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Here
is another clue that we have jumped in time. Antiochus IV Epiphanes
was not a “king.” Remember that he was not of royal
blood and had no right to the throne. He stole it.
The
Antichrist will be like Antiochus, but he will be more evil.
Ancient historians tell us that Antiochus believed in his gods,
but the Antichrist will be godless, because it says, “
. . . he will exalt and magnify himself above every god, and
will speak monstrous things against the God of gods . . .”
He will not respect any god. He has made himself a god.
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And
he will show no regard for the gods of his fathers or
for the desire of women, nor will he show regard for any
other god; for he will magnify himself above them all.
(NASB) Dan. 11:37
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The Antichrist apparently is a homosexual because he has no
regard for or he is not interested in women. This man is evil,
apparently a homosexual, and possesses great pride.
Antichrist
- His Love.
The Antichrist does love something besides himself.
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But
instead he will honor a god of fortresses, a god whom
his fathers did not know; he will honor him with gold,
silver, costly stones, and treasures. And he will take
action against the strongest of fortresses with the help
of a foreign god; he will give great honor to those who
acknowledge him, and he will cause them to rule over the
many, and will parcel out land for a price. (NASB) Dan.
11:38-39 |
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He loves power, fortresses, and wealth. Does that
sound like a politician? This leader is very powerful. He has
the power of a great nation under his control. His actions are
more powerful than any before his time, and he has help from
a foreign god - Satan. We will see that in our future study
of Revelation 13:4. 2 Thessalonians 2:9 also tells that Satan
will support this world leader. This occurs during the last
half of the Tribulation Period.
Antichrist
- Last Battle.
At the end of the Tribulation, it appears that a group of Arab
nations from the south and the north will come against the Antichrist.
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at the end time the king of the South will collide with
him, and the king of the North will storm against him
with chariots, with horsemen, and with many ships; and
he will enter countries, overflow them, and pass through.
(NASB) Dan. 11:40
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