Continue Until He Comes

As we wait for Christ's return during Advent, Christians face the danger of spiritual deception. Just as art forger Mark Landis fooled museum experts for decades, false teachers can present attractive but counterfeit versions of Jesus. Paul warns the Corinthians about two main deceptions: disguised delight, where Jesus is presented as something He's not to make Him more appealing, and spurning suffering, which avoids the cost of true discipleship. The best defense is knowing the real Jesus from Scripture, being wary of easy answers that align perfectly with cultural preferences, and looking for authentic fruit rather than impressive credentials.