May 28, 2026 | www.gospelofjesuschrist.blog | River Wilde
(The views expressed in this article are my personal interpretations of the Bible, particularly concerning biblical prophecy and the end times. They are offered for discussion, study, and personal reflection. I do not claim special revelation, nor do I speak on behalf of any church, denomination, religious organization, or its leaders. Readers are encouraged to study the Scriptures for themselves, seek God’s guidance through prayer, and draw their own conclusions.)
Throughout history, symbols have carried immense power. Long before most people could read, symbols communicated authority, religion, allegiance, fear, and control. Ancient kingdoms marched under banners. Religions adopted sacred imagery. Secret societies used emblems to identify one another quietly in public.
Today, symbols are everywhere — in entertainment, advertising, architecture, fashion, music, politics, and even technology. Most people never stop to ask what they mean. Yet some symbols have dark origins tied to rebellion, occult practices, pagan worship, or spiritual deception. The question is not whether symbols exist, but whether society has become spiritually numb to their meaning.
The Bible repeatedly warns believers to remain spiritually awake and discerning:
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (KJV)
Many ancient civilizations openly used symbols connected to sun worship, false gods, mysticism, and secret religious systems. Egypt, Babylon, Rome, and Greece all relied heavily on symbolic imagery. In many cases, these same symbols continue to appear today in modified forms. While some people use them innocently or without understanding, their historical roots can still reveal troubling origins.
One example often discussed is the inverted pentagram. Historically, the upright five-pointed star was sometimes associated with harmony or protection in ancient traditions. However, the inverted version later became heavily connected with occult practices, ceremonial magic, and eventually modern Satanism. Today it frequently appears in entertainment, music, and fashion as a symbol of rebellion against biblical morality.
Another example of satan’s craftiness is the insertion of his symbols into religions, without people even realizing that they are participating. Here is a perfect example, a temple garment. Members, (myself once included) are taught that these marking have significant “religious” meanings. They are significant indeed, but who do they represent? I’ll let you be the judge of that.
Are these marking on any buildings or money that you have seen?
Another widely recognized symbol is the all-seeing eye. Ancient cultures connected the eye with hidden knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. In modern times, it has appeared in various organizations, artwork, and even national imagery. Some view it simply as symbolic art, while others believe it represents humanity’s ongoing fascination with secret power and hidden control. (Amen to that!!!)
The serpent has also appeared throughout history as a symbol of wisdom, enlightenment, and immortality in pagan systems. Yet biblically, the serpent first appears in Genesis as the deceiver in the Garden of Eden. This contrast is striking: what God identified as deception, many cultures later celebrated as enlightenment. Are you seeing the deception yet?
Entertainment industries increasingly normalize dark imagery that previous generations would have recognized immediately as disturbing. Symbols once associated with the occult are now marketed as trendy, artistic, or empowering. Horror imagery, ritualistic themes, and open mockery of Christianity have become mainstream in movies, concerts, clothing brands, and social media culture.
The concern for many Christians is not paranoia or superstition. The greater issue is spiritual desensitization. Scripture teaches that Satan often works through deception rather than obvious evil:
“And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.” — 2 Corinthians 11:14 (KJV)
Evil rarely introduces itself openly. It usually enters gradually — through normalization, entertainment, curiosity, and compromise. What once shocked society eventually becomes celebrated.
Token and Handshakes
Once, I considered this a very spiritual “token,” yet realize now that I was participating is something very different than what I was taught to believe. Can’t you see? All “powerful people” shown above, participate in something other than worship to Jesus Christ? Can you finally realize that there are two forces at battle right now, Good and Evil?
There is a warning about creating any Graven Images found in the Ten Commandments:
“Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:
Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them…”
— Exodus 20:4–5 (KJV)
Who do we “Praise?” Do we praise the “man” or Jesus Christ? Please feel free to sing any song that comes to mind.
We learn in the teaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, as He taught when He was on the earth, and recorded in the New Testament, the following principles:
Worship Belongs to God Alone
“Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.”
— Matthew 4:10 (KJV)
God Will Not Share His Glory
“I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another…”
— Isaiah 42:8 (KJV)
We are commanded not to use any form of witchcraft or graven images such as Joseph Smith used in placing validity in his Jupiter Talisman coin.
I wanted to investigate this coin myself, and ordered a copy off of the internet. When it arrived, the dark feeling that I had when opening the box was overpowering. It made me take it immediately to the trash and throw it out. Through my own experience, I realized that this was not something that God wanted me to have.
Jesus warned about this in His gospel:
Isaiah 42:8
“I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.”
Galatians 5:19–21
“Now the works of the flesh are manifest… Idolatry, witchcraft… they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.”
Revelation 21:8
“…the fearful, and unbelieving… and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone…”
Jesus warned repeatedly that deception would dramatically increase in the last days:
“Take heed that no man deceive you.” — Matthew 24:4 (KJV)
Perhaps the greatest danger today is not that evil symbols exist openly, but that many people no longer recognize the spiritual battle taking place around them. Society laughs at darkness while becoming increasingly consumed by confusion, violence, pride, greed, and moral collapse.
Whether intentional or accidental, symbols reflect the values and spiritual direction of a culture. As darkness becomes normalized, believers are challenged to remain grounded in Scripture, guided by discernment, and focused on Jesus Christ rather than the systems of this world.
The real battle has never been about symbols alone. It has always been about truth versus deception, light versus darkness, and who ultimately receives humanity’s worship and allegiance.
