Note 20 at 2 Th. 2:9: The Greek word PAROUSIA (English-"coming") is used seven times in 1 and 2 Thessalonians (1 Th. 2:19; 3:13; 4:15; 5:23; 2 Th. 2:1, 8, 9). It is used of the second coming of Jesus Christ as well as the coming of various people throughout the New Testament.

In this passage we see the PAROUSIA of the "man of sin." His appearance will be marked out by miracles, signs and wonders. People will stand in awe because of the supernatural manifestations that he will demonstrate. These manifestations are referred to as lying wonders because they are counterfeit and their origin is not from God. False miracles are also mentioned in Exodus 7:11, 22; 8:7; Deuteronomy 13:1-3; Matthew 24:24; 2 Thessalonians 2:9; Revelation 13:13; 16:14; 19:20.