Episode 432 – Trump is not the Restrainer

2 THESSALONIANS

Who is the "restrainer" mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 2? Although a respected conservative Catholic leader argued in 2020 that Donald J. Trump is the restrainer, Steve Wood argues that it is actually St. Michael the Archangel according to Revelation 20.

The restrainer must have been present during the time when St. Paul was writing 2 Thessalonians, around A.D. 50. This makes it impossible for Trump to be the restrainer. Steve emphasizes the importance of using reliable resources, like the Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, when researching biblical prophecy and quoting Greek words.

Referenced in today’s episode:

• 2 Thessalonians 2:6-8
• Revelation 20:1-3
• Theological Dictionary of the New Testament

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Bible translations Steve recommends:

• RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition
  ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible