John tells what will happen to this false prophet: Revelation 19:20 And the beast was taken, and with him the falseprophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone. Revelation 20:10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
But until we go to be with the Lord, by death or Rapture we do need to be wary of FALSE Teacher, Prophets, and Brethren. These will deny the life, death, burial, resurrection and ascension of the LORD JESUS CHRIST. These prove that HE was/is God.
Peter also warned the Jews scattered abroad of false prophets and teachers, teaching the law not belief in the name of the Lord Jesus (Acts 4:12): 2 Peter 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. John in his first epistle also warned of false prophets; 1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Also, in his second epistle he warns of deceivers and how to identify them: 2 John 1:7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. And he writes how to deal with them: 2 John 1:10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: John writing in Revelation about the time of Tribulation tells of Satan and a false prophet (a deceiver): Revelation 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. Revelation 13:14 And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. Revelation 16:13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the falseprophet.
Now believers will not have to be concerned with this individual, WE will already be in Heaven as the Rapture has already happened before the Tribulation (7 years of Jacob) began. (See Article on the Rapture).
As Barnabas and Saul set out on their 1st missionary journey to encourage Jews who had been scattered throughout the Roman kingdom, they encountered a false prophet: Acts 13:6 And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus: So Saul (Paul) had first hand dealings with false prophets. and later in a letter to Corinth, he spoke of the perils he had among many false brethren: 2 Corinthians 11:26 In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, … in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; Paul continued to warn of false prophets, teachers as he wrote his epistles: 2 Corinthians 11:13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. Galatians 2:4 And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might… 1 Timothy 1:7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. 2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; Paul warns to be wary of vain talkers and deceivers (specially Jews): Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children,not tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; Ephesians 5:6Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 2 Thessalonians 2:3Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Titus 1:10 For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: Paul warned of those who were preaching ANOTHER gospel: 2 Corinthians 11:4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or anothergospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. Galatians 1:6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto anothergospel: The true and only Gospel was taught by Paul: 1 Corinthians 15:1-5Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
The joyful responsibilities of every true believer in Christ Jesus: a. TO GOD: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, …? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. Now it is required … 2 Corinthians 5:19-20 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. Ephesians 3:9…and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. b. TO ONE ANOTHER: Romans 12:10Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Galatians 5:13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[a]; rather, serve one another humbly in love. c. TO THE WORLD Romans 12:17-21 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”[a] says the Lord. On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 3:24-25 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished— 1 Corinthians 15:3-4For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance[a]: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures ,
The oneness of all TRUE believers in (the death, burial and resurrection) Christ Jesus: a. Romans 12:4-5 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. b. 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. c. Ephesians 4:3-6Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, … one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, kwho is over all …
The perfect standing of every true believer in Christ Jesus: a. Romans 15:7Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order … b. Ephesians 2:6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him … c. Colossians 2:9-10For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every …
The oneness of all TRUE believers in (the death, burial and resurrection) Christ Jesus: a. Romans 12:4-5 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. b. 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. c. Ephesians 4:3-6Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, … one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all …
The perfect standing of every true believer in Christ Jesus: a. Romans 15:7Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order … b. Ephesians 2:6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him … c. Colossians 2:9-10For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every …
Ephesians 1:2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:14-15 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; Ephesians 6:15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Ephesians 6:23Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philemon 1:3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:9Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
Colossians 1:2To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Colossians 1:20And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. Colossians 3:15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
1 Thessalonians 1:1Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 1:2Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:16Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
2 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Titus 1:4 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Romans 1:7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 2:10But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: Romans 5:1Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Romans 8:6For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Romans 10:15And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Romans 14:19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. Romans 15:13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Romans 15:33Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen. Romans 16:20And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
1 Corinthians 1:3 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 7:15But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace. 1 Corinthians 14:33For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. 2 Corinthians 1:2Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
Galatians 1:3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
God of peace Romans 16:20 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. 1 Thessalonians 5:23And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Peace of God Philippians 4:7 And the peaceofGod, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Colossians 3:15 And let the peaceofGod rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Peace with God Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peacewith God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Peace from God Romans 1:7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peacefromGod our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:3 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:2 Grace be to you and peacefromGod our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Galatians 1:3 Grace be to you and peacefromGod the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, Ephesians 1:2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Colossians 1:2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 1:2Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Timothy 1:2 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. 2 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Titus 1:4 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. Philemon 1:3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 John 1:3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
Then Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit gave us other thoughts on when and how we are comforted: Romans 1:12That is, that I may be comforted together with you … Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. 1 Corinthians 14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 1 Corinthians 14:31For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 2 Corinthians 1:6And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. 2 Corinthians 2:7So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. 2 Corinthians 7:4 Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation. 2 Corinthians 7:6-7 Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, … 2 Corinthians 7:13Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, … 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. Ephesians 6:22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts. Philippians 2:1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Philippians 2:19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. Colossians 2:2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; Colossians 4:8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts; Colossians 4:11And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellow workers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me. 1 Thessalonians 2:11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, 1 Thessalonians 3:2 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellow labourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: 1 Thessalonians 3:7Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 1 Thessalonians 5:14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 2 Thessalonians 2:17 Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.
P = Stated as a Parable in the text M = Not stated in text but Maybe a parable E = Probably an actual Event
(E) The Two Debtors – Mark 7:41-43 Pharisees Self-righteous Reflections – Love to Christ Proportions to Grace Received (E) The Unclean Spirit – Matthew 12:43-45 Luke 11:24-26 Scribes Demand a Miracle – Hardening power of unbelief (E) The Good Samaritan – Luke 10:30-37 The Lawyer’s Question – The Golden Rule for All (E) The Three Loaves – Luke 11:5-8 Disciples ask lesson in prayer – Effect of importunity in prayer (E) The True Shepherd – John 10:1-16 Pharisees reject Testimony of Miracle – Christ, the only way to God (E) The Strait Gate – Matthew 7:13-14 Mark 13:24 Are there few that can be saved? – Difficulty of Repentance (E) The Great Banquet – Luke 14:16-24 Pharisee’s Sabbath Dinner – Salvation Depends of Proper Response (E) The Wedding Garment – Mark 22:10-14 Pharisees seeking to arrest Jesus – Necessity of Purity (E) The King going to War – Luke 14:31-32 Multitudes surrounding Christ – Need of Deliberation (E) The Rich Man and Lazarus – Luke 16:19-31 Derision of the Pharisees – Salvation not connected with wealth
