In these troubling times, when signs seem to fulfill the Bible's description of the end times, many people ask; Will the antichrist be a Muslim? Since our best source of the agenda of this embodiment of evil is the Christian Bible, it makes sense to go there and find out.
The religion of Islam is rapidly spreading throughout the world. Although this spread is often fueled by violence, this is not the only appeal this belief system has for people. Many Muslims are simply born into that world and know no other. (The same is true for many Jews and Christians.) Non-Muslims may feel that this almost universal religion could be the key to a one-world religion headed by one, all-powerful man.
The one who at first seems to have all the answers to the world's problems is given the designation 'antichrist' in letters written by the apostle John. In his first epistle, John says that many such people come 'out from us'. He says that, although the liars and deceivers were in the church body, their defection is proof that they were never truly of the faith.
He than says that the man who denies that Jesus is the Christ is the antichrist. This man denies the Father and the Son. This could fit many people, including Muslims. However, this does not negate the former qualification of once being a part of the Christian church.
John tells us that this spirit that is not of God is in the world already. Although there were many antichrists than and there are many today, one eventually rises rise to power that cannot be challenged by earthly forces. He will come in God's name at first but then deny that there is any god but himself.
Christian scripture tells us that the believers war not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. Satan works his evil through mankind, in a clear imitation of how God blesses the world through the good works of His people. It is understandable that the spirit of evil can animate many people throughout all periods of time.
When Paul cautions believers against coming deceivers and liars, he does not use the same name for them. He uses the term 'man of sin' and 'son of perdition'. All through the Bible, we are told that Satan is at work in the world. He has always wanted the worship and devotion given to God, and Satan is who was defeated at the cross. This is Christian doctrine from beginning to end.
Therefore the answer to the question, 'Will the antichrist be a Muslim' appears to be 'No'. It will be a Christian impostor who will come first with godly sentiments and then reveal his selfish desire to take God's worship, His power, and His people.
The religion of Islam is rapidly spreading throughout the world. Although this spread is often fueled by violence, this is not the only appeal this belief system has for people. Many Muslims are simply born into that world and know no other. (The same is true for many Jews and Christians.) Non-Muslims may feel that this almost universal religion could be the key to a one-world religion headed by one, all-powerful man.
The one who at first seems to have all the answers to the world's problems is given the designation 'antichrist' in letters written by the apostle John. In his first epistle, John says that many such people come 'out from us'. He says that, although the liars and deceivers were in the church body, their defection is proof that they were never truly of the faith.
He than says that the man who denies that Jesus is the Christ is the antichrist. This man denies the Father and the Son. This could fit many people, including Muslims. However, this does not negate the former qualification of once being a part of the Christian church.
John tells us that this spirit that is not of God is in the world already. Although there were many antichrists than and there are many today, one eventually rises rise to power that cannot be challenged by earthly forces. He will come in God's name at first but then deny that there is any god but himself.
Christian scripture tells us that the believers war not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. Satan works his evil through mankind, in a clear imitation of how God blesses the world through the good works of His people. It is understandable that the spirit of evil can animate many people throughout all periods of time.
When Paul cautions believers against coming deceivers and liars, he does not use the same name for them. He uses the term 'man of sin' and 'son of perdition'. All through the Bible, we are told that Satan is at work in the world. He has always wanted the worship and devotion given to God, and Satan is who was defeated at the cross. This is Christian doctrine from beginning to end.
Therefore the answer to the question, 'Will the antichrist be a Muslim' appears to be 'No'. It will be a Christian impostor who will come first with godly sentiments and then reveal his selfish desire to take God's worship, His power, and His people.
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