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2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

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bulletReading the Text:
bullet NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
bullet The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
bulletThe Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
bulletThe World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
bulletHistorical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
bullet"Tribulations at the Turn of the Age," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit.
bullet Vision II.2, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
bullet Chapter CX, Dialogue With Trypho, Justin Martyr. (c 160)
bullet III.VI.5, IV.XXIX.1, V.XXV.3, V.XXVIII.2, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
bullet Chapter LVII, On The Soul, Tertullian (c. 210)
bullet Chapter XXIV, On the Resurrection of the Flesh Tertullian (c. 211)
bullet Chapter II, On Monogamy, Tertullian (c. 215)
bullet Chapter I, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
bullet II.XLIX, VI.XLV, VI.XLVI, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
bullet On the Lapsed -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 251)
bullet Epistle LXIII - To Epictetus -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 253)
bulletFrom the Geneva Notes.
bulletFrom Matthew Henry's Commentary.
bulletFrom Wesley's Notes.
bulletThe Mystery of Iniquity (2 Thess 2:7). Sermon by John Wesley.
bulletFrom the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
bulletFrom The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
bulletContemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
bullet 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet First Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 24, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet"...there are fundamentally irreconcilable contrasts working themselves out in human history and Christians need to recognise them. They are frequently connected with the 'god' status which political regimes like to claim for themselves..."
bullet "The Man of Lawlessness," "Thanksgiving and Encouragement," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
bullet "...And Boy is HE Mad!" Expository Essay, Dr. William R. Long.
bullet"Apocalyptic language and scenarios aren't confined to the first century. Discussions of global warming or of loads of other issues today take on that complexion."
bullet"The 'Temple of God' in 2 Thessalonians 2:4: Literal or Metaphorical?" by Daniel B. Wallace, Associate Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.
bulletCorrection Concerning the Day of the Lord - Part 1, Correction Concerning the Day of the Lord - Part 2, The Third Explanation- Deception, Delusion, and Divine Judgment in the Day of the Lord, and Challenges to Believers in View of the Day of the Lord, from J. Hampton Keathley III's 2 Thessalonians: An Exegetical and Devotional Commentary, at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
bulletArticles & Background:
bulletArticles in ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are subscribed and logged in to ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
bulletAdam, A.K.M., "Walk This Way: Repetition, Difference, and the Imitation of Christ," Interpretation, 2001.
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bulletAus, Roger D., "God's Plan and God's Power: Isaiah 66 and the Restraining Factors of 2 Thess 2:6-7," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1977.
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bulletDixon, Paul S., "The Evil Restraint in 2 Thess 2:6," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1990.
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bulletFurfey, Paul Hanly, "'The Mystery of Lawlessness,'" The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1946.
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bulletHarris, Gregory H., "Does God Deceive? the 'Deluding Influence' of Second Thessalonians 2:11," Master's Seminary Journal, 2005.
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bulletKrodel, Gerhard, "The 'Religious Power of Lawlessness' (KATECHON) as Precursor of the 'Lawless One' (ANOMOS) 2 Thess 2:6-7," Currents in Theology and Mission, 1990.
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bulletPowell, Charles E., "The Identity of the 'Restrainer' in 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7," Bibliotheca Sacra, 1997.
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bulletRoose, Hanna, "'A Letter as by Us': Intentional Ambiguity in 2 Thessalonians 2:2," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2006.
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bulletScott, J. Julius, "Paul and Late-Jewish Eschatology: A Case Study, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1972.
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bulletWeima, Jeffrey A.D., "The Slaying of Satan's Superman and the Sure Salvation of the Saints: Paul's Apocalyptic Word of Comfort (2 Thessalonians 2:1-17)," Calvin Theological Journal, 2006.
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bulletReviews:
bulletSermons:
bullet "Eternal Comfort and Good Hope," John Jewell, 2001.
bulletWith Children:
bulletDrama:
bulletGraphics & Bulletin Materials:
bullet Clip Art, 2 Thessalonians 2:1, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bulletHymns and Music:
bullet Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 2 Thessalonians 2:1. The Cyber Hymnal.
bulletFine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
bulletStudy Links and Resources for the Book of 2 Thessalonians