Dictionary of Bible Themes Mistaken and deceptive people claiming to be Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ warns his followers to be on their guard against the appearance of such people. Matthew 24:5Jesus Christ warns that false Christs will appear See also pp Mk 13:6 Matthew 24:23pp Lk 21:8 pp Mk 13:21 Matthew 24:24False Christs will perform signs and miracles in order to deceive pp Mk 13:22 Matthew 24:27-31False Christs can be recognised because the return of Jesus Christ will be obvious to everyone pp Mk 13:24-27 See also pp Lk 21:25-28 The personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ is not described in terms of an appearance to a select group, but to the whole world. The attempt of anyone to convince others that he is Christ therefore is a sure sign of deception. 2565 Christ, second coming6145 deceit 8747 false gods 8749 false teachers 8767 hypocrisy 8777 lust 9115 antichrist, the |
    |