Be on the alert for great deceptions
For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform
great signs and wonders,
so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. [Mat 24:24 ESV]
For
many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus
Christ as coming in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. [2Jo 1:7 NKJV]
9 The
coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false
signs and wonders, 10 and with all wicked deception for those who are
perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. 11 Therefore
God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, 12 in
order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure
in unrighteousness. 13 But we ought always to give thanks to God for you,
brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be
saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. 14 To this
he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord
Jesus Christ. 15 So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that
you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter. 16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ
himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good
hope through grace, 17 comfort your hearts and establish them in every good
work and word. [2Th 2:9-17 ESV]
