Before coming of Jesus, desertion must occur. It is one of those issues the Bible says will precede the coming of Jesus, and one distinctive sign of the last days. For example, Paul referred to it:
- (2 Thess 2:3) Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.
- (1 Tim 4:1) The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.
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