2 Thessalonians - the man of Lawlessness ( the antichrist)

According to 2 Thessalonians 2:2, what should believers NOT be unsettled or alarmed by?

• Rumors of war and famine

• Teaching that the day of the Lord has already come

• False miracles and wonders

• The presence of the Antichrist

What must happen before the day of the Lord comes (the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ)? (2 Thessalonians 2:3)

• The rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem

• A great earthquake will shake the earth

• The rebellion must occur and the man of lawlessness (the antichrist) be revealed

• The disciples must return to spread the gospel

How does the "man of lawlessness" (the antichrist) exalt himself? (2 Thessalonians 2:4)

• By performing miracles in God's name

• By sitting in God's temple and proclaiming himself to be God

• By leading an army against believers

• By writing letters to deceive the people

How will the Lord Jesus overthrow the "lawless one" (the antichrist)? (2 Thessalonians 2:8)

• By sending an army of angels

• By casting him into the sea

• By the breath of His mouth and the splendor of His coming

• By writing a new law against him

Why do people perish, according to 2 Thessalonians 2:10?

• Because they refuse to love the truth (Jesus and His word) and be saved

• Because they do not go to church regularly

• Because they follow their own desires

• Because they do not fast and pray enough

What does God send to those who refuse to believe in the the truth (the word of God)? (2 Thessalonians 2:11)

• A prophet to warn them

• A powerful delusion so they believe the lie

• A plague as a punishment

• A vision of His judgment

What does Paul encourage believers to do in 2 Thessalonians 2:15?

• Preach to all nations before the end comes

• Stand firm and hold fast to the teachings passed on to them

• Isolate themselves from the world to remain holy

• Be constantly afraid of deception

What does Paul say God has given believers through His grace? (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)

• Authority to perform miracles

• Power to resist all suffering

• Eternal encouragement and good hope

• Protection from all trials

What does Paul remind believers to do in light of the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ? (2 Thessalonians 2:1)

• Prepare for persecution

• Gather together in large numbers

• Focus on earthly matters

• Love, encourage one another and build each other up

What is the ultimate fate of the man of lawlessness (the antichrist) according to 2 Thessalonians 2:8?

• He will be destroyed by the Lord Jesus Christ

• He will be forgiven and redeemed

• He will rule over the earth

• He will be cast into the abyss