Iniquity @ Work Series

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The Presence of the “outlaw”
2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 (TPT)
1 Now, regarding the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to him, we plead with you, beloved friends, 2 not to be easily confused or disturbed in your minds by any kind of spirit, rumor, or letter allegedly from us, claiming that the day of the Lord has already come. 3 Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way. Before that day comes the rebellion must occur and the “outlaw” —the destructive son—will be revealed in his true light. 4 He is the opposing counterpart who exalts himself over everything that is called “God” or is worshiped and who sits enthroned in God’s temple and makes himself out to be a god. 5 Don’t you remember that when I was with you I went over all these things?
6 Now you are aware of the ruling power so that he may be fully revealed when his time comes. 7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already active, but the one who prevails will do so until he is separated from out of the midst. 8 Then the “outlaw” will be openly revealed, and the Lord will overthrow him by the breath of his mouth and bring him to an end by the dazzling manifestation of his presence.
9 The presence of the “outlaw” is apparent by the activity of Satan, who uses all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs, spurious wonders, 10 and every form of evil deception in order to deceive those who are perishing because they rejected the love of the truth that would lead them to being saved. 11 Because of this, God sends them a powerful delusion that leads them to believe what is false. 12 So then all who found their pleasure in unrighteousness and did not believe the truth will be judged.
2 Thessalonians 2:7 KJV
7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.
So The question that Apostle Paul is answering is:
Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament Did the Thessalonians Miss the Rapture? (2:1–12)

Did the Thessalonians Miss the Rapture? (2:1–12)

Paul explains that the Thessalonians have not missed being gathered to Christ at his return (a topic he discussed in 1 Thess 4:13–18), because two things must occur before it happens: first there must be a great apostasy; and second there must be an antichrist.

Exhortation (2:1–4)

Christ will not come until there is first “a falling away” and second a “man of lawlessness.”

Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament The Restrainer Removed and the Advent of Antichrist (2:5–12)

The Restrainer Removed and the Advent of Antichrist (2:5–12)

Sin and lawlessness are in the world, but they have not boiled over because God has a “restrainer” in the world who is holding sin in check. But God has set a future day when he will remove the restrainer, and then the antichrist will come and begin his mass deception, resulting in mass condemnation.

Now The Only Restrainer that has power to hold back sin on the earth is the Holy Spirit. And Once he returns home with his passengers. It’s on and Popping.
1 Thessalonians 4:16 KJV
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
1 Thessalonians 4:17 KJV
17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
So this texts confirms, When the Holy Spirit leaves the earth all hell is going to break loose. (this is a good time to nudge your neighbor and say thats why we need the Holy Spirit) He is your plane ticket
Let’s get a better understanding Of whats at work right now!
2 Thessalonians 2:7 (KJV)
7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.
1 Samuel 15:23 KJV
23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.
Job 34:22 KJV
22 There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
Psalm 64:6 KJV
6 They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.
Got Questions? Bible Questions Answered What Is Iniquity according to the Bible?

What Is Iniquity according to the Bible?

The Bible uses words such as iniquity, transgression, and trespass to indicate levels of disobedience to God. They are all categorized as “sin.” Micah 2:1 says, “Woe to those who plan iniquity, to those who plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they carry it out because it is in their power to do it.”

The Hebrew word used most often for “iniquity” means “guilt worthy of punishment.” Iniquity is sin at its worst. Iniquity is premeditated, continuing, and escalating. When we flirt with sin, we fall for the lie that we can control it. But like a cute baby monkey can grow to be a wild, out-of-control primate, sin that seems small and harmless at first can take control before we know it. When we give ourselves over to a sinful lifestyle, we are committing iniquity. Sin has become our god rather than the Lord (Romans 6:14)

Romans 6:14 KJV
14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
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When we realize we have sinned, we have a choice. We can see it for the evil it is and repent. When we do, we find the forgiveness and cleansing of God

Jeremiah 33:8 KJV
8 And I will cleanse them from all their iniquity, whereby they have sinned against me; and I will pardon all their iniquities, whereby they have sinned, and whereby they have transgressed against me.
1 John 1:9 TPT
9 But if we freely admit our sins when his light uncovers them, he will be faithful to forgive us every time. God is just to forgive us our sins because of Christ, and he will continue to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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Or we can harden our hearts and go deeper into that sin until it defines us. Partial lists of iniquities are given in Galatians 5:19–21 and in 1 Corinthians 6:9–10

