The Nature of Evil and the Hope of Jesus

What is the nature of evil and why does it feel so loud right now? In 2 Thessalonians 2, Paul says the secret power of lawlessness is already at work, yet the Holy Spirit is restraining it until the proper time. In this message, Pastor Mike unpacks what that means for our world and for our hearts. We explore the difference between suffering and evil, moral law vs civil law, how lies deform us, and why materialism and sexuality become destructive when removed from God’s design. We look at the man of lawlessness, the danger of counterfeit signs and wonders, and the hope that Jesus will overthrow evil by the breath of his mouth. If you have ever wrestled with the problem of evil, this will help you see Jesus clearly and walk in freedom. Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2, Romans 5:13, Isaiah 11:4, Matthew 24:24, James 4:7, Genesis 4, Exodus 7 This message is titled: "Anchored in Truth" by Pastor Mike Adkins Grace Church Orlando SERIES Faithful to the Finish: How to hold onto hope until Christ comes (1 & 2 Thessalonians) INTRODUCE YOURSELF & FIND YOUR NEXT STEP: https://discovergrace.com/next SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: https://discovergrace.com/subscribe SHARE A STORY, ASK A QUESTION - EMAIL: hello@discovergrace.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL FOR GOOD NEWS DAILY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discovergrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discovergracefl GIVE TO HELP US SHARE HOPE WITH PEOPLE IN NEED: https://discovergrace.com/give LISTEN TO GRACE AFTER HOURS PODCAST Apple: https://apple.co/48TJkSA Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46Nl96p Instagram: https://instagram.com/graceafterhours.pod LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CURRENT SERIES: https://discovergrace.com/magazine GRAB OUR FREE GRACE APP: https://discovergrace.com/app STAY IN THE KNOW AND JOIN OUR ANNOUNCEMENT LIST: https://discovergrace.com/email #goodisahead #teachingandhealing #grace #gracechurch #gracechurchorlando #graceorlando #graceonline #gracechurchflorida #gracechurchfl #discovergrace #pastormikeadkins