antiChrist spirit or physical?

Shalom,


And/or...

Courtesy of ICA (midnightwatcher.com):


"...although we have generally understood Antichrist in terms of a man, we should not dismiss nor discount the possibility that Antichrist may not be a man per se at all, but rather the Islamic “system” itself that we see manifest today. Just as the Church (Ekklesia) is the Body of Christ, Satan’s counterfeit of the Church — the Ummah of Islam — would be the “Body of Antichrist” that is given its power and authority by Satan himself (cf Revelation 13:2-4). Although Antichrist could be a literal man who will soon be revealed, the “embodiment” of the religious-political-militant system of Islam (the multitude of a man, Mohammed) that is given its power by “the chief prince” or spiritual force who exercises authority over Meshech and Tubal may be what is truly in view here, even though it is often referred to anthropomorphically as a “man” in Scripture much like the Church (the multitude of the Lamb, Messiah) is referred to as “one new man” in Ephesians 2:15. Either way, Gog is Antichrist."

The idea that the antichrist might not be a man in the traditional sense is a perspective that deserves serious consideration, as it could fundamentally alter our understanding of how end-time events may unfold. This shift in thinking challenges many of the commonly held interpretations about prophecy and opens up a wider range of possibilities for what might take place in the future. It’s important to remain open to these alternatives as they can shape how we perceive the events that lead up to the culmination of this age.

I strongly encourage all readers of this blog to explore the insights shared by our brother from midnightwatcher.com. He has delved deeply into these topics, and his interpretations align with other thought-provoking works like Messiah 2030. I truly believe that Abba has blessed our brother with a unique understanding of the dynamics at play, particularly regarding the identity and the methods through which events could unfold during the final 3.5 years before the return of the Messiah.

As believers, we are called to be Bereans—those who diligently search the scriptures and test everything against the Word of God (Acts 17:11). This means being willing to consider multiple interpretations and not simply accepting the most popular narratives. Personally, when I weigh the arguments provided by ICA against the other scenarios currently being discussed—especially those focusing on a Western interpretation, involving the influence of global entities like Davos, digital currencies, and broader economic controls—the scenario that seems to have the most scriptural support is the one centered on a Middle-Eastern perspective.

This interpretation suggests that the end-time events will more likely be rooted in developments in the Middle East, involving historical and geopolitical factors that directly tie back to biblical prophecy. Such an approach may help to illuminate aspects of scripture that are sometimes overlooked when applying a strictly Western lens. It’s not about dismissing other viewpoints but rather seeking the most biblically grounded understanding, which is crucial for those who desire to be prepared for the unfolding of these times.

Here are mor thoughts shared by ICA :

"I provide a possibility of how the last 3.5 years begins in the article here (tinyurl.com/3fyeh4de). If Antichrist is a man, one possibility is that it could be Islam’s “Mahdi” – an Islamic messiah-like figure as it were (although this view is a possibility I’m now beginning to think this is less likely). Another possibility is a defacto Caliph-like political-religious Muslim leader who will be the catalyst that brings together an Islamic coalition of nations to come against Israel (a possible candidate for this today is Turkish President Erdogan -- tinyurl.com/nf9v55mh. But even though Turkey is key in the coming Gog-Magog invasion against Israel, that does not necessarily mean that Erdogan is Gog and is therefore the Antichrist. Gog -- the Chief Prince of modern day Turkey -- may be the spiritual entity (Satan) that exercises authority and control over this region and who therefore greatly influences the politics of Erdogan and the Turkish parliament.



The obvious question, though, is that if Antichrist is a man, how would 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 and Daniel 11:36-37 be fulfilled? If Antichrist is a man, these articles (tinyurl.com/3fyeh4de and tinyurl.com/ydytcway) should help provide answers. These will also address the possibility that Antichrist may not be a literal man but is rather an anthropomorphism to describe and personify the manifestation of the Islamic world and the god they worship - Satan.



At this time, I expect that something pivotal, a triggering event, will happen in the Islamic world in the Spring of 2027, something that will be a direct affront to the God of Israel and the Israel of God and will result in mass terrorist attacks against Jews and Christians, primarily all across the Islamic world, but all around the world as a whole where there are now large Muslim populations. “[C]onsider the number of Muslims living in Western nations today. Although it appears that a significant majority of Muslims want to live in peace we cannot allow ourselves to become comatose to the reality that there are those who do not want to live in peace with ‘infidels.’ There are tens of millions of Muslims living in western countries, with estimates as high as 5-7 million Muslims living in the United States alone. Can we begin to imagine the havoc to be wrought if even 10% of Muslim males were to engage in terrorist activities to secure themselves a place in paradise or to ‘defend Islam’? This could be hundreds of thousands of radicalized followers of the ‘prophet Mohammad’ who want us dead for the cause of Dar al Islam. In Europe, with a Muslim population of 44 million, it would be in the millions.” (tinyurl.com/mwzuf2p7)".

I fully agree! What about you?! 

Be blessed!

FX

Per 1John

4:3
but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world.

1John is actually the Book that makes me question a physical single person. 

1 John 2:22
22 Who is the liar? It is whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a person is the antichrist—denying the Father and the Son.
1 John 2:18
18 Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour.
1 John 4:3
3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world.
2 John 1:7
7 I say this because many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist.

The antichrist(s) are only mentioned in these 4 verses in the entire bible. John also wrote revelation, but never mentions The antichrist. There is only the beast from the sea, the other is the false prophet (from the earth). This beast might be against christ and therefore we use the word antichrist, but its not the correct verbage.

The first beast clearly comes from the Abyss (bottomless pit), and is a fallen angel, who ones ruled in the heavens over one of the five heads. Egypt/Assyria/Babylon/Persia/Greece

Rev 17:8 The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.

Rev 9:11 And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon.  This is the first beast. Angels can take human form and therefore can be referred to as a man. "Man of Sin".  

The beast was (one of the five angels that rule Egypt/Assyria/Babylon/Persia/Greece). Is not (ie Rome) and will come again.  Combination of Greece/Assyria/Babylon (leopard/bear/lion).  It is not a human being.