The Resurrection of Jesus: Does it Matter Today | Pastor William Hixson

Jesus warned that many would come using His name and claiming to be the Messiah. Don't be fooled by the great deception and end up in the lake of fire with those it was created for. “For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will mislead many.” (Matthew 24:5) “Many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He!’ and will mislead many.” (Mark 13:6) “Do not go after them.” (Luke 21:8) These passages warn that impostors will arise claiming divine authority. False Christs Performing Signs and Wonders Jesus said some deceivers would even perform miracles to appear legitimate. “False Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect.” (Matthew 24:24) “…to lead astray, if possible, the elect.” (Mark 13:22) This shows that supernatural signs alone are not proof of truth. Warnings About Secret or Hidden Appearances of Christ Jesus warned not to believe claims that the Messiah has appeared in a private or remote location. “If anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it.” (Matthew 24:23) “Look, He is in the desert… Look, He is in the inner rooms… do not believe it.” (Matthew 24:26) The real return of Jesus will be public and unmistakable. “Another Jesus” Being Preached Paul warned that some would present a distorted version of Jesus. “If someone comes and preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached…” (2 Corinthians 11:4) “False apostles… masquerading as apostles of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 11:13–15) This refers to false teachings that misrepresent who Jesus truly is. The Spirit of Antichrist John warned that many deceivers deny the true identity of Jesus. “Many antichrists have appeared.” (1 John 2:18) “Test the spirits… every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God.” (1 John 4:1–3) This emphasizes the need for discernment. How to Avoid Being Deceived The Bible teaches that believers avoid deception by: Knowing Scripture well Testing every teaching (1 John 4:1) Watching the fruit of leaders (Matthew 7:15–20) Staying faithful to the Jesus revealed in the Gospels Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio. Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website 🔗 https://www.athensbible.org Camp Logos 🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts) Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604 Podbean (Full Blog Feed) 🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5 Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFq Amazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2e iHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652 Video Platforms YouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5w Rumble — Athens Bible Church 🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBible Social Media Facebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242 Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to: --Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching --Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture --Missions and evangelism --Youth discipleship (Camp Logos) --Community outreach --Old and New Testaments Their digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.