Although this epistle claims to have been written by Paul, many scholars think it was a later forgery. If Paul did write it, though, he completely changed his mind (since writing 1 Thessalonians) about the timing of Christ's return.

The day of the Lord is no longer at hand. In fact, it's nowhere near. Many things must happen first: there will be a great "falling away," a "man of sin" will be revealed, and Satan will show off his power by doing all kinds of signs and wonders.

And according to verses 2:11-12, "God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned."

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