Deu 18:20 | KingComments | STEP | Many false prophets have risen in the history of Israel who have presumptuously said to speak in the name of God ( ; ; ). They are the forerunners of the false prophet, the antichrist, the worthless shepherd ( ). The antichrist will not only pretend to speak for God, but will pretend to be God himself ( ). It is the pinnacle of overconfidence. A false prophet can also claim to speak on behalf of other gods. He adapted his image of God to the audience he has in front of him. Whoever is not familiar with the Word of God will fall prey to his misleading language and share in the same judgment that this false prophet will suffer.

‏ Deuteronomy 18:20

The False Prophet

Many false prophets have risen in the history of Israel who have presumptuously said to speak in the name of God (Jer 23:25; Eze 13:6; 1Kgs 22:6). They are the forerunners of the false prophet, the antichrist, the worthless shepherd (Zec 11:17a). The antichrist will not only pretend to speak for God, but will pretend to be God himself (2Thes 2:4). It is the pinnacle of overconfidence.

A false prophet can also claim to speak on behalf of other gods. He adapted his image of God to the audience he has in front of him. Whoever is not familiar with the Word of God will fall prey to his misleading language and share in the same judgment that this false prophet will suffer.