Daniel and Revelation

Rumors about the Day of the Lord caused alarm and confusion in the Thessalonian congregation – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2. The Apostle Paul addressed rumors and false claims about the “ Day of the Lord " in his second letter to the Thessalonians. Incorrect information concerning Christ’s return had disrupted the congregation. The disinformation was attributed either to a “ spirit ,” word (' logos ' ), or a letter “ as if from ” Paul and his coworkers.

The New Testament warns repeatedly of coming deceivers and false prophets who will cause many to depart from the faith . Jesus warned his disciples about coming “ deceivers ,” “ false Anointed Ones ,” and “ false prophets ” intent on misleading his followers, warnings reiterated and expanded in the writings of his true Apostles. He began his ‘Olivet Discourse’ with the stern warning - “ Beware lest anyone deceive you ,” for “ many ” deceivers will come and successfully “ deceive  many .”

Believers prepare for the Apostasy and the coming Man of Lawlessness by committing themselves to the traditions received from the Apostles . After explaining the coming “ Apostasy ” and the “ Man of Lawlessness ,” Paul instructed believers on how to avoid the coming deception and thereby find themselves standing “ blameless ” before Jesus when he arrives on the Day of the Lord. We must “ stand fast ” by adhering to the teachings and “ traditions ” the Church has received from the Apostles.

L'Agneau immolé est le Messie dans l'Apocalypse qui triomphe et règne sur les Nations et les Rois de la Terre . Dans la prédication populaire, Jésus est devenu le “Lion rugissant de Juda” qui lancera bientôt son cri de prédateur alors qu'il tue ses ennemis. Contrairement à l'homme de Nazareth, ce roi guerrier détruira tous ceux qui lui résistent alors qu'il impose son royaume aux volontaires et aux réticents. Il n'est plus le sauveur qui s'est soumis à une mort injuste pour sauver le monde. Le  Livre de l'Apocalypse  ne nous dit-il pas qu'il est le Lion messianique?