“And now we know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken away. And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming”- 2 Thessalonians 2:6-8(KJV)
This passage spelt out the order of the second advent of Christ in a vivid manner as follows:-
- The working of the mystery of iniquity under divine restraint which had already began. It is gradually building up momentum in the dark places and behind the scene. Clandestine moves are been made by powerful forces operating under the inducement of Satan and his close allies for a unification of a world government. Men with inordinate ambition are being rallied together for the move of the last days. This lawless one is already there in the waiting.
- The apostasy of the church- the falling away (1Thess.2:3). The falling away stated here is leaving the true faith in Christ Jesus to start preaching doctrines of devils that is against God as stated in 1 Timothy 4:1(KJV) “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;” There are so many falling away going on right now giving heed to the doctrines of Satan. (See Jude 1:4, 1 John 1:9).
- Removal of that which restrains the mystery of iniquity. The restrainer of iniquity referred to as “he who now letteth will let” is the Holy Spirit who empowers the church to be victorious against the devil and his cohort. The Holy Spirit is on earth as promised by Christ as the Spirit of Truth and The Comforter of the body of Christ – the Church. The Holy Spirit will be removed when the Church is caught up in the air to meet with Jesus Christ as His mission comes to an end.
- The manifestation of the wicked (lawless) one. (See Daniel 7:8, Rev. 13: 2-10). While in His earthly ministry Christ warned “When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand)”. Please be informed of what the bible says “Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders”. It is expedient that you know that the wicked one that will soon be revealed will come with powers and lying wonders as in verse 8 “…whom the Lord shall consume with spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming”.
- The day of the LORD of Host (1 Thess. 2:9-12). This is as stated in Isaiah 2:12(KJV) “For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon everyone that is proud and lofty, and upon everyone that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low”.
- The coming of Christ in glory and the destruction of the wicked and lawless one. 19:11-20 describes verse 8 “…whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming” The final show down will result in the defeat of dragon (Satan), the Beast (Antichrist) and the false prophet. Read this well described in revelation 19:19-20.
My dear reader it is my sincere prayer that you run for cover under God for your protection in this perilous time that is coming upon the world. Please note that there is time no longer, make haste to find Christ and be saved.
Prayer: O LORD preserve me in your secret place unto the appearing of our glorious Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Bro. Joel Ezeugo