26. Escaping Deception

Jesus repeatedly warned that deception—not persecution—would be one of the greatest dangers facing believers in the last days. This study examines how Satan works both as a roaring lion and as a subtle serpent, showing that false teaching often appears under the name of Jesus while leading people away from holiness and obedience. By comparing Adam and Eve’s failure with Christ’s victory in the wilderness, this message demonstrates that the believer’s only protection is unwavering submission to the written Word of God. It also explains how Scripture identifies false prophets by their fruit, their love of money, and their failure to lead people away from sin and toward genuine Christlikeness. Those who love the truth and remain grounded in God’s Word will be guarded from deception until Christ returns.