2 Thessalonians 2:10
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The Man of Lawlessness
9The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder,10and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.11For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie,
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness - With every art that cunning can invent and unrighteousness suggest, in order to delude and deceive. In them that perish - Εν τοις απολλυμενοις· Among them that are destroyed; and they are destroyed and perish because they would not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. So they perish because they obstinately refuse to be saved, and receive a lie in preference to the truth. This has been true of all the Jews from the days of the apostle until now.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
deceivableness--rather as Greek, "deceit of (to promote) unrighteousness" (Th2 2:12). in--The oldest manuscripts and versions omit "in." Translate, "unto them that are perishing" (Co2 2:15-16; Co2 4:3): the victims of him whose very name describes his perishing nature, "the son of perdition"; in contrast to you whom (Th2 2:13) "God hath from the beginning chosen to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth." because--literally, "in requital for"; in just retribution for their having no love for the truth which was within their reach (on account of its putting a check on their bad passions), and for their having "pleasure in unrighteousness" (Th2 2:12; Rom 1:18); they are lost because they loved not, but rejected, the truth which would have saved them. received not--Greek, "welcomed not"; admitted it not cordially. love of the truth--not merely love of truth, but love of THE truth (and of, Jesus who is the Truth, in opposition to Satan's "lie," Th2 2:9, Th2 2:11; Joh 8:42-44), can save (Eph 4:21). We are required not merely to assent to, but to love the truth (Psa 119:97). The Jews rejected Him who came in His divine Father's name; they will receive Antichrist coming in his own name (Joh 5:43). Their pleasant sin shall prove their terrible scourge.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness,.... Not that he deceives, or goes about to deceive, or thinks to deceive by open unrighteousness; but by unrighteousness, under a pretence of righteousness and holiness; as with the doctrines of justification and salvation by a man's own righteousness, with the doctrines of merit and of works of supererogation, which are taking to men, and by which they are deceived, and are no other than unrighteousness with God, and betray ignorance of his righteousness, and a non-submission to it; as also with practices which carry a show of holiness, religion, and devotion, when they are no other than acts of impiety, superstition, and will worship; as their litanies and prayers, their worship of images, angels, and saints departed, their frequent fasts and festivals, their pilgrimages, penance, and various acts of mortification and the like: but then these deceptions only have place in them that perish; whom the god of this world has blinded, from whom the Gospel is hid, and to whom it is foolishness: all men indeed are in a lost perishing condition, through original and actual sin; but all shall not perish, there are some that God will not have perish, whom Christ is given for that they should not perish, and whom he has redeemed by his blood, and to whom he gives eternal life; but there are others that are vessels of wrath afore ordained to condemnation, reprobate men left to themselves, and given up to their hearts' lusts; and these, and only these, are finally and totally deceived, by the signs and lying wonders, and false appearances of antichrist; see Mat 24:24 because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved; by the "truth" is meant either Christ the truth of types, the sum of promises, in whom the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are, and by whom grace and truth came; or the Gospel, often called truth, and the word of truth, it coming from the God of truth, has for its subject Christ the truth, is dictated and directed into by the spirit of truth, and contains nothing but truth: and by "the love" of it is meant, either the loveliness of it, for truth is an amiable, lovely thing, in its nature and use; or an affection for it, which there is, where true faith in it is, for faith works by love: there may be a flashy affection for the truths of the Gospel, where there is no true faith in Christ, or the root of the matter is not, as in the stony ground hearers; and there may be an historical faith in the doctrines of the Gospel, where the power of them is denied, and there is no true hearty love for them; and in these persons there is neither faith nor love; the truths of the Gospel are neither believed by them, nor are they affected with them, that so, they might be saved; for where there is true faith in the Gospel of Christ, and in Christ the substance of it, there is salvation; the reason therefore of these men's perishing is not the decree of God, nor even want of the means of grace, the revelation of the Gospel, but their rejection and contempt of it.
