Hey Pedes, looking for clarity on a theory I'm mentally mulling around. It's kind of wild, but also, could have drastic implications if there is any truth to this.
I'll preface this by saying I am a believer in Christ, and only looking for truth, please don't shoot the messenger, this is an open debate and one I expect to see some heated emotions over.
The Greek word for "ante" is "αντι-", and although the current accepted translation of ἀντίχριστος is Anti-christ, there is little literature to explain the use of Anti vs Ante.
There is a possibility that the word "antichrist" in the Bible has been mistranslated or misunderstood, and that it may actually refer to an "ante-Christ," or a precursor to the coming of Christ, similar to how John the Baptist preceded Jesus. The book of Revelation, a highly symbolic and metaphorical text, may not actually predict a future apocalypse or end times, but rather symbolizes the ongoing struggle between good and evil in human history. According to this theory, the arrival of the "antechrist" figure may not be a negative event, but rather a necessary step in clearing the way for Jesus' return.
Let's analyze Trumps actions in contrast to the antechristos.
Abraham accords - negotiating peace with Isreal, only to turn his back in 3.5 years time. Does this fit with Biden getting into office?
The concept of a peace deal or covenant made by the antichrist is not explicitly mentioned in the book of Revelation, but it is described in some other parts of the Bible, particularly in the book of Daniel. In Daniel 9:27, it says:
"He [the antichrist] will confirm a covenant with many for one 'seven.' In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And at the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him."
Is the end of sacrifice, the end of child, human sacrifice to Baal? Or worse? This kind fits to me. Especially considering the Mossad connections with Epstein et al.
in Revelation 13:3, where it says, "And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast." This wound is described as being healed, and as a result, people are amazed and follow the beast.
I've often wondered if Trump gaining the presidency again would fulfill this passage?
There is a lot more to this theory, but it's a lot to type out, I'll leave it at this for now.
There are alternatives to this as well, as Obama/Biden could also fulfill the above prophecy by Biden essentially being an Obama Manchurian candidate. I don't know enough about Obamas political deals with Isreal to make a call on the first one.
One final thing here, Is to look at the way Jesus responded to Caiaphas and the high Jewish court :
You know neither me nor my Father. If you knew me, you would know my Father also."
This is very telling that Jesus did not see YahWeh as his "Father" in heaven. Jesus never once mentioned Yahweh when referencing the father. He used Abba, or other terms.
Thoughts, pedes?
Interesting but christ said there would be many anti christs. Speaking in the context of false prophets. Revelation is easier to understand once you realize it was John trying to explain 2000 years ago what he was seeing in the future from a heavenly perspective. He was in the spirit so he was able to see the spiritual that we cannot see. It’s demonic and much scarier than what we can see. In the flesh things are not as gruesome as I’m the would be if we saw things in the spirit. With that said, study the difference between pre trib and mid trib eschatology. The pre trib teaching has brought in a bunch of false teaching that makes the book seem difficult to understand. If you take it out of your mind then read revelation in chronological order it is much easier to grasp. A good resource on this is here. This is Independent Fundemental Baptist view of revelation of which I am a Minister of this sect. I believe this to be the best understanding of the book. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq9ZIV5UANZzaMlrlX9bRw_FFTRduTVF8
Fren all sides say similar things. I believe its something different. There are excellent counters to all sides just as there are proofs. It's not always about easier for us to understand. It's about letting Jesus give u understanding. The revelation of Jesus Christ
The term "Antichrist" is only used in the New Testament in the letters of John. Jesus himself does not use the term "Antichrist" in the Gospels. However, there are some passages in which Jesus speaks about false prophets or false messiahs who will deceive people and lead them astray from the truth.
For example, in Matthew 24:24, Jesus warns his disciples about false messiahs and false prophets who will perform signs and wonders that could deceive even the elect. He says, "For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect."
My understanding is that the anti means "in place of" not "against."
Antichrist as a substitute Christ the masses embrace willingly