Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Division Foretold

What was a prominent cause of division in the early church? BR-ASI9 395.10

“For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.” Acts 20:29, 30. BR-ASI9 395.11

What was already at work in the church in Paul’s day? BR-ASI9 395.12

“For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth [hindereth] will let, until he be taken out of the way.” 2 Thessalonians 2:7. BR-ASI9 395.13

Before Christ should come, what did Paul say was to take place? BR-ASI9 395.14

“Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.” 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 4. BR-ASI9 395.15