Galatians 5:19–21 TPT
19 The cravings of the self-life are obvious: Sexual immorality, lustful thoughts, pornography, 20 chasing after things instead of God, manipulating others, hatred of those who get in your way, senseless arguments, resentment when others are favored, temper tantrums, angry quarrels, only thinking of yourself, being in love with your own opinions, 21 being envious of the blessings of others, murder, uncontrolled addictions, wild parties, and all other similar behavior. Haven’t I already warned you that those who use their “freedom” for these things will not inherit the kingdom realm of God!
1 Corinthians 6:9–10 TPT
9 Surely you must know that people who practice evil cannot possess God’s kingdom realm. Stop being deceived! People who continue to engage in sexual immorality, idolatry, adultery, sexual perversion, homosexuality, 10 fraud, greed, drunkenness, verbal abuse, or extortion—these will not inherit God’s kingdom realm.
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These are sins that become so consuming that a person can be identified by that lifestyle. The psalmists distinguish between sin and iniquity when they ask God to forgive both

Psalm 32:5 KJV
5 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
Psalm 38:18 KJV
18 For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.
Psalm 51:2 KJV
2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
Psalm 85:2 KJV
2 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.
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If we continue to choose sin, our hearts harden toward God. One sin leads to another, and iniquity begins to define our lives, as it did when David sinned with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11:3–4). His initial sin of lust resulted in a hardening of his heart, and his sin deepened. He committed adultery, then had Bathsheba’s husband killed (verses 14–15). Iniquity had taken over David’s life. It was only when confronted by the prophet Nathan that he repented with great sorrow. His heartfelt cry for forgiveness is detailed in Psalm 51

I wonder how many of us hear this word and realize I need to repent. If thats you say amen..
Psalm 51:2 KJV
2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
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David is a picture of someone who clearly understood the progression of iniquity and who experienced the mercy and forgiveness of God

Psalm 103:1–5 KJV
1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
The second half of Romans 1 outlines the progression of sin (verses 10–32).
The end result for those with such hardened hearts is that God turns them over to a “reprobate mind” (verse 28, KJV),
and they no longer have the desire or ability to repent. Reprobate means “thoroughly depraved, given over to evil until the conscience is seared.”
My grand Pa Pullen worked in a factory where he handle hot things with his bare hands. Which caused him to no longer have feelings in his hands. His hands where (seared)
When you no longer feel bad for sinning bra, sis you in trouble.
Text teaches us a few Kingdom Keys:
The Return of Christ can’t happen until several things happen
A falling away first (rebellion)
The “Outlaw” The destructive son will be revealed in his true Light
2 Thessalonians 2:4 KJV
4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
3. The Rapture

now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way

4. The Wicked will be revealed
The Lord is going to consume with the spirit of his mouth (The Word Of God)

shall destroy with the brightness of his coming

5. The Presence of the Outlaw
2 Thessalonians 2:9–10 (TPT)
9 The presence of the “outlaw” is apparent by the activity of Satan, who uses all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs, spurious wonders, 10 and every form of evil deception in order to deceive those who are perishing because they rejected the love of the truth that would lead them to being saved.
6th Point: Because Of This!!!
2 Thessalonians 2:11–12 TPT
11 Because of this, God sends them a powerful delusion that leads them to believe what is false. 12 So then all who found their pleasure in unrighteousness and did not believe the truth will be judged.
My brothers and Sisters
Hosea 4:6 AMP
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you [the priestly nation] have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you that you shall be no priest to Me; seeing you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.
The Members of this ministry don’t have to be destroyed. Why? Because Knowledge is present. If you receive it!
So I say to you, now that you have been enlightened confess your faults repent of your sins and iniquities.
Today this is what we bring to the alter our iniquities.
Because everything the devil tried to destroy me it won’t work…..
Tell Somebody!! With that Mothers day out fit!! It won’t Work
it won’t work
it won’t work
it won’t work
Let’s Pray….
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