Paul wrote to the Thessalonian believers to clear up their confusion about Christ’s return, reminding them of what they already knew, explaining what will happen in the end times, and warning them not to be tricked by the antichrist. Right now, the Holy Spirit is holding back evil through the Church, but when that restraint is gone, the lawless one will appear—only for a short time—before Jesus comes back to crush all evil and set up His eternal kingdom. Meanwhile, we’re called to stick to the truth, trust God’s promises, and hold onto hope, knowing that Christ has already won and His victory is ours too.