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Series: What in the World is Going On?
Title: "When One Man Rules
the World"(Part VI)
Text: Various
Theme: Prophesy
Teacher: Dr. Barry D. Lovett
Time: September 19, 2010
File Under: Doctrine
The rapture will set the stage for the Antichrist. He will negotiate world peace and promise to deliver security and economic prosperity.
Other names of the Antichrist…
- The “prince that shall come” - Daniel 9:26
- A “fierce king” - Daniel 8:23
- A master of intrigue - Daniel 8:23
- A despicable man - Daniel 11:21
- A “worthless shepherd” - Zechariah 11:16-17
- The man of destruction - II Thessalonians 2:3
- A man of lawlessness - II Thessalonians 2:8
- The evil man - II Thessalonians 2:9
- A “beast” - Revelation 13:1
He will be a Charismatic Leader - Daniel 7:7-8, 20, 25; Revelation 13:5
Because of his magnetic personality, good looks and great oratory
skills people will flock to him.
He will be a Cunning Leader - Daniel 7:8; Daniel 11:21
He is a political genius, a masterful diplomat and a clever leader.
He will be a Conniving Leader - Daniel 7:25; II Thes 2:4; Rev 13:8
He will speak out against the true God of heaven.
He will be a Cruel Leader - Daniel 7:23
- He takes out his wrath on those who have become Christians during the tribulation period.
- He kills two-thirds of all the Jews (Revelation 13).
- He conquers the city of Jerusalem (Zechariah 14).
- He slaughters myriads of Gentiles (Revelation 13).
- He wears out the saints of the Most High (Daniel 7:25).
The Profile of the Coming World Ruler
Politically: The Antichrist will not have an auspicious beginning but will slowly emerge from the masses of people.
Nationally: He rises out of the fourth empire, the Revived Roman Empire.
Providentially: Over and over again in Revelation 13, we find a little phrase: "…And he was given..." The Antichrist will be able to do only that which God allows him to do.
The Program of the Coming World Ruler:
- Temporary peace with Israel (Daniel 9:27; Isaiah 28:18).
- Dies and raised back to life (Revelation 13:3-4).
- Assassinates the leaders of three countries in the European Union, and the other countries immediately relinquish their power to him.
- Sets himself up to be worshiped by all people
- The mark of the beast is placed upon followers. Without this mark, no one will be able to buy or sell.
- Desecrates the temple in Jerusalem. "abomination of desolation."
- He attempts to annihilate every Jew
- Initiates the Battle of Armageddon.
But then, just when things seem the most bleak & hopeless Jesus Christ comes (The Second Coming). Christ will assume his role as rightful King and Ruler of the universe.