The following is an excerpt from chapter 21 of my new book, Remnant: The Righteous Remnant Now Arises.
When the disciples asked Jesus to tell them the signs identifying the season of His return, the very first sign He gave them was a warning about imposters coming in His name to deceive us. (Matthew 24:4-5, Luke 21:8)
4 And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you.
5 For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. (Matthew 24:4-5 NKJV)
In the above passage, He mentions deception twice. Later in the same passage, He mentioned it twice more. (Matthew 24:11, 24:23-26) Of all the things He could have warned about, this was the first one He mentioned and He repeated it three times, so it must have been His number one concern, the greatest danger facing the final generation. If He only said it once, it would be important, but saying it four times makes it super important. It’s so easy to quickly read on past it and miss the significance, as I’ve done many times, but I believe this is so important, it’s worth parking here and staying for a long time to think about what it means for us today and ask God to expose this very dark demonic scheme so we can understand what Jesus clearly wanted us to understand.
Right between His first two mentions of deception in verses 4 and 5, Jesus identified those who come in His name, like a sandwich with poison placed between two pieces of bread. By the outward appearance, it looks safe to eat because the bread hides the poison, but it’s deadly because it’s not what it appears to be. Since the poison is coming from those who come in His name, His warning ironically reveals those whom we trust the most, the ones we feel the safest listening to, are the ones we should guard against the most because they’re putting us in the greatest danger, which makes sense because we tend to let our guards down and trust whatever they say, making us more vulnerable.
Jesus warned that the imposters who come in His name will say, “I am the Christ.” By saying this, they are claiming they alone have the way of salvation because Christ means messiah, the anointed one, the one with the touch of God to save us. In some cases, imposters have claimed to be Jesus Christ, but more often this claim is made by religious cults as a fear tactic to gain control over their prey, terrorizing them by threatening, “Join us and follow our instructions or be forever damned.” Sadly, multitudes have fallen for this deception.
True Christians selflessly point their followers to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, but these imposters selfishly make themselves the essential requirement for receiving salvation by requiring membership in their church or submission to their leader. They come in the name of Jesus Christ only to hide their true agenda of making themselves a substitute for Him. This is the spirit of antichrist, which has been operating in the world since the beginning. (1 John 4:3)
Satan is using his same old plays from his same old playbook, just as he’s been doing from the beginning, disguising himself as an angel of light, misquoting scriptures to twist the meaning for the advancement of his kingdom, just as he cleverly deceived Eve in the Garden of Eden by misquoting what God said. (Genesis 3:1-6, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15) Later, he misquoted scriptures to Jesus when He was in the wilderness. (Matthew 4:5-6) Satan not only knows the scriptures, but he also knows the language of Christians, the kinds of phrases often used by true Christians, such as the “strong presence of the Holy Spirit” and the “powerful anointing.” So, just because someone quotes scriptures or claims to be a Christian or uses all the right phrases doesn’t mean they’re a true follower. Just because someone calls their group a Christian church doesn’t mean it has anything to do with the true Church. For the final generation, more than any other generation, things will not be what they appear to be, but the good news is God has given us the scriptures and the inner witness of His Holy Spirit to expose Satan’s schemes so we can avoid getting deceived.
By coming in the name of Jesus, Satan is pulling the dirtiest trick imaginable because he’s striking in our most sacred, most trusted, most important relationship in our life, our relationship with God, which effects every other relationship and every choice we make, so if we get it right, every area of our life comes into right alignment, but if we get it wrong, we can be lured into the deepest darkness imaginable, committing the most despicable evil deeds while justifying it in our darkened mind, mistakenly thinking it’s for the greater good, for the glory of God, with eternal rewards, which is why Satan’s followers will do anything he tells them to do. (Matthew 6:33) It’s the ultimate deception.
