Problem: Paul encouraged Timothy to combat false teaching in Ephesus. But, what sort of false teaching was it?
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04
Mar
2022
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I am a born again christian who loves the Lord and I am taking bible classes online
I am a born again christian who loves the Lord and I am taking bible classes online
03
Mar
2022
2 Thess 3:6 – Does this passage teach excommunication from the church?
Problem: Some Christians interpret this passage to refer to excommunication. When a believer is removed from fellowship, they are sent to hell with Satan (v.5). Does a Christian community have the authority to cut someone off from salvation in this way?
02
Mar
2022
2 Thess 2:15 – Does this passage support the Roman Catholic doctrine of the teaching magisterium?
CLAIM: Paul writes, “So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us (2 Thess. 2:15). Roman Catholic theologians claim that we need a teaching magisterium to accurately interpret the Bible. Citing this passage, Catholic apologist Tim Staples writes, “When Paul wrote his second letter to the Thessalonians, he urged Christians there to receive the oral and written Traditions as equally authoritative. This would be expected because both are the word of God.”[1] Is this the case?
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01
Mar
2022
2 Thess 2:11 – Is it wrong for God to send a deluding influence?
Problem: Why would God send a deluding influence on people so they would believe what is false? Isn’t that morally wrong? First of all, let’s look at the context.
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28
Feb
2022
2 Thess 2:11- How can God send a lie for people to believe and yet not allow liars in heaven?
Problem: Paul wrote, “And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie” (2 Thes. 2:11). But Revelation 21:8 says, “the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.” But it seems inconsistent for God to condemn liars and yet send such a strong delusion that people should believe a lie.
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27
Feb
2022
2 Thess 2:9-12 – A deluding influence?
Problem: Paul writes, “God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false…” (2 Thess. 2:11). Why would God intentionally give these people a “deluding influence,” so that they wouldn’t believe in him?
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26
Feb
2022
2 Thess 2:6-7 – Who is the restrainer?
Problem: Christian commentators are greatly confused over the identity of the restrainer. Who exactly is the restrainer?
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