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.
To whom will the gates of the heavenly city finally be opened?
What is the measure of the power of God which believers may experience in their daily lives?
What precious promise did Jesus make to His disciples shortly before His crucifixion?
What was He to take away in the midst of this week?
18. Before giving the law at Sinai, what did God say because some of the people went out to gather manna on the seventh day?
What did the Savior say should precede the end?
How does God regard one who abandons his faith?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle