Clue 2: The False Messiah
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“Christ” is another word for “messiah.” The Antichrist will portray himself as the false messiah, actively seeking the worship of others, as outlined in 2 Thessalonians and other scriptures. This false messiah deceives people into bowing before him, usurping the reverence due to God alone.
In 2 Thessalonians 2, the Antichrist’s deceptive nature is starkly depicted as he exalts himself above God. This blatant disregard for divine authority positions him as an object of worship, enticing others to pledge allegiance to him instead of God (2 Thessalonians 2:4). This desire for worship echoes the temptation faced by Jesus in the wilderness, where Satan offered him all the kingdoms of the world in exchange for worship (Matthew 4:8-10).
The book of Revelation symbolizes the Antichrist as a beast rising from the sea, who receives authority and power from the dragon, Satan (Revelation 13:1-4). This beast demands worship from all inhabitants of the earth, threatening those who refuse with death (Revelation 13:8, 15).
First, we must stay true to God alone, worthy of worship, and no human being. Staying vigilant, we refuse to bow before any earthly authority (religious, political, or otherwise) seeking to usurp the worship due to God. By standing firm in our faith and allegiance to Jesus, whom God gave a name above all names, we resist the allure of the Antichrist and remain true to the end.
(source: crossings.org)
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Friends, we must be diligent in seeking out the One true God. Because there is only One.
Any others claiming that they are God or Jesus,
is of the spirit of the anti-christ.
(1 John 4:1-3)
Remember, to be able to discern the truth, we must know
the Real.
His name is Jesus.
Thanks for coming by
today.
God bless you!
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