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NASB | 2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only he who now restrains will do so until he is taken out of the way. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery of lawlessness [rebellion against divine authority and the coming reign of lawlessness] is already at work; [but it is restrained] only until he who now restrains it is taken out of the way. |
Subject: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 WHO? |
Bible Note: Jeff I am not sure I fully understand everything you said, but I am going to give it a try… Correct me if I am wrong or misunderstanding your post. The phrasing of John 15:16, I find very clear, that the spirit of truth is indeed the Holy Spirit To question the ‘life-span’ of the Holy Spirit can be answered with Genesis 1:2, 26. To support (as I agree) Jesus has always existed, I would direct one to the same verse of Genesis 1:26, as well as Proverbs 8, John 3:13; 8:23; 17:22-26 and several more, but I think you get the picture. I think it is also important we look at what Scripture teaches us is the job or function of this third member of the Godhead we call, the Holy Spirit Teacher Helper Comforter Advocate These are all repeated in various places, yet none, to me, imply a physical restrainer. As I get the mental picture of one who is physically (yet in the spiritual) as if in battle, which is why I believe I am leaning towards the support of Michael the Archangel (2 Thes 2:7) In conclusion: I do believe you make a valid claim, if I understand correctly what you mean as far as the rapture theory. My thought here however would be that it would make more sense for the church to be the ‘restrainer’ because from what I understand of the rapture theory, it is the church that will be ‘caught up’ or ‘taken away’, thus removed. I know by making that last statement I am opening up a new can of worms, but this FUN!! In His Service, Cuddle |