Posted on 02/17/2024 10:27:19 AM PST by Roman_War_Criminal
The Bible predicts there is a false Christ coming. In 1 John 2:18, he is called the Antichrist. Many typically think the Antichrist is somebody who’s against Jesus. But the prefix anti- can just as easily mean instead of. It seems from Scripture that this Antichrist will pose as a substitute Christ—and it’s quite possible he is alive at this moment.
Now, I’d much rather talk about Jesus Christ than the Antichrist. But in studying this person, it just makes Jesus even more wonderful. Here’s a quick comparison between the two: the Antichrist is called “the man of sin” (2 Thessalonians 2:3), whereas Jesus is the sinless man. In the Old Testament, the Antichrist is called “the idol shepherd” (Zechariah 11:17, KJV); in John 10, Jesus called Himself “the good shepherd” (v. 11).
The Antichrist is depicted in Revelation 13:1 as a beast. And throughout the book, Jesus is referred to as the Lamb. Do you want to follow a beast, or do you want to follow the Lamb? The Antichrist’s supposed death (see Revelation 13:3) will be meant to deceive people; Jesus Christ’s death was to save people. Vastly different.
And here’s a haunting verse about the Antichrist: “All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world” (Revelation 13:8). Listen, it’s going to be so compelling for the world to worship the Antichrist. The Bible says, “God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie” (2 Thessalonians 2:11).
If you are reading this as an unbeliever and you’re thinking you’ll avoid the tribulation by buying gold and guns and living out in the wild rather than accepting Christ, remember that verse says, “All…will worship him whose names have not been written in the Book of Life” (Revelation 13:8).
But Christ offers to write your name in that Book. He told believers, “When these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near” (Luke 21:28). And that thought continues in verse 36, “Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things.” That escape is what we call the rapture.
Is your name written in the Book of Life? I don’t want my name in lights; I want it in the Lamb’s Book of Life. And if yours is not there, or if you’re not sure, be sure today. Make the decision to follow Christ. Don’t wait another day or another week. Say yes to Jesus now.
With recent world events, we can see how things can quickly turn so people feel there’s no way out. They are perplexed and confused. They need an answer so much that they would be ready to believe any government, official, or anyone who could promise and produce a level of anxiety-free, peaceful living.
So, we need to ready our hearts not only for what is coming, but especially for what will come to everyone unless Jesus comes back for us soon: death.
The Word says, “If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9). If you have not made that commitment yet or if you’ve wandered away from intimacy and closeness with God, remember that He seeks to satisfy the deepest needs of every longing heart. If you haven’t given your life to Jesus yet, I’m begging you, do it now.
Makes me glad I’m on the tail-end of my life, and have no grandchildren to worry about.
The false prophet comes from the land, or Israel.
The beast comes from the sea, Gentiles.
Few trust governments or “officials” right? I know I don’t.
Bless you dear one!
May The Lord Jesus Bless You!
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Is it enough to believe in God and Jesus but not to subscribe to any church?
Thank you, and Blessings from the Lord to you and your family as well!!
There are many teachers who believe the compelling reason folks worship the AC may be an offer of eternal life that goes horribly wrong and that the jab was a dry run.
“She is in for a very rude awakening...
So is that sucker Travis for that matter.”
She’ll be in “not” good, but like-minded company....because there are now more of them than there are of us. Which is why Jesus mentioned that narrow gate/path/road.
I already can’t stand the demonics that call themselves celebrities, religious false leaders and politicians currently. I sure as heck would not want to be with them on ‘their path’ at the end.
I’m Team Jesus all the way.
Pray for a great harvest before this monster shows his face.
I know what you mean, except that I have three kids and two (so far) grandkids. I pray for them, that they remain faithful to the end, no matter what.
What with technology these days, living off grid and away from the surveillance state will be well nigh impossible.
Yes, for it's Jesus who saves and not a church or denomination.
However, there's a difference between believing, as intellectually acknowledging something, and trusting Jesus, as in receiving Him as John 1 states.
If you're not sure of the difference, discuss it with God and tell Him you want to be sure of that relationship.
That said, yes, a good Bible believing church is hard to find these days but the benefits of belonging to one are there. If you're part of the body, they can help minister to you and you can find friendship and fellowship and support from other believers.
Going it alone is a rough road to follow.
AMEN!!!!
Ultimately, nothing else matters.
God please take Taylor Swift and give us Toby back
Because you won’t be able to buy, sell, or eat without him.
I’m not a member of any church. You are saved by faith alone. not by going to church.
Everything you said and the fact that most of Christianity already observes the AC’s day of worship. It will be like taking candy from a very gullible baby. Most will gladly take the Mark of the Beast, whether they realize it or not.
Back in the mid 1990’s, I was guided to observe a Christian Businessman’s service by an evangelist that used stage hypnosis techniques to manipulate people during the service to trick the people attending into saying they were born again into Jesus. These were intelligent, well educated people of the community. Not a group that I would expect to be very gullible to subliminal stage hypnosis techniques.
It made me physically sick to see this.
I left the service and was standing in the parking lot in the cold rain saying a prayer. I asked God, “ Why was I led here to see such an atrocity?”
God responded immediately saying, “ This is how the anti-messiah will lead my people astray.” Those were His exact words, very loud and very clear.
What I learned that evening is that the false Christ will be an external surrender, while the real surrender is a surrender within.
You cannot see, experience, or communicate with Jesus except by going within. Jesus states that.
Several times Jesus also states, “You will see me, others will not see me.” This is why.
My caution in supporting anyone in politics is because I know the anti-messiah is about to appear and it is part of God’s Divine Plan unfolding on earth.
She might just dump the AC, and write a song about him just before her h. comes off.
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