What Is the One‑World Religion Lutzer Warns About?

In the fourth sign of his “Seven Signs of Christ’s Return” series, Dr. Lutzer turns to Revelation 17. He describes a future religion that will be marked by idolatry, immorality, and brutality—qualities that, according to the passage, will stand in direct opposition to the living God.

How Can We Spot Deception in Modern Faith?

Lutzer points to Jesus’ warning in Matthew 24 about false prophets who will perform miracles in His name. He illustrates the danger with stories of faith‑healing services that bring a sense of spiritual oppression afterward, and he recalls Jeremiah 28, where a prophet’s predictions were later exposed as false.

Why Endurance Matters When the Gospel Is Threatened

He observes that as society moves farther from biblical truth, it becomes more tolerant of deviant behavior while becoming less forgiving of true believers. Lutzer urges listeners to accept the “flak” that comes with standing for Christ, reminding them that persecution is part of the Christian race.

Is Our Anticipation of Christ’s Return Enough?

Finally, Lutzer challenges listeners to examine whether their everyday plans—marriage, career, other priorities—take precedence over the anticipation of Christ’s coming. He cites Paul’s exhortation to rejoice in the suffering of the saints and C.S. Lewis’s reminder that Christ may come before any earthly event.

To hear how Dr. Lutzer develops these ideas and to explore the full depth of his teaching on Revelation 17, listen to the complete audio.