The Man of Lawlessness
Northwest Bible Church – Jan. 7, 2024 – 2 Thess. – Alan Conner
2 Thess. 2:3-4
The Man of Lawlessness
Intro
A. THE MAN OF LAWLESSNESS (2 Thess. 2:3).
1. Meaning of this title.
2. He will be revealed.
B. THE SON OF DESTRUCTION (2 Thess. 2:3).
1. Meaning of this title.
a. one who causes destruction. Dan. 8:25
b. one who will be destroyed. 2 Thess. 2:8
2. Used of Judas Iscariot in Jn. 17:12.
C. SELF-EXALTATION AS GOD (2 Thess. 2:4).
1. Opposes and exalts himself over all gods. Dan. 11:36; 7:25.
2. Animated by Satan (2 Thess. 2:9). Isa. 14:13-15; Ezek. 28:2
3. Takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as God.
a. rebuilt physical temple -
(1) Political problems.
(2) Theological problem.
b. spiritual temple
(1) 2 Sam. 7:12-15 – David’s son would build a temple.
(2) Jn. 2:19-21 – Christ is the new covenant temple.
(3) Those united to Christ are also the new covenant temple.
(4) Temple of God in Paul – 1 Cor. 3:16-17; 6:19; 2 Cor. 6:16; Eph. 2:21
Conclusion