Category: False Prophet

Beast from the Sea, Caesar, Cross, False Prophet, Satan

Seizing God’s Likeness

David R Maas

Satan and the Rulers of this Age exalt themselves and usurp Divine prerogatives in contrast to the true Servant of God, Jesus Christ.

Jesus of Nazareth fulfilled the role of the ‘Suffering Servant’ described in the Book of Isaiah. He did not attempt to seize the “likeness of God” as Adam did or exploit his position as God’s Messiah to exercise power over others. His sovereignty is radically different than the governments of this fallen world. Rather than subjugate his subjects or kill his enemies, Christ endured a shameful death on the Imperial Cross for friend and foe alike in obedience to his Father; therefore, God exalted him above all things.

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Beast from the Sea, Caesar, False Prophet

Idolizing the Beast

David R Maas

The Empire’s propagandists encourage men and women to give allegiance and veneration to the Emperor, the Beast from the Sea.

The “False Prophet” as described in the Book of Revelation uses religious symbolism and economic control to coax the Inhabitants of the Empire to pay homage to the Imperial Throne. Whether force or persuasion is employed, the goal is the same. Men who refuse to venerate the “Beast from the Sea” are excluded from economic activity and impoverished.

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Deceivers, False Prophet, Signs & Wonders

Lying Signs and Wonders

David R Maas

God performs supernatural acts for His people but signs and wonders of themselves are no guarantee of Divine Approval.

Many “prophetic” voices are claiming that God is about to pour out tremendous “signs and wonders” the likes of which no man has ever seen, supernatural displays so overpowering that billions of souls will prostrate themselves in repentance before the awesome power of God. Indeed, this super revival will be defined and characterized by mighty signs and wonders.

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Apostasy, Deceivers

Misdirection and Apostasy

David R Maas

Believers watching for apostasy to occur outside the Church will miss the real thing since it is operating stealthily inside our congregations.

The New Testament warns of coming apostasy and deceivers. This warning is to the Assembly, the Church composed of Christ’s true followers. It is not a message for outside groups, organizations, society, or the government. Satan is determined to destroy the Body of Christ, not the world system that serves his agenda, and he uses his human agents in the Church to deceive as many believers as possible.

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Beast from the Earth, False Prophet

The Ultimate Imposter

David R Maas

The False Prophet will mimic the Lamb’s servants and sell the Beast from the Sea as the Lamb to the world – Revelation 13:11-18.

Jesus warned of coming deceivers – “false prophets” and “false messiahs” determined to hoodwink the “elect.” In the Book of Revelation, this satanic effort finds its ultimate expression in the “Beast from the Earth,” also called the “False Prophet.” He is a clever imitation of Christ’s true servants and is part of Satan’s final “war” against the people of the “Lamb.”

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