That’s the Truth

This sermon from 2 Thessalonians 2:1–14 addresses one of the most urgent themes of Scripture: the battle for truth in the last days. Written to a faithful but troubled church in Thessalonica, the passage corrects confusion surrounding the return of Christ and reassures believers that the Day of the Lord had not yet come. Paul explains that before Christ’s visible return, two key events must occur—a great falling away from the truth and the revealing of the “man of sin,” energized by Satan himself. The message exposes how deception, false teaching, and counterfeit signs will increase, all with the purpose of turning hearts away from God’s truth. At its core, this passage warns believers not to be shaken or deceived, but to discern carefully in an age where error often masquerades as light.

At the same time, this sermon is not merely a warning—it is a call to love, receive, and stand in the truth. Paul contrasts those who reject truth for pleasure and unrighteousness with those who are saved through belief in the truth by the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit. The message highlights that truth is not abstract or optional—it is embodied in Jesus Christ, proclaimed through the Gospel, and upheld by the church as the pillar and ground of truth. In a world increasingly hostile to biblical truth, this sermon urges believers to remain grounded, comforted, and established in sound doctrine, standing fast in grace, hope, and confidence until Christ returns in glory.