17. What similar language is used by the Apostle Paul in describing the "mystery of iniquity," or
"man of sin"?
Answer
"That day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed,
the son of perdition; who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so
that he as God sits in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God." 2 Thess. 2: 3, 4.
NOTE - The last two scriptures evidently describe one and the same power which, while religious
and professedly Christian, is antichristian in spirit, and the very "man of sin" himself. Possessed with the
selfish ambition of Lucifer (Isa. 14:12-14; Eze. 28: 17), he assumes to occupy the very seat and place of
Deity in the temple of God. Professing to be Christ's vicar, or personal representative on earth, he
magnifies himself against Christ, and "stands up," or reigns, in the place of, and "against," the Prince of
princes.
How fully did Israel once acknowledge their wrong doing ?
How was Moses taught during the days of his early childhood?
When did the priest minister in the first apartment of the sanctuary?
By what may we know that we have passed from death unto life?
What did Christ say would be the moral condition of the world just preceding His advent?
What does Paul say of their number?
How much did this promise comprehend?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle