Pastor Ralph Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Q2. (2 Thessalonians 2:3-5; Revelation 13:5-8) What are the characteristics of the Antichrist that Paul gives in this passage? What does Revelation 13:5-8 add to our basic understanding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Q2. (2 Thessalonians 2:3-5; Revelation 13:5-8) What are the characteristics of the Antichrist that Paul gives in this passage? What does Revelation 13:5-8 add to our basic understanding? In 2 Thessalonins 2:3-5 Paul desribes the Antichrist as rebellious, lawless, and doomed to destruction. He will oppose God and set himself up in God's temple. He will proclaim himself to be God. Revelation 13:5-8 adds that the Antichrist will be allowed to exercise his authority for 42 months. In addition to his arrogance and blasphemous demeanor towards God and those in heaven, he will be allowed to make war on the saints and conquer them. He has global authority and control over humanity. Nonbelievers will worship him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerbrand van Schalkwyk Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 What are the characteristics of the Antichrist that Paul gives in this passage? What does Revelation 13:5-8 add to our basic understanding? He will be lawless and rebellious. Thus he will be totally opposed to God He will also oppose other religions, although this does not concern us we are concerned when he opposes Christ's church. It is also an indication of what to expect before Christ's return. Since he is part of Satan's crowed he is arrogant.He exalts himself. Pride is why Satan fell and we must be careful that we don't fall as well Just as Satan did, he will try to replace God. He wants the focus of people on himself and not on God. And just as Satan did, he calls himself God. He will obviously have a strong spirit, thus we must be very careful and focus ourselves in God and in the Bible. We have to be very careful who we listen to and what we read. We must test everything against the Bible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Q2. (2 Thessalonians 2:3-5; Revelation 13:5-8) What are the characteristics of the Antichrist that Paul gives in this passage? What does Revelation 13:5-8 add to our basic understanding? The characteristics of the Antichrist 1 Lawless 2 Rebels against God 3 Opposes any and every deity 4 Exalts himself 5 Takes his seat in the temple of God 6 Proclaims himself to be God Revelations 13:5-8 calls him the beast who comes from the sea and puppet of Satan. The antichrist will be Satan's man. He will do the bidding of Satan and the people whose names are not in the Lambs book will willingly follow him. It will not be a time of peace here but a time of terror. The world seems to be getting set for this future event as we see the love of many waxen cold. God Bless! Jen Romans 15:13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-c Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 (2 Thessalonians 2:3-5; Revelation 13:5-8) What are the characteristics of the Antichrist that Paul gives in this passage? That he is the man of lawlessness, the son of destruction;he opposes every god or worship object and places himself above and over them. He takes the seat at God's temple, pretending to be God. What does Revelation 13:5-8 add to our basic understanding? The antichrist has been given authority to blaspheme God, His name, His heaven and those who dwell there. To wage war against God's saints and to defeat them; everyone whose name is not written in the Lamb's Book of Life will worship him. This will all take place within a 42 month time frame that God has allowed for the antichrist to act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanks Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Q2. (2 Thessalonians 2:3-5; Revelation 13:5-8) What are the characteristics of the Antichrist that Paul gives in this passage? What does Revelation 13:5-8 add to our basic understanding? The characteristics of the Antichrist, as mentioned by Paul, are that he will be lawless, rebellious, opposed to God, he will exalt himself over and above all that is God’s, take the place of God, and will proclaim himself to be God. John adds several additional characteristics. Besides making proud boasts, he will speak unspeakable blasphemies against God and all in heaven. His authority will last only 42 months, and during this time he will make war against believers and will be allowed to conquer them. However, he will not be able to spiritually harm true believers. There will be temporary suffering for believers who refuse to worship the Antichrist, but for those who persevere, there will be the reward of eternal life. All unbelievers of the earth will worship him as he will be given authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haar Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 The characteristics of the Antichrist are: He is lawless, rebellious, will exalt himself in pride, will set himsef up in the temple of god and claim to be God etc. revelation adds that he is a beast that comes out of the sea, a paupet of satan and will wage war with Christians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanking Joan Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 The characteristics of the Antichrist will be Man of lawlessness,and rebellion He will oppose and exalt himself as God, He will be worshipped as God as he will set himself in God's Temple and proclaim that he is God. Rev13:5-8 adds that He will utter proud words and blaspheme God, He will make war against the saints of God Those whose names are not written in the Book of Life,will worship Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion of Grace Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Q2. (2 Thessalonians 2:3-5; Revelation 13:5-8) What are the characteristics of the Antichrist that Paul gives in this passage? What does Revelation 13:5-8 add to our basic understanding? Characteristics of the Anti-Christ given by Paul are: The man of sin/lawlessness Son of perdition Opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or worshiped (even false gods) so that he sits as god, in the temple of God, showing HIMSELF that he IS god. Rev. 13:5-8 adds: He was given a mouth speaking great things and blasphemy He is given authority to continue for 42 months He opens his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, His Tabernacle and those who dwell in Heaven It is granted him to make war with the Saints and to overcome them Authority is given to him over every tribe, tongue and nation. All who dwell on earth will worship him ( who's names are not in the Lamb's book of life.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanMary Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Q2. (2 Thessalonians 2:3-5; Revelation 13:5-8) What are the characteristics of the Antichrist that Paul gives in this passage? 1. The man of lawlessness (sin) 2. The son of Perdition (empowered by Satanic power) 3. He exalts himself against and over all that is called God. 4. He seats himself in the temple. 5. He proclaims that he himself is God. 6. Paul warns God's people about this anti-Christ man. What does Revelation 13:5-8 add to our basic understanding? 1. He is called the Beast. 2. He is given the power of speech to utter boastful and blasphemous words. 3. He is given freedom to exert his authority and his will during 3 and a half years. 4. He slanders God, blasphemes His Name and His abode. 5. He vilifies those who live in Heaven. 6. He is permitted to wage war on God's holy people and to overcome them. (those saints who come to Christ after the Rapture) 7. He is given power to extend his authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation. 8. He is paid homage and "falling down adoration" by all the inhabitants of the earth whose names have not been recorded in the Lamb's book of Life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delivered Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Q2. (2 Thessalonians 2:3-5; Revelation 13:5-8) What are the characteristics of the Antichrist that Paul gives in this passage, and what does Revelation 13:5-8 add to our basic understanding? ? The characteristics of the Antichrist is one who is against Israel's Messiah and has defected from the "TRUTH" (falling away) - He Demeans God's teachings as he opposes the God of Israel, his Son, and His "LAWS." Any man who opposes God's teachings is a "LAWLESS" and "WICKED person," setting themselves to be higher than God and His word. (This reminds me of the Garden where Satan opposed God's law, "does God really say, not to eat of the fruit" -- and mankind believed his deception) In the Last Days there will be great "DECEPTION" from the truth and the world (those who are not written in God's book) will believe and worship this "LIE" of deception. (Isaiah 14:13) for thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. However, we who are "FAITHFUL" and are following God's laws of righteousness are those written in the book, for the Son promised His Father's laws will be written on the heart to do them; our hearts were not easily deceived. We are the remnant written in the book, our lives reveal God’s Glory, our trust is in God's Son and we are looking forward to the glorious day when He will set up His righteous and eternal Kingdom, where Israel and all God's people will have peace, where the wicked and the followers of Satan will be cast into hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charisbarak Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 He opposes Christians, and other religions, sets himself up as God--even in the temple, proclaims himself as God. He opposes Christians and sets up a system -- mark of the beast -- making it hard to buy or sell without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerslope Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 What are the characteristics of the "antichrist" that Paul gives in this passage? The Man of Lawlessness will oppose and exalt himself over everything of God and is worshiped. He will go into God's temple and proclaim himself to be God. And what does Revelation 13:5 - 8 add to our basic understanding? The beast was given a mouth to blaspheme God and His dwelling place and all in Heaven. He made war with all of God's people, gathering all who opposed God to be on his side of the battle. He will end up in the Lake of Fire to be tormented forever and forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerslope Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 What are the characteristics of the "antichrist" that Paul gives in this passage? The Man of Lawlessness will oppose and exalt himself over everything of God and is worshiped. He will go into God's temple and proclaim himself to be God. And what does Revelation 13:5 - 8 add to our basic understanding? The beast was given a mouth to blaspheme God and His dwelling place and all in Heaven. He made war with all of God's people, gathering all who opposed God to be on his side of the battle. He will end up in the Lake of Fire to be tormented forever and forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjcargile Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 The characteristics of the antichrist is: Lawless, rebels, opposes all religions, exalt himself and proclaim himself to be God. Revelation 13: 5-8: The beast will blaspheme God and slander all who is in heaven. This passage also tell us that the beast will make war with the saints and conquer them. He will have authority over all the people on earth whose name have not been written the book-of-life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Jim Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Q2. (2 Thessalonians 2:3-5; Revelation 13:5-8) What are the characteristics of the Antichrist that Paul gives in this passage? He will be a law unto himself and recognize no other authority He will lead a rebellion against God and God's people He will oppose every diety in every world religion and proclaim himself to actually be god. He will even set himself up in God's temple! What does Revelation 13:5-8 add to our basic understanding? He will fake his own resurrection. He will recover from a fatal wound. That passage in Revelation had people thinking Pope John-Paul VI. Ronald Reagan, and other prominent people who'd had attempts made on their lives and had been seriously wounded were the antichrist. But I think the real anti-christ will actually appear to die and come back from the dead because it says that everyone will be awed by that. That will be the true tell tale sign that the anti-christ has appeared. Something we need to keep watch for. Once he sets himself up the tribulation will begin. We can be watchful for signs like that. A coming back from the dead will surely make the world news. It will be such a well publicized event that everyone will hear of it. WATCH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raph Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Q2. (2 Thessalonians 2:3-5; Revelation 13:5-8) What are the characteristics of the Antichrist that Paul gives in this passage? The characteristis of the Antichrist that Paul gives in this passage are: lawless, rebellious, opposer, self exaltation, taking his seat in the temple God and self proclamation to be divine. What does Revelation 13:5-8 add to our basic understanding? Revelation 13:5-8 adds that, the Antichrist will blaspheme of God and slander the name of God and his dwelling place and also those who leave in heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csreeves Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Q2. (2 Thessalonians 2:3-5; Revelation 13:5-8) What are the characteristics of the Antichrist that Paul gives in this passage? What does Revelation 13:5-8 add to our basic understanding? He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God.given a mouth to utter proud words and blasphemies and to exercise its authority for forty-two months. It opened its mouth to blaspheme God, and to slander his name and his dwelling place and those who live in heaven. It was given power to wage war against God’s holy people and to conquer them. And it was given authority over every tribe, people, language and nation. All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written in the Lamb’s book of life, the Lamb who was slain from the creation of the world . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trusting God Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Q2. (2 Thessalonians 2:3-5; Revelation 13:5-8) What are the characteristics of the Antichrist that Paul gives in this passage? The characteristics of the Antichrist that Paul gives in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-5 are: Lawless (2:3), he rebels against God, becoming lawless -- a law to himself. Rebels (2:3b). He rebels against God by leading a worldwide rebellion or apostasy. The Antichrist, the one opposed to God, will leads a rebellion against God -- the ultimate lawlessness! Opposes (2:4a). He will oppose any and every deity and religion, whether the true God or false gods. Exalts himself (2:4b). He will be characterized by pride, and will seek to exalt himself above all deities that are worshipped here on earth. He will allow no equals. In Paul's day, Roman emperors had declared themselves as gods, but this is something far greater. Takes his seat in the temple of God (2:4c), that is he will take the place of God. Proclaims himself to be divine (2:4d). He will not only take God's rightful place in the temple, he will announce to all that he is indeed God himself. What does Revelation 13:5-8 add to our basic understanding? "The beast was given a mouth to utter proud words and blasphemies and to exercise his authority for forty-two months. He opened his mouth to blaspheme God, and to slander his name and his dwelling place and those who live in heaven. He was given power to make war against the saints and to conquer them. And he was given authority over every tribe, people, language and nation. All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast -- all whose names have not been written in the book of life belonging to the Lamb that was slain from the creation of the world." (Revelation 13:5-8) In Revelation 13:5-8 the Antichrist, who is the beast, will reign for forty-two months or three and a half years. He will blaspheme God, and slandered His name. He will wage war against God’s people, and will be given authority over all the earth, and everyone whose name is