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. 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. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie. He is also called the son of destruction. This term was applied by the Savior to Judas Iscariot (John 17:12), one of the twelve disciples, one who so allowed Satan to enter into his heart (John 13:2, 27) that he betrayed his Lord (Matthew 26:4750). So far as we know, that political leader, thats the first time he ever saw Jesus. To do so, would violate criteria (2) above and make Him an unfair and unjust God. "Adam was not deceived" he knew what he was doing "but the woman being deceived, was in the transgression" [1 Timothy 2:14]. And no wonder! 13 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: 14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. The delusion causes that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned (v 11,12). The text is that these who oppose God in Christ "with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish, because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved" [2 Thessalonians 2:10] "no" to God, and "no" to Christ, and "no" to Jesus "for this cause," turning down the appeal, "for this cause" saying "no" to Christ "for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie, that they all might be damned, that they all might be judged, who believe not the truth" [2 Thessalonians 2:11-12]. 2 Thessalonians 2:11 ESV Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, NIV For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie NASB For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false, 11:3), C. The 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. These prophecies have, in a great measure, come to pass, and confirm the truth of the Scriptures. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. He said, "Put your hands on it," and he put his hands on it. teachers, deceiving spirits (1 Timothy 4:1-2, 2 . [Book VI, Chapter 5, The Wars of the Jews, by Josephus, 75 CE]. In the life of Pharaoh(Exodus 8:15, 32, 9:34), 5. (5-12) The security of the Thessalonians from apostacy; an exhortation to stedfastness, and prayer for them. The more pleasure we take in the word, and works, and ways of God, the more likely we shall be to persevere therein. Gods not going to damn you. Ive heard him say, And whosoever will may come [Revelation 22:17]. 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! I one time heard of a boy in England on the countryside walking down a lane followed by a pig. What do the seven churches in Revelation stand for. Youll not find in literature anything more vivid than as he describes the blood that flowed in the streets of the city of God. Stand in the way of a mans headlong plunge into that final death and judgment, and turn him around. The fall or ruin of the antichristian state is declared. It is easy to gloss over these words, but they are crucial. 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 . 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. Revelation:13:2And 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.See All,4,8 says that the world will worship both the beast (Antichrist) and the dragon [Satan who] gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority. Thus we could conclude that the lie is Antichrists claim that he is God: He as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God (2 Thessalonians:2:4Who 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.See All). 2Th 2:11 - And G2532 for this G5124 cause G1223 God G2316 shall send G3992 them G846 strong G1753 delusion, G4106 that G1519 they G846 should believe G4100 a lie: G5579. 1:25, 2 Thessalonians 2:11 in all English translations. Copyright 2002-2023 Got Questions Ministries. These things bow you to your knees. "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.". 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]. Have I committed the unpardonable sin? Simply put, God sends a strong delusion to those who choose not to believe the gospel of Christ. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. And that came because in the ancient world, the so-called astronomers they werent astronomers, they just did the best they could looking up there in the sky. 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. The ones being deceived, or deluded, are those whomake the choice to not love the truth! He said he died when he was in his twenties. After the rapture, will there be a second chance for salvation. Your email address will not be published. "Dont you be disturbed, preacher. The end and the means must not be separated. "And God sends a strong delusion . Question: Isn't communication with spirits forbidden? Well, thats this word here: "a wandering, a causing to wander, a leading astray," and then finally the meaning "a deception, an illusion, a deceiving." Did you know a Christian father? 2 Thessalonians 2:11 in all English translations. Now, we are getting somewhere! 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. October 12, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12, Rapture, The strong delusion And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness ( 2 Thess 2:11-12 ). Verses What is the strong delusion of 2 Thessalonians 2? "Adam was not deceived, but the woman, being deceived" [1 Timothy 2:14] beguiled same word. Biblical Translations of 2 Thessalonians 2:11. God gave us the freedom to choose how to live and what to believe. 17 Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work. I dont care how many people pray, Im not going to respond. David asks this tough question: Even him whose coming is after the working of Satan, with all power, and signs, and lying wonders. 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. Theres no light there; theres no glory there; theres no fellowship there; theres no communion there. that they might be damned who reject the truth" [2 Thessalonians 2:11-12]. ", Turn the page, and here in Second Peter, there are coming and have been 2 Peter 2:1 "false prophets," pseudo prophtai. A thing like that strikes you dead. What Hes done for somebody else, He can do for you and will. Josephus writing of the destruction of Jerusalem says a false prophet was the Instead, being a just and fair God. And its in those days that people turn to any kind of a savior, anybody that could lead them out. Who are the ones who fall prey to this deception? And is it already here, or does it only take effect after the Rapture? Why cant I persuade like it? ", And he said, "I do it with a bag of beans. Armed with this additional information, we can more readily ascertain the true meaning in verse 11. The preservation of the saints, is because God loved them with an everlasting love, from the beginning of the world. False prophets! . As I turn the page here, Paul traces the fall of humanity, all of it, to a deception, to a deceiving. Gods good. 