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 ?
1. What report did the officers bring who were sent out by the chief priests and Pharisees to take Jesus?
Is there a specified time for the cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary?
What did ancient Babylon do to all the nations?
Does the first commandment show who the author of the law is?
When, according to prophecy, were men to amass great wealth?
What will then take place?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle