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