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| The ultimate counterfeit |
If we could read Satan's mind, what would we discover? Certainly, we'd discover that the devil has a master plan to abolish the sovereignty of 193 world nations and establish a one-world government.
We'd also discover this: That Satan wants "Jesus Christ" to be the head of that government. But not the genuine Jesus Christ. Rather, an elaborate counterfeit who will possess hypnotic ability and supernatural powers to convince the entire world that he's the real deal.
Therefore, those who claim that the coming world government is going to be ruled by an Islamic caliphate are either ignorant of biblical prophecy, or they don't believe it.
No, the coming world government won't be ruled by a caliphate because Israel is going to play a prominent role in the last days leading up to the return of the real Jesus Christ.
Not only is Israel going to continue to exist--something that an Islamic caliphate would never permit--but the Jewish nation will also be allowed to rebuild her coveted Temple that was destroyed by the Romans in 70 A.D.
Why will Israel be allowed to rebuild her third temple? So the Antichrist can enter it and declare himself God to the world. The apostle Paul wrote: "He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God." (2 Thessalonians 2:4)
Satan's ultimate desire is to be worshiped as God. And he wants to deceive God's people--Christians and Jews--into embracing his counterfeit messiah the Antichrist as the genuine Christ.
When you consider how many Christians and Jews are completely ignorant of the Bible and its prophecies, the potential for spiritual deception is a frightening reality.
The devil doesn't want to be worshiped as Allah. Remember, no one is permitted to see Allah. The devil doesn't want to be worshiped as Krishna, Vishnu or Shiva. Those are false gods and goddesses worshiped mainly by Hindus and pagans.
Rather, Satan wants the world to see his false messiah who he himself will possess. And he wants the entire world to bow down to him rather than the true God of heaven.
How do we know this? Nearly 2,800 years ago, the Lord revealed Satan's true desires: "How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low the nations! You said in your heart, 'I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon. I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.'" (Isaiah 14:12-14)
Therefore, the coming Antichrist will not be Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist, humanist or a Shinto. He'll claim to be Jesus Christ. And his followers will believe themselves to be Christians.
And they'll be so devoted to this man that they'll willingly have his mark placed either on their foreheads or hands. (Revelation 13:16-17)
The whole world will worship this counterfeit messiah. (Revelation 13:8) The whole world will be convinced that he's Jesus Christ when he appears and begins performing incredible miracles. (Revelation 13:13-14) And this counterfeit will lead millions--if not billions--into the pit of hell.
That's Satan's master plan. It's not a secret. The Lord revealed it to us long ago. But who believes it? And who's been paying attention?
Why will Israel be allowed to rebuild her third temple? So the Antichrist can enter it and declare himself God to the world. The apostle Paul wrote: "He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God." (2 Thessalonians 2:4)
Satan's ultimate desire is to be worshiped as God. And he wants to deceive God's people--Christians and Jews--into embracing his counterfeit messiah the Antichrist as the genuine Christ.
When you consider how many Christians and Jews are completely ignorant of the Bible and its prophecies, the potential for spiritual deception is a frightening reality.
The devil doesn't want to be worshiped as Allah. Remember, no one is permitted to see Allah. The devil doesn't want to be worshiped as Krishna, Vishnu or Shiva. Those are false gods and goddesses worshiped mainly by Hindus and pagans.
Rather, Satan wants the world to see his false messiah who he himself will possess. And he wants the entire world to bow down to him rather than the true God of heaven.
How do we know this? Nearly 2,800 years ago, the Lord revealed Satan's true desires: "How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low the nations! You said in your heart, 'I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon. I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.'" (Isaiah 14:12-14)
Therefore, the coming Antichrist will not be Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist, humanist or a Shinto. He'll claim to be Jesus Christ. And his followers will believe themselves to be Christians.
And they'll be so devoted to this man that they'll willingly have his mark placed either on their foreheads or hands. (Revelation 13:16-17)
The whole world will worship this counterfeit messiah. (Revelation 13:8) The whole world will be convinced that he's Jesus Christ when he appears and begins performing incredible miracles. (Revelation 13:13-14) And this counterfeit will lead millions--if not billions--into the pit of hell.
That's Satan's master plan. It's not a secret. The Lord revealed it to us long ago. But who believes it? And who's been paying attention?
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