I always thought this verse curious. 2 Thessalonians 2:11 states the following, "For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie" For context here we need to examine 1 and 2 Thessalonians. You might know that the books of first and second Thessalonians talk about end-time events. Paul wanted the believers in this church to know what to expect with regard to the next events on their escatological calendar. Each chapter division highlights the great apostle's prophetic perspective. Let's look at what he said. 1 Thessalonians 1:8 The Lord's message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, 10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from...
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