2 Thessalonians 2:10
The Man of Lawlessness
9The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder,10and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.11For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie,
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- Sermons
- Commentary
(The Missing Messages in Today's Christianity) 7. Being Protected From Deception, Ourselves
By Zac Poonen2.6K56:54ChristianityMAT 6:332TH 2:32TH 2:10In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living in fear and seeking God's light to protect ourselves from deception. He warns that even genuine believers can become lost if they are not vigilant. The speaker highlights the deceitfulness of wrong desires in our flesh, which can make us believe that indulging in them is not serious. He also cautions against religious practices that give the illusion of holiness but lack true Christlikeness. The sermon concludes with a reminder that in the last days, many Christians will fall away from the true faith, emphasizing the need to guard against deception.
(Pdf Book) the Cross in the Crossfire
By Sister Joela1.3K00:00The CrossEbooksUnity in ChristDeceptionMAT 24:4JHN 9:41JHN 15:12ROM 8:181CO 2:22CO 12:9EPH 2:15COL 1:192TH 2:10REV 12:11Sister Joela emphasizes the critical importance of recognizing our susceptibility to deception and the necessity of clinging to the truth of the cross in her sermon 'The Cross in the Crossfire.' She warns against the complacency that can arise from living in a Christian culture, urging believers to confront their own blindness and self-deception. Joela highlights that the message of the cross, often dismissed as foolishness, is the cornerstone of faith and the source of true unity among believers. She calls for a renewal of love for Jesus and His sacrifice, reminding us that the cross is both a symbol of salvation and a point of division in a world increasingly hostile to its message. Ultimately, she encourages Christians to prepare for future trials by grounding themselves in Scripture and the truth of the Gospel.
The Way of Cain
By Steve Gallagher1.1K40:28Cain2TH 2:10In this sermon, the preacher discusses the attitudes and behaviors of people in the end times as described in the Bible. He highlights four phrases that describe these individuals: lovers of self, swept away with worldly influences, deceived and deceiving others, and holding to a form of godliness. The preacher emphasizes that the answer to overcoming these tendencies is not through personal effort, but through surrendering to God. He also emphasizes that these characteristics are found within the church, not just in the unbelieving world.
We Have Known and Believed the Love
By Hans R. Waldvogel1.1K27:45BelievingJHN 15:11ACT 16:31ROM 5:81CO 2:4EPH 1:42TH 2:10HEB 12:2In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of God's love and how it affects every aspect of our lives. He highlights that God's love is the driving force behind everything that happens in the world. The preacher also emphasizes the importance of faith and trust in God, using the example of Jesus calming the storm to illustrate how God's presence inspires faith. He encourages listeners to abide in God's love and to let their love for Jesus guide their actions. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the incredible love and grace of God, and the need for individuals to recognize their own need for salvation and the provision that God has made through Jesus Christ.
The Rise of Antichrist Pt 2
By Billy Strachan1.0K40:59Antichrist2CO 11:22TH 2:10REV 1:14In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of receiving the love of the truth in order to be saved. He references Second Thessalonians chapter two, which warns about the deception of Satan and the need to embrace the truth. The speaker emphasizes the significance of being faithful to Jesus and the Word of God. He also mentions the figurative description in Daniel chapter 8 of the coming of Jesus and the establishment of his kingdom, highlighting the impact of Alexander the Great and the subsequent four empires that arose. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the true nature of Jesus and the need to renounce anything that conflicts with the love of the truth.
(Knowing God's Way) 10. Lessons From Cain and Abel
By Zac Poonen1GEN 4:7PRO 18:21GAL 6:7PHP 2:82TH 2:10HEB 11:4JAS 3:16JAS 4:61JN 1:7Zac Poonen preaches on the story of Cain and Abel, highlighting the importance of heart attitudes in worship and the acceptance of offerings by God. He emphasizes that God looks at the heart, not just outward actions, and that true worship comes from a broken and contrite heart of faith. The sermon delves into the dangers of pride, jealousy, and anger, drawing parallels between the story of Cain and Abel and the spiritual battles believers face today. It concludes with a powerful message on the consequences of ignoring God's warnings and the need for humility and self-judgment in the Christian walk.