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. weeping Scot preacher(Matthew 23:37-38). Response: Paul says that the delusion specifically causes those who received not the love of the truth to be deceived by the lying wonders performed by Antichrist (that Wickedwhose coming is after the working of Satan) and by his deceivableness of unrighteousness (2 Thessalonians:2:8-10 [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: ", 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?". He said, "Now weep. 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. "I dont care what the preacher says, I am not going down that aisle. If they knew better, they wouldnt be that way didaskolos, "teachers," pseudo, "false.". Josephus believed that Jerusalem was committed by God to destruction, and hes speaking of the false prophets who say: "Theres a deliverance. When we get to verse 9, we see that this man of sin comes, in part, by efforts from Satan. "For this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie, that they might be damned who turn aside from the truth" [2 Thessalonians 2:11-12] of Jesus Christ. What should we learn from the letters to the seven churches in Revelation? If a person chooses to reject God, God will not save that person against their will. (Hindi). Hes not going to damn anybody to hell. There would be a general falling away first, such as would occasion the rise of antichrist, that man of sin. Real Questions. Certainly, on the surface this verse appears to be saying that God is trying to make people believe a lie. 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]. 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. Romans 1:28: "God gave them up. 21585 posts. Ninety-one times will you find that translated in many places "deception, deceiving, a working of deception." False Would you make it now while we stand and while we sing? (The Strong Delusion) (2 Thessalonians) 2:9-12KJV. I mean, the actual words are not "strong delusion." Josephus was the general of the Hebrew army, and he was captured in Galilee. Boy leading a pig to the slaughterhouse, II. Sit down in it." THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL 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. So, the scope of the chapter is Paul working to allay their fears that the 2nd coming has not come yet. omegaman66. Whereunto He called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is supposed to be the power of the Roman empire, which the apostle did not mention more plainly at that time. The wicked one sits soliciting worship of himself. 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 . 2 Thessalonians 2:11King James Version. 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. Would you come? ", "Preacher, why, I can repent any time. 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.. 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. Because the Bible says God shut that door [Genesis 7:16]. Subscribe to the CompellingTruth.org Newsletter: What does the Bible say about a strong delusion in the end times (2 Thessalonians 2:9-12)? God confirms him in that rejection. The Bible picture of perdition is not that youre in the crowd. Means the same thing: "For this cause God shall send them energeia." I had a great deal prepared that Im going to leave out. 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. 3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not comeunless the falling away 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. Youre shut out from God. ESV Single-Column Journaling Bible--soft leather-look, raspberry, ESV Kid's Thinline Bible, TruTone Imitation Leather, Charcoal with Sword of the Spirit Design, ESV Study Bible--genuine cowhide leather, deep brown. 1 Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, 1 2 not 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. You know, another interesting thing about words: most of the times, a word that is used first back here in the beginning will have the same use and the same significance all the way through the Holy Scriptures. ", I cannot enter into it. Youre in darkness. They moved around, and some stars seemed to be fixed. , And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, God makes sin work out its own punishment, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Show more 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. You find the same thing in the parable of the five foolish virgins [Matthew 25:1-13]. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 11 Therefore t God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe u what is false, 12 in order that all may be condemned v who did not believe the truth but w had pleasure in unrighteousness. Rather, He sets before us the truth, tells us we may know it through Jesus (John 8:32), encourages us to study so we can know the truth (2 Timothy 2:15), and leaves the decision to us whether to pursue the truth. 6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 1. 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. For this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie. Second Thessalonians 2, beginning at the eighth verse, and well read the chapter. ", And he followed the janitor to the pastors little cubbyhole of a study. This mystery of iniquity was even then begun; while the apostles were yet living, persons pretended zeal for Christ, but really opposed him. Now there was then a great number of false prophets suborned by the tyrants to impose upon the people . Hardened his heart, hardened his heart, hardened his heart, then God hardened his heart. The title of the sermon tonight is The Strong Delusion. Clarke's Commentary. So, in order for God to be able to rightly condemn the wicked, He can neither force them to obey Him nor to reject Him. Your life is dragged down. VERSION, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. Would you? This would be the strong delusion that will come upon the world. . Hence, the faithful should beware of being led astray so they would not fall for Satans strong delusions. (1-2) Paul's comfort to the troubled Thessalonians and their question. Logos is "word." You have the same thing graphically described here in the first chapter of the Book of Romans three times. You dont need to be concerned; we all going to be saved. 