"Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God showing himself that he is God" 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 NKJV

The coming of Christ is real, but so also will be the unfolding of the events which Christ Himself and the Apostles foretold. While some argue over the use of the word "Rapture", I will rather want to find out if the Bible describes the event of our gathering together in the cloud to meet the Lord. If it does, then we need to believe it.

In our text today, paul set out for us, some of what to expect before the return of the Lord, one of which is a falling away. Jesus Himself also warned that before His return, the love of many will grow cold. Right before us today, many are allowing themselves be deceived by false doctrine which derails the faith of some. Another thing to look out for is the revelation of the Antichrist who opposes and exalts himself above God.

Following these things will be a reason of intense persecution of those who refuse to believe the antichrist or receive his mark. Stiff times are in store for all who choose to stand by their faith in Christ, but that is not the story. Jesus will eventually return to rule the earth and will bring the reign of the devil and his cohorts to an end. We need to rejoice in this and daily live in this hope. Maranatha!