The Antichrist and the False Prophet

David Mitts

Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God. (2Th 2:3-4)

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The Antichrist and the False Prophet

A. Antichrist and False Prophet will Rule Revived Holy Roman Empire

Antichrist – most powerful political leader from Europe
False Prophet – most powerful religious leader from Rome

B. Antichrist – Coming One-World Government Dictator

Known by many names in Scripture:

a. Man of lawlessness, son of destruction (2 Thessalonians 2:3-4)
Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God. (2Th 2:3-4)

b. That lawless one (2 Thessalonians 2:8)
Then that lawless one will be revealed whom the Lord will slay with the breath of His mouth and end by the appearance of His coming; (2Th 2:8)

c. Little horn (Daniel 7:8, 21-22)

d. Beast (Revelation 13:4-5)
they worshiped the dragon because he gave his authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who is able to wage war with him?” There was given to him a mouth speaking arrogant words and blasphemies, and authority to act for forty-two months was given to him. (Rev 13:4-5)

e. Antichrist
Children, it is the last hour; and just as you heard that antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have appeared; from this we know that it is the last hour. (1Jn 2:18)
1) Anti means - against Christ
2) Means in the place of Christ

C. Where will the Antichrist Come From?

Among a 10-horned kingdom – 10-king alliance (Daniel 7:8)

“While I was contemplating the horns, behold, another horn, a little one, came up among them, and three of the first horns were pulled out by the roots before it; and behold, this horn possessed eyes like the eyes of a man and a mouth uttering great boasts. (Da 7:8)
From the last 10 kings symbolized by the 10 toes of the image (Daniel 2)

a. Antichrist arises from revived Holy Roman Empire. Mixture of clay and iron, political and religious.

And in that you saw the feet and toes, partly of potter’s clay and partly of iron, it will be a divided kingdom; but it will have within it some of the toughness of iron, since you saw the iron mixed with common clay. “And just as the toes of the feet were partly of iron and partly of pottery, so some of the kingdom will be strong, and part of it will be fragile. “In that you saw the iron mixed with common clay, they will combine with one another in their descendants; but they will not adhere to one another, just as iron does not combine with pottery. “And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which will never be destroyed, and that kingdom will not be left for another people; it will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, but it will itself endure forever.” (Dan 2:41-44, NASB)

b. Antichrist - from Europe

D. Antichrist’s Kingdom (Revelation 13)

Antichrist and his end time world government (Revelation 13:1-8)

And the dragon stood on the sand of the seashore. Then I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads, and on his horns were ten diadems, and on his heads were blasphemous names. And the beast which I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were like those of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave him his power and his throne and great authority. I saw one of his heads as if it had been slain, and his fatal wound was healed. And the whole earth was amazed and followed after the beast; they worshiped the dragon because he gave his authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who is able to wage war with him?” There was given to him a mouth speaking arrogant words and blasphemies, and authority to act for forty-two months was given to him. And he opened his mouth in blasphemies against God, to blaspheme His name and His tabernacle, that is, those who dwell in heaven. It was also given to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them, and authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation was given to him. All who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who has been slain. (Rev 13:1-8)
His religious partner - False Prophet (Revelation 13:11-15)

Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb and he spoke as a dragon. He exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence. And he makes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed. He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down out of heaven to the earth in the presence of men. And he deceives those who dwell on the earth because of the signs which it was given him to perform in the presence of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who *had the wound of the sword and has come to life. And it was given to him to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast would even speak and cause as many as do not worship the image of the beast to be killed. (Rev 13:11-15)
One-world economic system (Revelation 13:16-18)

And he causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and the slaves, to be given a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, and he provides that no one will be able to buy or to sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for the number is that of a man; and his number is six hundred and sixty-six. (Rev 13:16-18)
World government beast

a. Germany – leopard
b. Russia – bear
c. Great Britain – lion
d. Ten-nation alliance (10 horns) from Holy Roman Empire
Antichrist rules world government - 3 ½ years. (Daniel 7:25, Revelation 13:5)

E. Identity of the Antichrist

Antichrist - man (Daniel 7:24-25)

‘As for the ten horns, out of this kingdom ten kings will arise; and another will arise after them, and he will be different from the previous ones and will subdue three kings. ‘He will speak out against the Most High and wear down the saints of the Highest One, and he will intend to make alterations in times and in law; and they will be given into his hand for a time, times, and half a time. (Da 7:24-25)
Antichrist confirms Abrahamic Covenant - seven years. (Daniel 9:27)

“And he will make a firm covenant with the many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put a stop to sacrifice and grain offering; and on the wing of abominations will come one who makes desolate, even until a complete destruction, one that is decreed, is poured out on the one who makes desolate.” (Da 9:27)

a. God - covenant with Abraham (Genesis 15:18)
b. Confirmation of Covenant (peace agreement) confirms Israel’s right to exist in the Holy Land – the Promised Land.
Antichrist will arise among 10 kings. (Daniel 7:24, Revelation 17:12-13)
Antichrist uproots three kings. (Daniel 7:8, 24‘)

As for the ten horns, out of this kingdom ten kings will arise; and another will arise after them, and he will be different from the previous ones and will subdue three kings. (Da 7:24)
Antichrist uses peace as a weapon. (Daniel 8:25)

An example: United Nations’ “Responsibility to Protect” – historic expansion of power for the U.N.
Antichrist has a fierce countenance. (Daniel 7:20, 8:23)

“In the latter period of their rule, When the transgressors have run their course, A king will arise, Insolent and skilled in intrigue. “His power will be mighty, but not by his own power, And he will destroy to an extraordinary degree And prosper and perform his will; He will destroy mighty men and the holy people. “And through his shrewdness He will cause deceit to succeed by his influence; And he will magnify himself in his heart, And he will destroy many while they are at ease. He will even oppose the Prince of princes, But he will be broken without human agency. (Da 8:23-25)
Antichrist claims to be God. (2 Thessalonians 2:3-4)

a. Event - Abomination of Desolation (Antichrist revealed)
b. “No one is to deceive you in any way! For it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God.” (2Th 2:3-4, NASB)
Antichrist deceives through his brilliant intelligence. (Daniel 7:8, 8:23)

““And in the latter period of their dominion, When the wrongdoers have run their course, A king will arise, Insolent and skilled in intrigue.” (Dan 8:23, NASB)
Antichrist persecutes God’s people. (Revelation 13:7, Daniel 7:21)

a. “It was also given to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them, and authority was given to him over every tribe, people, language, and nation.” (Rev 13:7, NASB)

b. ““I kept looking, and that horn was waging war with the saints and prevailing against them,” (Dan 7:21, NASB)
Antichrist dominates the world - faces resistance.

a. Israel is protected by two wings of great eagle (U.S.). (Revelation 12:14)
b. “But the two wings of the great eagle were given to the woman, so that she could fly into the wilderness to her place, where she *was nourished for a time, times, and half a time, away from the presence of the serpent.” (Rev 12:14, NASB)
Antichrist will not control country of Jordan. (Daniel 11:41, 44)

“He will also enter the Beautiful Land, and many countries will fall; but these will be rescued out of his hand: Edom, Moab, and the foremost of the sons of Ammon.” (Dan 11:41, NASB)
Antichrist honors god of forces. (Daniel 11:31, 38)

“Forces from him will arise, desecrate the sanctuary fortress, and do away with the regular sacrifice. And they will set up the abomination of desolation.” (Dan 11:31, NASB)
Antichrist changes times and laws. (Daniel 7:25)

“‘And he will speak against the Most High and wear down the saints of the Highest One, and he will intend to make alterations in times and in law; and they will be handed over to him for a time, times, and half a time.” (Dan 7:25, NASB)
Antichrist will not regard desire of women. (Daniel 11:37)

a. Desire of women is to have children.
b. He may regulate the population of the Earth.
c. ““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 boast against them all.” (Dan 11:37, NASB)
Number of his name - 666 (Revelation 13:18, 15:2)
Antichrist is promoted by his religious partner (False Prophet).

F. False Prophet

Most powerful religious leader on Earth - two objectives:

a. Unite the world’s religions under one belief system
b. Influence all to pledge allegiance to Antichrist’s one-world government. (Revelation 13:11-15)
c. “Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spoke as a dragon. He exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence. And he makes the earth and those who live on it worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed. He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down out of the sky to the earth in the presence of people. And he deceives those who live on the earth because of the signs which it was given him to perform in the presence of the beast, telling those who live on the earth to make an image to the beast who *had the wound of the sword and has come to life. And it was given to him to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast would even speak and cause all who do not worship the image of the beast to be killed.” (Rev 13:11-15, NASB)
False Prophet looks like a lamb - speaks like a dragon. (Revelation 13:11)

a. The dragon is Satan. (Revelation 12:9)
False Prophet supports the world government agenda. (Revelation 13:12)

a. Pope Francis affirmed importance of Sustainable Development Goals.
b. Pope Francis promoted redistribution of wealth, major plank of socialism.
False Prophet pulls down fire from Heaven. (Revelation 13:13)

a. People will believe - work of God in the Earth.
b. Jesus warned people - deceived in the end time (Matthew 24:4-5, 11, 24)
c. Search the Scriptures (John 5:39)
d. Be rooted and grounded - fundamental doctrines of the Bible to avoid being deceived (Psalms 119:11, 1 Timothy 4:16)
False Prophet will perform miracles to influence worship of the beast. (Revelation 13:14, 19:20)
False Prophet is the chief perpetrator of Great Tribulation. (Revelation 13:15)
False Prophet will support Antichrist - enforce Mark of the Beast. (Revelation 13:16-17)
False Prophet - influence world leaders - invades Israel at Battle of Armageddon (Revelation 16:13-16)57

G. Holy Roman Empire

Always ruled by two leaders – political leader from Europe - religious leader from Rome
a. Charlemagne crowned emperor - 800 A.D. by Pope Leo III.
b. Pope - always been - religious leader
c. Political leader - Antichrist
d. Spiritual leader - False Prophet – pope at the time of Antichrist
1) Catholic prophecies predicted last pope.

H. Jesus will Destroy Antichrist and False Prophet - His Second Coming (Revelation 19:19-20)

Both will be cast into the Lake of Fire.
Jesus will be crowned King of kings and Lord of lords.
Beginning of the Kingdom of God

I. End of Millennial Reign

Satan loosed to deceive the nations after 1,000 years expires. (Revelation 20:7-10)
a. Satan - influences the world - fights against Jesus Christ.
b. The people of the world come against city of Jerusalem.
Fire from Heaven comes down from God - destroys those gathered against Jerusalem.
a. Satan cast into Lake of Fire with Antichrist and False Prophet.
b. End of human experience - end of Satan

J. Summary

Know and understand biblical truths in the end time. (John 8:32, 5:39)
A working knowledge of the Bible is of utmost importance.
Biblical illiteracy would allow someone to believe the False Prophet’s deceptive message and pledge allegiance to the Antichrist.
It is time to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.