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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 (short): Do you have scriptures to affirm? |
Question (full): Hello Justme, Thanks for your response, your points have been noted. With reference to Matthew 24:29-31 Jesus clearly states that his return takes place after the sun and moon have been darkened, which Jesus states is after the tribulation. This is in agreement with countless other scriptures ie Acts 2:17-21. Joel 2:30,31. Again in Matthew 24: Jesus states "they shall deliver you up to be afflicted and shall kill you" This again is in agreement with the scriptures. However there are no scriptures that mention the rapture nor do the scriptures used for the rapture inany way teach that Christ return is before or in between the tribulation. They all refer to Christs return after the tribulation or the last/seventh trumpet and the gathering of the saints, so unless you know otherwise, according to the scriptures, then no matter how close the return of Jesus is the events before must be even closer. Sincerely M.Royal |