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Recognizing the REAL Jesus Christby J Wing
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José Luis de Jesús Miranda is the founder and leader of Creciendo en Gracia sect (Growing In Grace International Ministry, Inc.), based in Miami, Florida. He claims to be both Jesus Christ returned and the Antichrist, and exhibits a "666" tattoo on his forearm (which is claimed is the number of wisdom). He claimed to transform himself & believers into living gods on June 30, 2012 and to rule the world.
Update: Miranda died of a stroke on Nov 16,2013 and did not resurrect. |
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Providence (officially Christian Gospel Mission; Korean : 기독교복음선교회 ), better known as JMS (acronym of Jesus Morning Star ), [1] [2] is a Christian new religious movement founded by Jung Myung-seok in 1980 and headquartered in Wol Myeong-dong, South Korea. Providence has been widely referred to by international media as a cult.
JMS actually claims to be the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ and convince young women to submit to him sexually, as they would to God. Sadly they |
These days we have no shortage in the number of people who claim they are Christ. In fact the above three are only the tip in the iceberg when it comes to this wave of false Christ. Would it surprise you if Jesus himself said in the end times there would be such people claiming to be him.
Matthew 24:5
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. Matthew 24:11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. Matthew 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. |
With all these false prophets, how can one keep themselves from being deceived and following one them? Notice that in verse 24 Jesus even says that they would be able to deceive the elect (true believers), if it were possible. How come only those elect are immune to the convincing of the signs and wonders? I contend the elect are able to not be deceived because they are familiar and know the true Christ Jesus way to well. It is they who compare the scriptural descriptions of Jesus with that of the ones claiming to be Jesus.
Today when we deposit cash into our banks, especially with the larger denominations, the teller does various quick checks to ensure that the bill is genuine. Interestingly enough they aren’t told how to spot a fraudulent bill as there are way too many ways to have a fraudulent bill. Instead they are given the genuine bill and told to study it in detail. This way they know all the security features that are in a genuine bill that if missing tips them off to reject the bill.
Likewise we need to study in detail the genuine Christ and how he is to come the second time, in order to recognize a fake Christ. Where do we find details of the genuine Christ? In the Bible and no other source. Christ came preaching from the Bible alone. Therefore anyone that claims they have additional books to the Bible or new revelations from God, or new visions from God, or a book held as an additional source of truth alongside or in place of the Bible (eg: Book of Mormon, Great Controversy, Watchtower, Septuagint) cannot be allowed.
Today when we deposit cash into our banks, especially with the larger denominations, the teller does various quick checks to ensure that the bill is genuine. Interestingly enough they aren’t told how to spot a fraudulent bill as there are way too many ways to have a fraudulent bill. Instead they are given the genuine bill and told to study it in detail. This way they know all the security features that are in a genuine bill that if missing tips them off to reject the bill.
Likewise we need to study in detail the genuine Christ and how he is to come the second time, in order to recognize a fake Christ. Where do we find details of the genuine Christ? In the Bible and no other source. Christ came preaching from the Bible alone. Therefore anyone that claims they have additional books to the Bible or new revelations from God, or new visions from God, or a book held as an additional source of truth alongside or in place of the Bible (eg: Book of Mormon, Great Controversy, Watchtower, Septuagint) cannot be allowed.
2 Timothy 4:3
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; |
Most of these people claiming to be Christ have not acted like Christ, in that they are using their claims to amass great wealth from their followings. Jose Miranda is a multi-millionaire from people tripping over one another to donate property and money to him. He has several large houses and even a helicopter. Sun Moon is rich beyond belief, again from adherent’s donations. The real Jesus didn’t have anything to His name.
Matthew 8:20 & Luke 9:58
And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. |
But most importantly, I feel is we should find out how the Bible says he is to return the second time. After all, the Bible told everything that would precede his first coming, so we could identify Him. Interestingly enough his second coming is in both the Old and New Testament.
Zechariah 14:4
4And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east, and the mount of Olives shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, and there shall be a very great valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the north, and half of it toward the south. 5 You will flee by my mountain valley, for it will extend to Azel. You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the LORD my God will come, and all the holy ones with him. 6 On that day there will be no light, no cold or frost. 7 It will be a unique day, without daytime or nighttime-- a day known to the LORD. 10 …But Jerusalem will be raised up and remain in its place, from the Benjamin Gate to the site of the First Gate, to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the royal winepresses. Ezekiel 44 1 Then he brought me back the way of the gate of the outward sanctuary which looketh toward the east; and it was shut. 2 Then said the Lord unto me; This gate shall be shut, it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter in by it; because the Lord, the God of Israel, hath entered in by it, therefore it shall be shut. |
Currently this is a picture of the Eastern Gate rebuilt by Suleiman the Magnificent on the Temple Mount facing the Mount of Olives. When Suleiman heard the prophecy he blocked up the gate and put a Muslim cemetery there to put something unholy in the way of the Jewish Messiah. Knowing that Jews could not walk over graves without becoming unclean. However, according to these verses an earthquake will completely change the topography of the area, raising the Temple Mount to become the highest location on Earth.
