The Reigns of Antichrist and Christ

O. T. #2004  "The Reigns of Antichrist and Christ"

AUGUST 17, 2021

Daniel 8-Part 4

LET IT GLOW

We have discussed the four kingdoms of Babylon, Medes and Persians, Greece, and Rome. The next kingdom will be an evil one (when we though it couldn't get any worse than those previously ruled) and the Antichrist.

The Greek prefix anti means against, and  instead of.

The Wiersbe Bible Commentary tells us this about the Antichrist:

• This ruler will be and enemy of Jesus Christ and a counterfeit Christ.
• He has to overcome the rulers in this world.
• He will blaspheme God and convince unbelievers that he is a god.
• Not only will this one control the economy, but he will control and change religion and laws.
• With the help of Satan, he will be a world dictator and deceiver.
• He will make a covenant with the Jewish nation for 7 years. However, he will break it and persecute God's people.
• He will set up his own image in the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, forcing the world to worship him and the devil. (verses 23-26)

This is all in the plan of the Most High God, Jehovah. We may not understand it, nor like it, but we must accept it.

My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please. (Isaiah 46:10)

Bless the Lord o my soul; bless His holy name. I will worship His holy name (El Shaddiah). Sing like never before.

Glory to god in the Highest!

 

LET IT GROW

Friend, that is not the end. At the appointed time, Jesus will return to earth in all His glory and reign on the earth. (Matthew 24) His kingdom will never be destroyed.

Are you ready to be caught up with Him in the air? (1 Thess. 4:13-18) As I have said before, I believe in the rapture of the church of believers in Jesus. We will not have to go through the tribulation period when the Antichrist rules here.

Our Ancient of Days was in eternity past, is with us now in the present, and will be with us in the future times. He is eternal, holy, and sovereign God. He is still on His throne of judgment.

Jesus will reign on earth for a thousand years. Revelation 20 tells us 6 times that the kingdom will be the millennium reign. There will be world peace during this time. Jesus will be worshiped as God, also.

LET IT GO

Jesus, You alone are our hope, peace, love, and future.

I pray we all put our faith in You, Lord Jesus.