21 Attributes of the Antichrist
Some of these points address things that will not be evident until later, but most cast some light on the individual destined to fulfill the biblical prophecies regarding the “antichrist”. Most are directly related to scriptural statements about this man, but some are more general observations derived from the related Bible passages.
1. Larger, stronger, more imposing and terrifying physique compared to other politicians.
"...look was more stout than his fellows." (KJV); "...larger in appearance than its associates" (NASB); "...looked more imposing than the others." (NIV) ; "...was more terrifying than any of the others." (TEV) - Dan 7:20
2. Stern or fierce faced.
"A king shall arise, having fierce features" (NKJV); "...a king of fierce countenance" (KJV, AMP); "...stern-faced" (NIV); "...bold countenance" (RSV, Darby) - Dan 8:23
3. Generally different or unique amongst politicians.
"...and he will be different from the previous ones" - Dan 7:24
4. A great unifier who effectively appeals to people across traditional lines of division; will be revered by all (except saints).
“…the whole earth was amazed and followed after the beast; “ - Rev 13:3
5. Allegorically represented as incomparable metallic beast, of which he is also the personification; term ‘beast’ applied to both him and his kingdom.
"...a fourth beast, dreadful and terrifying and extremely strong; and it had large iron teeth. It devoured and crushed, and trampled down the remainder with its feet; and it was different from all the beasts that were before it, and it had ten horns.
"...Then I desired to know the exact meaning of the fourth beast, which was different from all the others, exceedingly dreadful, with its teeth of iron and its claws of bronze, and which devoured, crushed, and trampled down the remainder with its feet...Thus he said: 'The fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom on the earth, which will be different from all the other kingdoms, and it will devour the whole earth and tread it down and crush it." - Dan 7:7-8,19, 23
6. Seeks total political control for own glory, not democratic republic or anything really for the people.
“…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.” – 2 Th 2:4
7. Icon of earthly success.
"...he will succeed in whatever he does" - Dan 8:24 NIV
8. Politically rises from sub-national leadership position, like a governor.
"...another horn [a ruler], a little one, came up among them [ten other rulers]
"...And out of one of [the 10 horns] came forth a rather small horn which grew exceedingly great" - Dan 7:8,11; 8:9
9. Will be shrewd, cunning, deceitful, skilled in intrigue.
"Because he is cunning, he will succeed in his deceitful ways. He will be proud of himself and destroy many people without warning. He will even defy the greatest King of all, but he will be destroyed without the use of any human power." (TEV) Daniel 8:25
10. Empowered through others.
"And his power will be mighty, but not by his own power..." - Dan 8:24
11. Stubborn, relentless, mega-ambitious visionary with far reaching goals.
12. Vicious, violent, cruel, lacks regard for life.
"Because he is cunning, he will succeed in his deceitful ways. He will be proud of himself and destroy many people without warning. He will even defy the greatest King of all, but he will be destroyed without the use of any human power." (TEV) Daniel 8:25
13. Extraordinarily proud and boastful.
Daniel 7:8, 11, 20, 8:25 "...this horn [ruler] possessed...a mouth uttering great boasts...I kept looking because of the sound of the boastful words which the horn was speaking...that horn which had...a mouth uttering great boasts"
"...he will magnify himself in his heart" (NASB)
14. Disdain for women.
Dan 11:37 "And he will show no regard for ...the desire of women...for he will magnify himself above them all." (NASB)
15. Inwardly a godless megalomaniac.
Daniel 7:21, 25, 8:10-11, 25 "...that horn [ruler] was waging war with the saints and overpowering them...he will speak out against the Most High and wear down the saints of the Highest One"
"...it grew up to the host of heaven and caused some of the host and some of the stars to fall to the earth, and it trampled them down. It even magnified itself to be equal with the Commander of the host; and it removed the regular sacrifice from Him, and the place of His sanctuary was thrown down... the host will be given over to the horn along with the regular sacrifice; ...And he will magnify himself in his heart...He will even oppose the Prince of princes"
16. Mega-liar who actively opposes truth.
Daniel 8:11, 23, 25 "...[he] will fling truth to the ground... .A king will arise Insolent and skilled in intrigue. And through his shrewdness He will cause deceit to succeed by his influence”
17. Morally bankrupt hedonist.
18. Allegorically represented as a conqueror on a white horse.
Rev 6:2 And I looked, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him; and he went out conquering, and to conquer.
19. Foreshadowed by historical types including King Saul, Nebuchadnezzar, Caesar, Hitler.
20. Professing Christian, empowered by False Prophet, Christian support.
2 Cor 11:3-15 I am afraid, lest as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds should be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ. For if one comes and preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted, you bear this beautifully.
...For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. Therefore it is not surprising if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their deeds.
21. Numerically tallies to 666.
Rev 13:17-18 and he provides that no one should 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.
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