Divine Deception? Exploring God’s Role in Misleading Others

The Bible contains some challenging passages that seem to suggest God can mislead or send a “lying spirit” — so what’s going on? In this video, we dive into those difficult texts and explore whether God ever truly deceives people, what Scripture says about His character, and how to make sense of these mysteries.

Join us as we unpack key stories like 1 Kings 22 and 2 Thessalonians 2, and look at what Church tradition and theologians have said on the topic. Whether you’re a Bible student, a pastor, or just curious, this discussion will help you wrestle with one of Scripture’s most thought-provoking questions.

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00:00 Don't use arguments that backfire on you
02:05 Commenters who say "Allah is the best of deceivers" (Quran 3:54)
06:50 Ezekiel 14:9 on divine deception
08:42 Jeremiah 20:7 and divine deception
09:45 1 Kings 22:19-23 and divine deception
11:58 Isaiah 63:17 and divine deception
13:12 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 and divine deception
14:10 The Church Fathers on divine deception
16:30 My advice to apologists

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