How an ancient case of identity theft can help us get ready for Jesus’ return – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Part 3

We hear about identity theft frequently, and more than likely, you’ve experienced it yourself. A couple years ago, a person created a fake Gmail account, impersonated me, and emailed my staff, asking them to send gift cards to help a needy person. Thankfully, my staff questioned the veracity of this, alerted me, and we contactedContinue reading “How an ancient case of identity theft can help us get ready for Jesus’ return – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Part 3”

What is “The Rapture”? (and why I think that is the wrong question) – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Part 2

Do you believe in the rapture? Maybe you’re reading this and wondering, “What is the rapture?” In our Advent 2021 study of 2 Thessalonians, we’ve learned that Paul is teaching the Thessalonian Christians about the second advent of Jesus.  He describes it in 2 Thessalonians 2, verse 1 as a day in the future whenContinue reading “What is “The Rapture”? (and why I think that is the wrong question) – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Part 2″

Why “advent” is a surprisingly good word describing the appearance of Jesus – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Part 1

We live in a culture where what we see and hear can so easily be manipulated, deceiving us into believing something that is false.  Have you heard of deep fakes?  That is video technology in which you can make videos of people saying whatever you want them to say, and it really looks like aContinue reading “Why “advent” is a surprisingly good word describing the appearance of Jesus – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Part 1″