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Sermon on
Mark 13:21
Discerning Truth in the Midst of Deception

And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not:

 

1. Understanding the Context of Mark 13:21

1.1 The Olivet Discourse: Jesus' prophecy about the end times Mark 13:1-37

1.2 The warning against false Christs and false prophets Mark 13:21-23

2. The Danger of Deception

2.1 The reality of spiritual deception in the world 2 Corinthians 11:14

2.2 The potential for even the elect to be led astray Matthew 24:24

3. The Characteristics of False Christs and False Prophets

3.1 They come in Christ's name but do not belong to Him Matthew 24:5

3.2 They perform signs and wonders to deceive 2 Thessalonians 2:9

4. The Importance of Discernment

4.1 Discernment as a gift from the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:10

4.2 The role of God's Word in discerning truth from falsehood Hebrews 4:12

5. The Assurance of Christ's True Return

5.1 The promise of Christ's return in the Scriptures John 14:3

5.2 The unmistakable nature of Christ's second coming Matthew 24:27

6. Living in Truth Amidst Deception

6.1 Abiding in Christ and His Word John 15:4-7

6.2 The role of the Church in promoting truth and discernment Ephesians 4:11-16

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