Paul’s second letter to the
church at Thessalonica continues the themes of the first, especially topics
related to the second coming of Christ.
When Christ comes again, it will be with judgment. Those who do not know God will be
destroyed. Those who know Him will live
with Him and glorify Him forever.
It is tempting to say He
will destroy the wicked. However, all of
us are wicked. We’ve all sinned. Some
know God. They have faith in Christ. God rescues these people, gives them a new
life and transforms their character. It
is good to remember that if there is any good is us, it is the work of God, and
if we have any real hope, it is in the mercy of God.
Paul also teaches about the
antichrist in this book, though use the terms “man of sin,” “son of perdition”
and “lawless” one. This person will
claim to be divine and call people to worship him. He will deceive people with displays of
power. People who do not know God will
believe him.
These teachings aren’t
intended to scare Christians or make them obsess about end times. God is in control of when and how Jesus
Christ will return and His judgment on the world.
Instead, we should live
gratefully because we are saved. We
should hold tight to the truth we received and not let ourselves be deceived by
all kinds of teachers who want to draw followers to themselves instead of
glorifying God. We should work
productively, live peaceably, and do good works until Christ returns or as long
as we live. We honor God who loves us,
our rescuer, with such a life of gratitude and trust.
Paul also wrote
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