The Tribulation Calendar: (6) The Temple Desecration.

[Marilyn C]

THE TEMPLE DESECRATION

About the middle of the tribulation, a series of crises and phenomenal events are predicted to occur virtually simultaneously.

The most cataclysmic episode will be the fatal slaying of the great Global Leader by one sweep of an assassin`s sword. The world will be stunned. Governments will be in a quandary. He who everyone regarded as an invincible charismatic leader was dead. The one who alone had the practical solutions for all the international problems, had perished. The loss to the world can never be estimated. Every television program will be pre-empted to cover every facet of his `lying in state` in full regalia.

Suddenly to the amazement of the entire world, in dramatic fashion,

`...he who was wounded by the sword came to life.` (Rev. 13: 14)

How this counterfeit resurrection will be accomplished, it certainly will galvanize and fascinate the entire world. Immediately he will create an incredible sensation. The universal expression of every nationality, class and creed will be:

`Who is like this man, who can equal his miraculous accomplishments?`

His triumph will be complete, the whole world can conceive of no one like him. They will hail him as their Messiah indeed. Men, woman and children will be so captivated and entranced by his supernatural qualities and powers, that they will render him complete and willing homage.

He quickly assumes complete political control of every nation. Motivated and empowered by Satan he will take dominion and authority as absolute dictator. All opposition will be crushed and broken ruthlessly and mercilessly.

To establish this new era of homage to the Global Leader a `statue that speaks` will be set up in the Holy Place in the temple in Jerusalem.

The false prophet will order people to set up this image in honour of the Global Leader -....`telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived.` (Rev. 13: 14) The daily sacrifices are taken away and people are to worship this image of the Global leader.

This desecration of the Temple in Jerusalem will occur in the month of Av the month when Israel would mourn the destruction of its temple in the past. The image is set up at the altar in the Temple and the Lord`s words are fulfilled.

`Therefore when you see the `abomination of desolation` spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the Holy Place.......flee...` (Matt. 24: 15 & 16)

 

[Marilyn C]

Application.

Jesus warned those in Israel to flee when they saw `the `abomination of desolation` spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place.` (Matt. 24: 15)

Many in Israel will flee at that time to the wilderness and mountains of the south. (Rev. 12: 14) Those who don`t will be killed at the end of the tribulation. (Zech. 13: 8)

There will be those who seek the Lord in Israel at that time.

`Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD listened and heard them; so, a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the LORD and who meditate on His name.` (Mal. 3: 16)



And now that the Lord is at the Father`s right hand building and maturing His Body, we would do well to also speak to one another and meditate on the Lord. In these difficult days we need to know what the Lord is saying, to take time to listen and not let the world`s noise unsettle our spirits.

 

[Marilyn C]

 

[Dave F.]

So I get that the dragon is Satan, it is curious that he has 7 heads, 10 horns and 7 crowns. The first beast is like a leopard with 7 heads, 10 horns and 10 crowns. Revelation 13 tells us that one of his heads is wounded with a sword. What do you think this beast and the seven heads represent? I think the 10 crowns are the 10 world leaders that align themselves with the beast. I find it interesting that the EU has a building that is meant to represent the tower of Babel and that they have a statue of a woman riding on a beast. Add to that, they have the world divided into 10 regions.

 

[Dave F.]

I have been thinking about this... could the heads represent the seven world empires? 1. Egypt 2. Assyria 3. Babylon 4. Medo-Persia 5. Greece 6. Roman and 7. is the new world order of the Antichrist that is yet to come. Since each of these would have a king or leader then the head that receives the death blow would be the head of the final empire ( IE: the Antichrist) and is then worshipped when he is healed?

 

[Major]

THE TEMPLE DESECRATION

About the middle of the tribulation, a series of crises and phenomenal events are predicted to occur virtually simultaneously.

The most cataclysmic episode will be the fatal slaying of the great Global Leader by one sweep of an assassin`s sword. The world will be stunned. Governments will be in a quandary. He who everyone regarded as an invincible charismatic leader was dead. The one who alone had the practical solutions for all the international problems, had perished. The loss to the world can never be estimated. Every television program will be pre-empted to cover every facet of his `lying in state` in full regalia.

Suddenly to the amazement of the entire world, in dramatic fashion,

`...he who was wounded by the sword came to life.` (Rev. 13: 14)

How this counterfeit resurrection will be accomplished, it certainly will galvanize and fascinate the entire world. Immediately he will create an incredible sensation. The universal expression of every nationality, class and creed will be:

`Who is like this man, who can equal his miraculous accomplishments?`

His triumph will be complete, the whole world can conceive of no one like him. They will hail him as their Messiah indeed. Men, woman and children will be so captivated and entranced by his supernatural qualities and powers, that they will render him complete and willing homage.

He quickly assumes complete political control of every nation. Motivated and empowered by Satan he will take dominion and authority as absolute dictator. All opposition will be crushed and broken ruthlessly and mercilessly.

To establish this new era of homage to the Global Leader a `statue that speaks` will be set up in the Holy Place in the temple in Jerusalem.

The false prophet will order people to set up this image in honour of the Global Leader -....`telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived.` (Rev. 13: 14) The daily sacrifices are taken away and people are to worship this image of the Global leader.

This desecration of the Temple in Jerusalem will occur in the month of Av the month when Israel would mourn the destruction of its temple in the past. The image is set up at the altar in the Temple and the Lord`s words are fulfilled.

`Therefore when you see the `abomination of desolation` spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the Holy Place.......flee...` (Matt. 24: 15 & 16)

Marylin, I congratulate you on your ability to correctly post Biblical truths!

In Matthew 24:15–16, Jesus says, ...........
“So when you see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place . . . then those in Judea must flee to the mountains”.

Jesus warned that someone that people detested would stand in the temple someday. When that horror occurred, residents of Judea should seek cover without delay.

Daniel 9:27.......
“He will make a firm covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put a stop to sacrifice and offering. And the abomination of desolation will be on a wing of the temple until the decreed destruction is poured out on the desolator” .

In my understanding, Jesus was referring to the Antichrist who will be a "man" in the end times, and HE will establish a covenant with Israel for seven years and then break it by doing something similar to what Antiochus Epiphanies did in the temple in 165 BC.

The sacrilegious object Jesus called “the abomination of desolation” could be the “image of the beast”, the A/C that the Antichrist’s right-hand man, the false prophet, will order to be set up and worshiped in Rev. 13:14.

Now of course we have a problem. Jesus said in for Matthew 24:15 ..."
“So when you see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place ".

There is NO Holy Place/Temple in Jerusalem which means this event is to be yet future, the temple in Jerusalem will have to be rebuilt before the tribulation begins.

So when you see work started on a Temple in Jerusalem, LOOK UP, pack your bags because we are going home!

 

[Major]

I have been thinking about this... could the heads represent the seven world empires? 1. Egypt 2. Assyria 3. Babylon 4. Medo-Persia 5. Greece 6. Roman and 7. is the new world order of the Antichrist that is yet to come. Since each of these would have a king or leader then the head that receives the death blow would be the head of the final empire ( IE: the Antichrist) and is then worshipped when he is healed?

There can be little doubt that Revelation 13 and Daniel 7 are referring to the same thing.

If you consider the study I did on the Revelation and also Daniel you will see that the Seven world empires are:
1. Egypt
2. Assyria
3. Babylon
4. Medo-Persia
5. Greece
6. Roman and
7. The Revived Roman Empire.

The ten horns represent ten kings or kingdoms that arise from the Roman Empire. These ten kings or kingdoms are identified with the ten barbarian tribes that contributed to the fall of the Western Roman Empire and later supported the Papacy. These tribes eventually became the nations of Europe, and their support was crucial in establishing the power of the Papacy. The ten horns symbolize the division of the Roman Empire into these kingdoms, which include:

1. The Visigoths: Settled in Spain.
2. The Ostrogoths: Settled in Italy.
3. The Vandals: Settled in North Africa.
4. The Franks: Settled in France.
5. The Anglo-Saxons: Settled in England.
6. The Lombards: Settled in Italy.
7. The Heruli: Eventually absorbed into other groups.
8. The Suebi: Settled in Portugal.
9. The Burgundians: Settled in Switzerland.
10. The Alemanni: Settled in Germany.

 

[Marilyn C]

Now of course we have a problem. Jesus said in for Matthew 24:15 ..."
“So when you see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place ".

There is NO Holy Place/Temple in Jerusalem which means this event is to be yet future, the temple in Jerusalem will have to be rebuilt before the tribulation begins.

So when you see work started on a Temple in Jerusalem, LOOK UP, pack your bags because we are going home!

Actually, Israel does have a Temple in Jerusalem. And its holy place is quite visible for all to see when the A/C gets an image of Himself set up there. Remember that the people were never able to go into that area, so this Temple in Jerusalem is not the third Temple but on the holy site. That is for the millennium. Ez. 40 - 48 gives all the details.

 

[Marilyn C]

There can be little doubt that Revelation 13 and Daniel 7 are referring to the same thing.

If you consider the study I did on the Revelation and also Daniel you will see that the Seven world empires are:
1. Egypt
2. Assyria
3. Babylon
4. Medo-Persia
5. Greece
6. Roman and
7. The Revived Roman Empire.

The ten horns represent ten kings or kingdoms that arise from the Roman Empire. These ten kings or kingdoms are identified with the ten barbarian tribes that contributed to the fall of the Western Roman Empire and later supported the Papacy. These tribes eventually became the nations of Europe, and their support was crucial in establishing the power of the Papacy. The ten horns symbolize the division of the Roman Empire into these kingdoms, which include:

1. The Visigoths: Settled in Spain.
2. The Ostrogoths: Settled in Italy.
3. The Vandals: Settled in North Africa.
4. The Franks: Settled in France.
5. The Anglo-Saxons: Settled in England.
6. The Lombards: Settled in Italy.
7. The Heruli: Eventually absorbed into other groups.
8. The Suebi: Settled in Portugal.
9. The Burgundians: Settled in Switzerland.
10. The Alemanni: Settled in Germany.

Rev. 13 and Dan. 7 are referring to the same thing for they are contemporary to the Lord returning in power and great glory to set up His kingdom through Israel. The Dan: 7, Four beasts are great kingdoms that came up one at a time and ruled contemporaneously.

`The fourth beast shall be a fourth kingdom on earth, which is different from all other kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, trample it and break it in pieces. The ten horns are ten kings who shall arise from this kingdom.` (Dan. 7: 23 & 24)

The ten kings will be -

Iraq, Syria, Jordan (3) Old Assyrian empire. The A/C arises from here.
Kwait, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Oman, Yemen and Saudi Arabia. (7)

BTW there will be no Revived Roman Empire, the people of the EU do not even like going to war. And there are only about 400 million in the EU, (many Moslems) and nearly 2 billion Islamics. So, that is not contest. There is NO scripture to support that theory of the RRE.

 

[Marilyn C]

So I get that the dragon is Satan, it is curious that he has 7 heads, 10 horns and 7 crowns. T

Hi Dave,

Good questions. Yes, the dragon is Satan. (Rev.12: 9) Its power and authority is described -

We see read of Satan`s origins. He came from the heavens to the area of the earth. He had aspired to be as God but was cast down and with him a third of the angelic hosts.

`And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a fiery red dragon having 7 heads and ten horns, and seven diadems on his head. His tail drew a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth.` (Rev. 12: 3 & 4)

This description of Satan reveals him as one who masquerades as an angel of light and then shows his authority over the kingdoms of this world. Note the word `seven,` in Heb. means to be complete. He has complete control over the kingdoms of the world. (John 5: 16)


Red – fire like – flame coloured, fig. lightning. (2 Cor. 11: 14 Luke 10: 18)

Dragon – a fabulous kind of serpent , to fascinate. (2 Thess. 2: 9)

7 heads – Complete authority. (1 John 5: 19)

7 diadems – Complete rulership. (Matt. 4: 8 & 9)

10 horns - Lawlessness, power. (Eph. 2: 2. 2 Thess. 2: 8 & 9)

 

[Marilyn C]

The first beast is like a leopard with 7 heads, 10 horns and 10 crowns. Revelation 13 tells us that one of his heads is wounded with a sword. What do you think this beast and the seven heads represent? I think the 10 crowns are the 10 world leaders that align themselves with the beast.

The description here of the world's final Gentile Global Government -

These are the details of this Final Gentile Global Government, ruled over by Satan. The Apostle John saw it in a vision, as a `beast` coming up out of the sea. This symbolises the `wicked` who are like the `restless sea.` (Isa. 57: 20)

`Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having 7 heads and 10 horns, and on his horns 10 crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name.` (Rev. 13: 1)


7 Rulers - 7 progressive rulership over the Global Government. (Rev. 17: 9 – 11)

Kingdom of 10 - Confederacy of the final ruling of 10 nations with the 7th leader. (Rev. 17: 16 & 17)

The `Beast.- The composite `beast` is made up of the `lion, the leopard and the bear,` powers. These reveal its beastly character and represent the different confederacies that come together to form the Global Government under the 10 king Federation and 7th leader.

`Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. ` (Rev. 13: 2)


Daniel Ch. 7 reveals the origin of these power blocs. They formed one at a time and came up from the peoples of the world. In the book of Revelation Ch. 13 we see that they have come together to form a Global Government. Each have their part which is operating in the world today. These are the 4 pre-dominant powers represented by the 4 horsemen in the judgment scroll. Christ will judge the nations as to how they ruled.


The Mouth – The British Commonwealth and America.

The Body – The European Union with its free trade philosophy.`

The Feet – The Russian Federation treading down all opposition.

The 10 Horns on its head - Ten kings of Islam. (Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Kwait, Qatar, Nahrain, UAE, Oman, Yemen and Saudi Arabia)

 

[Marilyn C]

I find it interesting that the EU has a building that is meant to represent the tower of Babel and that they have a statue of a woman riding on a beast. Add to that, they have the world divided into 10 regions.

The 10 regions are not the 10 kings for the 10 kings are part of one kingdom ruling all other kingdoms.

Yes, I also know of that building and the statue of the woman on the beast which is also on one of their stamps. This indicates that the EU has a significant part to play is the forming of the Final Global Government. The EU has a lot of the infrastructure that brings the world together.

The EU spread its `Free Trade,` policy throughout the world which has brought much hardship. The only ones to benefit are the mega international companies. Great debt across the world has led most people a `servant to the lender,` (as God`s word says. Prov. 22: 7) And all countries are indebted to the IMF which is actually the `Lender of Last Resort.` When the CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) is introduced and most people get on line with it, there will be no more cash. Thus, those in charge can control how much and where and when people spend their money.

This infrastructure will eventually go over to Shinar, Babylon.

`Where are they carrying the basket? And he said to me, "To build a house for it in the land of Shinar, when it is ready, the basket will be set there on its own base." (Zech. 5: 11)

Reading the whole picture (Zech. 5: 7 - 11) we see that it is a Jewish idiom, showing that the `basket` representing measuring at the market (economics) has within it `wickedness, (false religion) and it is taken over to Babylon.

 

[Marilyn C]

I have been thinking about this... could the heads represent the seven world empires? 1. Egypt 2. Assyria 3. Babylon 4. Medo-Persia 5. Greece 6. Roman and 7. is the new world order of the Antichrist that is yet to come. Since each of these would have a king or leader then the head that receives the death blow would be the head of the final empire ( IE: the Antichrist) and is then worshipped when he is healed?

I agree that the final leader over the World will seem as if dead but arises and is worshipped. However, the 7 heads are leaders of the final Global Government that come and go. (Rev. 17: 10) Those of the past have all been dealt with by God. What we are seeing is contemporary, actually forming in our time with leaders over the G 20 till the final one.

 

[Major]

Rev. 13 and Dan. 7 are referring to the same thing for they are contemporary to the Lord returning in power and great glory to set up His kingdom through Israel. The Dan: 7, Four beasts are great kingdoms that came up one at a time and ruled contemporaneously.

`The fourth beast shall be a fourth kingdom on earth, which is different from all other kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, trample it and break it in pieces. The ten horns are ten kings who shall arise from this kingdom.` (Dan. 7: 23 & 24)

The ten kings will be -

Iraq, Syria, Jordan (3) Old Assyrian empire. The A/C arises from here.
Kwait, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Oman, Yemen and Saudi Arabia. (7)

BTW there will be no Revived Roman Empire, the people of the EU do not even like going to war. And there are only about 400 million in the EU, (many Moslems) and nearly 2 billion Islamics. So, that is not contest. There is NO scripture to support that theory of the RRE.

Well, IMHO that is debatable.

Without a doubt, there will be a Muslim influence.

As for......"the people of the EU do not even like going to war and there are only about 400 million in the EU".

Populations are not a determining factor of war and if we consider real history, Europe has been a war like conglomerate of people for as long as there has been a Europe.

Now, as for there being "NO scripture to support that theory of the RRE", may I say to you that you are correct in that the term Revived Roman Empire is not used in Scripture and refers to a powerful government predicted in biblical prophecy. IMHO....we must be very carful about "speculations".

Just because a specific word or phrase is not in the Bible does not mean in any way that it is not there. I would point to the words Rapture and Trinity as an example.

We all can and I do as well speculate. But Speculation about the exact nature of the Revived Roman Empire, or who will be involved can be interesting, but we must remember to keep the right perspective. Our primary focus as Christians is supposed to be spreading the gospel, not trying to identify the Antichrist.

In particular, we should realize that what’s written about the Revived Roman Empire in the Bible is not very extensive, and we can’t go beyond what’s written according to 1 Corth. 4:6. We know the Antichrist is coming, and we know he will have some connection to the ancient Roman Empire, possibly through ancestry, geography, or the structure of his government.

We can read the signs of the times as Matt. 16:3 tells us, but we don’t know enough to be dogmatic in the details.

Now, personally....It is my "opinion" that the coming A/C will be an apostate Jew. I do not see how anyone other that a Jew could be able to "Stand" in the Holy Place which will be the rebuilt Jewish Temple and speak.

According to the Scriptures, the one who will “confirm the covenant” which will be a 7 year Peace Treaty,(Dan. 9:27) "he" (A/C) will come out of the European consortium of nations. He will unite these European nations and become the leader of that final empire. He will be the Antichrist.

Because the Scriptures teach that the Antichrist will not be revealed until after the Rapture of the church, we could be closer to that point than we now imagine. We had better be prepared by knowing the Lord and walking with Him.

 

[Major]

Actually, Israel does have a Temple in Jerusalem. And its holy place is quite visible for all to see when the A/C gets an image of Himself set up there. Remember that the people were never able to go into that area, so this Temple in Jerusalem is not the third Temple but on the holy site. That is for the millennium. Ez. 40 - 48 gives all the details.

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I do not agree Marylin. The place (land) on which the first Two Temples sat is just as important as the building itself.

In Biblical parlance, the Temple Mount is known as Mt. Moriah. Alternatively, Moriah is related to the word mor, myrrh, one of the fragrant ingredients of the incense offered in the Temple on this mountain.

The Temple Mount was a special spot long before it became the site of the Holy Temple. Scripture identifies it as the place where.......
1. Abraham bound his son Isaac on the altar.
2. Jacob’s famous dream occurred at this location.
3. Isaac prayed there too.
4. According to a tradition quoted by Maimonides, it is the spot where Noah built an altar upon leaving the ark.
5. It is the source of the earth with which God formed Adam’s body.
6. It is the place where Boaz and Ruth married and Ruth delivered Obed who was the father of Jesse, the father of David.
7. David purchased the threshing floor from Aravnah for 600 shekels.
8. When the Temple stood, the Divine Presence was revealed there in all its glory, with miracles occurring on a daily basis.
9. Jews across the world have prayed facing towards Jerusalem.

IMHO.....the only place the Jews will acknowledge will be the 3rd Temple built where the 1st Two stood.

 

[Marilyn C]

Well, IMHO that is debatable.

Without a doubt, there will be a Muslim influence.

As for......"the people of the EU do not even like going to war and there are only about 400 million in the EU".

Populations are not a determining factor of war and if we consider real history, Europe has been a war like conglomerate of people for as long as there has been a Europe.

Now, as for there being "NO scripture to support that theory of the RRE", may I say to you that you are correct in that the term Revived Roman Empire is not used in Scripture and refers to a powerful government predicted in biblical prophecy. IMHO....we must be very carful about "speculations".

Just because a specific word or phrase is not in the Bible does not mean in any way that it is not there. I would point to the words Rapture and Trinity as an example.

We all can and I do as well speculate. But Speculation about the exact nature of the Revived Roman Empire, or who will be involved can be interesting, but we must remember to keep the right perspective. Our primary focus as Christians is supposed to be spreading the gospel, not trying to identify the Antichrist.

In particular, we should realize that what’s written about the Revived Roman Empire in the Bible is not very extensive, and we can’t go beyond what’s written according to 1 Corth. 4:6. We know the Antichrist is coming, and we know he will have some connection to the ancient Roman Empire, possibly through ancestry, geography, or the structure of his government.

We can read the signs of the times as Matt. 16:3 tells us, but we don’t know enough to be dogmatic in the details.

Now, personally....It is my "opinion" that the coming A/C will be an apostate Jew. I do not see how anyone other that a Jew could be able to "Stand" in the Holy Place which will be the rebuilt Jewish Temple and speak.

According to the Scriptures, the one who will “confirm the covenant” which will be a 7 year Peace Treaty,(Dan. 9:27) "he" (A/C) will come out of the European consortium of nations. He will unite these European nations and become the leader of that final empire. He will be the Antichrist.

Because the Scriptures teach that the Antichrist will not be revealed until after the Rapture of the church, we could be closer to that point than we now imagine. We had better be prepared by knowing the Lord and walking with Him.

Hi Major,

Well, I`m up for a debate as long as it is from scripture. Now when I said there is no RRE mentioned in God`s word of course I meant what scriptures point to that region. You have answered that question by saying -

We know the Antichrist is coming, and we know he will have some connection to the ancient Roman Empire, possibly through ancestry, geography, or the structure of his government.

However, it would be good if you could give the details from God`s word as to that statement.

 

[Marilyn C]

I do not agree Marylin. The place (land) on which the first Two Temples sat is just as important as the building itself.

In Biblical parlance, the Temple Mount is known as Mt. Moriah. Alternatively, Moriah is related to the word mor, myrrh, one of the fragrant ingredients of the incense offered in the Temple on this mountain.

The Temple Mount was a special spot long before it became the site of the Holy Temple. Scripture identifies it as the place where.......
1. Abraham bound his son Isaac on the altar.
2. Jacob’s famous dream occurred at this location.
3. Isaac prayed there too.
4. According to a tradition quoted by Maimonides, it is the spot where Noah built an altar upon leaving the ark.
5. It is the source of the earth with which God formed Adam’s body.
6. It is the place where Boaz and Ruth married and Ruth delivered Obed who was the father of Jesse, the father of David.
7. David purchased the threshing floor from Aravnah for 600 shekels.
8. When the Temple stood, the Divine Presence was revealed there in all its glory, with miracles occurring on a daily basis.
9. Jews across the world have prayed facing towards Jerusalem.

IMHO.....the only place the Jews will acknowledge will be the 3rd Temple built where the 1st Two stood.

I agree that the first two Temples and the third Temple will all be on Mount Moriah. Now Jesus always referred to that place as (Gk) `Hieron.` Any Temple built elsewhere was invariably from the Grrek word `Naos.` This word is frequently rendered `Meeting Place` `Dwelling` or Synagogue.`

It is the later word `Naos` that is used by Paul (2 Thess. 2: 4) in reference to the temple used by contemporary Israel. It has absolutely no connection exegetically with the site on Mt. Moriah. In fact, there is no prerequisite for it to be built there. To the contrary, in line with Greek usage, it must be constructed elsewhere.

`...the man of sin.....who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshipped, so that he sit as God in the temple (Naos) of God, showing himself that he is God.` (2 Thess. 2: 3 & 4)