Scriptural Confirmations (Whitehead) n. 2

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2. Two. Of those who transform themselves into apostles, as Satan into an angel of light (2 Cor. 11:13-15). The torments and evils endured by Paul are recounted (2 Cor. 11:24-27, 32, 33). Paul was in the third heaven and heard ineffable things (2 Cor. 12:2-4). The messenger of Satan received Paul with blows (2 Cor. 12:7-9). The coming of the Lord according to the working of Satan in signs and lying miracles (2 Thess. 2:9). False Christs shall arise, and shall show signs and prodigies (Matt. 24:24, 25; Mark 13:22). By the prince of the demons, Beelzebub, He casts out demons (Mark 3:22; Luke 11:15, 17, 19). That they would not hearken to miracles even if one rose from the dead. Abraham to the rich man in hell (Luke 16:29-31). The coming of the Lord is in signs and lying miracles (2 Thess. 2:1-11).


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