11Therefore (A)God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe (B)what is false. For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false. 3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that . ". So far as we know, being a malefactor, he wasnt a cheap robber or thief. You are that, and you die that way. And the first time he ever had an opportunity to accept the Lord, he did it. As the eleventh chapter of Ecclesiastes says, "As the tree falls, so shall it lie" [Ecclesiastes 11:3]. This knowledge is essential, then, to understanding the true meaning of verse 11. All who do so are damned (Revelation:14:9-11 [9] And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, Why could people come to these services and go out these doors lost: "No, I will not"? Click here for copyright permissions. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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]. But, is 2 Thessalonians 2:11 really saying that God is trying to force people to believe a lie? You have the same thing in the story of Pharaoh. The turning aside of Saul (1 Samuel 15:26, 16:14), 6. Did you have a Christian mother? Inspirational devotions delivered right to your email inbox. that they might be damned who receive not the truth" [2 Thessalonians 2:11-12]. Learn how your comment data is processed. Send us a message to add or change your paper mail address. 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. The love of God in Christ Jesus, is the spring and fountain of all the good we have or hope for. 2 Thessalonians 2:11 Posted on 2/11/23 at 12:11 pm to Audustxx. 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. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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 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. If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them (Isaiah 8:20). "God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie, that they might be damned" [from 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12]. No And the text: "For this cause God shall send them strong delusion" [2 Thessalonians 2:11]. 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. 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." This sermon tonight is the most terrible that I have ever prepared in my life. Twenty-five years from now, most of us will not be here. Corruption of doctrine and worship came in by degrees, and the usurping of power was gradual; thus the mystery of iniquity prevailed. Would you look tonight and be saved? Get our Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox! Thats what the ancient looked at up there in the sky. VERSION, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. ", You say "no" and "no" and "no" and "no," and some day it is a confirmed negation in your life. May he come in faith to Thee. re: I will send a strong delusion. Your browser does not support the audio tag. So God will cause them to be greatly deceived, and they will believe these lies. Now it is a different translation. Dont you be concerned or troubled or agitated." There is a sin unto death: "No; no; no," and God says, "No. Verse 11: Drawing a conclusion to verses 9-10. English Standard Version (ESV). Confirmation Peter 2:1), 1. Spiritual The persons are described, who are his willing subjects. Never has been and never will be. Now this is from Josephus [Titus Flavius Josephus, 37-100 CE] in that famous, famous account of the fall of Jerusalem in 70 A. D. as he writes of it in the sixth book of The Wars of the Jews [75 CE]. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. Why did God destroy the first born sons of the Egyptians. Here is the true Christ and the true gospel and the true message, and here is a false word and a false hope and a false appeal and a false invitation and a false gospel, called here this is only place youll find that word a pseudologos: a "false word. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. You may not understand it all. greenwell springs. [10] The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: You know, when you read and youre thinking of a thing, everything you read seems to point in that direction. ", Copyright 2011-2023 Got Questions Ministries - All Rights Reserved. And this is the paragraph of its final destruction: A false prophet was the occasion of these peoples destruction. The delusion causes "that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned" (v 11,12). The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. God did it. If a person chooses to reject God, God will not save that person against their will. #1. I surely dont. We have a cunning adversary, who watches to do mischief, and will promote errors, even by the words of Scripture. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie. Noah! Then it says "false prophets." 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. The conclusion is this: since these people have chosen not to love the truth, nor be saved, then God is allowing them to be swept away in their delusion. What is the strong delusion of 2 Thessalonians 2? 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 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]. The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved (2 Corinthians 2: 911). To do so, would violate criteria (2) above and make Him an unfair and unjust God. If I go down to perdition and damnation, most of the world will be there with me." And they are everywhere and in every institution, and our institutions become a little more grossly material, grossly infidel not just our state institutions. 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. All rights reserved. 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. He said, "Thats his chair. Josephus always doing that. Thats the strangest: "in hypocrisy," a pseudologn, pseudologn. And they were buoyed up in false hopes by false doctrines by false prophets. Isnt that a strange thing? [1 Thess. The belief of the truth brings the sinner to rely on Christ, and so to love and obey him; it is sealed by the Holy Spirit upon his heart. Pharaoh hardened his heart [Exodus 8:15], and Pharaoh hardened his heart [Exodus 8:32], and Pharaoh hardened his heart [Exodus 9:34]. He said, "Now thats his desk." And the visitor sat down in the preachers chair. Its from the Greek word plana, "wandering, to make to wander, to deceive, to lead astray." "The Spirit speaketh expressly that in these latter times" [1 Timothy 4:1] and all times are latter times for us. I am your savior.". The Berean Call is available by postal mail each month for free. 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. 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