2Th 2:3 | TNotes | STEP | 2:3 Two events will precede that day of the Lord (2:2 ). • Both Jewish and Christian theology predicted a great rebellion against God before the end (Matt 24:11-14 ; 1 Tim 4:1 ). • The man of lawlessness is without or against law; his character is defined by sin. • the one who brings destruction (or the one destined for destruction ): The emphasis is on the lawless man’s own destruction (2 Thes 2:8 ) rather than on the destruction he brings.

cMatt 24:11-14►

d1 Tim 4:1►

e2 Thes 2:8►

‏ 2 Thessalonians 2:3

2:3 ^a Two events will precede that day of the Lord (2:2 ^b).

• Both Jewish and Christian theology predicted a great rebellion against God before the end (Matt 24:11-14 ^c; 1 Tim 4:1 ^d).

• The man of lawlessness is without or against law; his character is defined by sin.

• the one who brings destruction (or the one destined for destruction): The emphasis is on the lawless man’s own destruction (2 Thes 2:8 ^e) rather than on the destruction he brings.