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therefore, was “to clear away the confusion existing in the minds of the converts by further de ning the circumstances attending the Day of the Lord; these are di erent from the circumstances of the Parousia.”14 Read 2:1-12 again and record all that is written about the man of sin (Antichrist) Then refer to the section Further Study for more descriptions of this archenemy of Christ XIV THEME, KEY WORDS AND VERSES FOR THESSALONIANS Compose a theme for Thessalonians This should center on the main subject of the epistle Make a list of key words and verses of the letter, as you observed these in your survey studies Compare your list with what is recorded on Chart 95 XV APPLICATIONS FROM THESSALONIANS This second letter is lled with truths applicable to the Christian life For example, what is taught about victorious Christian living in 3:1-5, and about the disciplined life in 3:6-15? Go through the three chapters and list the applications you see XVI REVIEW QUESTIONS ON THESSALONIANS Does Paul identify himself by name in Thessalonians? When did he write the second letter? What were Paul’s reasons for writing? Compare the two letters in five ways Compare the rapture and the revelation Complete the two phrases: BEFORE THE RAPTURE: _ BEFORE THE REVELATION: _ Compare the lengths of the two letters Identify a title for each What is the key point of Thessalonians, regarding Christ’s second coming? Identify the contents of each chapter 10 Where does Paul write most about the Antichrist (man of sin)? XVII FURTHER STUDY OF THESSALONIANS Because the Antichrist is a main character of Thessalonians 2, it will be very helpful for you to read other passages of Scripture about him (The Thessalonians knew about him from the Old Testament and from Paul’s earlier instruction [2:5-6].) Read the following: Ezekiel 38-39; Daniel 7:8, 20; 8:24; 11:28—12:3; Zechariah 12-14; Matthew 24:15; John 2:18, 22; 4:3; John 7; Revelation 13:1-10; 17:8 Various names by which this Antichrist is identi ed in Scripture are the little horn (Dan 7:8; 8:9), the prince that shall come (Dan 9:26), the willful king (Dan 11:36), the man of lawlessness (sin) (2 Thess 2:3), the son of destruction (perdition) (2 Thess 2:3), that lawless (wicked) one (2 Thess 2:8), antichrist (1 John 2:18), the beast out of the sea (Rev 13:1-10) John wrote about many antichrists in the world, but singled out the Antichrist (1 John 2:18) This Antichrist is a real person, an emissary of Satan, the personi cation of evil, and the culmination of all that is opposed to God Chart 96 shows the temporary reign of Antichrist during the Tribulation period, as it is related to the two phases of Christ’s ... Compare the two letters in five ways Compare the rapture and the revelation Complete the two phrases: BEFORE THE RAPTURE: _ BEFORE THE REVELATION: _ Compare the lengths of the two... is the key point of Thessalonians, regarding Christ’s second coming? Identify the contents of each chapter 10 Where does Paul write most about the Antichrist (man of sin)? XVII FURTHER STUDY OF. .. are the little horn (Dan 7:8; 8:9), the prince that shall come (Dan 9:26), the willful king (Dan 11:36), the man of lawlessness (sin) (2 Thess 2:3), the son of destruction (perdition) (2 Thess