The Four Stages of Deception in Matthew 24, by pastor Jerry O'Donnell

website: https://www.haveonemind.com/ donations: https://haveonemind.com/donation.php email: info@haveonemind.com Donations can be mailed to: Have One Mind in Christ PO Box 301, Boiling Springs, PA 17007 The Four Stages of Deception in Matthew 24 1. What is the first stage of deception? Matthew 24:4 a. That is any ordinary man, opinions, etc. b. News casters (statistics show…) supporting the agenda c. Scientists using supposed evidence d. Atheists offering other explanations e. Other religions (Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, etc.) 2. What is the second stage of deception? Matthew 24:5 a. “I am Christ” = “I am Christian” b. Without consulting the Bible, they have their religious opinions c. Recognize them by their use of “My Jesus” d. They recite what they hear and not study for themselves using key phrases without depth i. God the Father was the Old Testament God but Jesus is friendlier ii. Commandments nailed to the cross iii. We’re under grace or faith! iv. Refer to parables for their belief in establishing doctrine v. Secret Rapture vi. Once saved, always saved 3. What is the third stage of deception? Matthew 24:11 a. False prophets including leaders of denominations b. 2 Peter 2:1 – False teachers and prophets c. Ministers who do not mention what sin is d. Encouraging a party atmosphere e. Encourage worldliness 4. What is the fourth stage of deception? Matthew 24:24 a. Head on with antichrist in 2 Thessalonians 2:9 b. Deceive the world in Revelation 13:14 c. Working of miracles in Revelation 16:13-14 d. Satan the angel of light in 2 Corinthians 11:14