Background

It is tough to see a loving God send man a strong delusion.

Scripture

1. The Man of Lawlessness
   • …and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. For this reason, God will send them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie, in order that judgment will come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness.…
     ( 2 Thessalonians 2:11 ) [ Link]
2. Lying Spirit
   • And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’
     ( 1 Kings 22:22 ) [ Link ]
3. Preach the Word
   • …For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.…
     ( 2 Timothy 4:3-5) [ Link ]
4. Speculation
   • or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work
     ( 1 Timothy 1:4 ) [ Link ]
5. Instruct
   • The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
     ( 1 Timothy 1:5 ) [ Link ]
6. Correcting False Teachers
   • and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.
     ( Tutus 1:14 ) [ Link ]
7. Woe to the City of David
   • …Or if the scroll is handed to one unable to read, he will say, “I cannot read.” Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men. Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.”…
     ( Isaiah 29:12-14 ) [ Link ]
8. Tradition and Worship
   • …Jesus answered them, “Isaiah prophesied correctly about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’ You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men.”…
     ( Mark 7:7 ) [ Link ]

Videos

1. Herman L Murray – That Man of Sin – Strong Delusion
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       Published :- 2020-January-20th
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Herman L Murray – That Man of Sin – Strong Delusion

1. Scripture
   • Signs
     • Verses
       • Mark 16:17-18 King James Version (KJV)
         17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
         Mark 16:17-18 King James Version (KJV) [ Link ]
     • Commentary
       • It says signs shall follow the believer; and not that the believer will follow signs 
       • If a prophet speaks and it comes true, you still don’t move
       • Try the spirit
       • Truth
         • They receive not the truth
         • As for this cause, God sends them a strong delusion
         • God locks you into the lie
         • They want an experience, but they did not want the truth
   • Paul Confronts Cephas
     • Verses
       • If I rebuild what I have already torn down, I prove myself to be a lawbreaker
         Galatians 2:18 ( Link )
     • Commentary
       • Sit down and feel comfortable
       • Their conscience is seared down
       • You better be careful son of God
       • He gave you your mind back
       • Go back after you have testified
       • Go back and take a chance
       • On living a delusional life
   • The Day of the Lord
     • Verses
       • …Beloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.…
         2nd Peter 3:9 ( Link )
       • When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil.
         ( Ecclesiastes 8:11 ) ( Link )
       • For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end, and will not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and not delay.
         ( Habakkuk 2:3 ) ( Link )
       • And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.
         ( Romans 13:11 ) ( Link )