Interestingly, they recently found that the Mount of Olives is sitting on top of an active fault line.
Acts 1:9-11
9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. |
Simply put Jesus ascended to heaven from the Mount of Olives. When He comes back in the 2nd coming, Jesus will descend onto the Mount of Olives. When His feet touch the Mount of Olives it will be rocked by a huge earthquake that will level the area and blow open the Eastern Gate which will then admit in the Messiah into the Temple Mount. But mind you this is the Second Coming where is to set up His millennial kingdom after Armegeddon.
However you might ask what about Jesus coming for us in a Pre Tribulation Rapture? Can’t that be as quiet as all these false Christ claim to be? Let’s look at the verses describing the Rapture.
However you might ask what about Jesus coming for us in a Pre Tribulation Rapture? Can’t that be as quiet as all these false Christ claim to be? Let’s look at the verses describing the Rapture.
John 14:1-3
1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 51 Behold, I show you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. |
So Jesus, in coming back to Rapture us, isn’t even going to touch the earth. He comes in the clouds and we are caught up to be with Him, in a moment. The Greek word Paul uses is “atomos” which means ‘not cuttable’ or ‘not divisible’. It is where we get our word ‘atom’ from. Then in the clouds we are taken to heaven to the mansions he’s prepared for us, to be forever with Him. According to Jewish wedding custom which John 14:1-3 alludes to, Jesus will come back for His bride the Church before his 2nd coming
Also if you look carefully in both of these verses you’ll see another awesome power of Jesus, as He was God himself. You will notice that both verses mention that real Jesus can and will raise the dead. This is one power no one can duplicate. Even the AntiChrist, for all his powers from Satan, can only take life, but never give it, much less give it back to something already dead. It is a power that is reserved only for God, as He is the only one that can bring LIFE. Here are a few examples in Jesus day.
Also if you look carefully in both of these verses you’ll see another awesome power of Jesus, as He was God himself. You will notice that both verses mention that real Jesus can and will raise the dead. This is one power no one can duplicate. Even the AntiChrist, for all his powers from Satan, can only take life, but never give it, much less give it back to something already dead. It is a power that is reserved only for God, as He is the only one that can bring LIFE. Here are a few examples in Jesus day.
John 11:14,17,39,43-44
14 Then Jesus said to them plainly, “Lazarus is dead. 17 So when Jesus came, He found that he had already been in the tomb four days. 39 Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of him who was dead, said to Him, “Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been dead four days.” 43 Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come forth!” 44 And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Loose him, and let him go.” Matthew 27:50-53 50 And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. 51 Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, 52 and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; 53 and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many. Matthew 28:1-6 1Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. 4 And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men. 5 But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. |
As can see the REAL Jesus can not only bring Himself back to life after 3 days, but bring people back to life after being dead for centuries. His power over death is absolute and can not be challenged by anyone, not even angels. Many people wonder how we can tell a Satan empowered fake Christ like the foretold AntiChrist from the geniune Jesus Christ?
Simply put if anyone claims to be Jesus and doesn’t meet all of these descriptions above, you know that they are a false Christ. You do not need to fear them nor anything they say or do to you. If I could only leave you with only one bit of information, it is this. Recognize the real Jesus and pray to receive Him into your life and save you. It’s a free gift and costs us nothing to accept. Just say this prayer:
Simply put if anyone claims to be Jesus and doesn’t meet all of these descriptions above, you know that they are a false Christ. You do not need to fear them nor anything they say or do to you. If I could only leave you with only one bit of information, it is this. Recognize the real Jesus and pray to receive Him into your life and save you. It’s a free gift and costs us nothing to accept. Just say this prayer:
Dear Lord God. I know I am a sinner and need your gift of salvation from my sins. I BELIEVE IN JESUS, the Son of God, as my personal Savior. I believe that His death on the cross and resurrection provides forgiveness for ALL my sins past, present, & future. Please forgive all my sins and come into my heart and life. I hereby trust in Jesus FINISHED WORK alone, and NOT upon me & my "good works", as sufficient to make me right with you and fit for Heaven. Please forgive ALL my sins and come into my heart, Lord Jesus. Seal me with your Holy Spirit until the day you come to take me home. In your Son Jesus’ name. Amen.
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