Is Trump the Anti-Christ ( Conclusion: Part 10)

 

How Long Will the Antichrist Rule?

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Thankfully, the End Times, where the Antichrist will arise, will only last briefly.

No, it won’t be very pleasant. But the true Messiah will return to set everything aright. The Lord Jesus Christ (also called the Son of Man in some biblical passages) has promised and prophesied his return when he will throw the beast and the dragon into the lake of fire and remake all heaven and earth anew so that all his people can live in the wonderful Kingdom forever.

This gives us hope during hard times.

“Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.” (Matthew 24:30)

Peace.

Related Podcast: "The Global Deception of the Antichrist" - Revelation 13:1-18

Revelation 13 is one of the most intense and often talked about chapters in all of Scripture. It shows us what the world will look like during the future Tribulation, particularly under the rule of the Antichrist and his associate, the False Prophet. I believe this chapter describes real events that will unfold during a literal future period of judgment on the earth. But even as this chapter reveals darkness, it ultimately points us to something greater. It reminds us that Jesus is still King, His authority is never threatened, and His people are never forgotten. 

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I have to humbly admit, Friends. I could not have written a series on this subject as well as it has been brought forth to us in this article. Thank God, there are people that can and are willing to share with us. 

Sadly, there will be no passage from Revelation in this post. I am having problems with my PC again. I may put that passage in a separate post later today. I apologize for this situation. Have a wonderful day, and please plan to join me tomorrow for a new post entitled: The Beast: Human? Or Non-Human?

Have a blessed day!

Is Trump the Anti-Christ? (Part 9)

 

7. Mark of the Beast

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In ancient cultures, slaves often received a mark, symbolizing who owned them. The Old Testament Law instructed people choosing to remain enslaved (or a bondservant) to wear an earring in one ear (Exodus 25:5-6).

Recognizing the Antichrist involves understanding the ominous mark of the beast, a tangible manifestation of allegiance to the Antichrist, with profound implications for those who accept it.

Revelation 13 describes how the beast, representing the Antichrist, causes all people to receive a mark on their right hand or forehead (Revelation 13:16-17). This mark serves as a means of control and identification, distinguishing those who belong to the Antichrist's kingdom from those who do not. Those who refuse to worship the beast or receive his mark face severe consequences, including economic exclusion and persecution (Revelation 13:15-17). This coercive measure compels individuals to pledge allegiance to the Antichrist under threat of dire punishment.

For Christians, we have been bought by Jesus’ blood, at a price, from death to life. God is our Father and Lord, who gave us his life. We owe allegiance to no one, especially not a man who opposes the God who abundantly loves us and saves us for eternity. As with the persecution above, this will be a difficult time for Christians, threatening our food and provision. However, Jesus promises that if we seek God’s Kingdom and righteousness, then he will provide all we need (Matthew 6:33). Unbelievers, Jesus says, worry about provision. Let us refuse to be manipulated by food and clothing when our Father owns everything.

(Source: Crosswalk.org)

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Perhaps this sign is the scarcest one of all. 

Or it will be when the Beast makes an

entrance on our earth at that time.

But who exactly is the Beast?

Human?

Non-human?

There will be one more installment

(tomorrow)

in the particular post.

After that, I will try to answer that

question for us.

So stay tuned for that. 

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8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;

9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.

10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. Revelation 2:8-11

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Thanks for coming by today, Friends. I did get rid of the headache yesterday, and praise God for that. I don't usually get headaches that are that bad. And the ones I do get usually respond to aspirin fairly quickly. That one didn't. So, I believe that perhaps God answered the prayers of friends who were praying for me. If you were one of those friends, thank you so much! I was so relieved when it was finally gone. 

God bless you all!

Revelation 2:5-7

 5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitanes, which I also hate.

7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

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Critique and Call to Repentance

Despite their commendable deeds, Christ reproves them for forsaking their first love—the passionate devotion and heartfelt commitment they initially had for Him (Revelation 2:4) BibleGateway.com+1. He warns them to repent and return to their original works, emphasizing that failure to do so will result in the removal of their "lampstand," symbolizing the loss of their spiritual influence and witness (Revelation 2:5) BibleGateway.com+2.

