Rapture or Apostasy in 2 Thess. 2:3? — Andy Woods

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Rapture or Apostasy in 2 Thess. 2:3?

Rapture or Apostasy in 2 Thess. 2:3?

Preacher: Andy Woods
Tradition: Christian (Unspecified)
Published: Apr 3, 2015
Length: 47:20

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2 Thessalonians 2:3

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Discover several reasons why Dr. Andy Woods believes the Greek word for "departure" in 2 Thessalonians 2:3 is better translated a physical departure (rapture), rather than a spiritual departure (apostasy). 2015.

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Repentance
Second Coming

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