As a fellow “brother,” I invite you to realize the battle that we are in. Step back and understand that satan has infiltrated many religious organizations, for this is how he will deceive even the “very elect,” as recorded in scripture. Have you been deceived? Have you been taught different things about evil signs?
Was the following scripture written for YOU?
Matthew 7:21–23 (KJV):
“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”
A Church will not get you to heaven… Jesus Christ is the only one that will get you there, and He teaches this doctrine so beautifully in the New Testament. Go there today, and study what He taught about the spiritual rebirth of becoming Born Again. Study what it means to be “in Christ.” This will ensure that you too are taken in the rapture, which will HAPPEN VERY SOON!
I can’t tell you STRONGLY enough, that I believe your church will be nowhere to be found in heaven.
1 Corinthians 12:12–13
“For as the body is one, and hath many members… so also is Christ.
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body…” This is “Christ’s Church.” All that belong to Him…It has nothing to do with a mortal religion.
We will serve and worship ONLY Jesus Christ. It is only HIM that we will sing His praise. Everything else is just “mortal noise,” and will be nowhere found in the afterlife.
So, if you are dedicating your life to a church, you should step back and dedicate your life to Jesus Christ, for this is all that matters.
If this is still unclear, consider the thief of the cross.
Luke 23:39–43 (KJV):
…And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.”
No Church, No Baptism – Just Salvation. Just as He taught.
Ephesians 2:8–9
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
All of the boxes that you are required for you to check off from your “religion,” mean nothing in regard to your salvation. It is a gift from God, and received from all who are “born again” as He taught.
Belonging to Jesus Christ creates the desire for us to do Good Works, and yes, they are important. Christ taught that we will receive Crowns of Righteousness for those good works:
2 Timothy 4:7–8
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day…”
But Good Works are not needed for salvation. This is Christ’s gift to all of those who accept it, and have faith in the atonement, through repentance. Good works are the FRUIT of salvation, NOT the root.
If you have not yet “come to Christ,” do so today.
I must share something very important with all of you today:
In God’s plan of the “end times,” which He has revealed to His prophets and are recorded in the Bible, you need to know that something very substantial is about to take place. Please just understand the concept right now.
“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:16–18 (KJV)
For those who are “in Christ” just as this scripture states, they will be removed off of this earth through an event referred to as the Rapture: God’s rescue plan for His followers.
For those who are NOT taken in the rapture, I must tell you that you are NOT on your way to heaven, as evidence of you being left behind. Why is this?
Because heaven is not earned through our works, nor belonging to a church. Heaven is for those who have been “Born Again” and belong to Jesus Christ, as explained in the New Testament.
Go back to that scripture and take specific note of what it says: Those “in Christ” “and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” Can you see it now.
Heaven is where Jesus Christ will reign. Those people who are “in Christ,” and taken in the rapture, will indeed be joining Him in Heaven. THIS SHOULD BE YOUR ONLY SPIRITUAL CONCERN RIGHT NOW.
God, in His patience and love, has created the event known as the 7-year Tribulation Period (in scripture). These are the last 7 years on earth before Jesus Christ will return to defeat the evil which is upon the earth. The purpose of this time period is twofold:
God is punishing evil. He will be pouring out His Bowls of wrath, as recorded in scripture.
God is humbling those who are left on earth, by creating these difficult times, to finally come to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior. Giving them one last chance.
Here’s what he said regarding the difficulty of these last 7 years:
“For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.”
— Matthew 24:21 (KJV)
He also warned that the suffering would be so severe that humanity would not survive without God shortening those days:
“And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.”
— Matthew 24:22 (KJV)
Being part of any religion will not save you from the tribulation period. What will save you is belonging to Jesus Christ. This should be your focus right now. It doesn’t matter what I believe, nor does it matter what you believe, for our beliefs do not change the truth…The Truth is what Christ taught, and is recorded in the Bible. This is what you need to believe. This is what you need to study. This is what WILL happen. THIS, is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Exactly as He taught.
My intent of this writing is to lift the veil of deception so that others can see truth for themselves. It is not just me reporting on these things, for many watchmen have been called to expose deception and teach truth. God is the one that is exposing evil, deception and untruths…
Luke 8:17 (KJV)
“For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.”
He is doing this so that all truth will be exposed, before He can judge the earth.
Ecclesiastes 12:14 (KJV)
“For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.”
Those who are preaching deception can try to silence all of the watchmen; however, they will not succeed in preventing God’s plan from moving forward. This is of GOD’s doing, not mine, nor any other watchmen.
I’ve also learned that there are many who are not comfortable in leaving to comfort of their religion to study the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pride is preventing them from seeing what God is exposing.
I am grateful that God will still provide them a chance to come to Jesus Christ in the Tribulation period, though their journey will be incredibly difficult, again because of God’s plan.
I say to many of you reading this, you might certainly have already gone through this rebirth, as evident of you having God’s spirit within you. I can see it in the “countenance” of many church members. You might not have made the connection of when this happened, because you were not looking for this, since you were not taught about it. Recognize that this rebirth was not because of a church, but it was because of your personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
If this is the case, I invite you to “… comfort one another with these words.” Be watchful of the rescue plan that God has for you. Do not get caught by surprise by not having enough oil in your lamp. Prayerfully study about the Rapture to get a “testimony” of what is about to occur.
I apologize for the length of this article; however, we are running out of time!!!!!
Hope to see you in the clouds very soon.
River
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