2 Thessalonians, Falling Away, & Man of Sin

In this sermon, Dr. Thiel went through each and every verse of the Apostle Paul’s Second Letter to the Thessalonians. The term "churches of God" is mentioned, as well as persecutions, and persecutions that may soon affect Philadelphian Christians--plus that God will avenge His persecuted. He discusses prophecies related to the "falling away," as well as some writings from the late Herbert W. Armstrong on that topic. The timing of the falling away prior to Jesus' second coming is mentioned as well as the potential applicability of Zechariah 13:7-9 with the Tkach apostasy. Fallings away that impacted the early church as well as some in the 20th and 21st centuries are mentioned. Dr. Thiel quotes Paul that prophesying is not for unbelievers but for those who believe" (1 Corinthians 14:22). He spends time mentioning the identity of the "man of sin," the error to hold to the tradition that it is the false prophet, and explains why the Bible clearly points to him being the European King of the North Beast power. The importance of Philadelphian hierarchical government was emphasized. The mystery of lawlessness is discussed as well as explanations about how many who profess Christianity have been deceived by it. The love of the truth is also discussed, as are warnings about accepting on traditions that are in conflict with the Bible. Ministerial pay and using funds to not be weary in helping poor and hungry brethren was touched upon, as well as the command from the Apostle Paul that Christians should work and labor. Dr. Thiel closed by repeating the last verse of the book, "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen" (2 Thessalonians 3:18).