Who is Paul discussing in 2 Thessalonians 2?

[IndianaRob]

Well, I'm thinking you should understand the truth.
The future temple is a way the kabbalist and other Jewish sects will attempt to bring about the messiah....instead they get the antichrist believing he is the messiah.

Yes, other than fitting prophecy...the temple will be meaningless.

Basically what you’re saying is that the Bible refers to a satanic Kabbalahistic temple as the temple of God.

You don’t see a problem with that?

 

[William Barton]

No. It's simply part of the system.
I think the tech will be turned on prior to the mark.

As to what the mark is....I don't know, but, there appears to be some hints that I've pointed out.

IMO:
"Mark of the beast" (on the hand or forehead) is indicated in Revelation 13:16-18, 14:9. It"s an identifier. Someone who does not have it is not allowed to buy or sell.

 

[CrowCross]

Basically what you’re saying is that the Bible refers to a satanic Kabbalahistic temple as the temple of God.

You don’t see a problem with that?

Yes and no. Mainly no because it's part of Gods written plan in the bible.

 

[CrowCross]

IMO:
"Mark of the beast" (on the hand or forehead) is indicated in Revelation 13:16-18, 14:9. It"s an identifier. Someone who does not have it is not allowed to buy or sell.

Being an identifier is just part of it but it's more.

Just about anyone can fake a mark. I think the mark will be interactive.

 

[William Barton]

IMO:

The Temple is a proxy for the Presence of God, like a home.

1 Kings 8:10-11 depicts the glory of God descending upon the first temple.