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His Repeated Warning

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Jesus stressed critical information that is vital for his disciples if they wish to avoid deception by false prophets and other deceivers . Christ's discourse on the Mount of Olives includes instructions about the future. He warned repeatedly of the “ many deceivers ” and “ false prophets ” who would appear among his followers, spreading false information about his return and the end of the age and otherwise striving to mislead “ the elect .” Constant vigilance is vital for avoiding deception and apostasy.

Deluge of Deception

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The New Testament warns of a future apostasy caused by deceivers, false prophets, and the Son of Destruction before the return of Jesus . The New Testament warns us that before Jesus returns his Church will be under assault from within by deceivers, “ false anointed ones ,” and “ false prophets ,” and it does so repeatedly. Before the “ Day of the Lord ” begins, his disciples will be confronted by the “ Man of Lawlessness ,” a figure linked to the final “ Apostasy ,” the final great “ falling away ” from the true faith.

Bearing Witness to Israel

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Under the guidance of the Spirit, Stephen gave effective testimony to the priestly leaders of Israel . The young church of Jerusalem  experienced conflicts between its Greek and Aramaic-speaking members. The apostles instructed the community to select seven men “ full of the Spirit and wisdom ” to take charge of the matter. One of them was Stephen, and the  Book of  Acts  notes especially that he was “fu ll of faith and the Spirit .”

Заключительные мероприятия

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Объясняя воскресение, Павел перечисляет ключевые события, которые будут предшествовать будущему приходу Иисуса или совпадут с ним . Павел в 1-м Послании к Коринфянам описал события, которые произойдут во время “ пришествия ” Иисуса или незадолго до него. Греческое существительное ‘ Парусия ’, или “ прибытие ”, является одним из нескольких терминов, которые Павел использует для обозначения будущего пришествия Господа в своих посланиях. Независимо от того, какой термин используется, Апостол всегда имеет в виду одно “ пришествие ” или одно “ откровение ”, а не два или более.

Then Comes the End

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In explaining the resurrection, Paul lists key events that will precede or coincide with the arrival of Jesus at the close of the present age . Paul outlined the events that will occur at or shortly before the “ arrival ” of Jesus in  1 Corinthians . The Greek noun ‘ Parousia ’ or “ arrival ” is one of several terms Paul applies to the future coming of the Lord in his letters. Regardless of which term is used, the Apostle always refers to one “ coming ,” one “ appearance ,” one “ revelation ” and one “ appearance ” of the Son of God, not two or more.

The Royal Servant

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Following his baptism in the Jordan River, the Voice from Heaven identified Jesus as the Son of God and the Servant of the LORD . The theme of fulfillment is prominent in Matthew’s Gospel . The promises of God are fulfilled in Jesus, the Anointed Son sent to redeem Israel and rule the nations. Peter confirmed that he was the “ Messiah ” but failed to understand that he would undertake that role as the suffering “ Servant of Yahweh ,” a misunderstanding that persists to this day. Christ’s true identity and the significance of his mission are revealed in his Death and Resurrection.

В Духе и огне

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Дух Божий сошел на Иисуса, подготовив его к его мессианской миссии. Он крестил своих последователей Святым Духом и Огнем . Иоанн провозгласил водное крещение “ для отпущения грехов ”.  Иоанн Креститель был следопытом, посланным перед Мессией, как и было обещано в Книге Пророка Исаии : “ Вот, Я посылаю Моего посланника пред вами... ” Христос был обещанным царем Израиля, и он крестил свой народ “ Духом и огнем ”.