Religion and the Return of Christ

By Val Waldeck

Religious deception, the Lord told His disciples, would be very prevalent in the end times. The devil is the master of deception. He watches closely everything the Lord does and tries to counterfeit it. "And no wonder, for satan himself masquerades as an angel of light" (2 Cor. 11:14). We can expect him to make every attempt to produce false signs that will draw people away from God. He has been in the counterfeiting business from the beginning of time.

Satan's master trick is to deceive people and to send them out to deceive hundreds and thousands — and even millions — of beautiful people for whom Christ died. "Blind leaders of the blind",Jesus called them, adding that "both shall fall into the ditch" (Matt. 15:14). "Watch out," said Jesus, "that no one deceives you!"

"False Christs" and "False Prophets" are a major sign of the End Times and the Return of Christ.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Val Waldeck
• Release date: Jun 19, 2014
• ISBN: 9781311968661

Val Waldeck

Val Waldeck: Author, Publishing Consultant and Bible Teacher resident in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Religion

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The Return of Christ

Val Waldeck

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Table of Contents

Dedication

Introduction

1. Religious Indicators

2. False Christs in the Last Days

3. False Prophets in the Last Days

4. Persecution Madness

5. How to Prepare for the Return of Christ

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Dedication

Dedicated to all who "wait for the blessed hope – the glorious appearing of our great God and Saviour,

Jesus Christ." – Titus 2:13.

Introduction

THE LORD is coming at the appointed time. That is a definite and reliable fact. While the signs of the times are evident for all to see, many will be surprised and shocked at the suddenness of it all (2 Peter 3:10-12).

Wise indeed is the individual who has an understanding of the times (1 Chronicles 12:32) and who is watching for His Return (Matthew 24:42).

"Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.. for false Christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect." (Matthew 24:11,24).

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Chapter 1

Religious Indicators

Jesus answered: Watch out that no one deceives you. (Matthew 24:5).

I CAN still remember vividly the excitement of being a student at the Bible Institute of South Africa in Kalk Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, and being invited to attend a lecture at the University of Cape Town on the resurrection of Christ. The speaker