Artificial intelligence may be more than just a technological marvel, it could be the very fulfillment of end-times prophecy, according to Pastor John Barnett.
In his recent teaching, Barnett explored 1 John 2:18 and Revelation 13, tying the rise of AI and voice synthesis technology directly to the image of the Beast described in Scripture. “The Bible clearly teaches that we can expect an invasion from the pit in the last states,” Barnett said. “Now it’s already started. John said… it’s here.”
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Pointing to demonic influence already seeping through society, he warned, “There is such a crossover now in gaming into the demonic world… Most of the Marvel series is talking about powers that God does not give… Who is the god of this world?”
As acceptance and use of AI tools like ChatGPT and Google’s voice-cloning tool Volley become widespread, Barnett sees a deeper spiritual parallel. “It takes three seconds to learn your voice,” he said, “and you can get yourself to say anything in Arabic and German and Japanese… just talk for a minute.”
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He connected this to Revelation 13’s false prophet who “was granted power to give breath to the image of the Beast, that the image of the Beast should both speak.” Barnett added, “Can you imagine by this time what it is? This Beast can speak… It’s going to be the highest technology infused by Satan.”
Barnett also expressed concern over modern dependence on digital tools, even for Scripture. “This is their Bible,” he said, holding up a phone. “What happens when Bible Gateway… is turned off? You ever had a program turned off? … You can’t open your document.”
Ultimately, he challenged believers: “What’s your source of truth? Is it the internet or AI-spewed out answers, or is it the Spirit of truth through God’s Word?”
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As AI rapidly grows in capability and reach, Barnett’s warnings are a sobering call for Christians to stay rooted in God’s unchanging truth, not technology’s ever-changing promises.
James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
