The Self-Proclaimed Antichrist

For many will come in My name,
saying, `I am the Christ,'
and will mislead many.
-Jesus (Matthew 24:5)

Puerto Rican born José Luis De Jesus Miranda has claimed for some years to be Jesus Christ in his second coming. The cult-leader now claims that he is the antichrist though he says that title is a misunderstood one. The Apolegetics Index says of his theology

De Jesus teaches that the Devil has been destroyed, and that Hell does not exist. Nevertheless, he claims there are two classes of people: those who reject his message and are therefore predestined, and those who accept his word as true. The latter are saved and can not lose their salvation. Hence they are allowed to indulge in sin.

A recent report on CNN noted 1.4 million dollars in contributions last year to the self-proclaimed antichrist's cult Growing in Grace. The group was in the news late last week due to the trend of his followers having the number 666 tatooed on their bodies as a sign of their connection to their leader. An article in the Houston Press This Man Thinks He's Jesus H. Christ: and a lot of people agree with him will give you more background on the would be antichrist and his followers.

This cult shows all the more clearly how Christians need to proclaim in word and deed the Truth of Jesus as conveyed through scripture and the creeds of the church.

peace,
Frank+
The Rev. Frank Logue, Pastor

Then if anyone says to you, `Behold, here is the Christ,'
or `There He is,' do not believe him.
For false Christs and false prophets will arise
and will show great signs and wonders,
so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect.
Behold, I have told you in advance.
So if they say to you,
`Behold, He is in the wilderness,' do not go out, or,
`Behold, He is in the inner rooms,'do not believe them.

-Jesus (Matthew 24:23-26)