The imposters coming in His name are traitors, betraying God and their followers for their own evil purposes. They’re harlots, hirelings, and deceivers, practicing all sorts of abominations and filthiness while causing their followers to do the same. They were revealed to the Apostle John as a woman sitting on a scarlet beast, the mother of all harlots. (Revelation 17:1-6) She disguises herself with the appearance of the Lamb of God, having two horns like a lamb, and like the Messiah riding on a white horse, imitating the Lord Jesus Christ, but everything about her is deceptive, the opposite of what she appears to be, all designed to hide her true purpose of getting drunk with the blood of the saints. (John 1:36, Revelation 6:1-2, 13:11, 19:11)
And since she is the mother of all harlots, she must have many daughters practicing the same deception and harlotry, operating under cover to betray their followers, just like their mother. (Revelation 17:5) Her daughters are like front groups whose purpose is to secretly extend her influence while hiding their connection to her, so they operate under different names and wear different disguises, enabling her to deceive many more victims. Since their mother comes in the name of Jesus, they’re more likely to come in some other name, perhaps as a secular organization or in the name of another religion, anything to throw us off her trail.
So, this deceptive scheme has many layers built upon many lies, but it’s all instigated by the ones who come in His name. To understand what’s really happening requires seeing beyond the layers of deception to expose the ones behind it all. Otherwise, the mother proceeds with her schemes unhindered, simply by shifting her plans to another daughter if necessary. Unfortunately, all the deceptive schemes have succeeded in creating lots of confusion, causing many people to follow the wrong trails while encouraging others to do the same, placing all the blame on the daughters, with many possible suspects, including the big bankers, the deep state, politicians, evil corporations, communists, the Illuminati, the Muslims, and of course, the world’s all-time favorite villains, the Jews, but none of them are the ones Jesus warned about because none of them come in His name. They might be daughter harlots serving the mother harlot, but they cannot be the true culprits.
Simply by paying close attention to the words of Jesus, we can avoid wasting our time and energy exploring the wrong rabbit holes, which frees us up to explore the right rabbit hole where we can learn things that truly matter, so we can be well informed, striking at the heart of the deception to help others avoid falling into Satan’s traps. He hates the light, so why not shine it on him extra bright? (Acts 26:18, Colossians 1:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:9)
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So true, I am glad you are highlighting this passage James. I have noticed in the past few years a great increase in the strange teachings and beliefs that many Christians are putting out there and sadly, so many more are buying into it.
Very interesting. Looks like a good book, James–congratulations! 🙂
Congrats on your book James! I can’t wait to read it. Welcome back!!
Thanks Marisha.
Posted by Bo Polny minutes ago. Regardless of what you think of him he seems to be talking of Alt coin spike after next week. This goes along with others on here have said might possibly happen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH57CchKkkY
Sorry if I sound confused. I believe someone on this board posted that Bo Polny forecasted a spike in RDD for July 12th. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
Hi JBernard, What got my attention was that Bo’s call seemed to line up with the 24th of July that Phanuel is chatting about as a COB possibility. That’s all
Link to New Randy Hecker (Cali EQs).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5IeMIAfouw
Wow! Great work James. Looking forward to reading more.?
Hello Z3 news readers..have been pondering all that is written by James in this post The Greatest Danger Facing Our Generation. .Mathew 24.V4-5 & Luke 21:8
Thank you James for reminding us of these very important verses in the Word.
What I noticed also are the verses in Mathew chapter 24 verse 23 At that time as spoken by Daniel the prophet in verse 15 someone might say to you, LOOK, ‘THERE IS THE CHRIST’! OR ANOTHER PERSON MIGHT SAY’ THERE HE IS’! BUT DON’T BELIEVE THEM. V24; FALSE CHRISTS & FALSE PROPHETS WILL COME & PERFORM GREAT WONDERS & MIRACLES.THEY WILL TRY & FOOL EVEN THE PEOPLE GOD HAS CHOSEN (KJV even the very elect if it were possible)
verse 25: Now I have warned you about this before it happens.
verse 26: If people tell you,’ The Christ is in the desert’, don’t go there. If they say ,’The Christ is in the inner room’, don’t believe it.
verse 27: When the Son Of Man comes, he will be seen by everyone, like lightening flashing from the east to the west. verse 28 down to verse 30 also. so Jesus is giving us many warnings here what to watch out for so we hopefully & prayerfully won’t be deceived – we need to know all these words off by heart knowing the scriptures is so important, our safe guard against being deceived.When things happen( birth pangs get closer) it will be so full on..knowing his word will be imperative for our life sake.so that we do not falter or waver.
I found this video also explaining it all very well. reading along with the scriptures.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZiCGpjxThk 21 mins. ( God Says there are 7 events coming.)
