Deceived (Left Behind: The Kids)
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Deceived is written by Jerry B. Jenkins
and Tim LaHaye
. It holds titles 29-31 in the Left Behind: The Kids
series which tells about the Rapture
, and the seven years that follow. It is book nine of the 12 book series.
In this novel, Nicolae Carpathia, the Antichrist
, devises a sinister plan to make everyone receive a mark on their hand or forehead, showing their loyalty to him. After his resurrection, many had been put under his spell. So when the time came to take the mark, many were excited. But the Christians knew all along that they had to stay away from the mark at all costs. They knew that Carpathia's mark was actually the dreaded Mark of the Beast predicted in the Bible. If someone takes the mark, it seals their fate forever. Unfortunately, whoever refuses the mark will die from the L.E.F. (Law Enforcement Facilitator) or better known as the Guillotine
.
Judd Thompson Jr. and Lionel Washington] are longing to get back to Wisconsin
and see their friends again, but with the new orders Carpathia has made, it is almost impossible to get out of Jerusalem. After Carpathia shows another horrific display of terror, the Christians in Jerusalem prepare to travel to Petra
, where they will hopefully be safe from the Antichrist.
Back in Wisconsin, Vicki Byrne and the other kids show their bravery while being in many close calls with the GC. After their friend is killed by the Guillotine, her roommate, Claudia, emailed the kids and said she wanted to learn more about being a Christian
. Is she for real or is this a trap set by the Global Community
?
The Young Trib Force help others see the truth and struggle to survive the deadly consequences of refusing to obey the world's most evil ruler.
Jerry B. Jenkins
Jerry Bruce Jenkins is an American novelist and biographer. He is best known as co-author of the Left Behind series of books with Tim LaHaye, Jenkins has written over 150 books, including romance novels, mysteries, and children's adventures, as well as non-fiction...
and Tim LaHaye
Tim LaHaye
Timothy F. LaHaye is an American evangelical Christian minister, author, and speaker. He is best known for the Left Behind series of apocalyptic fiction, which he co-wrote with Jerry B. Jenkins. He has written over 50 books, both fiction and non-fiction.-Early life:LaHaye was born in Detroit,...
. It holds titles 29-31 in the Left Behind: The Kids
Left Behind: The Kids
Left Behind: The Kids is a series written by Jerry B. Jenkins, Tim LaHaye, and Chris Fabry. It is about teenagers during the Rapture, with background plots from the adult series....
series which tells about the Rapture
Rapture
The rapture is a reference to the "being caught up" referred to in 1 Thessalonians 4:17, when the "dead in Christ" and "we who are alive and remain" will be caught up in the clouds to meet "the Lord"....
, and the seven years that follow. It is book nine of the 12 book series.
In this novel, Nicolae Carpathia, the Antichrist
Antichrist
The term or title antichrist, in Christian theology, refers to a leader who fulfills Biblical prophecies concerning an adversary of Christ, while resembling him in a deceptive manner...
, devises a sinister plan to make everyone receive a mark on their hand or forehead, showing their loyalty to him. After his resurrection, many had been put under his spell. So when the time came to take the mark, many were excited. But the Christians knew all along that they had to stay away from the mark at all costs. They knew that Carpathia's mark was actually the dreaded Mark of the Beast predicted in the Bible. If someone takes the mark, it seals their fate forever. Unfortunately, whoever refuses the mark will die from the L.E.F. (Law Enforcement Facilitator) or better known as the Guillotine
Guillotine
The guillotine is a device used for carrying out :executions by decapitation. It consists of a tall upright frame from which an angled blade is suspended. This blade is raised with a rope and then allowed to drop, severing the head from the body...
.
Judd Thompson Jr. and Lionel Washington] are longing to get back to Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
and see their friends again, but with the new orders Carpathia has made, it is almost impossible to get out of Jerusalem. After Carpathia shows another horrific display of terror, the Christians in Jerusalem prepare to travel to Petra
Petra
Petra is a historical and archaeological city in the Jordanian governorate of Ma'an that is famous for its rock cut architecture and water conduits system. Established sometime around the 6th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataeans, it is a symbol of Jordan as well as its most visited...
, where they will hopefully be safe from the Antichrist.
Back in Wisconsin, Vicki Byrne and the other kids show their bravery while being in many close calls with the GC. After their friend is killed by the Guillotine, her roommate, Claudia, emailed the kids and said she wanted to learn more about being a Christian
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
. Is she for real or is this a trap set by the Global Community
Global Community
The Global Community is a the fictional world government/state described in the Left Behind series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. The Global Community was established as the successor of the United Nations by Nicolae Carpathia, the series' main antagonist.At its territorial peak, the GC...
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The Young Trib Force help others see the truth and struggle to survive the deadly consequences of refusing to obey the world's most evil ruler.