Category: False Prophet

Deceivers, False Prophet, Last Days

DOOMSAYERS AND CHRISTIAN ANGST

David R Maas

SYNOPSIS – Prophecies of impending doom should neither be rejected nor taken at face value. “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” 

The year 2019 produced economic and political turmoil around the world – Just as previous years have done – And 2020 is proving to be even more tumultuous. Current armed conflicts are too numerous to count, “world peace” remains a pipe dream, the global economy is close to collapse, and a new epidemic is working its way rather rapidly through the population.

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Day of the Lord, Deceivers

END TIMES DISINFORMATION

David R Maas

False information about the “day of the Lord” caused alarm among many in the congregation at Thessalonica – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2.

Paul addressed claims that the “Day of the Lord had set in,” rumors that were disrupting the congregation in Thessalonica, apparently, spread by a “spirit,” a word (logos), or a letter, “as if from us.” In response, Paul listed two events that must occur BEFORE the “parousia” of Jesus – the “revealing of the man of lawlessness” and the “apostasy.”

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Deceivers, Divination, False Prophet, Last Days

Has Bible Prophecy failed?

David R Maas

Has Bible Prophecy or its interpreters failed?  It is one or the other. In light of the End-Time Prophecy Industry’s track record, the question is legitimate. One can easily assemble a list of the Industry’s failed predictions going back decades. But try to find one it got right. Now that is a challenge! I am talking about specifics.  Today’s shrewder interpreters have learned to employ three tactics:  ambiguity, the subjunctive mood, and fancy footwork. News headlines do not go as expected? Start dancing! Distract ‘em with new and frightening predictions. Start swimming fast or your “ministry” will sink! Continue reading “Has Bible Prophecy failed?” →