Watchout For WOLVES: Keys To Discerning Authentic Ministries & Evaluating Doctrinal Trends

spiritual life. We need to accept the reality that everything is not as it appears. If we ignore the problem, if we fall for the deception, it could end up being very costly.

The End Time Church in Context

The Bible reveals that the last days will see some very positive things happening and at the same time some very negative things happening. Let’s start by looking at some of the positive things that we can expect prior to the return of the Lord. On the positive side , we can expect that the Eternal Purpose of God or God’s plan of the ages will come to completion (Is. 60:1-5). Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. 2 For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the LORD will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you. 3 The Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. 4 Lift up your eyes all around, and see: they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from afar, and your daughters shall be nursed at your side. 5 Then you shall see and become radiant, and your heart shall swell with joy; because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, the wealth of the Gentiles shall come to you. Isaiah 60:1-5

Some of the positive things that we can expect as we near this time include the following:

1. The church will be glorious and victorious (Mt. 16:18; Eph 5:27; Is. 60:13).

…that He might pre sent her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. Ephesians 5:27

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