King James Daily Bible Study Devotional
Message Title: Who Is A Liar?
Date: Thursday December 29, 2011
Chapters: Revelation 17-18
All Scripture quoted comes from the King James Version, words in red are quoted by Jesus.

Hello My Friend,

“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.” - 1 John 2:15-22.

The antichrist is a false Christ like figure who will come to reign over the world before Christ returns. Believe it or not, we do have antichrists walking around right now, preachers, teachers, churches, and religions are all over the world pretending that they know Christ, but deceiving many with worldly temptations, talks of world peace, and an end to all suffering. While many want to ignore the truth, we are closer than ever to Christ returning, we who know the truth must separate ourselves from people, churches, and religions that do not teach the truth. Antichrists are deceiving many, even those who have been saved, their lies are sending people straight to hell. Jesus said, “Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect...Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only...Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.” - Matthew 24:23,24,35,36,44.

Rome is one of the most religious countries in the world, proclaiming that Roman Catholics represent Christianity, they even have commercials promoting Catholicism as the true religion of God. The Roman Catholic church is one of the most deceitful religions there is, full of idolatry and the worship of the virgin Mary, among other things. How do I know? I was one. They know just enough Scripture to proclaim the Gospel, but distort it with these ridiculous laws and acts that God would not even come up with. The Roman Catholic church as well as every other church that distorts the Gospel or denies Christ as God will face judgment. Jesus shows John what will happen to these churches during the final stages of the tribulation.

“And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters: With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication. So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.” - Revelation 17:1-5.

The scarlet colored beast represents the close alliance that exists between the world government and Babylon (Rome), who pretends to be the true Church. BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS illustrates the God-defying forces in politics and religion that will soon control the world. This apostate federation of churches and world religions will give full support to the one-world political and economic system which will be ruled by the Antichrist. Eventually, this false super church will fiercely oppose the true Christ, making himself as Christ. “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.” - II Corinthians 11:13,14.

Once the Antichrist has made a mess of things, the true Christ will return to claim His throne, “And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast. These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful...For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled.” - Revelation 17:12-14,17.

Christ is the King of kings, the Lord of lords and has supreme dominion and power over all things, all the powers of earth and hell are subject to His control. His followers are called to this warfare, are fitted for it, and will be faithful in it. “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.” -John 15:16.

When Christ returns in His glory, vengeance is His and on every person who caused His people to be deceived by them. “And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies. And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities. Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double.” - Revelation 18:1-6.

God's people shall be called out of Babylon while those that partake with wicked men in their sins, must receive of their plagues. As we consider these events which will surely come to pass, we need to set our hearts and minds on the things above, knowing that the Lord is able to sustain all who put their trust in Him. It's pretty scary to read these chapters and realize just how much this book is becoming a reality. However, we can be at peace knowing that in the midst of it all Jesus is with us and All who accept Him into their lives will be saved from all this destruction. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” - Romans 10:13.

We who know the truth must be ready, prepared, and on constant guard of those who are out to deceive those who do not know or are weak in the truth. Do you know how many people I have talked to in the past month that I have walked the plan of salvation with only to have them respond, “Faith without works is dead, unless we do the work of the law, we will not be saved.”? They twist the Gospel, twist God's Word, and twist your word, trying to place doubt in your mind and if we are not constantly living in God's Word, we who are strong will start believing these antichrists and will fall for it. Thank God for the Holy Spirit enabling us to know the truth, He is our only witness. “He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.” - 1 John 5:10-12.

Today's Prayer:
God,
Thank You for sending Your Son to save me, He is the only truth, the only life, and the only way to be saved, not by works shall any man boast, but by faith I am saved from death and hell. How You entrusted me to know that is beyond me, but I am grateful, thankful, and blessed to be one of Your children. Only by my faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Your Son am I saved. It is Your gift to me for believing in and trusting that Christ paid my sin debt for me, He purchased my life with His shed blood. God, keep me strong in Your Word, lead me and guide me in Your truths, and let me not fall into the deception of those who are out to put confusion and doubt in my mind. In Jesus' name. Amen.

God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina

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