Because I really want to help all of you, I will not be angered by so many obvious attempts to defame and mock me. The anti-christ will be as follows: [quote]Daniel 8:23 \"In the latter part of their reign, when rebels have become completely wicked, a stern-faced king, a master of intrigue, will arise. 24 He will become very strong, but not by his own power. [b]He will cause astounding devastation[/b] and will succeed in whatever he does. [b]He will destroy the mighty men and the holy people.[/b] 25 He will cause deceit to prosper, and he will consider himself superior. When they feel secure, he will destroy many and take his stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be destroyed, but not by human power.[/quote] [quote]Revelations 13:4 And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? [b]Who is able to make war with him?[/b]\" 7[b]And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them[/b]: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.\"[/quote] Again, we will know the anti-christ by his fruits. He brings fruits of war. No where is it commanded since the time of Christ that we must act violently. None of the early Christians did. Neither did Jesus nor his martyred apostles. Revelations clearly commands Christians to turn the other cheek. Clearly, this is something anti-christs will not do. Why boast in how right you are when you have no scripture to support your position? [b]If anyone kills with the sword, with the sword he will be killed. [u]This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of the saints.[/b][/u] How can patient endurance possibly mean retaliation within this context? Repent! Hear, O heavens! Listen, O earth! For the LORD has spoken: I reared children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against me. Ah, sinful nation, a people loaded with guilt, a brood of evildoers, children given to corruption! They have forsaken the LORD; they have spurned the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on him. When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide my eyes from you; even if you offer many prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are full of blood; wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight! Stop doing wrong, learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow. If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land; but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Post edited by: JamesRaio, at: 2007/10/08 02:56