2 Thessalonians 2: Stand Firm

2 Thessalonians 2 addresses the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Some had been shaken by a false message that the day of the Lord had already come. Paul tells them not to be deceived, because certain things must happen first, including the revealing of the man of sin, whom the Lord Jesus will destroy at his coming. Paul thanks God that he chose them for salvation through the Spirit and belief in the truth. He tells them: stand firm and hold the traditions which you were taught. He prays that God will comfort their hearts.

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¹ Now, brothers, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to him, we ask youThis verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² not to be quickly shaken in your mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter as if from us, saying that the day of Christ has already come.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ Let no one deceive you in any way. For it will not be unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of destruction.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ He opposes and exalts himself against all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, setting himself up as God.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ Don’t you remember that when I was still with you, I told you these things?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ Now you know what is restraining him, to the end that he may be revealed in his own season.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ For the mystery of lawlessness already works. Only there is one who restrains now, until he is taken out of the way.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ Then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will kill with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the manifestation of his coming;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ even he whose coming is according to the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ and with all deception of wickedness for those who are being lost, because they didn’t receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ Because of this, God sends them a powerful delusion, that they should believe a lie,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² that they all might be judged who didn’t believe the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ to which he called you through our Good News, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ So then, brothers, stand firm and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word or by letter.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ comfort your hearts and establish you in every good work and word.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Hold On to Truth

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“So then, brothers, stand firm and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word or by letter.”

2 Thessalonians 2:15 (WEB)

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Thank You, God, for making me!

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Read the verse aloud. Say: We hold on to what is true about Jesus. Stand up tall and say, Jesus wins!

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Chosen for Salvation

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Paul writes about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Some believers had been upset by a false message, maybe even a letter that seemed to be from Paul. It said the day of the Lord had already come. Paul says, Let no one deceive you in any way.

Paul explains that certain things must happen first. There will be a rebellion, and a man of sin will be revealed who sets himself against God. Paul had told them this before. But the Lord Jesus will destroy this lawless one at His coming. Those who refuse to love the truth will be deceived, but God's people hold to the truth.

Paul thanks God for them, brothers loved by the Lord. God chose them to be saved. The Spirit made them holy, and they believed the truth. He called them through the Good News to share Christ's glory. So Paul says: stand firm and hold the traditions which you were taught by us. He prays that God, who gives comfort that lasts forever and good hope, would encourage and strengthen them.

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What false message upset the believers?
What must happen first?
Who will destroy the lawless one?
Through what did God choose them for salvation?
What did God give believers?

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There will be a rebellion, and a man of sin will be revealed who sets himself against .
The Spirit made them holy, and they believed the .
So Paul says: firm and hold the traditions which you were taught by us.
He prays that God, who gives comfort that lasts forever and good , would encourage and strengthen them.

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Paul tells the believers not to be shaken by false messages. How can knowing God's word keep you steady?
Paul says God chose them and called them through the Good News. How does it feel to know God chose you?

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“So then, brothers, stand firm and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word or by letter.”

2 Thessalonians 2:15 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for helping me stand firm. Help me . Amen.

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What were they taught?
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Hold the Traditions

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Paul turns to the day Jesus returns and gathers His people to Himself. The believers had been shaken by a message, perhaps claimed to be a letter from Paul, claiming that the day of Christ was already here. Paul writes: Let no one deceive you in any way. He urges them not to be quickly shaken in mind or troubled.

Paul explains that the day will not come until the rebellion comes first and the man of sin is revealed. This lawless one sets himself up against God and everything that is worshiped. Paul reminds them that he had told them these things in person. The mystery of lawlessness is already at work, but it is being restrained for now. When the lawless one is revealed, the Lord Jesus will destroy him by the appearance of His coming. Those who refused to love the truth will be deceived.

But Paul gives thanks for the believers, whom he calls brothers loved by the Lord. From the beginning God chose them to be saved, as the Spirit made them holy and they believed the truth. He called them through the Good News, to obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Paul's command is clear: stand firm and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word or by letter. He prays that our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who gave eternal comfort and good hope through grace, will encourage them and make them strong in all they do and say.

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What did some claim had already come?
What must come before that day?
What will the Lord Jesus do to the lawless one?
How should believers hold what they were taught?
What did God give through grace?

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____ your hearts and

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comfort and good ____ through grace
belief in the ____
then, brothers, stand ____ and hold the

Think About It

Paul tells believers to stand firm in what they were taught. What truth about God do you want to hold on to no matter what?
Paul says those who refuse to love the truth are deceived. Why is it important to love the truth and not just know it?

Memory Verse

“So then, brothers, stand firm and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word or by letter.”

2 Thessalonians 2:15 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for helping me stand firm. Help me . Amen.

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For families: talk about these together.

What truth will you hold on to?
How can you stand firm?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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