Today, we will discuss the Bible about deception in the last days. The Word of God warns us and says that before the coming of Christ, deception will increase greatly. Before the second coming of the Lord Jesus, people will be liars, give false teachings, and misleading ideas will increase among them. At that time, many false prophets will lead people astray.
Therefore, we should study the Word of God more so that we can protect ourselves from the tricks of the devil. We should read the Bible more and keep ourselves busy in fellowship with our fellow brothers and sisters.
In the last days, many believers will fall away from their faith because of following deceiving spirits. We must be very careful and remain steadfast in the faith, otherwise, we will also be deceived by the lies of the devil and abandon God.
As a matter of faith, we should not believe everything. We will believe what is written in the Word of God, and we should never believe the word of any man. If any teaching comes into our church that is not mentioned in the Word of God, then we must reject that teaching.
Finally, we should remember that in the last days, Satan will mislead people and separate them from God, so let us hold on to God firmly.
Now, let us look at the following Bible verses that talk about deception in the last days.
What are the signs of deception in the end times?
“For there shall arise false Christs, false prophets, shall shew great signs wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect”
— Matthew 24:24
“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, doctrines of devils”
— 1 Timothy 4:1
“But evil men seducers shall wax worse worse, deceiving, being deceived”
— 2 Timothy 3:13
“Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power signs lying wonders”
— 2 Thessalonians 2:9
“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world”
— 1 John 4:1
“For false Christs false prophets shall rise, shall shew signs wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect”
— Mark 13:22
“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, bring upon themselves swift destruction”
— 2 Peter 2:1
“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, did live”
— Revelation 13:14
How can Christians protect themselves from end-times deception?
“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil”
— Ephesians 6:11
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour”
— 1 Peter 5:8
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, upbraideth not; it shall be given him”
— James 1:5
“Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, acceptable, perfect, will of God”
— Romans 12:2
“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, not after Christ”
— Colossians 2:8
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understanding”
— Proverbs 3:5
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto GodAnd the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts minds through Christ Jesus”
— Philippians 4:6-7
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is goodAbstain from all appearance of evil”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22
“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints”
— Jude 1: 3
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth”
— 2 Timothy 2:15
Which Bible verses warn about false prophets in the last days?
“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves”
— Matthew 7:15
“Then the Lord said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision divination, a thing of nought, the deceit of their heart”
— Jeremiah 14:14
“Many false prophets shall rise, shall deceive many”
— Matthew 24:11
“But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die”
— Deuteronomy 18:20
“Mine hand shall be upon the prophets that see vanity, that divine lies: they shall not be in the assembly of my people, neither shall they be written in the writing of the house of Israel, neither shall they enter into the land of Israel; ye shall know that I am the Lord God”
— Ezekiel 13:9
“For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flockAlso of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them”
— Acts 20:29-30
What does the Bible say about spiritual discernment during end times?
“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good evil”
— Hebrews 5:14
“This I pray, that your love may abound yet more more in knowledge in all judgmentThat ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere without offence till the day of Christ”
— Philippians 1:9-10
“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned”
— 1 Corinthians 2:14
“Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord”
— Ephesians 5:10
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:21
“Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, liftest up thy voice for understandingIf thou seekest her as silver, searchest for her as for hid treasuresThen shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord , find the knowledge of God”
— Proverbs 2:3-5
How does the Bible describe the increase of deception before Christ’s return?
“Jesus answered said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive youFor many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; shall deceive many”
— Matthew 24:4-5
“Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition”
— 2 Thessalonians 2:3
“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 earsAnd they shall turn away their ears from the truth, shall be turned unto fables”
— 2 Timothy 4:3-4
“He said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them”
— Luke 21:8
“Little children, it is the last time: as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time”
— 1 John 2:18
“The great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, his angels were cast out with him”
— Revelation 12:9
“Through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; he shall magnify himself in his heart, by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand”
— Daniel 8:25
“Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive youFor many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; shall deceive many”
— Mark 13:5-6
“For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of ChristAnd no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of lightTherefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works”
— 2 Corinthians 11:13-15