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.
What estimate did Job place upon the words of God?
Will sin and its evil results ever appear again?
When was Jesus born?
On what basis is there no possibility of justification for the sinner?
What part of the law of God especially has the Papacy thought to change?
But when, according to the prophecy, was Elijah to be sent?
What did David ask God to teach him?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle