College Press Bible Study Textbook Series
2 Thessalonians 2 - Introduction
II THESSALONIANS, CHAPTER TWO
Chapter Topic, The Man of Sin
Outline
I.
Paul's entreaty about the Lord's coming; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 a.
1.
Matters involved; 2 Thessalonians 2:1
a.
The coming of our Lord.
b.
Our gathering together unto him.
2.
Be not shaken or troubled; 2 Thessalonians 2:2
a.
Things by which they might have been shaken;
(1)
Spirit.
(2)
Word.
(3)
Letter as from us
b.
The idea that left them shakenBelief that the day of Christ had come.
3.
Certain events must precede the coming; 2 Thessalonians 2:3 a
a.
A falling away.
b.
Revelation of the man of sin.
II.
The Man of sin; 2 Thessalonians 2:3 b -; 2 Thessalonians 2:12
1.
He is the son of perdition; 2 Thessalonians 2:3 b
2.
He opposes and exalts himself; 2 Thessalonians 2:4
3.
He will sit in the temple of God; 2 Thessalonians 2:4
4.
Paul had warned them about him; 2 Thessalonians 2:5
5.
He was being withheld; 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7
a.
The mystery of iniquity was already working; 2 Thessalonians 2:7
b.
One now hindered his appearance; 2 Thessalonians 2:7
6.
He shall be revealed; 2 Thessalonians 2:8
7.
The Lord shall destroy him; 2 Thessalonians 2:8
8.
His coming is after the working of Satan; 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12
a.
With all power, and signs, and wonders; 2 Thessalonians 2:9
b.
With all deceivableness; 2 Thessalonians 2:10
c.
He comes in them that perish; 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12
(1)
They received not the love of the truth; 2 Thessalonians 2:10
(2)
Gods sends them strong delusion; 2 Thessalonians 2:10-11
(a)
So that they should believe a lie; 2 Thessalonians 2:11
(b)
That they might be damned; 2 Thessalonians 2:12
(3)
They had pleasure in unrighteousness; 2 Thessalonians 2:12
III.
Thanksgiving for God's choosing the Thessalonians; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15
1.
Chosen through sanctification of spirit; 2 Thessalonians 2:13
2.
Chosen through belief of the truth; 2 Thessalonians 2:13
3.
Called by the gospel; 2 Thessalonians 2:14
4.
Therefore, stand fast; 2 Thessalonians 2:15
IV. Prayer that they be comforted and stablished; 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17