Matthew 24:5 Meaning

To the end that his disciples, not only then living but in all ages following, should guard themselves against all sorts of temptations to the end of the world, he warns them of five or six sorts of temptations or exercises abiding them.

Dickson, David – A Brief Exposition of the Evangel of Jesus Christ According to Matthew (1651)

Matthew 24:5 Meaning – for many shall come in my name

The first sort of exercise of the Church is by sects and heresies. The Lord will suffer blasphemies and heresies to arise in the visible Church for the punishing of some and trial of others; for many shall come in my name, says he; that is, taking on the name proper to me and pretending themselves to be Christ.

Dickson, David – A Brief Exposition of the Evangel of Jesus Christ According to Matthew (1651)

Matthew 24:5 Meaning – I am Christ

The impudency of the devil and the delusion of heretics is admirable, that he dare suggest, and they dare avow themselves to be Christ, yet such shall be, and shall dare to say, I am Christ.

Dickson, David – A Brief Exposition of the Evangel of Jesus Christ According to Matthew (1651)

Matthew 24:5 Meaning – shall deceive many

When the only one true Christ is not received, it is justice that many false pretended Christs should come and deceive them who will not receive the truth in love; therefore he forewarns that they shall deceive many.

Dickson, David – A Brief Exposition of the Evangel of Jesus Christ According to Matthew (1651)