"...For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and, 'The time has drawn near.' Therefore do not go after them." (Luke 21:8)

      Jesus is warning believers to pay attention and not to be deceived. In the first half of the 70th week, many will be teaching Christ's coming is near, at any moment. The Lord tells us not to believe in them (go after them). Why? Satan's strategy to deceive the saints concerns the timing of the Antichrist. During His Olivet Discourse Jesus highlighted the events believers should be watching for that will signal His coming is near (Mat. 24:3-33). Clearly, the Abomination of Desolation and his armies must invade Jerusalem (Mat. 24:15, Luke 21:20) before the elect are gathered to heaven (Mat. 24:29-31) We aren't to believe in anyone falsely teaching the resurrection comes first (2 Thes. 2:1-4) Only the saints getting the victory over the Beast will be ready for the coming of the Son of Man (Rev. 15:2; 13:7, Mat. 24:15-31).