𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
We live in a generation where deception spreads faster than truth. The Bible warns that in the future God will send “strong delusion” so that unbelievers will believe a lie (2 Thess. 2:11).

But even today, in this dispensation of grace, Satan is already working through false gospels, false teachers, and false systems that blind the minds of them that believe not (2 Cor. 4:3–4).

If the world rejects God’s truth, it will receive Satan’s lie.
If man refuses the gospel of grace, he becomes vulnerable to delusion.

POINT 1 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

(“Delusion Starts with Darkness”)

🅐 Satanic Blindness — 2 Cor. 4:4

The god of this world blinds minds to block the gospel.

🅑 Sinful Rebellion — Rom. 1:21–22

Rejecting the truth results in foolish hearts being darkened.

🅒 Spiritual Ignorance — Eph. 4:18

Alienated from the life of God due to ignorance in unbelief.

POINT 2 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

(“Delusion Spreads Through Systems”)

🅐 Corrupt Religions — Col. 2:8

Traditions and philosophies spoil the soul.

🅑 Counterfeit Revelations — Gal. 1:8

Any gospel not given to Paul is accursed.

🅒 Carnal Reasonings — 1 Cor. 2:14

The natural man cannot receive the things of God.

POINT 3 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

(“Delusion Says Something False”)

🅐 A False Christ — Matt. 24:24

Many will claim to be Christ—deception in the end times.

🅑 A False Gospel — 2 Cor. 11:4

Another Jesus, another spirit, another gospel.

🅒 A False Confidence — Rom. 10:3

Trusting self-righteousness instead of God’s righteousness.

POINT 4 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

(“Delusion Steals the Soul”)

🅐 Hardened Hearts — Heb. 3:13

Deceitfulness of sin hardens the heart.

🅑 Hopeless Thinking — 2 Thess. 2:10–11

God allows delusion when truth is rejected.

🅒 Hellish Judgment — 2 Thess. 2:12

Those who believe the lie are condemned.

POINT 5 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

(“Delusion Surges in the Tribulation”)

🅐 Removal of the Restrainer — 2 Thess. 2:7

The Spirit’s restraining ministry ends.

🅑 Reign of the Antichrist — 2 Thess. 2:3–4

The man of sin is revealed.

🅒 Reception of the Lie — Rev. 13:14

The world worships the Beast, deceived by miracles.

POINT 6 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

(“Delusion Stops With Doctrine”)

🅐 Believe the Gospel of Grace — 1 Cor. 15:1–4

Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection bring salvation.

🅑 Build on Right Doctrine — 2 Tim. 2:15

Rightly dividing protects the mind.

🅒 Be Filled With God’s Word — Col. 3:16

Truth replaces lies when Scripture dwells richly.

POINT 7 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

(“Delusion is Stopped by Standing Firm”)

🅐 Stand Fast in the Faith — 1 Cor. 16:13

Doctrinal stability defeats deception.

🅑 Stay Separate From False Teachers — Rom. 16:17

Mark and avoid them.

🅒 Stay Sensitive to Sound Teaching — 2 Tim. 4:3–4

Reject itching-ear doctrines; cling to truth.

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

A world that rejects truth will embrace lies.
A heart that ignores Scripture becomes vulnerable to deception.
A church that abandons right division opens the door to false gospels.

The only defense against strong delusion is a strong foundation —
the Word of God, rightly divided, believed, and obeyed.

Truth is not popular, but it is powerful.
Lies are attractive, but they are deadly.

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Seek the truth daily in Scripture
Stand against false doctrines
Strengthen your faith through sound teaching
Spread the true gospel of grace boldly
Stay anchored in the Word, not emotions

𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒

Delusion begins when truth is rejected.
Deception spreads through religion, reason, and rituals.
The gospel of grace is the only safeguard.