Spiritual and Historical Context

Ephesus was a major port city and religious center in Asia Minor, known for commerce and the temple of Artemis. The church there faced pressures from surrounding pagan practices and false teachers, which may have contributed to their waning love despite their doctrinal vigilance (Revelation 2:1-5 commentary) Bible Hub. The passage serves as both a warning and encouragement, illustrating that faithful works alone are insufficient without love and devotion to Christ.

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Hello, Friends

Today's post has to be fairly generic.

Not that God's word is generic. 

Because it is the most important part. 

But I woke up this morning at 5 am with a terrible headache. And no matter what I have done, I have not been able to get rid of it.

And so as not to make it any worse, 

I'm staying off my computers today as 

much as possible.

I plan to be back here, Lord willing, with the usual post tomorrow, which I wanted to work on for today. 

I hope and pray your day is a blessing for you.

Thanks for coming by.

Is Trump the Anti-christ? (part 8)

 

6. Persecution of Believers

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Since the Antichrist requires everyone to worship him and uses his military and political power to oppose worshipping Yahweh, he will punish and persecute those of us who bow to God. Revelation 13 teaches this persecution as a deliberate and systematic effort to suppress and eradicate those who hold fast to faith in Christ.

Revelation 13 describes how the beast, representing the Antichrist, makes war against the saints to overcome them (Revelation 13:7). The Antichrist orchestrates this persecution as part of his campaign to assert dominion over all peoples and nations. We must be prepared to endure suffering and persecution for the sake of their allegiance to Christ, as warned in Revelation 13:10.

The Bible teaches us important truths to help us endure this persecution. First, we gain rewards for enduring persecution. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me,” Jesus says in Matthew 5:11, as part of the Sermon on the Mount. We identify with Christ since he also suffered violence and persecution for speaking the truth and honoring only his Father. And we will share in his reward.

Second, these persecutions won’t last forever (2 Corinthians 4:17-18). God will save and redeem his people (Isaiah 4)

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1Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;

2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:

3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.

4 Nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love

Revelation 2:1-4

In these verses, Jesus instructs John to write to the angel of the church in Ephesus, emphasizing the importance of the message (Rev 2:1) stepbible.org+1. He begins with a description of Himself that highlights His authority and divine knowledge, showing that He fully knows the deeds, labor, and perseverance of the believers, as well as their ability to discern truth from falsehood (Rev 2:2-3) stepbible.org+1.
While the Ephesians are praised for their faithfulness, hard work, and doctrinal integrity, they are rebuked for losing the passionate love they had at first for Christ and for one another (Rev 2:4) stepbible.org. Jesus calls them to repent and return to their initial devotion, warning that failure to do so could result in the removal of their lampstand, symbolizing the loss of their status as a faithful church (Rev 2:5) stepbible.org+1.
The passage also references the Nicolaitans, a group associated with idolatry and immorality, indicating that the church must remain vigilant against false teachings and corrupt influences (Rev 2:6) stepbible.org. Overall, these verses combine commendation, correction, and a call to renewed love and faithfulness, illustrating the balance of grace and accountability in Christ’s message to His churches.

(Source: Crosswalk.org)

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Have you ever "lost your first love?"

That is the fire for Jesus Christ when you were first saved.

I know I did. 

I didn't exactly leave Christ.

Nor did I deny Him.

But life had come along,

presenting daily living situations.

Good and not so good.

They stole that fire from me.

Until things got so bad one day,

that I knew I had to repent

and get close to Him again.

That is what I believe these verses mean.

He gave me a second chance.  

But during the Tribulation,

there may be many people 

that find themselves in the same boat.

Will their time run out?

I don't know. 

And I sure don't want to be one who finds out.

The best way to know for sure

is to miss those days altogether. 

May God have mercy on us, Friends.

Thanks for coming by.

Have a blessed day.