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Antichrist By Rick Renner Essay

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There are psychopaths who have already entered into the church through false conversions. They have made the confessions. But, they did not believe in their hearts. Do you remember the dual nature of the counterfeit system? The Devil uses the 1st hand of the counterfeit system to make them believe the lie that they have become Christians. Then, the Devil uses the 2nd hand of the counterfeit system to establish what is gain in their lives. The Devil, then reprograms the counterfeit system to make them look Christian. They might even show an imitation of repentance like in the life of Judas (see Chapter 15). This is the story of David’s parents. They thought that they are saved because they were religious and prayed the sinner's prayer. …show more content…

The word "Christ" is from the greek word Christos, which means the "anointed one". However, the root word is the greek word chrió, which means "to anoint" ; to anoint with oil. It refers to the anointing. When you put the two words together "anti and Christos" or even if you get down further to the root – anti chrió, it means "against the anointing". Not necessary just against Jesus Himself, but against the anointing.[1] The antichrists who are mentioned in 1 John 2:18,19 were former members of the 1st century church. Likewise, there are many "demon possessed counterfeit Christians" who crept into our churches through false conversions. They are a type of the antichrist. These individuals are sent by Satan to fight the anointing. Since the 1st century church walked at a much higher level of God's power, these counterfeit Christians could not flourish at the church. They could not face the anointing that was being manifested through the apostles. Hence, they had to leave the church. having a form of godliness but denying its power. AND FROM SUCH PEOPLE TURN AWAY! 2 Timothy

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