In regards to “Take heed that no one deceives you.
5 For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many” I was just watching a New Age master now turned to Jesus on Sid Roth and he said something I had never considered….that New Age and Eastern mysticism are ALSO claiming that they have the Christ consciousness within…essentially that they ARE CHRIST, as in above “I am the Christ” if they reach a high enough level and access the god within. I had always thought of this warning as being more about cult leaders until he said that untold numbers of adherents are also making Christ’s statement true in today’s New Age/eastern guru-type world! Welcome back James!
Hey James, really have missed your presence on Z3. I will order the book once I get back home this weekend. God Bless you
Thanks Todd. I believe God has good things ahead.
James have you ever entertained the idea of appearing on the Jim Bakker show (with your book)?
Welcome back! What wonderful work you have done and at such a perfect time.
Thanks Deena.
I just ordered your book and I am looking forward to reading it. Congratulations, Praise the Lord and welcome back!!
Thanks Dave. That’s great news.
Can’t wait to read the book James, Congratulations! I was reminded of something David Wilkerson said about Earthquakes in America and thought I would cut and paste what he said , I pray none of it is about to happen but it worth reading again, also I just heard the Levees in New Orleans are starting to fail with the Tropical Storm in the Gulf . Here is the David Wilkerson quote
THE VISION OF DAVID WILKERSON – PUBLISHED IN 1974
Earthquakes coming to United States !
The United States is going to experience in the future the most tragic earthquakes in its history. One day soon this nation will be reeling under the impact of the biggest news story of modern times. It will be coverage of the biggest most disastrous earthquake in history.
It will cause widespread panic and fear, Without a doubt, it will become one of the most completely reported earthquake ever. Television networks will suspend all programming and carry all day coverage.
Another earthquake , possibly in Japan may precede the one that I see coming here. There is not the slightest doubt in my mind about this forthcoming massive earthquake in our continent.
I am not at all convinced that this earthquake will take place in California. In fact, I believe it is going to take place where it is least expected. This terrible earthquake may happen in an area that is not known as an earthquake belt. It will be so high on the Richter scale that it will trigger two other major earthquakes.
Thanks Tracie. His prophecy confirms Bible prophecies for increased earthquake activity before the Lord returns.
Amen James!
Didn’t Bob Jones speak of 2 warning earthquakes?
I’m not sure Marty. I do remember hearing he said something about a big quake hitting California but I don’t remember the details, I always remembered Wilkersons Vision mostly because he said one would Trigger 2 other ones in America. God bless
David know about ?? japan
Righteous Remnant, arise, stand tall and strong, and remember Who fights our battle. Remember Who has already gone before us. Remember Saul, and David, as a few examples of how the Lord went before them, and conquered giants and all of the Lord’s enemies. Rise up and let’s take our rightful places in line, where we have stood before this time existed. As Paul said, we have been pre-destined for such a time as this. People, pray for us, because we will need it. Speak the power of the Lord, and His Weapons into us. Never cease. And thank you now, and in this time, for praying.
James, you’ve been missed, and I’ve been waiting months for this…book of instruction, if you will. Thank you. Nickie ?
Thanks Nickie. Hungry people like you inspire me to keep going.
Thank you James. Ditto.
Rick Joyner stated that even if they say “Jesus is the Christ” they will still deceive others. One cannot lie all the time and fool people, but lies mixed with some truth is harder to detect. Because of the deception I believe many will fall away, because they believed a lie (ie. “we will all be raptured before anything bad happens” or “I will be gone before the tribulation, you can be around if you want to be there”).
Welcome back! Good to see Z3News back, I pray your book truly changes lives and truth will penetrate hearts in these deceptive days!
WELCOME BACK JAMES
It hasn’t been the Same WITHOUT You
Thanks Paul.
It is like. Shroud or a blanket, and it is over all the 70+ nation’s plus Israel, His portion.
Darkness over the land and Deep darkness over the people’s.
This is Deception of ancient times from Babel days and is at its peak now.
The chosen and the remnant will break it.
In Yeshua’s name
Paul
Hi, James, Welcome Back! I received notice yesterday of the release of your book. I ordered it straight away (from amazon). I’m looking forward to receiving the text, and really glad the forum is up and running again. I’ve missed your balanced assessment of postings.
Thanks Bert.