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Is the antichrist apparently good or obviously evil? I get different impressions when I read the Bible. Is he like a wolf in sheeps clothing or a heavy metal musician? Thank you.
Hi Monty,
An important question.
The Antichrist will begin his reign as he signs a peace treaty with Israel. He will appear to be the greatest humanitarian in world history. MOST Christians and Muslims will accept him as the Second Coming of Jesus. MOST Jews will accept him their Moshiach (Messiah). Most Hindus will accept him as Lord Kalki. Most Buddhists will accept him as Maitreya etc. etc.
He will be "a wolf in sheep's clothing."
For the first three and a half years of his reign.
Then, around that point he will commit the "abomination of desolation spoken of by Daniel the Prophet" (i.e. he will proclaim his divinity in Jerusalem and pollute the newly built Jerusalem Temple).
As a result of this he will be assassinated. Three and a half days later he will rise from the dead as Lucifer Incarnate and be the most evil man in world history. He will proceed to genocide the Jews, Christians and all others who reject his claims.
I have a detailed study on him that may be of interest to you:
http://allfaith.com/prophecy/antichrist.html
The prophecies are very specific about him.
If I can be of further assistance feel free to write back,
~ John of AllFaith
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Baptists hold certain unique understandings as well as the "fundamentals of the faith" held by most other denominations. Harmonious with the essential Baptist doctrine known as the Priesthood of all Believers, some Baptists are very conservative (such as Jerry Falwell and Fred Phelps) while others are quite liberal (such as Jesse Jackson and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr). For help understanding Baptist and other biblical issues, drop me a line. I can also shed light on questions that are often considered "sensitive." Ask me anything and I'll do my best to share what I know.
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I have a lot of experience in this area. I've studied the Holy Scriptures for over 40 years. I hold a Missionary Baptist ordination as well as one from Calvary Chapel. I was a missionary in Central America for a while, an avid street minister and have preached in many churches, on the radio and so on. I also have an MA Religious Studies from JFK University as well as other pieces of paper. The only ordination that really matters comes from God of course.
While I am no longer a Baptist I can answer any question anyone is likely to have from a Baptist perspective.
My personal beliefs are now more accurately described as Messianic or Noahide Nazarene. If you are interested in this perspective just ask.
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My current beliefs are best described as Noahide Nazarene. These beliefs can be considered at my web site: http://allfaith.com/Religions/Noahide
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Education/Credentials
Three Christian ordinations (Baptist, Calvary Chapel and from an independent Christian Church), an MA in Religious Studies, an ordination in Ministry and Spiritual Counseling from the Interfaith Seminaries, 41 plus years of sincere seeking and 13 years answering questions and posting studies online.
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