The Pathway of Increasing Light
By Zac Poonen0PSA 119:105PSA 138:2PRO 4:12MAT 17:4MRK 7:6ACT 17:11ROM 1:25ROM 3:42TH 2:10Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of walking in increasing light on the path of God's will, which is illuminated by His Word. He warns against elevating human traditions to the same level as God's Word, as seen in the rebuke Jesus gave to those who invalidated Scripture with their traditions. The Bereans are commended for their noble-mindedness in comparing teachings with Scripture, setting an example for believers to avoid being swayed by every doctrine and to always test teachings against the Word of God. Poonen highlights the need for humility and integrity in acknowledging and correcting mistaken beliefs, even if they come from respected individuals, as God values truth and honesty above all else.
The Fight of Faith
By H.J. Vine01CO 16:13EPH 4:13COL 1:232TH 2:101TI 1:191TI 6:101TI 6:12JUD 1:3JUD 1:20H.J. Vine preaches about the importance of standing firm in the faith amidst the challenges of modern theology and the rise of new ideologies, emphasizing the need to hold on to the timeless truths revealed by God and expressed in the Scriptures. He highlights the significance of abiding in the faith once given, rooted in God's perfect revelation, and warns against the subtle workings of unbelief and apostasy. Vine encourages believers to be vigilant, strong, and considerate towards one another, focusing on being established in the faith and walking in the truth according to piety. He concludes by urging believers to earnestly contend for the faith, maintaining its purity and awaiting the mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
Who's Responsible?
By Anton Bosch0EZK 18:20MAT 7:7MAT 15:14ROM 1:201TH 5:212TH 2:101JN 4:12JN 1:7REV 19:20Anton Bosch addresses the responsibility of individuals for their own souls, emphasizing that each person is held accountable for their eternal destiny regardless of the teachings they received. He highlights the importance of seeking and loving the truth, as well as the danger of being deceived by false prophets and teachings. Bosch stresses the need to test everything against the Word of God and the prompting of the Holy Spirit to avoid deception and stand firm in the truth.
The Revival of Spiritism; What It Indicates
By H.J. Vine02TH 2:10H.J. Vine preaches about the forewarning of Spiritism in Christendom, as foretold in the sacred writings, and the apostasy from 'the faith' to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils. Scriptures indicate that Spiritism is a sign of the near return of Jesus Christ, with a period of almost unlimited sway before the saints are translated to heaven. The sermon delves into the dangers of Spiritism, the deceptive messages from spirits, and the need to heed God's Word to avoid falling into darkness and deception.
How’s Your Sowing Coming Along?
By Allan Halton0PSA 92:7ISA 17:11GAL 6:7GAL 6:92TH 2:10Allan Halton preaches about the current state of the world, highlighting the increase of evil and instability, and the imminent harvest of evil that God will eradicate. He emphasizes the importance of sowing to the Spirit to reap everlasting life, encouraging believers not to grow weary but to continue planting seeds of God's word. Despite the chaos and wickedness in the world, there is hope in the promise that those who sow to the Spirit will reap a bountiful harvest.
Extracts From Correspondence
By John Gifford Bellett0LUK 11:211CO 5:111CO 6:192TH 2:10HEB 13:82PE 3:3REV 17:3John Gifford Bellett emphasizes the unique and narrow path of the Church, highlighting the need for her virtues and morals to be of a divine quality, distinct from those of the world. Bellett discusses the importance of the Church's discipline and how it differs from societal norms, urging believers to uphold sanctity in all aspects of life. He warns about the prevalence of error in the last days, urging Christians to stay pure and focus on nourishing the good rather than exposing all forms of evil. Bellett also touches on the revival of Catholicism and the need for believers to focus on the rejected Jesus and the coming glory beyond the present challenges and apostate movements.
The Work of the Holy Spirit
By J.C. Philpot0PSA 25:5PSA 119:160JHN 1:14JHN 16:13JHN 17:17ROM 5:1ROM 15:4EPH 6:172TH 2:102TH 2:13JAS 1:18J.C. Philpot emphasizes the vital role of the Holy Spirit in quickening the soul to spiritual life, revealing that mere religious practices and orthodoxy do not guarantee true salvation. He warns against being content with a form of godliness without the vital possession of truth through divine teaching. Philpot illustrates through biblical examples how graceless professors of the truth can be deceived, stressing that the new man of grace is uniquely designed to receive and live by the truth imparted by the Spirit. He highlights the indispensable nature of truth in regeneration, justification, sanctification, and salvation, showing that all blessings and graces flow from and are sustained by the truth of God.
Modern Day Delusions
By Arno Clemens Gaebelein0MAT 24:242CO 11:13GAL 1:61TH 5:32TH 2:101TI 4:11TI 6:202TI 4:31JN 4:1The preacher Arno Clemens Gaebelein warns against the dangers of various cults and false teachings, such as the rapid growth of the Science cult on the Pacific Coast, the spread of Christian Science, the rise of the 'New Thought Movement,' the deceptive practices of Bahaism, the expansion of Mormonism, and the influence of Abdul Baha's false teachings. These cults and movements promote anti-Christian beliefs, deny essential Christian doctrines, and lead people away from the truth of the Gospel. The preacher emphasizes the importance of standing firm in the faith, exposing false teachings, and remaining vigilant against deceptive ideologies that seek to undermine true Christianity.
(New Wine in New Wineskins) 8. True Spirituality - Seeking God's Interests
By Zac Poonen0MAT 3:2MAT 16:18MAT 16:21MRK 1:14JHN 12:25ROM 11:312CO 11:3PHP 2:192TH 2:10Zac Poonen preaches about the danger of being led astray from devotion to Christ by the deceitfulness of Satan, who disguises himself as an angel of light. He warns against pursuing righteousness like the Pharisees without truly seeking God's interests and walking in the light of His Word. The essence of salvation lies in being saved from 'seeking our own', as seen in the contrast between the Old Testament gospel of personal blessings and the New Testament gospel of God's purposes and heavenly things.
The Doom of the Scarlet Woman
By Denis Lyle0GEN 10:8DAN 9:27MAT 16:182TH 2:10REV 17:1Denis Lyle preaches about the emergence of a false church in the last days, contrasting the True Church with the Scarlet Woman of Revelation. Drawing from Matthew 16:18 and Revelation 21:2, he highlights the prophesied pattern of one church at the start of Church History and two churches at the close. Lyle discusses the signs of a coming world church, the ecumenical movement, and the potential unity between different denominations and Rome, emphasizing the importance of discerning the true church from the false. He delves into Revelation 17, exploring the doom of the Scarlet Woman, the Babylonish system, and the judgment of the Great Whore, shedding light on the historical, ecclesiastical, and political aspects of Babylon.
Jesus the One Who Makes Free Indeed John 8:25-47
By R.A. Torrey0True FreedomDiscipleshipMAT 5:45JHN 1:12JHN 7:17JHN 8:32JHN 8:36ROM 10:102TH 2:101PE 2:221JN 2:191JN 3:22R.A. Torrey emphasizes that Jesus is the source of true freedom, urging believers to recognize their need for Him to escape the bondage of sin. He discusses the importance of genuine faith that leads to true discipleship, highlighting that merely believing in Jesus is not enough; one must abide in His Word to know the truth and be set free. Torrey contrasts the children of God with the children of the devil, illustrating that true followers of Christ will love Him and hear His words, while those who reject Him are enslaved by sin. The sermon calls for self-examination regarding one's relationship with Jesus and the necessity of accepting His teachings to experience true liberation.
