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6. The Antichrist is a False Savior
(Mark 13:21-23)
21“Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘Look, He is there!’ do not believe it.22For false christs and false prophets will rise and show signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.23But take heed; see, I have told you all things beforehand.” Peace propagandists will rise at the times of revolutions, wars, and despair, with an olive branch in their right hand, and a killing gun in their left hand. Some will proclaim the paradise of laborers and peasants, and others the house of peace.


They will have a massive power of weapons, treasures, oils, and nuclear radiations at their disposal, and they will communicate with the spirits and the dead showing wonders that multitudes may follow them to an imaginary age promised with welfare and everlasting peace.
All will lie definitely, for all will pass away. The hydrogen bombs for destroying most of our globe are already prepared and put in the stores of the authorities in the west and the east. Shortly, the fresh water will be rare. It will be rarer and dearer than petrol, for the pollution of the rivers will be increased due to the abundant multiplication.
The hatred of the poor peoples will grow against the rich nations, for they do not know or recognize that the blessing of the gospel had delivered those who believe in Christ from ease to diligence, from selfishness to service, and from indifference to carefulness. The entire world will be drowned in hatred and destruction.
Shortly before the end of the earth, the antichrist and his eloquent prophet (most probably of Abraham’s seed) will appear. They will fascinate men with big words and wonderful power overwhelming them, giving them peace from bloody wars, then bread and happiness, and finally combination of all religions, and demanding complete submission to the superman.
The devil had already offered to Jesus all the kingdoms of the world and their glory, saying to him, “All these things I will give you if you will fall down and worship me.”
Be watchful, particularly in the last days, for some leaders will be deceivers, and prophets will be false. The son of Satan himself will come, accompanied with the inspired prophet of Satan to show the impure trinity, to catch the atheist, superficial men, and raise them in the mutiny against God and his Anointed that they may fight the Eternal One.
The possibility of his ruling over all the peoples of the earth in our days has become more feasible on the part of modern technology, for his orders and directions may be heard in a short time, in all languages, through the TV even in the furthest house or desert, and whoever opposes his spirit will be persecuted and consumed (2 Timothy 2:1-12; Revelation 13:1-15).
However, the days of the superman are limited. The end of the history of mankind is not his coming, but the coming of Christ in glory. The wisdom of God allows evil to become full first and developable to all possible evil things, until the good Christ comes and shows the fullness of his love, making himself the measure of the last judgment (Daniel 7:9-14). Every man will participate in this struggle. We shall become either completely wicked, or completely good. The Lord will not accept a wolf in a sheep’s clothing, but he wants to change us into holy lambs of God, following his Son who said: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” This thought contradicts the calling of the rebel and disobedient who wish to get their rights through the spirit of the antichrist. They will definitely fall.
Yet, the meek Lamb of God and his followers will continue and live.

Prayer
Our eternal Lord, sharpen our sights that we may discern the spirit of the antichrist who will surpass all and deny your incarnation. Help us not to choose riches, ease, and bodily insurance, but to accept your humility, contentment, and spirit of service and meekness joyfully. Keep us from the cunning of deceivers that we may overcome and unveil the father of lying with your truthful Spirit. Amen.
Question
What are the characteristics of the antichrist, and what are the signs of his appearance?