "working" "God shall send them a working," an energeia plans. How is it that God, God do a thing like that? Why did God destroy the first born sons of the Egyptians. O, God! Isnt that a strange thing? "The Spirit speaketh expressly . This is because God WANTS you to. May He take me to Himself now and forever." He lists 2 Thessalonians 2:11 under the category of "Should we tell lies?" trying to indicate that the Bible condemns lies, yet promotes them at the same time. Question: What will be the churchs role in restoring Israel during the End Times? "For this cause God shall send them a strong delusion . False Christs. Peter 2:1), 1. 2 Thessalonians 1. Why could people come to these services and go out these doors lost: "No, I will not"? 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. Your email address will not be published. Click here for copyright permissions. Even him whose coming is after the working of Satan, with all power, and signs, and lying wonders. Amen. He said, "Thats his chair. Hardened his heart, hardened his heart, hardened his heart, then God hardened his heart. Means the same thing: "For this cause God shall send them energeia." So far as we know, that political leader, thats the first time he ever saw Jesus. 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. But no small part of the glory of being a Christian is its continual unfolding and revelation. In a larger sense the power here described may be identified with originator of sin, who has strove to be like the most High (Isaiah 14:14). 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. Behold, your house is left unto you desolate" [Matthew 23:37-38]. a. You become that. Now it is a different translation. 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. And the visitor sat down in the preachers chair. Whereunto He called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Hes not going to destroy you." 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. Christian Truth. This mystery of iniquity was even then begun; while the apostles were yet living, persons pretended zeal for Christ, but really opposed him. 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