End Times - The Antichrist

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Before the Antichrist appears, the rapture will happen. The world will go shock as Christians from all over disappear. Some countries will be hit harder than other countries. Try to imagine the chaos when people are taken while driving their cars or flying planes. People will be taken while cooking or running water for the bath tub, which could lead to water shortages. There will be car accidents. Looting and fights will start. When the Bible says sudden destruction, that will be the case for many Christian countries. Israel will no longer have Christian countries supporting them. This will force them to solely depend on God.     

After the rapture, the Antichrist will arise. This could be immediately or this could take a period of time. The Antichrist will not be revealed until after the rapture per 2 Thessalonians 2:7. There are many different opinions about where he emerges from. Some say Italy, Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Greece, we are not sure. The Bible says in Daniel 9:26 he will be from the people who destroyed the Temple in 70AD. This is the Old Roman empire but many countries were apart of the empire so it’s hard to narrow it down. The Bible also refers to him as the Assyrian in Micah 5 & Isaiah 14. We are not sure what country he will come from but it will be somewhere in the middle east. You will recognize him when he confirms a 7 year, covenant with Israel. When this covenant is signed, that is the start of the Tribulation. 7 years later, on day 2,520 is when Jesus returns to put a stop to the war.

It sounds like the land of Israel will be divided in Joel 3:2. This will greatly anger God. We are hearing on the news right now about trying to get a peace deal signed with Israel. They are saying part of the deal will involve Israel dividing up the land. John Kerry wanted to get a peace deal signed so bad but it was not yet time. This will not happen until after the rapture.

At some point the Jewish people will build their Temple and start animal sacrifices. Midway through this 7-year deal, at the 3 ½ year mark, the Antichrist will stop the sacrifices. He will go into the Temple and claims to be God per 2 Thessalonians 2:4. An image of him will be set up in the Temple by the False Prophet. For the Antichrist to go into the Temple there needs to be a Temple. Right now, the Temple institute already has the building plans for the new Temple. They have replicated and restored sacred vessels for their services like the golden menorah, the alter is built, they have the priestly garments made. They have their priests from the line of Aaron trained and ready to serve. The High Priest has been chosen. They know where the Ark of the Covenant is. All they need, is the ok to build.

Daniel 7 talks about a kingdom or possibly a government of many nations on earth which will be different from all other kingdoms. It will devour the whole earth. There will be 10 kings that will arise from this kingdom. They may be elected or appointed ruler. Many suggest that this kingdom could be a restructuring of the European Union. Once the 10 kings or rulers are in place, then the Antichrist will arise. He will be different from the other rulers. He will subdue 3 of the kings.  I hear many people speculate about who the antichrist is.  I don't believe he will apear on the world stage until after the rapture and the establishment of these 10 kings/rulers.  When he arises he will speak against God. He will afflict Christians. He will change times and laws. The Antichrist will deny God, Jesus and claim to be God.

Here are some Bible verses that describe the Antichrist.

Daniel 8:23-25   “A fierce-looking king, a master of intrigue, will arise.  He will become very strong, but not by his own power. He will cause astounding devastation and will succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy those who are mighty, the holy people.  He will cause deceit to prosper, and he will consider himself superior. When they feel secure, he will destroy many and take his stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be destroyed, but not by human power.

Daniel 11:32 He shall corrupt by flatteries.

Daniel 11:37 Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all.

Daniel 11:39 He shall divide the land for gain.

Daniel 11:41 He shall enter into many countries and overthrow them. He shall enter into Israel.

Revelation 13 calls the antichrist the Beast out of the Sea.

Revelation 13:2 and to him the dragon (which is the devil) gave his power and his throne and great authority. This is what Satan tempted Jesus with in the wilderness but he is giving the kingdoms and his authority over to the Antichrist.

Revelation 13:3 And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.

Revelation 13:5 Whoever does not worship his Image shall be killed

Revelation 13:7 It was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.

Revelation 13:8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb

Isaiah 14:16 He will make the earth tremble and shake Kingdoms
                 17 He made the earth a wilderness and destroyed cities

2 Thessalonians 2:9 The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders. I believe at some point the Antichrist, will be possessed by Satan himself.

Matthew 24:24 For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

In 2 Thessalonians, it says there will be a strong delusion & many will believe the lie. We do not know what this delusion will be but a person who knows God and the truth will not fall for it.

John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”


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