Yes, deception will play a central and massive role in the end times, as Jesus warned and Les Feldick details.
According to the Bible, Jesus explicitly warned His disciples about widespread deception in the end times. Les Feldick emphasizes that this mass deception will be orchestrated by Satan, who will use false christs, false prophets, and miraculous signs to lead people astray, culminating in the Antichrist's deception.
Matthew 24:5 — Jesus directly warns that many will come in His name, saying 'I am Christ,' and deceive many, establishing deception as a key sign of the end times.
In Matthew 24, Jesus tells His disciples that in the end times, 'many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many' (Matthew 24:5). He also warns of false Christs and false prophets who will 'shew great signs and wonders' to deceive, if possible, even the elect (Matthew 24:24). The Apostle Paul warns that in the last days, people will be 'given over to believe a lie' because they 'received not the love of the truth' (2 Thessalonians 2:10-12). This deception will be so powerful that even those who reject the truth will be condemned.
Les Feldick emphasizes that Jesus' first warning about the end times was 'Don't be deceived,' indicating that mass deception will be the hallmark of the last days (Clip 1, Clip 2). He teaches that Satan is the master deceiver who will use the same lie he used in the garden—that you can be like God—to lead people away from the truth (Clip 3). This deception will be carried out through the Antichrist, who will come with flattery, signs, and wonders, and through a false prophet who will perform miracles to convince the world (Clip 4, Clip 6, Clip 7). Les stresses that even the church is not immune, as Satan is infiltrating it with 'everything but what the church needs' (Clip 2).
Jesus warned that many would come in His name, saying 'I am Christ,' and deceive many (Matthew 24:5). He also said there would be false Christs and false prophets showing great signs and wonders to deceive (Matthew 24:24). Les Feldick points out that Jesus' first instruction was 'Don't be deceived,' which implies that a mass deception is coming (Clip 1).
Satan is the master deceiver and will use the same lie as in the beginning—that you can be like God—to lead people astray (Clip 3). He will empower the Antichrist and the false prophet to perform miracles and wonders to deceive the world (Clip 4, Clip 6). Les Feldick warns that Satan is even infiltrating the church with 'everything but what the church needs' (Clip 2).
The Antichrist will come as a deceptive person, promising peace and prosperity, and will be a liar by nature (Clip 7). He will sign a treaty with Israel with flattery, then turn on them (Clip 7). He will be acclaimed as God by those who have rejected the truth (Clip 3).
Believers have an innate ability to discern what is scriptural from what is man-made (Clip 1). Les Feldick emphasizes the importance of searching the Scriptures for truth and warning others that we are living in an age of deception (Clip 2).
The Ninth Commandment and Lying
Les explains that the commandment against bearing false witness is fundamentally against lying, which establishes the biblical basis for truth versus falsehood.
Jesus Warns: Don't Be Deceived
Les highlights Jesus' warning in Matthew 24 to not be deceived, indicating that mass deception will characterize the end times.
Satan as Master Deceiver
Les warns that Satan is infiltrating the church and the world with deception, and believers must search the Bible for truth.
The Same Lie: You Can Be God
Les explains that Satan's age-old lie—'you can be God'—will be believed again, leading people to acclaim the Antichrist as God.
False Christs and False Prophets
Les discusses Jesus' warning about false christs and false prophets who will perform signs and wonders by Satan's power.
Antichrist Comes Deceptively
Les notes that the Antichrist will come in Christ's name, deceiving many, and will bring wars and rumors of wars.
False Prophet's Miracles
Les explains that the false prophet will use miracles to deceive the world, showing that Satan can perform supernatural signs.
Antichrist's Lies and Flattery
Les describes how the Antichrist will say what people want to hear, using flattery and lies to attain his goals, including a deceptive treaty with Israel.
Matthew 24:5: For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
Jesus explicitly predicts that deception will be widespread as false messiahs appear.
Matthew 24:24: For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
This verse shows the extent of deception, even performing miracles to mislead.
2 Thessalonians 2:11: And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
Paul shows that God gives over those who reject truth to believe the lie.
Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Les uses this command to show that God prohibits lying, which is the foundation of deception.
Yes, according to Jesus, deception will be one of the first and most emphasized signs. He told His disciples, 'Don't be deceived' (Matthew 24:4), and Les Feldick explains that this implies a huge worldwide deception will occur.
Satan will use the same lie as in the garden—that you can be like God. He will empower the Antichrist and the false prophet to perform miracles and wonders to convince people, and he will infiltrate the church with false teaching (Clip 2, Clip 6).
Jesus said false christs and prophets would try to deceive even the elect. Les Feldick warns that Satan is already deceiving the church, so believers must be discerning and grounded in Scripture (Clip 1, Clip 2).
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