What is the “End Times” - False Prophets

Galatians 1:3–4

“...who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age…”

Session One – False Prophets

During the ministry of Jesus Christ, He promised that He would return. He commanded us to watch for His return and that if we remain vigilant, we will know the season.

Jesus uses many phrases to refer to the period leading up to and during the final tribulation: the time of the end, the end time, the end of the age, the latter days, the last days, the day of the Lord and similar other phrases.

When His disciples asked Jesus about “the end of the age”, He gave a detailed prophecy of what to expect. Jesus not only gave us the commission to preach the gospel to the entire world, He also gave many warnings of what would come in that time.

One of the first things Jesus warns us about is FALSE PROPHETS.

Matthew 24:3-5  ³ And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? ⁴ And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.⁵ For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

 Mark 13:5-6  ⁵ And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you: ⁶ For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

It is true that there are many false prophets and people misleading Christians.

Currently, there are millions of people around the globe who are getting messages from God about when the rapture will happen or something significant happening on a certain date. Many others are coming out and condemning these people saying they are false prophets or that they aren’t getting the message from God, rather from demons or Satan, himself.

Many are people with good intentions and truly believe in the messages they are receiving.

I, myself, have had dreams and visions since I was a very young girl.  I have also had a period in my life where I had demons attached to me from a false preacher.

I understand the difference between God and the Holy Spirit giving me messages as compared to demons giving me dreams and trying to influence me.

I also understand that you don’t know me and why should you believe me?

Good question.

I just do as God leads me to do and hope that I can touch some souls.

I am very sensitive, so I do get upset when others mock me or attack me.  I want, genuinely, for others to understand my perspective.

There are several powerful verses where God promises to speak through dreams and visions, especially in the context of the end times. These prophetic experiences are not just reserved for ancient figures—they’re part of God’s plan for His people in the last days.

Joel 2:28–29

“And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.”

• This is one of the clearest prophecies about a widespread outpouring of spiritual gifts—including dreams and visions—as a sign of the approaching “Day of the Lord.”

• It emphasizes that this revelation will be inclusive: young and old, male and female, servant and free.

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Acts 2:17 (Peter quoting Joel)

“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.”

• Peter confirms that Joel’s prophecy began to be fulfilled at Pentecost, but its full realization is often understood to culminate in the end times.

Am I a false prophet? No, absolutely not.

Are any of the millions of people who have stepped outside their comfort zone to share their own stories, believing they are being obedient to God? No, absolutely not.

So, who are the False Prophets that Jesus is warning about?

I believe the better candidate would be the churches and church leaders as well as Chrisitan musical artists and speakers who are leading people astray with false messages about who God is and what He is.

So many churches nowadays speak only of God being love.  They say that God loves everyone, and everyone is invited to the church with darkened sanctuaries with all the focus on the stage performance.  No bright lights.  They can’t allow others to be embarrassed in their worship of God.

We know that God loves us, but He is also:

1. A Judge

• Scriptures: Genesis 18:25; Psalm 7:11; Revelation 20:11–15

• God is described as a righteous Judge who will hold every person accountable. His justice is perfect, impartial, and rooted in holiness.

• “Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?” — Genesis 18:25

2. A Consuming Fire

• Scriptures: Deuteronomy 4:24; Hebrews 12:29

• This metaphor emphasizes God's holiness and intolerance of sin. It evokes awe and reverence.

• “Our God is a consuming fire.” — Hebrews 12:29

 3. A King and Sovereign

• Scriptures: Psalm 47:7; Isaiah 6:5; Revelation 19:16

• God reigns over all nations and creation. His authority is absolute and eternal.

• “The Lord sits enthroned as King forever.” — Psalm 29:10

4. All-Knowing (Omniscient)

• Scriptures: Psalm 139:1–4; Isaiah 46:10

• He knows every thought, motive, and future event. Nothing escapes His awareness.

• “Before a word is on my tongue, You know it completely.” — Psalm 139:4

5. Almighty (Omnipotent)

• Scriptures: Genesis 17:1; Revelation 1:8

• He is El Shaddai—God Almighty—able to do all things according to His will.

• “I am the Alpha and the Omega… who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” — Revelation 1:8

6. Creator

• Scriptures: Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 40:28; Colossians 1:16

• God is the origin of all life, matter, and time. His creative power is unmatched.

• “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1

 7. Holy

• Scriptures: Isaiah 6:3; 1 Peter 1:16

• Holiness is not just moral purity—it’s His complete otherness, His perfection.

• “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts.” — Isaiah 6:3

8. Father

• Scriptures: Matthew 6:9; Romans 8:15

• He is relational, nurturing, and protective. This title reveals intimacy and care.

• “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.” — Matthew 6:9

 9. Shepherd

• Scriptures: Psalm 23; John 10:11

• He guides, protects, and provides for His people like a shepherd with his flock.

• “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” — John 10:11

 10. Faithful and True

• Scriptures: Deuteronomy 7:9; Revelation 19:11

• His promises never fail. He is trustworthy in every season.

• “He who is called Faithful and True…” — Revelation 19:11

  
  

 Write those down and re-read them.  God loves us, but He is also ready to judge us and take away eternity from us if we are disobedient. We need to reciprocate that love and be open to His demands on our lives. 

It’s really not much.  He wants us to love and respect Him, give Him credit where it’s due, avoid sinning out of a desire to please Him out of our own free will, and He wants us to put Him first in our lives.

Some churches, speakers, and musicians don’t like to remind us of that.

There are many musicians who call themselves Christians, but the words of their songs have lyrics that glorify themselves instead of God.  These songs are about what “I” feel instead of praising God.

Some of these songs are nice and it’s good to hear when people are happy with what God does in our lives.  But when our worship service revolves around lyrics like this instead of focusing on God, our worship changes it’s target. 

The worship becomes about “how I feel” instead of God.

Examples of songs like this include:

“Who You Say I Am” – Hillsong Worship

“I am chosen, not forsaken / I am who You say I am…”This song is biblically grounded in identity, but the lyrical emphasis is on the believer’s status rather than God’s nature.

“No Longer Slaves” – Bethel Music

“I’m no longer a slave to fear / I am a child of God…”The focus is on personal transformation and freedom, which is powerful—but the lyrics center on the singer’s experience.

“You Say” – Lauren Daigle

“You say I am loved when I can’t feel a thing…”This is a deeply introspective song about wrestling with self-worth and identity, with God’s voice as a counterpoint.

“I Am” – Crowder

“I am holding on to You / In the middle of the storm, I am holding on…”The repetition of “I am” refers to the singer’s action rather than God’s name or nature.

“How He Loves” – John Mark McMillan / David Crowder Band

“He is jealous for me / Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree…”Though it speaks of God’s love, the imagery and emotional tone are centered on the singer’s experience of being loved.

Songs that focus on the believer’s journey can be deeply healing and affirming—especially when rooted in Scripture. But when worship becomes overly introspective, it can risk turning from adoration to affirmation.

We should all be praying for discernment and to not be deceived. Even by Mockers and Scoffers who claim we are the false prophets.