Bible Study, The Falling Away

In this Bible study Mr. Smith looks at II Thes. 2:3. Many have speculated as to what Paul meant when he spoke of "a falling away" prior to the coming of the man of sin. Many try to connect this to some event in church history. But Mr. Smith presents a more likely meaning relating to what we now see taking place in this world. Everywhere we see nations turning away from the standards they once held in many different areas such as; religion, forms of government, education, scientific beliefs, etc. Could all of this be what Paul meant when he spoke of a falling away?

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.
Apart from pastoring, Gary enjoys hiking, playing and watching sports, reading and spending time with family.