Does the Bible say that Satan will impersonate Jesus?

Scripture: Matthew 24:5, 2 Corinthians 11:14, 2 Thessalonians 2:4
Does the Bible say that Satan will impersonate Christ at the end? The Bible says false Christ's will arise. Another reference is Satan transforming him into an angel of light. Several references point to Satan doing signs and wonders.
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4 years ago
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casey carolina
saten will appear as Jesus and then the world will be in harmony. but the truth is its Saten and He will call for the world to disregard the law of God and cause the whole world to chose.
4 years ago
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Terrance J
I agree Emjee! Thank you, that makes sooooo much sense.

In Revelation 13:13-14 He causes fire to come down from heaven to earth in the site of men and decieve them that dwell on the earth by miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast. We study these text as if it were America doing these miracles, but never satan.

I think satan will try to duplicate Christ second coming by coming in the clouds of heaven in the site of men. That word fire in the Greek means lighting. In Luke 10:18 Jesus said he beheld satan as lighting fall from heaven.

Ask this question, when did Jesus behold satan as lighting fall from heaven? We can say Christ beheld that scene when satan was kicked out of heaven, true! I do think Jesus beheld satan as lighting when he was tempted in the wilderness, it doesn't mention this but I think satan transformed himself as an angel light of coming down from heaven in the wilderness Matthew
4-11.

Like the scene in Matthew 28:2-3 when an angel of God came to roll away the stone for Jesus. It says he's countenance was like lighting and his raiment was as white as snow.

I believe satan came to Christ in that form far more appealing and radiant than of the angel that rolled away the stone for Jesus.

We need not to be deceived because the scriptures are only safe guard. Put on the whole armor of God that ye may be able to stand against the wilies (deception) of the devil. Ephesians 6:11
9 years ago
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emjee
Satan tries to copy Jesus all through the bible. Lucifer means "Morning star". In Rev 22 Jesus refers to Himself as The Morning Star. When Christ was delivered up to Pilate they wanted Barabbas released. Barabbas means Son of the father". In the song of Moses it is written our rock is not their rock. Son of Tyre. Tyre means "Rock". "Anti-Christ" in Greek means "Instead of" Christ. It is imperative that our people understand the FIRST supernatural entity that appears on earth will not be Our Lord. It will be Anti-Christ LOOKING like the lamb slain. and he will deceive billions, yes even the very elect. Know this: That when the true Christ appears, we will all be changed into a spiritual body(1st Cor 15:52) for flesh cannot be in the presence of Jesus after He has ascended to The Father and returned to earth.So if you are still in the flesh, it isnt the real deal.

Caller:  My question is:  is there any place in the Bible that says Satan will impersonate Jesus towards the end?

Pastor Doug:  Well you have in Matthew 24, when the Disciples asked Jesus to give them the signs of the end, the first thing He said was that 'Beware, many will come in My name saying I'm Christ' and 'There will arise false christs'.  So it may be Satan appearing in multiple ways through different individuals.  But you can also look in 2 Corinthians 11:14:  'And no marvel for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.'  And then of course 2 Thessalonians 2:4, it tells us about the devil sitting in the Temple of God showing himself that he is God.

Caller:  There'll also be great miracles performed too, correct - that are not suppose to be believed?

Pastor Doug:  Yes you can read in Revelation chapter 16 where it talks about the spirits of devils working miracles - that's plain enough - and they deceive the leaders of the world by the miracles which they have power to do.  So we know Satan has power to do signs and wonders.  That's what he did with the magicians of Pharaoh in Egypt.  So yes I do believe Satan is going to seek to impersonate Christ.

Caller:  So how do keep from being deceived?

Pastor Doug:  Ah - that's the best question!  Through knowing the Word, knowing the Lord, and a relationship with Him through prayer.  Jesus said if it were possible, even the very elect would be deceived and that's Matthew 24.  And so if you know the Word, you'll be able to identify when something is wrong and measure all things by the Word of God.  So the more you know the Lord and pray for discernment, God will help you to be able to distinguish the true from the false.

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