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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] |
Subject: Do you have scriptures to affirm? |
Bible Note: Hi Searcher, I've never heard this view before. There are a couple of things that occur to me about this. One is that while Rev. 20:4 says that these particular people will live and reign with Christ for the 1000 years, it doesn't say that none others will. If other Scriptures establish that others will be with Christ as well, that would still hold true. But this verse doesn't prevent that. Also, the second resurrection is hardly a resurrection. These, even after they live, are called "the dead". Personally, I believe that: The Bible is knowable. The Bible teaches a particular thing. Once we understand correctly, we see harmony. If there is rapture before the tribulation, we'll be exactly where the Bible says we'll be - with Jesus. Love in Christ, Mark |