Scripture about false prophets2/29/2024 ![]() The apostles asked Jesus for a sign of His future (to them) coming and the end of the world or age. The tests in Matthew, Mark, and Luke are clear. False Christs Active In the First Century! So that being the case are we to believe that the “last days” have lasted nearly 2,000 years? And what is the test of prophetic fulfillment? If a prophecy is made in scripture and fulfilled in scripture, we need to stand on the testimony of scripture. Scripture reveals that the first-century church believed they were living in the “last days” (Acts 2:17, Hebrews 1:2, James 5:3, 2 Peter 3:3). When speaking of false Christs, the first thing that probably comes to mind is that since there are false Christs today that we must be living in the “last days.” While there certainly are false Christs today should we automatically assume that we are in the “last days”? What do the scriptures reveal about this important subject? Jesus Christ declared that before His return in judgment there would be false Christs. Luke 21:8 (KJV) – And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. ![]() Mark 13:21-22 (KJV) – And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ or, lo, he is there believe him not: For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ and shall deceive many. Matthew 24:3-5 (KJV) – And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. Jesus was addressing His disciples in the first century. Jesus warned His first-century followers to “take heed.” The gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke serve as warnings to the disciples of Jesus. Are there false Christs and prophets today? Of course, there are! What about in the first century? This article will explore that question.
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