The author ties together many of the thought and ponderings I have been having lately.
I had to laugh when I saw this because he says that we should not set a date, but then immediately sets a date.
“I have been observing that tree for over 50 years now, and I am convinced we will see the fulfilment of, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-8 no later than the year 2028”
You: “I had to laugh when I saw this because he says that we should not set a date, but then immediately sets a date.”
The article: “I have been observing that tree for over 50 years now, and I am convinced we will see the fulfilment of, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-8 no later than the year 2028”
There are quite a few things that happen in 2 Thessalonians 2. These include the second coming/day of the Lord, falling away (aka apostasy), revealing of the “man of lawlessness” (aka the Antichrist) at the abomination of desolation, false miracles, strong delusion, and the “restrainer” being taken out of the way. We might imply the mark of the beast and false resurrection will be part of the specific details (based on other passages).
Does the author mean to say that ALL of these will happen between now and the end of 2028?
I agree with your point.
I’ve read early church writers who addressed the identity of the Antichrist. Like many writers and Bible expositors today, the early writers noted that it is probably foolish to speculate who the Antichrist might be, but then they proceed to do so.
Identifying the Antichrist and setting dates are foolish games we shouldn’t play. And that’s why I’m not saying it’s going to be Obama in 2032. (Yes, I’m just kidding.)