You must not presume that because you are baptized, sharing in the community life of the church where the spirit is known and present, and eating and drinking the bread…
A true disciple is one who believes in and continues to follow Jesus.
The Beast, a.k.a. the Antichrist, will be a counterfeit messiah who will deceive the nations and persecute the saints; but true disciples of Christ will persevere.
The church that tolerates false teaching and corrupt morality will receive judgment, while those who hold fast to the true gospel will receive the ultimate reward.
Though followers of Jesus will face opposition and even martyrdom in this world for the sake of the gospel, they can stand on his promise of ultimate deliverance and eternal…