6.21: Who is the Antichrist and is the World Ripe for His Takeover?

We hear the title “Antichrist” being thrown around lately. Is it a person? If so, who is it? When is he going to  take over the world? Yesterday, I wrote about the Signs of the Times and that Jesus Christ warned us to watch for the signs of His return to snatch up His church. That snatching up is the Rapture,  when all born-again believers will disappear from earth and go directly  to Heaven. The dead in Christ will rise first, then the living. That  will also include children under 12, babies and the unborn — the  innocents. That will cause such a crisis that one man — he could be a  political leader — will rise to power and lead a one-world government.  He will have solutions to all the problems. He will come across as a  peacemaker. Very charismatic, he’ll win many of those left behind after  the Rapture to his empire. He’s actually the first Horseman of the Apocalypse! However, some wise people — probably people who thought they were Christians, but ended up being left behind, realize instantly that they  missed the boat. They were not born-again, saved Christians, but after  the Rapture,  they will finally believe, repent of their sins and have their ticket  to Heaven. Unfortunately, they’ll have to endure the 7 years of the Great Tribulation. I covered all that in my series on the Book of Revelation (which starts here). The best scripture reference for all this is in Paul’s second letter the the Thessalonians…. Continue reading in my blog.... If you want the assurance of salvation and a 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven and that you won’t be left behind at the Rapture, this is what you have to do… Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit.  Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly… “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.” Jesus Christ is coming back soon! Are you ready? Soli Deo Gloria -- to God Alone be the Glory!