Love of the Truth or for the Truth
By A.W. Pink0Love for the TruthSpiritual TransformationPSA 119:97MAT 22:37JHN 14:15ROM 12:21CO 13:4EPH 4:152TH 2:102TI 2:15JAS 1:221JN 4:19A.W. Pink emphasizes that true salvation comes not merely from knowledge of the Truth but from a genuine love for it, as highlighted in 2 Thessalonians 2:10. He distinguishes between a superficial love for the Truth, which is partial, occasional, weak, and does not transform, and a spiritual love that is impartial, regular, powerful, and life-changing. Pink encourages believers to examine their hearts to discern whether their love for Christ is authentic and transformative, rather than fleeting and self-serving.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness - With every art that cunning can invent and unrighteousness suggest, in order to delude and deceive. In them that perish - Εν τοις απολλυμενοις· Among them that are destroyed; and they are destroyed and perish because they would not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. So they perish because they obstinately refuse to be saved, and receive a lie in preference to the truth. This has been true of all the Jews from the days of the apostle until now.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
deceivableness--rather as Greek, "deceit of (to promote) unrighteousness" (Th2 2:12). in--The oldest manuscripts and versions omit "in." Translate, "unto them that are perishing" (Co2 2:15-16; Co2 4:3): the victims of him whose very name describes his perishing nature, "the son of perdition"; in contrast to you whom (Th2 2:13) "God hath from the beginning chosen to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth." because--literally, "in requital for"; in just retribution for their having no love for the truth which was within their reach (on account of its putting a check on their bad passions), and for their having "pleasure in unrighteousness" (Th2 2:12; Rom 1:18); they are lost because they loved not, but rejected, the truth which would have saved them. received not--Greek, "welcomed not"; admitted it not cordially. love of the truth--not merely love of truth, but love of THE truth (and of, Jesus who is the Truth, in opposition to Satan's "lie," Th2 2:9, Th2 2:11; Joh 8:42-44), can save (Eph 4:21). We are required not merely to assent to, but to love the truth (Psa 119:97). The Jews rejected Him who came in His divine Father's name; they will receive Antichrist coming in his own name (Joh 5:43). Their pleasant sin shall prove their terrible scourge.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness,.... Not that he deceives, or goes about to deceive, or thinks to deceive by open unrighteousness; but by unrighteousness, under a pretence of righteousness and holiness; as with the doctrines of justification and salvation by a man's own righteousness, with the doctrines of merit and of works of supererogation, which are taking to men, and by which they are deceived, and are no other than unrighteousness with God, and betray ignorance of his righteousness, and a non-submission to it; as also with practices which carry a show of holiness, religion, and devotion, when they are no other than acts of impiety, superstition, and will worship; as their litanies and prayers, their worship of images, angels, and saints departed, their frequent fasts and festivals, their pilgrimages, penance, and various acts of mortification and the like: but then these deceptions only have place in them that perish; whom the god of this world has blinded, from whom the Gospel is hid, and to whom it is foolishness: all men indeed are in a lost perishing condition, through original and actual sin; but all shall not perish, there are some that God will not have perish, whom Christ is given for that they should not perish, and whom he has redeemed by his blood, and to whom he gives eternal life; but there are others that are vessels of wrath afore ordained to condemnation, reprobate men left to themselves, and given up to their hearts' lusts; and these, and only these, are finally and totally deceived, by the signs and lying wonders, and false appearances of antichrist; see Mat 24:24 because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved; by the "truth" is meant either Christ the truth of types, the sum of promises, in whom the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are, and by whom grace and truth came; or the Gospel, often called truth, and the word of truth, it coming from the God of truth, has for its subject Christ the truth, is dictated and directed into by the spirit of truth, and contains nothing but truth: and by "the love" of it is meant, either the loveliness of it, for truth is an amiable, lovely thing, in its nature and use; or an affection for it, which there is, where true faith in it is, for faith works by love: there may be a flashy affection for the truths of the Gospel, where there is no true faith in Christ, or the root of the matter is not, as in the stony ground hearers; and there may be an historical faith in the doctrines of the Gospel, where the power of them is denied, and there is no true hearty love for them; and in these persons there is neither faith nor love; the truths of the Gospel are neither believed by them, nor are they affected with them, that so, they might be saved; for where there is true faith in the Gospel of Christ, and in Christ the substance of it, there is salvation; the reason therefore of these men's perishing is not the decree of God, nor even want of the means of grace, the revelation of the Gospel, but their rejection and contempt of it.