Unfortunately there will always be a false prophets. Be careful of those claiming to be a prophet. They claim that they can heal, discern, and rebuke demons. Scripture dictates that we must test them. The churches or people claiming to be Christians and men/women of God.
Also in the last days there will be many people that will listen to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils. The apostle Paul declared this in Timothy 4:1
BE NOT DECEIVED: Revelations 16:14
For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.
These people who have international notoriety. That's how they will deceive so many people, even Gods elect. They are preparing for the battle with God himself and Jesus. These people will cause the beheadings of many innocents for testifying about Jesus Christ and for the word of God.
Revelations 20:4
4. And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
Deuteronomy 12:1-4
1. If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,
2. And the sign or the wonder come to pass whereof he spake unto thee, saying, let us go after other gods, which thou has not known, and let us serve them;
3. Though shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the Lord your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
4. Ye shall walk after the Lord your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.
And thou shalt consume all the people which the Lord God shall deliver thee; thine eye shall have no pity upon them: neither shalt thou serve their gods; for that will be a snare unto thee.
Matthew 7:22-23
22. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? And in thy name done many wonderful works?
23. And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity
People will idolize this man. They will say that no one can defeat him in battle. He will be given the power to speak great things and blasphemies. He will reign for Forty two months; which is about two and a half years. He will blaspheme Gods name and against god. He will blaspheme against Gods tabernacle/church and also those that dwell in heaven.
Greg Gordon: Doctrines of Demons, A Salvation that Does Not Save, http://www.gospel.com/topics/doctrines+of+demons
Get a Samsung LN40E550 40" LCD HDTV 1080p 60Hz for $419 at Buy.com, a $200.99 Savings! Valid August 1-5Also in the last days there will be many people that will listen to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils. The apostle Paul declared this in Timothy 4:1
BE NOT DECEIVED: Revelations 16:14
For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.
These people who have international notoriety. That's how they will deceive so many people, even Gods elect. They are preparing for the battle with God himself and Jesus. These people will cause the beheadings of many innocents for testifying about Jesus Christ and for the word of God.
4. And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
Deuteronomy 12:1-4
1. If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,
2. And the sign or the wonder come to pass whereof he spake unto thee, saying, let us go after other gods, which thou has not known, and let us serve them;
3. Though shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the Lord your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
4. Ye shall walk after the Lord your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.
WARNING
Deuteronomy 16And thou shalt consume all the people which the Lord God shall deliver thee; thine eye shall have no pity upon them: neither shalt thou serve their gods; for that will be a snare unto thee.
These people will surly deceive many. They will talk of dreams and divination. They may even show you a great sign or miracle. They will snare you with their false doctrine and lies. Satan is called the father of lies. Therefore we must be careful of the doctrine we listen to. If someone is asking you to give more then your 10% in tithing. Question the doctrine. If they are not preaching about the end of days; questions the doctrine. If they are proclaiming to heal in the name of Jesus. But something inside keeps telling you to be careful. Then question the doctrine/teachings. Don't take everyone's word. Study scripture for yourself and see for yourself. Open the book and study the chapters. Mainly follow the Ten Commandments. Study the book of Matthew from beginning to end. But remember we have all sinned and come short of the glory of god. There is no sin that cannot be forgiven except the killing/murder of a child.
One of the things Jesus said after he healed or forgave someone of sin is Tell no one. And do it no more. A truly repentant person will stop doing the thing that is against biblical teachings. We won't always get it right the first time, but keep trying anyway.
Matthew 24:11-15
11. He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
12. And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
13. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
14. Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
15. For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
We cannot be lukewarm. We have to choose now, before it's too late.
Revelations
16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
Jeremiah 14:14
Then the Lord said unto me, I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, a thing nought, And the deceit of their heart.
Scripture tells us that God or Jesus is not speaking to these people. It is false. And the only thing in their heart is deceit.
Matthew 7:22-23
22. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? And in thy name done many wonderful works?
23. And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity
A Great False Prophet to Come
Scripture tells us that there will be a great false prophet who will attain his power through the dragon/devil. He is called the beast in the book of Revelations.
Revelations 13:4-18 (re-cap)
People will idolize this man. They will say that no one can defeat him in battle. He will be given the power to speak great things and blasphemies. He will reign for Forty two months; which is about two and a half years. He will blaspheme Gods name and against god. He will blaspheme against Gods tabernacle/church and also those that dwell in heaven.
He will be given the power to fight with saints and beat them. He will be able to communicate with the people around the world. And everyone on the earth will worship him - those whose name will not appear in the book of life. This man will sustain a deadly wound that will heal.
There will be a second beast (false prophet or man of great power)
He will also do great things. He will make fire come down from heaven on the earth for mankind to see. He will deceive many on the earth by means of those miracles. He will command that an image of him should be made which will bear the wound of the first beast who survived. The second beast will have the power to command the image to speak and command that anyone who does not worship the image shall be killed.
He will command that small and great, rich and poor, free and imprisoned, to receive a mark IN their RIGHT HAND, or their FOREHEADS: (Google Verichip Technologies)
Gods Promise To US
In Matthew 24, God reminds us to be strong and patient. Don't be afraid but be still. Know that he is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
I hope that I have been able to clarify some questions for you. I know that being a christian or walking with God is hard. It's hard because we are human and we will inevitably fall.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotton son, that so whomever believeth in him shall not perish but have ever lasting life.
For all have come short of the glory of God. (We all sin.)
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotton son, that so whomever believeth in him shall not perish but have ever lasting life.
For all have come short of the glory of God. (We all sin.)
You will not be saved just based on your good works on the earth. You must also have faith. Pray and believe that it will be done. And claim it done. Claim victory for your family. Bless your children with your words. Tell them they will succeed, they can achieve, they are smart and strong. Do the same for all those you love. Your spouse and friends.
I know that this is very hard indeed. I have my cross to bear. But I don't give up. I pray about it and I ask god to forgive me and forgive others. I ask him to teach me to be a better christian. It is a daily battle for me. Sometimes I fall, but then I get right up and try try again.
Let us be less about persecuting others and judging others for their differences. It is not our place to do that. God will judge us according to how we judge others. In the same harshness.
Believe that Jesus will return for his people. And pray that God finds you doing that which is good on the earth on that day. Do it now before it's too late. For we fight not against flesh and bone but spirits and principalities.
God Bless everyone.
Sincerely
Donna C. Ledesma
Writer/Author
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References:
Bible Gateway, http://www.biblegateway.com
King James version
Greg Gordon: Doctrines of Demons, A Salvation that Does Not Save, http://www.gospel.com/topics/doctrines+of+demons
