They not only have not read and understood 2 Thes. chapter 2
but it is evident that they do not know Bible history very well.

We documented in our previous studies that Micah's vision concerns that which shall befall our people in these last days.

However, some scholars and critics are quick to point out the historical fulfillment of prophecies
and then claim those fulfillments are all there is and all that was intended to be foretold.

Of course by admitting that there was an historical fulfillment of the prophecies
they are actually admitting that God's Word came to pass and is therefore true.

Nevertheless, they are correct in stating that there was an historical fulfillment
of many of the prophecies and visions of the prophets.

The part they miss is that all those "things" happened to our ancestors as types
so we could "See" an enactment, an example,
to give us a clear PICTURE to be able understand what shall befall us spiritually
in these last days when HIS STORY repeats itself.

Here is what Paul said following his short dissertation of the history of our fathers
who "were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea", etc. (1 Cor. 10:1).

You see, there are a lot (the majority) of our beloved Christian brothers and sisters who go to churches
and follow the traditions of men and who truly believe they are in good standing with the Father.

Furthermore, many of them (the majority) feel safe and secure
because they have been told they are going to be raptured away into the clouds
when the Assyrian invasion occurs (i.e. Satan comes as the spurious messiah).

That means they not only have not read and understood 2 Thes. chapter 2
but it is evident that they do not know Bible history very well
because the ENTIRE endtime scenario of the coming of the false-christ (the king of Babylon)
and the great tribulation has already been ACTED OUT
and can be read and understood by anyone who desires to take the time to study His Word.

Have you ever studied to understand the entire Book of Ezekiel for example?