Posts tagged ‘antichrist’
Prophesies of Daniel 11, Part 8
So with Seleucus gone, “a despicable person” rises up in his place. Note the phrase “on whom the honor of kingship has not been conferred” in the above verse. It would appear that this despicable person – Antiochus Epiphanes IV – did not really have the right to rule, yet somehow managed it. Antiochus Epiphanes IV was not the only son of Seleucus IV and was not necessarily next in line for the throne, but history shows us that he simply took the role of king upon himself. He also did more than that because he also made himself as though a god by taking the name “Epiphanes,” which means “God manifest.” This was also the term used on coins of that era.
Satan’s Attempt to Be Like the Most High God
I believe since then, Satan has been busy attempting to rebuild a Tower of Babel, but not in the physical sense. I believe Satan has spent thousands of years bringing people together as “one” in thought, religion, government, and societal structure. This will make it much easier for him to completely indwell one coming individual who will be offered the same thing Jesus was offered in Matthew 4. There, Jesus was offered all the kingdoms of the world if only He would bow down to Satan and worship him alone. We know that Jesus rejected without consideration Satan’s temptation. We also know according to 2 Thessalonians 2, the coming “man of sin” (which is not a metaphor), will likely face the same temptation and, unlike Jesus, will succumb to Satan. At that point, Satan will supernaturally endow this coming “man of sin” with all of Satan’s ability. We learn this in Revelation 13:3-4, which states, “And the whole earth was amazed and followed after the beast; they worshiped the dragon because he gave his authority to the beast.”
What is the Coming Tribulation All About, Part 22
Not only does society throughout the world suffer because of the sin nature, but the earth, as well as animals suffer too, as shown by the image of the rhino above. We are corrupted and die because of the sin nature. We die because in our first parents, we also have fallen from grace and from that point forward the Second Law of Thermodynamics became part of our life. It happens with those we love who are family members or friends. It happens with the pets we have as well. Here is a picture of the cat that I received as my Father’s Day gift almost eleven years ago. Even though he didn’t speak English, he “spoke” his love and loyalty to me and the rest of the family while he lived.
What is the Coming Tribulation All About? Part 2
If the brokering of a covenant between Israel and the surrounding Arab nations is the event that starts the Tribulation, we need to discuss what happens during the Tribulation and fortunately for us, the Bible has it outlined for us neatly. Though we cannot determine exactly how much time transpires between each seal, trumpet, and bowl during the Tribulation, we can generally determine the order of events.
Gun Control for Society, but Not for Hollywood?
Last time, we talked very briefly (even if it didn’t seem like it) of Satan’s two main goals: 1) Destroy Jews, and 2) Remove God. He will finally be in a position to attempt to fulfill both of these goals once one very large event happens. He must gain total control of the world, as the Bible clearly says he will. Once there, he must install his spiritual son to the position of Absolute Imperial Ruler.
Continue Reading December 18, 2012 at 10:13 AM Leave a comment
Spiritual Forces within the UN
Most of us – who know anything at all about the goals of the UN and have at least some understanding of what the “powers that be” as seen in the global elite want to accomplish – realize that for these individuals the UN is all about spirituality. The UN is essentially on a mission to instill within humanity and on this earth a higher knowledge of what they believe to be from the ascended masters.
Continue Reading December 4, 2012 at 8:41 AM Leave a comment
Jacob Prasch’s “Shadows of the Beast”, Pt 2
I have completed Prasch’s book and as I mentioned in my last blog, I am finishing my review of it.
Prasch makes some great points. He brings in a good amount of historical and biblical data to help us understand how the spirit of the antichrist is at work in the world. This, he says, is to help us know the identity of the coming, final “man of sin” when he is revealed to the world.
Jacob Prasch’s “Shadows of the Beast”
I will note up front that Prasch is not necessarily a Dispensationalist. He does not agree with a PreTrib Rapture for instance. What I thoroughly appreciate about his presentation is that as someone who does accept a PreTrib Rapture, I do not in the least feel condemned by him because of my understanding of Scripture. In a day and age when it has become the norm for people not only to castigate (but also to be referred to as a “heretic”) those of us who believe that Christ will come for His Bride before the Tribulation begins, reading what Prasch has to say is a breath of fresh air and certainly welcome by me. I have stated any number of times that I do not all knowledge concerning Scripture. I have made mistakes and it is possible that at least some of my beliefs now are not 100% lined up with Scripture. I hope that is not the case, but if it is, I also expect and welcome the Lord’s correction.
Tragedy in Japan and the End Times
You can bury your head in the sand, as if that will do any good, or you can ensure that you are spiritually fit for the coming days. The first step is in knowing Jesus because He is the only One who offers absolute and true salvation. That is the first step. The second step is to exercise your spiritual muscles every day through prayer and reading His Word. The third step is to use discernment and wisdom that He will provide to make the necessary decisions and preparations for daily living. It is in that way that He will not let you down, but will guide and direct you.
The coming days are not impossible for His children to live through. Should some of us be taken in death, what a glory that will be!
Mosque at Ground Zero? Give Me a Break…
It is time that we put a halt to Islam’s reach in this country, and take back what has been lost.
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