The Anti-christ
The stage is set. The door is open for the entrance of the anti-christ. The world is crying out for "the man". A man who will bring order out of chaos; a man who will produce economic stability; a man who will bring peace to the Middle East. Such a man is waiting in the wings. Soon he will be introduced as the savior and the world will receive him.
He has numerous identifying marks.
- He will be a man of great charisma. {Dan. 7:20} - He will speak with such persuasiveness that the multitudes will hinge on every word. So convincing will he be that nations will fall into his plans.
- He will be a man of great intellect. {Dan. 8:23} - Problems will be resolved readily as he proves his brilliance to the world. The most difficult items will be cared for because of his deep insight.
- He will be a man of force. {Dan. 11:38} - He will worship at the throne of military power. His philosophy "The guys with the biggest guns and most bullets wins." He will spend whatever necessary to gain military control!
- He will persecute Israel. {Dan. 7:25} - At first glance he will cultivate a peace agreement with the nation. Established for seven years the covenant will bring peace and security to that troubled land. Mid way through the period allotted, the anti-christ will break the covenant bringing his wrath against the people of God. Engaging in "ethnic cleansing" he will wear out the saints.
- He will blaspheme God. {2 Thess. 2:4} - As he desecrates the temple in Jerusalem he will attempt to set himself up in the position of power. His intention to overthrow Christ as his father Satan attempted to overthrow God.
- He will be destroyed by the coming of Christ. {2 Thess. 2:8} - Finally the "permissive will of God" will be exhausted and Christ will manifest himself. The rule of the anti-christ will end as Jesus takes the throne as King of kings and Lord of lords. He shall consume and destroy the anti-christ in one final battle!
Hallalujah He wins and we do too!
In Jesus;
Rev. W. Scott Lockard
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