not in the Lamb’s book of life will worship him. Interestingly, in Revelation 13:1-4, the dragon gave the beast his power, and because of this the dragon will also be worshipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda bass Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 The chracteristics of the Antichrist describes him as being 1]lawless, 2]in rebellion against God, 3]opposing the true God,4]exalting himself as a 'god', 5]taking a seat in God's temple, and 6]proclaiming himself the be divine and the only one worthy of worship. What Revelation 13:5-8 adds to our basic understanding of the Antichrist is,that He represents the exact opposite of everything that God stands for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD35 Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 1. Lawless 2. Rebels 3. Opposes 4. Exalts himself 5. Takes his seat in the temple of God 6. Proclaims himself to be divine Revelation reveals that he will come out of the sea and will be a puppet of the Satan.The Antichrist will be given power to utter proud words and blasphemies and to exercise his authority for forty-two months. He will make war against the saints and to conquer them. And he was given authority over every tribe, people, language and nation. All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast -- all whose names have not been written in the book of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonate Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 The characteristics of antichrist are He is lawless, a rebel, opposes God and exalts himself so that he can worshipped in the place of God. The book of revelation in Chapter 13: 5-8 states that antichrist blasphemes the name of our God with proud words and he slanders the name of God , his dwelling place and those who live in heaven. He is given power to make war with the saints and he has authority over every tribe and nation and those whose names are not written in the book of life worship him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jerry Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 The characteristics of the Antichrist that Paul gives in the passage is that he is going to proclaim himself a god and will rule the world. Revelation says that he will be given the power over the entire world and will have some great powers.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onerivertrail Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Q2. (2 Thessalonians 2:3-5; Revelation 13:5-8) What are the characteristics of the Antichrist that Paul gives in this passage? What does Revelation 13:5-8 add to our basic understanding?           The Antichrist is a man of rebellion, lawlessness, doomed to destruction, self exalting over all, appoints himself to sit in God's temple and proclaims himself to be God. Revelation 13 says that he will have a mouth to say proud words, blasphemies, and exercise his authority for 42 months.  He was given power to make war on the saints and to conquer them. He was given authority over the whole world. All will worship him except those whose names were written in the book of life which is the Lamb's book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonY Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Q2. (2 Thessalonians 2:3-5; Revelation 13:5-8) What are the characteristics of the Antichrist that Paul gives in this passage? What does Revelation 13:5-8 add to our basic understanding?  The characteristics given in the notes are:  Lawless (2:3). As we saw above, he rebels against God, becoming lawless -- a law to himself. Rebels (2:3b). He rebels against God -- indeed he leads a worldwide rebellion or apostasy. So Christ won't return until after the Antichrist appears, and the "rebellion" (NIV, NRSV) or "falling away" occurs. The Antichrist, the one opposed to God, leads a rebellion against God -- the ultimate lawlessness! Opposes (2:4a). He will oppose any and every deity and religion, whether the true God or false gods. Exalts himself (2:4b). He will be characterized by pride, and will seek to exalt himself above all deities that are worshipped here on earth. He will allow no equals. In Paul's day, Roman emperors had declared themselves as gods, but this is something far greater. Takes his seat in the temple of God (2:4c), that is takes the place of God, whose presence in the temple was once indicated by the ark of the covenant. Proclaims himself to be divine (2:4d). He will not only take God's rightful place in the temple, he will announce to all that he is indeed God himself                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Many down through the centuries have  tried to discover who this man of lawlessness is to be. But there is no way of telling even if the man is actually a man. The turn of phrase may just be a metaphor for some institution. Some have postulated the Roman Catholic church and its organization. This is unlikely. another possibility is the capitalistic economic system which is quite unfair and allows a few rich to control a large amount of the world's wealth.                                                                                        This beast has being given a mouth to " utter proud words and blasphemies and to exercise his authority". For the past 500 years this system in conjunction with the scientific community have been blaspheming the church and try to gain authority over the church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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