There is one God, there is only one who leads us to a knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.

You say, that's pretty narrow. That's right. So is the gate that leads to eternal life.

We don't go the broad road. It isn't popular. He is the way, the truth, the live.

Church history is filled with spiritual charlatans.

Yes, most spiritual Church history is filled with spiritual charlatans.

Yes, most spiritual leaders are upright and noble, but along the way,

the church at large has been disappointed by popular pastors who've led a double life. Today on Insight for Living, Chuck Wendall draws a parallel

between church history and the last days. The Book of Revelation teaches that in the future

a brilliant spiritual imposter will garner worldwide

affection.

The Antichrist and his lieutenant will Duke millions with their persuasive charisma.

Chuck titled today's study in Revelation Chapter 13,

Antichrist's Lieutenant, The Beast Out of the Earth. Remember now where we've been in our study the world is in chaotic condition

it's pleading for survival. There have been natural disasters. There has been worldwide up evil, wholesale horrors, widespread death.

The world will long for someone who can promise relief and hope from all the torment

and all the anguish that the lost are going through.

His gentle sounding answers will lead them into the worship of another

God. That's where we focus as we turn to his authority and then his strategy. Look at his authority.

Verse 12. He exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence. He makes the earth and those who dwell in it to

worship the first beast. He performs great signs, that's the biblical term for miracles.

He performs great signs so that he even makes fire come down out of heaven to the earth in the presence of men.

Here is one with the same influence, same popularity, same charisma who will sweep the public off their feet empowered by the same hellish enemy.

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