The Abomination of Desolation

Introduction:

• Abomination that which is hateful and disgusting, especially to God
  
• Desolation the state of being uninhabited, empty
  

1.  WHAT IS IT?
   
1. The Desecration of the Jewish Temple (Daniel 11:31; 12:11)
2.  The Exaltation of the Antichrist as God (2Thessalonians 2:3-4)
   
2. WHEN IS IT?
1.   After the Catching Away of the Saints (1Thessalonians 4:16-17)
2.  In the Middle of the Seven Year Tribulation (Daniel 9:27)
3. At the Beginning of the Great Tribulation (Matthew 24:21)
3.      WHAT CAUSES IT?
1.   Satans Desire to be God (Isaiah 14:12-15)
2.  Pride: the Primary Sin (1Timothy 3:6)
4. WHO WORSHIPS IT?
1.  Those Who Take the Mark of the Beast (Revelation 13:1-8)
2. Those Who Reject the Gospel Before the Rapture (2Thessalonians 2:8-12)
5. WHAT SPIRIT DOES IT HAVE?
1.   The Spirit of Rebellion (Genesis 3:4-5)
2.  The Spirit of Idolatry (1John 5:21)

Conclusion:

•  The Spirit of Idolatry (1John 5:21)
• Do you live as if the time is short to give yourself for Christ?
  
• Are you ready for catching away of the saved?