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NASB | 2 Thessalonians 2:3 Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Thessalonians 2:3 Let no one in any way deceive or entrap you, for that day will not come unless the apostasy comes first [that is, the great rebellion, the abandonment of the faith by professed Christians], and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction [the Antichrist, the one who is destined to be destroyed], [Dan 7:25; 8:25; 1 Tim 4:1] |
Bible Question: What is the difference between "apostasy" and "heresy" (see 2 Thess 2:3 NASB)? |
Bible Answer: The MacArthur Study Bible includes a "Profile of an Apostate" on page 1987 in the Book of Jude.. Profile of an Apostate 1. Ungodly (Jude 4) 2. Morally perverted (Jude 4) 3. Deny Christ (Jude 4) 4. Defile the flesh (Jude 8) 5. Rebellious (Jude 8) 6. Revile holy angels (Jude 8) 7. Dreamers (Jude 10) 8. Ignorant (Jude 10) 9. Corrupted (Jude 10) 10. Grumblers (Jude 16) 11. Fault finders (Jude 16) 12. Self seeking (Jude 16) 13. Arrogant speakers (Jude 16) 14. Flatterers (Jude 16) 15. Mockers (Jude 18) 16. Cause division (Jude 19) 17. Worldly minded (Jude 19) 18. Without the Spirit (Jude 19) Enjoy! -Nolan |