As the end of the age rapidly approaches expect a Master of Deception to arise. Satan has always had his legions in various roles of deception. The end of the age will be no exception. The stage is set for the rise of the anti-christ. This charismatic personality will apper on the scene soon. Hw wil completely captivate the populace of the world that they will follow him wherever he suggests. His captivating eloquence will convince the world of his credibility. There is an interesting contrast between the Christ and the anti-christ. Here it is:

Christ 1) Ruler of Earth's kings (Rev. 1:5) 2) Is Deity (John 20:28) 3) Meek (Matt. 11:29) 4) Comfort Saints (Rev. 7:7-17) 5) Speaks Words of Life (John 6:63) 6) Is Worshipped (Rev. 5:8-14) 7) Son of God (John 1:14) 8) Spirit controlled (Luke 4:14) 9) Mark of Christ (Rev. 3:12) 10) Came to save (Luke 19:10)

Anti-christ 1) A King of Earth (Rev. 7:8-24) 2) Claims Deity (Dan. 11:36) 3) Proud (Dan. 7:25) 4) Fights Saints (Dan. 7:21) 5) Speaks quiet words (Dan. 7:25) 6) Is Worshipped (Rev. 13:4) 7) Son of Perdition (2 Thess. 2:3) 8) Demon posessed (Rev. 16:13-14) 9) Mark of anti-christ (Rev. 13:15-18) 10) Came to Destroy (Rev. 13:1-10)

With the coming of Christ so near let us watch and pray lest we fall into the snare of the devil. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus for He will see you through.

Scripture: "Let 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." 2 Thess. 2:3