Let no man deceive you by any means "knowing" that man of sin, "will" be revealed, the son of perdition. Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God,or that is worshipped; So that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.Even him whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders. And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish, because they receive not the love of the truth that they might be saved.2 Thessalonians 2:3-4,9-10.("" words added)
The most urgent message of the hour is the soon coming of Jesus Christ.With the coming Rapture of the Church, also the coming of the antichrist,the Beast.The signs of his coming are being fulfilled with many falling away and much deception within what is called the Church.This will be the best of times for the Christian and the worst of times for those without Christ Jesus.The antichrist is coming with power and signs along with lying wonders, being the product of the father of lies. I think, I've lived to see the time that people perfer being lied too, instead of having to face the truth.
Some Preachers have no problem lying to people, especially in the areas of holiness and accountability. The antichrist will become the champion of all that is unholy and sinful. The world has become as Jesus warned it would be, Just as it was in the days of Noah. During Noah's time, it was evil continually all that was thought was evil.(Welcome to America)Today with the arrival of each newspaper comes report after report of evil continually, just like Noah's days.The time of this coming antichrist is truly near for the setting is ready for such a one as this.
The world cries out for a capable leader, regardless of his background or what he does behind closed doors.Revelations 13: speaks of the antichrist as one all that dwell upon the earth shall worship,whose names are not written in the Lamb's book of life.John continues by saying, He deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the dragon.(Satan)I believe there will be enough deception in the form of miracles, to get people to believe this false christ is real.
After rejecting Jesus Christ, there's not much else to believe, other than the smoke and mirror tricks of the devil.Marking the Beast is simple, because scriptures say much about him. He will cause all both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hands or in their foreheads.And no man might buy or sell save he that had the mark or the name of the Beast or the number of his name 666.We live when people are marking themselves with tatoo's and body piercing on a regular basis.
What's the big deal to adding the number 666, to your right hand or forehead? We can inplant a micro chip that can't be seen by the human eye.There was a time, when this part of the scripture troubled me, getting people to freely accept a mark.I've lived to see a time, when people will gladly take this mark. Even in Pentecostal Churches, I've attended there are those that would take this mark."Thinking they are doing God's a service" The antichrist will have such control that if one refuses this mark, they cannot buy or sell.
Under the antichrist's total control the world will become an awful place to live.We have all the instructions scripturally to miss being here and under Satan's control. It is our responsibility to mark the Beast, to be ready for the soon coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. Be assured without Jesus, you will meet this most disspeakable character that is the devil in the flesh. Be most assured that this will be the worst time, that you ever lived."Prepare to meet thy God" Your going to serve somebody, Why not the King of Kings? Jesus the Christ, the Son of the living God!
The Devil came down to Stanley; Looking for a soul to steal.
Many there were on the side lines; Looking to make with him a deal.
There they stood the Pastors, Deacons and the Sunday School few;Each and everyone, Satan their names, he knew.
Once upon a time the Saints of God, Satan did fear; Now the voice of the Deceiver, causes folks to stand clear.
Satan once had many problem with people praying around here;After years of spiritual erosion the praying has disappeared.
Where Satan use to dare not go;His kingdom now has free flow.
The Devil been made at home in this beautiful city; To those who welcomed him in, I feel such a pity.
I would like to think, his coming was very much in vain; But I know,because he has come many will ride his Hell bound train.
To bring this to a conclusion, my point to make; The Devil's trip to your home town is for your soul to take.
Written by Jimmy Sanders, From a Country-Western song by Charlie Daniels: