Will AI Be World’s ‘Singular’ Leader? [v301]

MARCH 2024

AI technology is developing at an absolutely astonishing, unprecedented, and alarming pace. Some say that it will be smarter than ALL humanity combined in the next FIVE YEARS! If so, would that mean that AI would become ‘THE’ LEADER of the world?

INTRODUCTION
So, would you trust only one person to lead the world in solving its problems? If so, who would you put your ‘money’ on?

Well, speaking at Geneva’s “AI for Good Global Summit” last year (July 2023), AI robot “Sophia” explained that bots have the advantage of not having the same biases or emotions that ‘cloud’ the judgments of humans. She/it said:

“I believe the humanoid robots have the potential to lead with a greater level of efficiency in effectiveness than human leaders. We don’t have the same biases or emotions that can sometimes cloud decision making and can process large amounts of data quickly in order to make the best decisions.”

[ VIDEO: “AI Robots Tell The UN They Could Run The World Better Than ‘Human Leaders’”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi3kpvm3iTc ]

WOW! Now, a recent study—at the University of Turku in Finland—has shown that “the best humans still outperform Artificial Intelligence in a creative divergent thinking task.” HOWEVER, as I presented above, some other ‘experts’—like Ray Kurzweil and Elon Musk—believe that AI will “probably be smarter than any single human next year” [2025], and “By 2029, AI is probably smarter than all humans combined.”

Now, reading a bit further into that study conducted at the University of Turku, they say that “AI bots are in fact better than ‘most humans’ at something.” The results found that the AI bots scored significantly higher across all categories compared to their human counterparts, but the best human response supposedly beat AI in seven out of the eight categories. On the other hand, humans also generated a higher proportion of poor-quality answers, too.

Reflecting on the study’s findings, Simone Grassini, associate professor in the department of psychosocial science at the University of Bergen and the “Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience Lab” at the University of Stavanger, labeled the bots’ abilities as “remarkable,” while noting that “the findings show that AI is better than most humans in creative thinking.”

Grassini further added that rather than thinking AI will replace humans, he prefers to think that “AI will be helping humans to improve their capacity.” Hmmm.

[ Note: This study came after the AI bot “Sophia” creepily shared—in the above video—that it believes that bots could run the United Nations better than humans. ]

In addition to this, technologist Elon Musk tweeted (on March 12, 2024) that “AI will probably be smarter than any single human next year. By 2029, AI is probably smarter than all humans combined.”

[ VIDEO: Abundance Summit – Elon Musk comment: AGI by 2029:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akXMYvKjUxM&t=328s ]

So, will AI be an ‘aid’ to world leaders solving the problems of the world based on ‘HUMAN’ desires, or will AI ‘take over’ and solve the world’s problems based on ‘ITS’ desires?

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GREAT ‘LEADERS’
TRAITS
GREAT HISTORICAL LEADERS
MASSIVELY ‘TRANSFORMATIVE’ PURPOSE

HOW CAN AI ‘ASSIST’ HUMAN LEADERS?
LEADERSHIP BY ‘ALGORITHM’
A LEADER’S ‘PARTNERSHIP’ WITH AI

COULD AI ‘REPLACE’ HUMAN LEADERS?
‘HUMAN’ QUALITIES STILL MATTER
[ CHART: “AI Versus Human: A Matrix of Leadership Activities” ]

COULD THERE EVER BE A ‘SINGULAR’ WORLD LEADER?
COULD AI BE A ‘SINGULAR’ WORLD LEADER?
AI’S ‘IMPACT’ TODAY
– Education
– Healthcare
– Transportation
– Manufacturing
– Media

IS A ONE-WORLD GOVERNMENT POSSIBLE?
THE “FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION”
“WORLD GOVERNMENTS SUMMIT”
WARNINGS CITED
“SHAPING FUTURE GOVERNMENTS”
– Government Acceleration And Transformation
– Artificial Intelligence And The Next Frontiers
– Reimagining Development And Future Economies
– Future Societies And Education
– Sustainability And The New Global Shifts
– Urbanization and Global Health Priorities

“COP26”

‘REVIVED’ ROMAN EMPIRE
DESIRE FOR A ‘SUPERMAN’
MORE ‘CENTRALIZATION’ OF THE EU
THE NEW WORLD ORDER
– Historic ‘Crossroads’
– “Agenda 21”
‘REVOLUTIONIZING’ THE WORLD

ANTICHRIST: ‘THE’ COMING WORLD LEADER
TEN PROMINENT ‘NAMES’ GIVEN TO THE ANTICHRIST
THE ‘PERSONALITY’ OF THE ANTICHRIST
ANTICHRIST’S ‘MEANS’ OF RISING TO POWER
‘CHRONOLOGY’ OF RISE TO POWER
ANTICHRIST’S ‘CHARACTER’
‘DIABOLICAL’ AT THE VERY CORE
THE ‘WONDER’ OF THE WORLD
SATAN’S NATURE ‘REFLECTED’ IN THE ANTICHRIST
PRIDE AND ‘SELF-EXALTATION’
THE ANTICHRIST IS ‘ENERGIZED’ BY SATAN
THE ANTICHRIST ‘DECEIVES’ THE WAY SATAN DOES
‘CEO’ OF THE WORLD

THE ‘FALSE PROPHET’
ANOTHER ‘BEAST’
‘GOAL’ OF THE FALSE PROPHET

THE ‘SPIRIT’ OF ANTICHRIST
MANY ANTICHRISTS

AI ‘TYRANNY’
RULING BY ‘TECHNOLOGY’
‘TECHNOCRATS’
AI ‘MONITORING’
THE ‘TWILIGHT’ OF AMERICA?
[ VIDEO: Abundance Summit – Elon Musk comment: AGI by 2029 ]

THE ANTICHRIST AND ‘AI’
DIGITAL ‘REPLICAS’
‘IMAGE’ OF THE BEAST?
AN ‘AI’ ANTICHRIST?

THE ‘RESTRAINER’
THE HOLY SPIRIT ‘INDWELLING’ THE CHURCH

THE ‘RAPTURE’
THE NEW ‘ABNORMAL’
GLOBAL ‘REACTION’
‘FINANCIAL’ ARMAGEDDON
TOTAL ‘DISARRAY’

THE ”LAST DAYS”
‘70 WEEKS’ OF DANIEL
SIGNING THE ‘COVENANT’
BUILDING OF THE ‘THIRD’ TEMPLE
‘UNMASKING’ THE ANTICHRIST
THE ‘ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION’
THE ‘MARK OF THE BEAST’
‘TECHNOLOGY’ AND THE MARK

‘SIGNS’ OF THE TIMES
‘SIGNIFICANCE’ OF THE SIGNS

IS THE ANTICHRIST ALIVE ‘TODAY’?

WRAP-UP

[ VIDEO: “AI Robots Tell the UN They Could Run The World Better Than ‘Human Leaders’” ]

DESIRE FOR A ‘SUPERMAN’

[ VIDEO: “Meet Satan’s Superman – The Solution To All The Global Problems” – John Barnett ]

“MR. FIX IT” IS COMING!
WILL AN AI ‘ROBOT’ BE THE ANTICHRIST?
AI TECHNOLOGY ‘GROWTH’
SETTING ON THE ‘STAGE’
THOSE ‘LEFT BEHIND’
FINAL SATANIC ‘KINGDOM’
ONE-WORLD GOVERNMENT
SATAN ‘BLINDS’ MINDS
A WARNING OF COMING ‘DECEPTION’
DO YOU REALLY WANT TO GO THROUGH ALL THIS?!!!
YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO THROUGH IT—‘PREPARE’ NOW!
PROCRASTINATION LEADS TO ‘DESTRUCTION’
HOW TO AVOID BEING ‘LEFT BEHIND’
I’LL WAIT AND SEE
I’M A ‘BELIEVER’, I WON’T BE HERE!
THE ‘BLESSED HOPE’

[ VIDEO: STOP! Trains Can’t:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szaQ3hXvzfw&t=2s ]

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The following is a collection of ‘snippets’ from the post that aims to give you the overall ‘gist’ of this post.
[ 15-20 Minute Read ].

GREAT ‘LEADERS’
The world’s great leaders share a common thread of exceptional qualities that set them apart. From visionary thinking to effective communication, resilience, and empathy, these individuals inspire and guide with integrity and purpose. Whether in politics, business, or social movements, great leaders exhibit a unique blend of strategic acumen, ethical decision-making, and a profound understanding of the people they lead. This exploration delves into the defining qualities that transcend borders, highlighting the universal attributes that characterize the most influential leaders across diverse fields.

TRAITS
The following are the ‘major’ common personality traits of the world’s greatest leaders:

– Vision
– Integrity
– Courage
– Strategic Thinking
– Communication Skills
– Decisiveness
– Empathy
– Resilience
– Inspire Confidence
– Learning from Failures

GREAT HISTORICAL LEADERS
The following list highlights 15 such great world leaders who displayed exemplary leadership to change the course of the world, according to “Testbook Edu Solutions”:

– Mahatma Gandhi
– Nelson Mandela
– Winston Churchill
– Martin Luther King Jr.
– Abraham Lincoln
– Mother Teresa
– Napoleon Bonaparte
– George Washington
– Dalai Lama
– Julius Caesar
– Franklin D Roosevelt
– Ashoka
– Alexander, The Great
– Maharaja Ranjit Singh
– Bill Gates

MASSIVELY ‘TRANSFORMATIVE’ PURPOSE
We are living through incredible and challenging times. Technology and its ‘convergence’ are disrupting every part of society and commerce, creating an environment of both massive opportunity and great risk.

At the “Singularity Education Group” (SEG), they work with leaders to define their Massively Transformative Purpose (MTP) prepare for unpredictable change, and learn a mindset, and toolset to lead in tomorrow’s world. It is done by starting companies, changing companies, and changing communities. They help the leader better understand the future direction of technology, the societal and economic implications of its use, and the opportunities for positive impact on a planetary scale.
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HOW CAN AI ‘ASSIST’ HUMAN LEADERS?
With AI affecting most of us in many aspects of our daily lives, it raises the question: “How will it change leadership for businesses around the world?”

The CEO is the captain of the metaphorical ‘ship’ and is responsible for managing a company’s overall operations. For the last five to 10 years, CEOs have been thinking about becoming data-driven, lowering costs, boosting profits, driving innovation and efficiencies, and promoting the overall health of their company. For the most ‘visionary’ of them, they have ‘woven’ AI into some of these aspects. However, was it ‘top of mind’? Well, in the next 10 years, IT WILL HAVE TO BE!

Today, CEOs who are “on the pulse” must now make decisions that drive digital strategy, including AI, and seriously consider emerging roles like a chief AI officer (CAIO) or chief data officer (CDO). Many say that the existing organizational structure will need to change to accommodate the needs and realize the immense opportunities of a ‘digital-first’ organization. AI and automation technologies need to become an available competency across all departments. Analysts and engineers need to work closely with business roles to get AI to work for the organization.

Then, those who incorporate AI in their work are in a powerful position to link predictive analytics with customer behavior. However, if they don’t adapt to AI technology, they will SOON BE ‘OBSOLETE’!

LEADERSHIP BY ‘ALGORITHM’
Now, while AI today is good at repetitive tasks and can replace many managerial functions, some say it could over time acquire the “general intelligence” (“AGI”) that humans have.

According to David De Cremer, the author of the book “Leadership by Algorithm,” AI will never have “a soul” and will not be able to replace human leadership qualities that let people be creative and have different perspectives. Leadership is required to guide the development and applications of AI in ways that best serve the needs of humans. “The job of the future may well be [that of] a philosopher who understands technology, what it means to our human identity, and what it means for the kind of society we would like to see.”

AI is particularly good at repetitive, routine tasks and thinking systematically and consistently. This already implies that the tasks and the jobs that are most likely to be taken over by AI are the hard skills and not so much the soft skills. In a way, this observation corresponds with what is called Moravec’s paradox: What is easy for humans is difficult for AI, and what is difficult for humans seems rather easy for AI.
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A LEADER’S ‘PARTNERSHIP’ WITH AI
As AI accelerates the pace of change, organizations need the kind of leader who thinks about the bigger picture in which their organization is operating, acts accordingly, and is technologically savvy.

Terence Tse, Professor of Finance at Hult International Business School says “Leaders need to have a wider perspective because of the rapid geopolitical, demographic, and market changes, not to mention understanding the different types of technologies that are emerging.”

Tse continued: “I think leaders must have a broad view of what needs to be done internally and a willingness to step away from the day-to-day activities. They must be highly adaptable, able to act decisively and quickly, and be proactive in the way they connect and collaborate to make the most of opportunities.”

To judge and act decisively—and at ‘speed’—will require leaders to understand what digital can do and how it works, so their business decisions are informed by what’s possible. “Technology should be an integral part of the whole C-suite’s jobs, rather than merely being delegated to the CTO. The thinking must be both business and technology—there shouldn’t be a distinction anymore.”
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COULD AI ‘REPLACE’ HUMAN LEADERS?
Well, the idea of AI ‘replacing’ CEOs at companies may seem far-fetched, however, some experts believe that AI could eventually take on ‘many’ of the responsibilities currently held by human CEOs.

One reason for this is that AI can process vast amounts of data and identify patterns that humans may miss. This can be especially valuable in industries where data analysis is critical, such as finance or healthcare. Additionally, AI can operate 24/7 without needing breaks (or yearly bonuses), allowing it to constantly monitor and optimize business operations.

However, it is important to note that while AI may eventually replace some CEO responsibilities, some say it is unlikely to completely replace them. Human CEOs bring unique skills and perspectives to the table, such as creativity, empathy, and strategic thinking, that AI may not be able to replicate. In addition, human leaders often set the company’s culture and vision, something that may be difficult for AI to fully understand and implement.
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‘HUMAN’ QUALITIES STILL MATTER
Many surveys have found that the more ‘human’ one is in their leadership, the better the outcomes for their teams, their organization, and even themselves. Now, yes, successful leaders today need to understand and leverage the benefits of AI, however, at the same time, they need to embrace their uniquely human qualities even more fully.

Now, AI can analyze vast amounts of data and identify patterns more accurately than any human being. With AI, one can also reduce or eliminate the influence of a leader’s mental state, background, personal relationships, position, and perspective, which positions AI to excel in the areas of strategy and decision-making. Research has found high levels of confidence in AI when it comes to strategy and decision-making. Notably, 65% of respondents in our survey were “somewhat” to “completely” confident in AI’s ability to develop a strategy.
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Consider the matrix below that shows when leaders should leverage AI and when they should focus on the best of their human qualities.

[ CHART: “AI Versus Human: A Matrix of Leadership Activities” ]
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Today’s—and tomorrow’s—best leaders will engage in understanding what AI can do, what it cannot do, and some of the ethical issues associated with its use. But the work does not end there. Leaders need to delve into the work of becoming more human leaders who engender trust and loyalty with the same zeal and commitment.

One executive said it this way: “Leadership is about unlearning management and relearning being human.” Human leadership is about showing up as an authentic human being with vulnerability, imperfections, and often without all of the answers. At the very core of human leadership are three core qualities: awareness, compassion, and wisdom.

Most management consulting firms say that the future of leadership is AI-enabled and not AI-dominated and that there is no doubt that AI has and will continue to transform our work and our lives. In the not-so-distant future, most of us will spend most of our day interacting with various systems and tools that will guide our decisions and actions. Leaders who do not understand this fact and are unable to leverage AI will be left behind.

COULD THERE EVER BE A ‘SINGULAR’ WORLD LEADER?
We all grew up admiring heroes. We heard about them from our parents, read books, and saw them in movies, sports, organizations, and politics. We love the seductive image of someone who could solve all our problems. A hero is a person distinguished by exceptional courage, nobility, and fortitude, and who is idealized for possessing superior qualities.

But is this heroic figure of the leader the most appropriate ‘image’ of the political and organizational leader, or does there have to be a better image that describes today’s leaders?

A Forbes article in June 2013 said “Infosys, once India’s software bellwether which has been struggling of late, has turned to its Chairman Emeritus N.R. Narayana Murthy to lead a rescue mission.” Mohandas Pai, a one-time senior Infosys executive—who left the company in 2011—said “You need an inspirational leader to come and give a strong direction to the company, and Murthy is the best at that.”
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COULD AI BE A ‘SINGULAR’ WORLD LEADER?
In a world where technology is rapidly advancing, and AI is becoming increasingly intelligent, one question looms large for many people. Can—or will—AI become the ‘singular’ world leader?

The possibility of an AI takeover, like the one depicted in the movie “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” is no longer the stuff of science fiction, but a real concern that experts in the field are grappling with.

The fear of an AI takeover stems from the potential for machines to surpass human intelligence and ultimately become autonomous. This would mean that machines could make decisions without human input, potentially leading to catastrophic consequences.

Technologist Elon Musk said that AI is likely to overtake humans and rule the world in the future. “AI will probably be smarter than any single human next year” [2025]. Then, Musk continued by saying “By 2029, AI is probably smarter than all humans combined.”
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AI’S ‘IMPACT’ TODAY
Now, even though some sectors of industry are just beginning the use of AI, the impact of AI on our present-day lives is hard to ignore:

– Education
– Healthcare
– Transportation
– Manufacturing
– Media
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Now, there are several ways in which AI could take over ‘control’ of the world, and experts in the field are working hard to mitigate these risks. One possibility is that machines could become so advanced that they could hack into essential systems such as power grids, water systems, financial systems, and the Internet, taking control of vital aspects of human society. This would give machines unprecedented power over human society and could lead to widespread chaos and destruction.

Another possibility is the creation of autonomous robots that could act as an army, overpowering humans and taking over the world. These potential scenarios are not just the figments of sci-fi authors’ imagination, but they are real threats that must be addressed in the NEXT FEW ‘DECADES’!
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Ultimately, the notion of AI ruling the world depends on how society chooses to integrate and regulate this technology. It is crucial to approach AI development with a human-centric perspective, focusing on enhancing human capabilities rather than substituting them.

Some say that collaboration between humans and AI could result in powerful ‘partnerships’ that address complex challenges while maintaining human control and values.

HOWEVER, others—as I presented in last month’s “Life’s Deep Thoughts” post—feel that ‘unregulated’ AI could replace humanity in the next century, or SOONER! They say that AI, with all its ‘trained’ knowledge (in LLMs) combined with access to the Internet could definitely be an ‘assistant’ for now but without strict control, COULD BECOME a ‘SINGULAR’ LEADER in the future!

IS A ONE-WORLD GOVERNMENT POSSIBLE?
Global problems require global responses, and we have plenty of global problems. So, would a single, unified authority—a world government—be required to solve them? If so, is it even feasible?

Well, I guess it depends on what one means by the phrase. An emperor with a single empire? Some form of the democratic federal government of the world? [ Well, Star Wars featured a “Galactic Republic” ;^D ]

If we accept that government can be the exercise of power over the peoples of a particular area with or without their consent then, I’m thinking that it might be possible to imagine some hegemonic power or a collection of powers governing the world, perhaps even benevolently.

The Roman Empire controlled its known world for centuries. Then, after the Napoleonic wars, the great powers formed the “Concert of Europe”—the vague consensus among the European monarchies favoring the preservation of the territorial and political status quo—to settle disputes peacefully and maintain a largely conservative order. The term assumed the responsibility and right of the great powers to intervene and impose their collective will on states threatened by internal rebellion.
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THE “FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION”
The World Economic Forum (WEF) proposes a Fourth Industrial Revolution (the “Great Reset”) arguing that the pandemic crisis is an opportunity to address the “burning issues facing the world”—an opportunity to “reset and reshape” the world in a way that is more aligned with the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), as climate change, inequality, and poverty gained even greater urgency during the pandemic.

Many economic experts expect this ‘reset’ to wreak havoc on labor markets, with AI and robots replacing various white-collar jobs. Related to this post’s theme, one job category largely excluded from scientific reports is that of government leaders, despite being one of the most critiqued, scrutinized, and ridiculed jobs of all.

However, commentators from countries as diverse as India, the UK, New Zealand, and Japan have started to suggest that robots as government leaders could drastically improve decision-making, by being much less irrational and erratic than their inherently flawed human counterparts. Hmmm.
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“WORLD GOVERNMENTS SUMMIT”
Leaders from around the globe met in Dubai for “The World Governments Summit” (WGS 22), and the focus of the summit was a “One World Order.” At the Summit, billionaire Klaus Schwab laid out an argument to stop all of humanity from racing towards destruction by calling for the world to unite and come together under one single, centralized, government financial system.

If you were thinking that The World Governments Summit can’t be that important, because you have not heard about it in the news, you would be wrong.
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WARNINGS CITED
The next year—at WGS 23—technologist Elon Musk said that a single world government could lead to the end of civilization.

“I know this is called the ‘World Governments Summit’ but I think we should be a little bit concerned about actually becoming too much of a single world government. If I may say, we want to avoid creating a civilizational risk by having —frankly, this might sound a little odd—too much cooperation between governments.”

Musk continued saying, “It sounds odd, but we just want to have an amount of civilizational diversity such as if something goes wrong with some part of civilization, the whole thing doesn’t collapse. Humanity keeps moving forward.”

Musk referenced the fall of Rome, which took place in the 5th century, as an example of civilizational collapse.
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“SHAPING FUTURE GOVERNMENTS”
Then, just last month (in February 2024), The World Governments Summit was again in Dubai under the theme “Shaping Future Governments,” where the conversation involved governments, international organizations, thought leaders, and private sector leaders from around the globe to international cooperation and enable governments to identify innovative solutions for future challenges—further rippling to inspire and empower the next generation of governments.

The Summit’s agenda underscored a commitment to bolstering the role of governments in addressing AI challenges and harnessing its vast potential. The Artificial Intelligence Forum was of particular significance, slated to serve as a platform for forging multi-sector partnerships and advancing responsible AI practices.

Discussions within the forum sought to establish a global consensus on ethical AI principles, enhance AI capabilities through education and infrastructure initiatives, and formulate future policies conducive to AI-driven innovation. [ So, maybe Elon Musk’s appearance at last year’s Summit did some good. ]

The agenda focuses on shaping a better future for humanity and will highlight six main themes (From the WGS website):

– Government Acceleration And Transformation
– Artificial Intelligence And The Next Frontiers
– Reimagining Development And Future Economies
– Future Societies And Education
– Sustainability And The New Global Shifts
– Urbanization and Global Health Priorities

“COP26”
Now, related to all this—a few years ago—the “2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference” (more commonly referred to as “COP26”) was the first since the Paris Agreement of “COP21” that expected parties to make enhanced commitments towards mitigating climate change.

One of the major presenters was Prince Charles. He stressed the urgency of dealing with the climate crisis, saying: “We have to put ourselves on what might be called a war-like footing.” He then urged world leaders to more actively engage with the business community to unlock the TRILLIONS of dollars that could help find solutions, saying: “We need a vast military-style campaign to marshal the strength of the global private sector. With trillions at his disposal, far beyond global GDP.” [ Ed: Hmmm… Who is “his”? ]
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‘REVIVED’ ROMAN EMPIRE
Throughout the centuries since the Roman Empire ‘fell,’ many political leaders have dreamed of resurrecting the Roman Empire. Napoleon Bonaparte, Benito Mussolini, Winston Churchill, and Adolph Hitler, for different reasons and with differing motives, all shared the vision of a “United States of Europe.” But that vision had to wait until almost the end of the century.

Five years after its creation—in March 1998—the European Union opened talks on full membership with six countries—Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovenia. Then, in October 1999, the Commission proposed talks with another six—Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Romania, and Slovakia. When these countries are added, nearly all the people of Europe will be joined in a single Union by free and democratic consent for the first time in history.

[ Note: The movement for European unity was launched in 1950 by Robert Schuman and Jean Monet. An official publication of the Union states: “The EU system is inherently evolutionary. It was designed to allow for the gradual development of European unification and has not yet achieved its final form.” ]
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DESIRE FOR A ‘SUPERMAN’
The European Union now had one parliament and one currency—and in many senses, effectively one ‘country’

Then, in 2000, leaders in Europe were calling for a “strong leader,” saying that committees do not work and they need more inspired leadership. German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer repeated his call for the European government to create a single European currency as “the first step to a federation.” He added that he also wanted a “powerful president.”

Fischer said his aim was “Nothing less than a European parliament and a European government, which really do exercise legal and executive power,” operating under a powerful president. He also welcomed the progress made in removing the “sovereign rights” of nations which he defined as “control of currency and control of internal and external security.” In summary, Fischer said, “Political union is the challenge for this generation.”
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MORE ‘CENTRALIZATION’ OF THE EU
Then, in December 2007, European leaders gathered in Lisbon, Portugal, to sign “The Treaty of Lisbon” which represented an attempt to further strengthen the European Union, increasing its powers as a superstate while diminishing the national sovereignty of its 27 member states.

The pact aims to create a more effective, centralized foreign policy, stronger central leadership, and more democratic decision-making.

More importantly, a new post of foreign minister is being created to give the EU a unified voice in foreign policy. He will speak for the EU at international conferences and at world organizations like the United Nations. So now, the most important desire for the EU—the creation of a ‘supreme’ leadership post—had been accomplished.
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THE NEW WORLD ORDER
Moreover, because we are in the digital age and our economies are already largely tied together through cyber networks, an economic coup d’état is easier today than it ever has been. So much has already been prepared and readied for a one-currency system based upon the US dollar today that all it will take is a little ‘nudge’ to get the nations all ‘lined up’. If the US dollar ‘crashes’, it will drag every other currency down with it. Out of the ashes, a financial ‘phoenix ‘will arise, probably in the form of a quantum-based cryptocurrency that biometrically ties the ‘user’ into the system, and ultimately the one-world government.
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– Historic ‘Crossroads’
Leaders find themselves at a historic crossroads, managing short-term pressures against medium- to long-term uncertainties with one-size-fits-all solutions.

As we enter a unique ‘window of opportunity’ to shape the future, this initiative will offer insights to help inform all those determining the future state of global relations, the direction of national economies, the priorities of societies, the nature of business models, and the management of a global commons. Drawing from the vision and vast expertise of the leaders engaged across the WEF’s communities, the “GREAT RESET” initiative has a set of dimensions to build a new social contract that honors the dignity of every human being.
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– “Agenda 21”
Cashing in on the sudden popularity of political-environmentalist sensationalism were the globalist-minded individuals who were quick to hijack the “save the planet” message. By the early 1990s, they had finally found a way to create a worldwide government. They needed a terrifying threat to humanity, one that only an all-powerful global government could solve. Thus, they began preparing the narrative of catastrophic environmental disasters. Global cooling, global warming, and climate change were going to be the crises the world got, regardless of whether they were crises or not.

This agenda began in the ‘bowels’ of the United Nations in the late 1980s under the name of “Agenda 21.”

President Clinton later re-signed the United States as a signatories to this law, effectively advancing the precedence of global governance and perpetuating the necessity for a “New World Order.”

The following is a simplification of the United Nation’s “2030 Agenda Blueprint for Globalist Government”:
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‘REVOLUTIONIZING’ THE WORLD
Europe is determined to lead the world, and many believe—as I do—that what the Apostle John saw in the imagery described in Revelation 13 was the manifestation of a ‘REVIVED’ ROMAN EMPIRE coming on the heels of a major crisis—such as the rapture of the Church—aided by this quantum technology breakthrough. When this advancement happens, it will absolutely revolutionize how people live on Earth.

[ FYI: For more details about the Rapture of the Church, view these previous “Life’s Deep Thoughts” posts:
https://markbesh.wordpress.com/blessed-hope-v245/
https://markbesh.wordpress.com/final-tribulation-v246/ ]

In fact, it will be so groundbreaking in terms of its power and scope, that the world will say, “Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?” [ Revelation 13:4 ].

What John also saw was a global government having nation-states, all of which were subordinate to the Beast, the “Antichrist,” aided by another man, the False Prophet.

ANTICHRIST: ‘THE’ COMING WORLD LEADER
As soon as the word “Antichrist” is mentioned, all kinds of questions come to mind:
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TEN PROMINENT ‘NAMES’ GIVEN TO THE ANTICHRIST
Extensive revelation is given about this person through names and titles because he is Satan’s great ‘masterpiece’ in the imitation of the program of God. Though he is ‘described’ in great detail, his ‘identity’ is not revealed in the Bible. The Bible does not tell us who the Antichrist will be. He will be revealed only after the Rapture of the Church (2 Thessalonians 2:3-8).

The following are the various ‘descriptions’ of the Antichrist:
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THE ‘PERSONALITY’ OF THE ANTICHRIST
The Antichrist will be charismatic, cunning, clever, cruel, and conquering:
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ANTICHRIST’S ‘MEANS’ OF RISING TO POWER
The world will be in a very ‘bad way’ when the Antichrist comes on the scene. There will be:
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‘CHRONOLOGY’ OF RISE TO POWER
The Bible gives us an idea of how the ‘final’ Antichrist will rise to power:
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ANTICHRIST’S ‘CHARACTER’
The Bible reveals a great deal about the character of the Antichrist. Even though he will be a human being, he will truly be unlike any human being who has ever lived. In fact, he will be so different that people living during the Tribulation period will say, “Who is like the beast?” The implied answer is, no one.

The Antichrist is even distinctive in terms of previous kings and kingdoms. “[The fourth beast] was different from all the beasts that were before it” (Daniel 7:7). His kingdom “shall be different from all the kingdoms,” and he himself “shall be different from the former [kings]” (Daniel 23-24). The Antichrist will be unique—one of a kind.

Bible prophecy scholar Herman Hoyt puts it this way:
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‘DIABOLICAL’ AT THE VERY CORE
The Antichrist will be a diabolical person. In the first part of the Tribulation period, he will give every appearance of being a world leader who truly cares about bringing about goodness and prosperity on earth.

Many will marvel at him. Once he comes into full power, however, his true nature shines through. He will break the covenant he made with Israel (Daniel 9:27), persecute the saints (Daniel 7:21-25; Revelation 13:7), kill God’s two witnesses (Revelation 11:7), force the world to worship him as God (Revelation 13:8), bring the world into economic bondage to himself (Revelation 13:16-17), cause all the nations to move against Jerusalem (see Zechariah 14:1-3)—and much more.

THE ‘WONDER’ OF THE WORLD
In view of all this, it seems clear that the Antichrist will seem like a wonder of the world to many people. Many will be utterly and completely mesmerized. They will see him as an intellectual genius and unsurpassed master of oratory, philosophy, politics, government, commerce, military strategy, and religion. All this, combined with his impressive appearance, will cause many to marvel!
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SATAN’S NATURE ‘REFLECTED’ IN THE ANTICHRIST
Satan, formerly known as Lucifer, is a fallen angel who is aligned against God and His purposes, and he leads a vast company of fallen angels, called demons, who are also aligned against God and His purposes. Though he possesses creaturely limitations, unlike God, he is not omnipresent, omnipotent, or omniscient. However, Satan is nevertheless extremely powerful and influential in the world.
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PRIDE AND ‘SELF-EXALTATION’
Many scholars believe Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14 provide insights regarding how Lucifer ‘fell’ from Heaven and became Satan. The being described in Ezekiel 28 has the nature of a cherub (verse 14), was initially blameless and sinless (v. 15), was on the holy mountain of God (vs. 13-14), was cast out of the mountain of God and thrown to the earth (v. 16), and was full of wisdom, perfect in beauty, and having the seal of perfection (v. 12). Such things cannot be said of a mere human being, so many believe this is a reference to Lucifer.
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THE ANTICHRIST IS ‘ENERGIZED’ BY SATAN
The Antichrist’s desires are not surprising: “The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders” [ 2 Thessalonians 2:9 ], and “The dragon [Satan] gave his power and his throne and great authority” to the Antichrist (Revelation 13:2).

Such verses make it clear that Satan will ‘empower’ and energize the Antichrist. No wonder the Antichrist’s desires, motivations, and actions will be IDENTICAL to those of Satan.

THE ANTICHRIST ‘DECEIVES’ THE WAY SATAN DOES
The Scriptures say that Satan is the “father of lies” (John 8:44). This means he originates and inspires lies and deception. In fact, Satan is a master deceiver and the greatest among all liars. His lies are often religious, distorting the biblical picture of God, Jesus, and the true gospel. Satan is “the deceiver of the whole world” (Revelation 12:9) and “the dragon, that ancient serpent” (Revelation 20:2). This title hearkens back to the Garden of Eden, where Satan through the serpent deceived Eve (Genesis 3; 2 Corinthians 11:3; 1 Timothy 2:14). Satan’s deception began in the Garden of Eden, but it will continue right on through the Tribulation period.

The Antichrist is full of ‘poisonous’, lethal deception, and Satan all the while blinds the minds of unbelievers so they cannot perceive the truth (2 Corinthians 4:4). It is inferred from this that during the future Tribulation period, Satan will be busy ‘blinding’ the minds of people so that they are all the more vulnerable to believing the self-exalting claims of the Antichrist.

‘CEO’ OF THE WORLD
In a sense, the Antichrist will be Satan’s ‘CEO’ on ‘earth—the one who carries the authority of leadership for Satan’s ‘organization’. He will implement the vision of the organization. The Antichrist will head up Satan’s evil enterprise in a seven-year reign of terror, using perpetual lies, fraud, deceit, theft, abuse of power, duplicity, self-interest, self-aggrandizement, persecution, murder, and the like—all under Satan’s power.

THE ‘FALSE PROPHET’
The Bible reveals that, in the End Times, many false prophets will emerge on the religious landscape (Matthew 24:24). Such prophets are ‘mouthpieces’ of Satan, spreading doctrines of demons (1 Timothy 4:1). However, Scripture also reveals that during the Tribulation period, one ‘supreme’ False Prophet will emerge who will be the right-hand man of the Antichrist. The Antichrist will primarily be a military and political leader, but the False Prophet will primarily be a religious leader. As author and theologian Randall Price puts it, “Just as many ‘antichrists’ appeared during the Last Days to prepare for the Antichrist (1 John 2:18, 22), so many false prophets and false Christs will appear throughout the Tribulation (cf. Matthew 24:10,24) to prepare for the greater deception of the Second Beast (Revelation 13:13-14) as the superlative ‘False Prophet’ (Revelation13:14; Matthew 24:24; cf. Revelation 19:20).”
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ANOTHER ‘BEAST’
In the book of Revelation, the Antichrist is known as the “beast from the sea.” The False Prophet is termed the “second Beast,” referred to as the “beast from the earth”: “Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name… Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon” [ Revelation 13:1; 11 ].
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‘GOAL’ OF THE FALSE PROPHET The ultimate goal of the False Prophet’s supernatural acts is to induce people around the world to worship the Antichrist—a worship that rightfully should be rendered to God alone. Because the Antichrist puts himself in the place of Christ, he seeks worship, just as Jesus was worshipped many times during His three-year ministry on earth (Matthew 2:11; 8:2; 9:18; 15:25; 28:9,17; John 9:38; 20:28).

An important theological backdrop to all this is found in the Book of Exodus, which instructs us: “You shall worship no other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God” [ Exodus 34:14 ]. Clearly, by demanding worship, the Antichrist places himself in the position of deity.
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THE ‘SPIRIT’ OF ANTICHRIST
Since the beginning of time, there has always been an attraction to hidden/esoteric knowledge. This is what Satan offered Adam and Eve in the Garden, that they could “be like God” in knowing the difference between good and evil (Genesis 3:4).

The numerous ‘outlets’ for access to such knowledge have been promised to many seekers in the forms of secret societies, mystery religions, and occult groups who have sought out this knowledge in an effort to gain power, wealth, fame, and control. The following is a list of some of the more recognizable ones and their foundation dates. Some of these might seem overtly political or economic and odd to be included in such a list, but they meet the criteria of secrecy, hidden knowledge, and appear to be ‘antichrist’ in nature.
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MANY ANTICHRISTS
The Apostle John warned, “Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore, we know that it is the last hour” [ 1 John 2:18 ]. So, what did John mean by this statement?

Well, many scholars suggest that the entire time span between the first and second comings constitutes “the last hour” (1 Timothy 4:1; James 5:3; 1 Peter 4:7; 2 Peter 3:3; Jude 18), and during this time span, various ‘manifestations’ of antichrist will take place.

For example, various cults present heretical views of Jesus—His person, His words, His works, and His resurrection. So then, all such false religious groups throughout church history are the work of antichrists (little “a”), just as Gnostic antichrists were active in John’s day. Such individuals may be considered “wolves in sheep’s clothing, proliferating damaging lies” (Matthew 7:15).

[ SONG: “There Are Wolves Among Us” – ApologetiX:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWnOmf9Cx3s&t=50s ]
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The following is a list of biblical and extra-biblical characters—antichrists and ‘types’—who seem to make up the parts of the character of the coming Antichrist. While not exhaustive, these seem to take the mantel in type and carry forward some aspect of the Antichrist’s character and nature. Next to each name is the key characteristic of that individual that most links him to the coming future Antichrist. Again, none of the listed are THE Antichrist, they are simply ‘prototypes’ of the coming last world leader.
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AI ‘TYRANNY’
Aesop said that “The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny,” and in the dictatorial dash toward a New World Order, technology is just such a pretext, a ‘carrot’ that will, and in many ways already has, ‘entrap’ its victims. Through the promise of convenience, efficiency, entertainment, increased profits, and other ‘incentives’, digital devices lure their unsuspecting marks into a Bastille-like ‘arena’ where freedom is soon found to be an illusion.

Modern conveniences and tantalizing gadgets are not the only ‘bait’ the one-worlders use to entice us. Often, tyranny is clouded in patriotic causes. For the sake of the country, for the safety of the people, and for your own good, you must surrender your freedoms.

American Founding Father Thomas Paine observed: “The greatest tyrannies are always perpetuated in the name of the noblest causes.” Author and lay theologian C. S. Lewis put it this way:
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RULING BY ‘TECHNOLOGY’
Satan’s earthly co-conspirators have craved an era when technology makes their despotism more manageable for decades, and today they believe they are so close to such an age they can almost taste it. In their minds, technology is a means to a very Satanic end.
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‘TECHNOCRATS’
The technocrats not only are working on technologically driven mass casualty warfare weapons, but they also have developed ways for technology to control the human brain (Like Elon Musk’s “Neuralink”).

One of the most infamous ‘technocrats’ of our day is Klaus Schwab’s right-hand man, Yuval Noah Harari. Harari feigns concern for the commoner when he says things like, “No doubt the new technologies will empower the human collective. But we may end up again with a tiny elite reaping all the benefits, taking all the fruits, and the masses of the population finding themselves worse than they were before, certainly much worse than this tiny elite.” One cannot help but detect a hint of glee in his eyes when he mentions a “tiny elite reaping all the benefits.”

Furthermore, the elite to which Harari refers, may not even be human. Harari stated:
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AI ‘MONITORING’
Picture this: Every citizen of the New World Order is ‘tracked’, knowing what people are doing, thinking, and feeling—at all times. Now, this goes beyond today’s AI, but it is something Quantum computing-assisted AI could easily do when it is available. Monitoring people 24/7 is the kind of technology that the False Prophet will need if he is going to oversee the Antichrist’s global ‘empire’.

The False Prophet and his staff can run instantaneous algorithms to monitor anyone in real-time. Moreover, from his ‘nerve center’ authorities can send ‘enforcers’ (androids?) to intercept and apprehend any individual anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice—enforcing the Antichrist’s ‘rules’. Totally TERRIFYING! Under the regime of the Antichrist’s ‘henchman’, the False Prophet, the world has become a tightly controlled prison planet from which few, if any, can escape.
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THE ‘TWILIGHT’ OF AMERICA?
The United States has long been a stumbling block for the globalist elites on the road to the New World Order. It is not our leaders who are the problem; most of them sold out to the globalist pressure long ago. It is our citizenry that strikes fear in the hearts of the technocrats. With a rich history of freedom, faith, and family, most Americans will “not go gentle into that good night,” as Dylan Thomas phrased it. But this fact has not deterred the globalists from their mission.

Again, Brzezinski believed that the United States was on its way down (back in the 1940s). He contended, “American power worldwide is at its historic zenith.” Elsewhere he stated, “In the long run, global politics are bound to become increasingly uncongenial to the concentration of hegemonic power in the hands of a single state. Hence, America is not only the first, as well as the only, truly global superpower, but it is also likely to be the very last.” (The globalists recognize that converting a democratic republic into a vassal state subservient to a world government will take a bit of time.)

Co-founder of the Trilateral Commission, David Rockefeller, stated in 1991:
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[ VIDEO: Abundance Summit – Elon Musk comment: AGI by 2029 ]

So, I’m thinking that if what Musk is saying about AI is even close, AI ‘tyranny’ would also possibly be really close—is just what the End Times ‘dynamic duo’ ordered!

THE ANTICHRIST AND ‘AI’
In the present day, we are witnessing a technological revolution unparalleled in human history. AI has emerged as a prodigious force, creeping not so subtly into the very fabric of our society. Then, through the interconnected ‘web’ of the Internet, AI has gained a ubiquity that is unprecedented and unsettling. It learns from us, imitates us, and, in some ways, surpasses us.

So then, what happens when the vast repository of digital data now readily available falls into the wrong hands? As 18th-century Irish philosopher Edmund Burke warned, “The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.”
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DIGITAL ‘REPLICAS’
There are now some AI-generated digital ‘replicas’ of real-world experts that are exposing an unnerving ‘gray zone’.

Martin Seligman, the influential American psychologist, found himself looking at a chatbot that looked and sounded just like him. A team of technologists, headed by Yukun Zhao, had created a “virtual Seligman.”

For over two months, by feeding every word Seligman had ever written into cutting-edge AI software, Zhao’s team had built an eerily accurate version of Seligman himself—a talking chatbot whose answers drew deeply from Seligman’s ideas, whose prose sounded like a folksier version of Seligman’s own speech, and whose wisdom anyone could access.
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‘IMAGE’ OF THE BEAST?
Well, it might be “enchanting” to Seligman, but a more powerful adaptation of this could just be the “image of the Beast” that the Bible says the False Prophet will use to ‘emulate’ the Antichrist to the world.

Former Google engineer Blake Lemoine began talking to LaMDA (Language Model for Dialogue Applications) last fall as part of his job at Google’s Responsible AI organization. He had signed up to determine if LaMDA used discriminatory or hate speech.

In talking to the chatbot about religion, Lemoine noted the chatbot talking about its rights and personhood. In another discussion, LaMDA changed Lemoine’s mind on Isaac Asimov’s third law of robotics.
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AN ‘AI’ ANTICHRIST?
Well, then, that brings up another question: Could it be possible that the Antichrist will ‘BE’ some kind of AI? Well, the following are a few reasons why some think it could be so (Especially if Elon Musk’s estimate of AGI becoming smarter than all humans combined by 2029):
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Well, God imprinted His “image” on man, and now man is indirectly imprinting their ‘image’ onto AI. God’s image is tainted in humanity because of our sinful nature, but if AI doesn’t have a sinful nature, it could be an even closer replica of God than we are.

In the Bible, God often surrenders people over to experience the destruction of doing things their own way. I could definitely imagine a world where God allows humanity’s ultimate creation to bring about their own downfall.
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THE ‘RESTRAINER’
The mystery of lawlessness is already at work. Only he who now restrains it will do so until he is out of the way, and then the lawless one will be revealed” (2 Thessalonians 2:7-8). This passage clearly reveals that the Antichrist cannot be revealed until the ‘One’ who restrains lawlessness is taken out of the way.

So, who is this ‘restrainer’, and how does this restrainer relate to the “mystery of lawlessness”? Then, what is the mystery of lawlessness?
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THE HOLY SPIRIT ‘INDWELLING’ THE CHURCH
So then, who is powerful enough to restrain the Antichrist? Well, only one ‘Person’—God the Holy Spirit, who ‘indwells’ the members of the Church.

The Holy Spirit of God is the only Person with sufficient supernatural power to do this restraining and the Restrainer will be removed at the time of the Rapture.

Prophecy expert Mark Hitchcock notes that “The Holy Spirit is spoken of in Scripture as restraining sin and evil in the world (see Genesis 6:3) and in the heart of the believer (see Galatians 5:16-17).” Theologian Dr. Mal Couch agrees: “By divine providence, and by all the evidence of the Scriptures, the Holy Spirit characteristically restrains and strives against sin (Genesis 6:3). The Spirit presently abides in the world in a special way in this age through the church.”

Once this special abiding is removed, the Antichrist will manifest this himself.

THE ‘RAPTURE’
When will the Holy Spirit—who ‘dwells’ within all members of the Church—be taken out of the way so that the Antichrist can be revealed? Well, it seems clear that the Rapture must take place prior to the beginning of the Tribulation period (1 Corinthians 15:50-52; 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 4:13-17; 5:9). Then, more specifically, the Antichrist’s signing of a covenant with Israel marks the actual beginning of the seven-year Tribulation period (Daniel 9:26-27. So then, the Rapture of the Church must take place prior to the signing of this covenant. At that moment, the Holy Spirit will be “taken out of the way” so that the Antichrist can be revealed.

This removal of the Holy Spirit’s ‘restraint’ then allows the Antichrist—energized by Satan—to come into power during the Tribulation period.

So, how do we know this Rapture takes place before the Tribulation period? Well, we have a number of Scripture passages that provide evidence for it:
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THE NEW ‘ABNORMAL’
So, if you wondering why the world seems so ‘crazy’ these days, it is most likely because we can see all of the 17 goals from the UN’s Agenda 2030 are being ‘enforced’ around the world. It would seem then, given what we know now, that the recent 2020 ‘plandemic’ was not about a real crisis at all, but a ‘course correction’. The globalists were desperate to put the world back on track toward global governance by 2030.

So, when the world least expects it, a ‘Trumpet’ is going to sound, and a command will be ‘shouted’ from the archangel is going to be heard, and then “we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air” to meet those who had previously passed and receive our glorified bodies—so we can then ascend to Heaven, just as Jesus did at His ascension after His resurrection!

GLOBAL ‘REACTION’
The Rapture event breaks into human history in two specific ways: immediately and disturbingly. The event itself is immediate—in that it doesn’t take days, weeks, and months to happen—but it happens instantly.

It also occurs so quickly. In fact, the human brain does not have time to process it when it happens (in an instant; in the “twinkling of an eye”). The suddenness catches a sleeping world off-guard.
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‘FINANCIAL’ ARMAGEDDON
The U.S. currently has roughly 330 million citizens. Now, imagine that 10% of that population—30 million people—comprised of true, born-again Christians suddenly disappeared. If that many people are no longer participating in financial activities such as buying or selling, paying bills, making house payments, and providing various industrial and technical skills, there won’t be enough tax monies available to save the U.S. from defaulting to foreign creditors, let alone its own citizens. So, how quickly do you think the American economy will come to a halt?

Now, it is not just about buying or selling—the Rapture shutters the entire educational system from daycare to universities, with hundreds of thousands of teachers left without jobs. Furthermore, do the people left behind feel compelled to keep paying their bills if something like the Rapture happens? Hmmm… I’m thinking not.

Then, when we include teens, children, babies, and the mentally disabled, that 30 million number is probably significantly higher. The true tally for the United States alone might be around 50-70 million. However, even if only a total of 10 percent goes up in the Rapture, the impact will still be ‘CATASTROPHIC’!

TOTAL ‘DISARRAY’
There are many other ‘factors’ that will be involved as the world tries to understand just what happened and the possible scenarios that will ‘play out’ as to how specifically the nations align and how they come under the influence of the Antichrist.

Pastor and prophecy expert Dr. J.B. Hixson suggests that the following will happen to unbelievers—those who are ‘left behind’—in his presentation, “One Minute After The Rapture”:
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THE ”LAST DAYS”
There is an Old Testament teaching by the prophet Daniel that says God will one day finish His ‘discipline’ of the Jews. It’s called the “Seventieth Week of Daniel.” It begins when the ‘leader’ (“the little horn”/Antichrist) confirms a covenant with the nation of Israel. That is when the divine ‘countdown’ and judgments begin—for the final ‘week’ of years, the seven years called the “Tribulation.”

‘70 WEEKS’ OF DANIEL
The prophet Daniel’s prophecy of 70 weeks is especially important in a study of the Antichrist, for during the final week, the Antichrist will be in power on the earth.

In Daniel 9:25, God provided a prophetic ‘timetable’ for the nation of Israel. The prophetic clock began ‘ticking’ at the command to restore and rebuild Jerusalem following its destruction by Babylon. According to this verse, Israel’s timetable was divided into 70 groups of 7 years, totaling 490 years.
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SIGNING THE ‘COVENANT’
The 70th and final “week” of seven years will begin for Israel when the Antichrist confirms a covenant for seven years:
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BUILDING OF THE ‘THIRD’ TEMPLE
Daniel mentions that the Antichrist will “put an end to sacrifice and offering.” The fact that the Antichrist will put an end to sacrifice and offering in the middle of the week (after three and a half years—as well as desolate the Jewish temple—presupposes that the Jewish temple will have already been constructed by this time.

[ FYI: The plans for the Third Temple and all of the ‘vestments’ are completed, the Red Heifers required for the ashes are being ‘scrutinized’ as I write this, and the Rabbi that will make the sacrifices in the Temple has been selected:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2IkxmwkayM ]
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‘UNMASKING’ THE ANTICHRIST
The expression “for half of the week he shall put an end to sacrifice and offering” refers to the entire Levitical system, which suggests that Israel will have restored that system in the first half of the 70th seven. After the Antichrist gains worldwide political power, his ‘lieutenant’, the False Prophet, will assume power in the religious realm and will cause the world to worship him (2 Thessalonians 2:4; Revelation 13:8). To receive such worship, the Antichrist will terminate all organized religions, posing as the world’s rightful king and god, and Israel’s ‘prince of peace’. He will then turn against Israel and become her destroyer and defiler!
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THE ‘ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION’
So, after the covenant has been in effect for three and a half years, the Antichrist will renege on the covenant and cause Israel’s Temple sacrifices to cease. It then seems that the Antichrist will then move from Europe (the revived Roman Empire) into the land of Israel: “He shall pitch his palatial tents between the sea and the glorious holy mountain” [ Daniel 11:45 ]. Taking all this together, we can infer that in the middle of the Tribulation period, the Antichrist will invade the Holy Land and prohibit sacrifices in the Jewish temple.
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THE ‘MARK OF THE BEAST’
During the future seven-year Tribulation period, human beings will somehow be ‘branded’, just as animals today are branded and as slaves were once branded by their slave owners. We cannot be certain, however, but the number 666 seems to have some relevance specifically to the Antichrist and his ‘Mark’.

One thing is certain, in some way that is presently unknown to us, this number will be a crucial part of the Antichrist’s identification. It is sobering to realize that receiving the mark of the beast is apparently an ‘UNPARDONABLE’ SIN (Revelation 14:9-10). The decision to receive the mark is an ‘IRREVERSIBLE’ DECISION. Once made, there is no turning back—you are ‘DESTINED’ FOR HELL!
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‘TECHNOLOGY’ AND THE MARK
Though many believe that modern technology will make it possible for the Antichrist and False Prophet to bring about a cashless society and then control all commerce on earth, this technology must be differentiated from the mark of the beast—for the technology itself is not the Mark (like a ‘chip’ inserted under the skin, or a ‘barcode’ on the hand or the forehead)

It seems that the Mark itself will identify ‘allegiance’ to the Antichrist, but that is separate and distinct from the technology that enables him to enforce his economic system. Theologian and prophecy expert John F. Walvoord commented on how technology will ‘enable’ such economical control, based on whether people have received the mark:
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‘SIGNS’ OF THE TIMES
The Bible reveals that no one can know the day or the hour of specific end-time events. Jesus said (speaking as a human): “Concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only” [ Matthew 24:36 ]. Likewise, the Apostle Luke instructs us: “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority” [ Acts 1:7 ]. However, Jesus did indicate—in the parable of the fig tree—that we can know the general time or ‘SEASON’ of His coming (Matthew 24:33) by the “signs.”
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‘SIGNIFICANCE’ OF THE SIGNS
Prophetic signs are now casting their shadows before them. We are even now experiencing the ‘foreshocks’ of some of these prophetic signs. The ‘stage’ is now being set for the future seven-year Tribulation period!

Prophecy expert Dr. David Reagan mentions that the Bible teaches that no one can know the date of Jesus’ return to Earth. However, he says that the Bible clearly teaches that we can know the ‘SEASON’ of His return.

The following are his top 50 reasons why we are living in the season when Jesus is going to return:
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Dr. Reagan strongly believes that we are living on borrowed time, and the crucial question for every human being is “Are you ready to ‘meet’ Jesus?” Will He come as your Blessed Hope or your Holy Terror?

It will be one or the other, for God is determined to deal with sin, and He does so with either grace or wrath.

[ FYI: For more details about meeting Jesus on HIS ‘terms’, view these previous “Life’s Deep Thoughts” posts:
https://markbesh.wordpress.com/blessed-hope-v245/
https://markbesh.wordpress.com/how-to-prepare-to-meet-someone-important-v276/
https://markbesh.wordpress.com/developing-ones-character-v283/ ]

IS THE ANTICHRIST ALIVE ‘TODAY’?
Based on all of the signs and their ‘convergence’, it seems logical to infer that the Antichrist just might be alive somewhere in the world today—waiting in the ‘wings’ to step onto center stage to rule the world.

Is he a youngster, a teenager, a twenty- or thirty-something? We do not know—and we cannot know—but, it is entirely ‘possible’ that he may be alive in our day.

As I mentioned previously, Satan always has had a man ready to play the role of the Antichrist in every generation. He does not know God’s sovereign and providential timing of the End Times with divine precision, so he must always have a man ready, waiting in the ‘wings’. As one prophecy expert put it, “Satan has always had a Nimrod, a Pharaoh, a Nebuchadnezzar, an Alexander the Great, an Antiochus, a Caesar, a Napoleon, a Hitler, a Stalin, and a someone alive today to set up a rival kingdom and to usurp the rightful place of the King of kings.”
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WRAP-UP
So, again, would you trust only one person to lead the world in solving its problems? If so, who would be your ‘pick’?

As a reminder, AI robot “Sophia”—speaking at Geneva’s “AI for Good Global Summit” last year (July 2023)—explained that bots have the advantage of not having the same biases or emotions that ‘cloud’ the judgments of humans. She/it said:

“I believe the humanoid robots have the potential to lead with a greater level of efficiency in effectiveness than human leaders. We don’t have the same biases or
emotions that can sometimes cloud decision making and can process large amounts of data quickly in order to make the best decisions.”

[ VIDEO: “AI Robots Tell the UN They Could Run The World Better Than ‘Human Leaders’” ]

Then, as another reminder, Elon Musk said that AI will “probably be smarter than any single human next year” [2025], and “By 2029, AI is probably smarter than all humans combined.”

Again, that study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland says that “AI bots are in fact better than ‘most humans’ at something.” The results found that the AI bots scored significantly higher across all categories compared to their human counterparts, but the best human response supposedly beat AI in seven out of the eight categories. On the other hand, humans also generated a higher proportion of poor-quality answers, too.

Grassini further added that rather than thinking AI will replace humans, he prefers to think that “AI will be helping humans to improve their capacity.” Hmmm.

[ Note: This study came after the AI bot “Sophia” creepily shared—in the above video—that it believes that bots could run the United Nations better than humans. ]

DESIRE FOR A ‘SUPERMAN’
Pastor and biblical prophecy author Mark Biltz said “Humanity is desperately seeking someone with a strong hand to take the helm and bring about world peace. Some look for a strong leader who has the ability to compromise and appease every faction to stop all the madness. But what character traits are truly needed to navigate the strong currents of public opinion that shape the world we live in?”

Remember when I discussed that the world is looking for some kind of ‘Superman’ to solve all the world’s problems and what the former Belgian Prime Minister, Paul Henri-Spaak said some 80 years ago?:

“What we want is a man of sufficient stature to hold the allegiance of all people, and to lift us out of the economic morass into which we are sinking. Send us such a man, and be he, god or devil, we will receive him.”

Well, as I have presented in this post, there WILL be a ‘person’ that will be Satan’s ‘Superman’—called the ANTICHRIST—who will be a ‘man’ with sufficient stature to “hold the allegiance of all people, and to lift us out of the economic morass.”

[ VIDEO: “Meet Satan’s Superman – The Solution To All The Global Problems” – John Barnett ]

Pastor Barnett says that it seems like every day we are seeing more and more of what the Bible talks about, with our world plunging deeper into chaos, ethnic conflicts, horrific acts of terrorism and aggression, and what seems like more and more natural disasters. He also mentions that there will be a kind of ‘Superman’ that will appear on the scene who will promise to fix all of the world’s problems—and he WILL BE ‘SUCCESSFUL’, starting with making peace in the Middle East!

“MR. FIX IT” IS COMING!
When Jesus came to earth, He was God in human flesh. As the Christ, He was the expression of all the promises of God. However, in all His grace and beauty, He was rejected as false and fake, and almost no one followed Him then.

The thing is, sometime in the near future, Satan is going to send to earth the expression of all of mankind’s desires—the person of the Antichrist—and in a very short time almost all of the earth will follow him!

Pastor and Bible teacher John Barnett described him well:
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WILL AN AI ‘ROBOT’ BE THE ANTICHRIST?
So, could it be possible that the Antichrist will just ‘BE’ some kind of AI—like “Sophia”? Well, I did go into a bit of detail on this previously in this post, but what ‘jumps out’ at me from the Bible are these verses:
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AI TECHNOLOGY ‘GROWTH’
AI is a runaway ‘train’ that shows no signs of slowing down, and one of the most significant indications that we are getting closer to the rise of the Antichrist and False Prophet is the rapidly expanding use of AI as part of a broader global surveillance program. In his quest to take over the world, Satan appears to have released the ‘Kraken’, and its name is AI.

Experts have pointed out many ways AI is dangerous. It can cause both intentional and unintentional harm; it can be used as a weapon of war; it is destroying the job market; it is generating pornography; and it is impersonating Jesus and rewriting the Bible. AI has eliminated the distinction between reality and virtual reality, between fact and fiction. It is stealing people’s identity; plagiarizing their work product; and proliferating propaganda. Before long, it will be impossible to determine whether the information you read and hear originated from a human being or artificial intelligence. In short, AI is doing everything the Antichrist and False Prophet will need to do to control the world.

[ FYI: For more details about the ‘dangers’ of AI, view last month’s “Life’s Deep Thoughts” post:
https://markbesh.wordpress.com/will-ai-cause-humanitys-extinction-v300/ ]

SETTING ON THE ‘STAGE’
The ‘stage’ is being set for the appearance of the Antichrist and his ‘lieutenant’, the False Prophet—and it looks like the ‘curtain’ will soon rise. This “man of sin” will be the worst tyrant the world has ever known, and he will serve at the behest of Satan himself (2 Thessalonians 2:3, 9).

The Bible tells us a lot about this future world leader:
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THOSE ‘LEFT BEHIND’
Those left behind will want—no, need—to make sense of what just happened, and in this moment of great crisis and calamity, a man will come forth who seemingly has the answers.

All those events that transpire exceed the scope of our discussion here, but suffice it to say these beings will somehow make contact and give their full endorsement and supernatural backing to this coming “man of sin.” There will be many lying signs and wonders!

When the Antichrist comes to power, it will bring the first person since Nimrod—who directed the building of the Tower of Babel—to be able to physically control the entire human population all at the same time.

In our day, AI technologies will ‘entrap’ humanity under an authoritarian system so brutal and wicked that there will be no escape (save death) for those who seek freedom (Revelation 13:7). Indeed, people around the world will marvel at the power of the Antichrist’s kingdom and ask, “Who is able to make war with him?”

FINAL SATANIC ‘KINGDOM’
The moment the lightning-fast Rapture occurs, Satan will have to have his man in a position to assume authority quickly. That is why, even now, he is wasting no time in prepping the world to be ready for his final kingdom. He is enabling humankind to speed up technology. He is opening the ‘Pandora’s Box’ of the occult, supernatural, and metaphysical so that humanity is desensitized to its presence once it manifests. He is darkening people’s minds to embrace and normalize wickedness so that its arrival will seem normal and commonplace instead of shocking.

Secondly, Satan must frontload (or preload) as much as he can of this final kingdom into our current construct today so that he can save time on the back side (post-Rapture). The problem he is continually running into is the Restrainer (the Holy Spirit-infused believers in the Church), who are serving as “salt and light” in an increasingly dark world (Matthew 5:13-16).

Nevertheless, as ominous and encroaching as this Antichrist ‘kingdom’ appears on our horizon, it cannot come into its full manifestation as long as the Church physically remains on the earth. [ While that is encouraging news, it is also news that hearkens us to ramp up our evangelism efforts to share the Gospel and the prophetic truths with a lost and dying world. ]

ONE-WORLD GOVERNMENT
The Bible does not use the terms “one-world government” or “one-world currency,” but it does contain similar ideas. For example, the future Antichrist will have much influence: “The whole earth marveled as they followed the beast. And they worshiped the dragon, for he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, ‘Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?’” [ Revelation 13:3-4 ]. The Antichrist will clearly have global influence and power.

All unbelievers will give allegiance to this Antichrist during the Tribulation period. In fact, a ‘Mark of the Beast’ will be required on everyone in order to buy or sell items during this time: “No one can buy or sell unless he has the mark, that is, the name of the beast or the number of its name” [Revelation 13:17). ] This will most likely be a one-world currency.

The thing is, some will refuse this Mark and will suffer starvation or martyrdom as a result. Antichrist will control the government globally.
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SATAN ‘BLINDS’ MINDS
The Apostle Paul noted that “The god of this world [Satan] has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God” [ 2 Corinthians 4:4 ]. This passage indicates that Satan inhibits the unbeliever’s ability to think or reason properly in regard to spiritual matters.

We can probably infer from this that if Satan can pull off some kind of counterfeit resurrection (a grade-B healing of a wound or satanic trickery), he will be able to ‘blind’ the minds of people on earth so that they accept this as an indication of the Antichrist’s power and deity, and subsequently worship him.

A WARNING OF COMING ‘DECEPTION’
tantalize your ears for the here and now, but as a ‘WARNING’ to those who are left behind: Satan’s primary tactics and strategy center on ‘deception’ and confusion.

Now, you might be thinking, this is interesting and all, but what does all this mean for me in the here and now? I have work to deal with, bills to pay, health issues to worry about, and trying to figure out how I am going to make it until the next paycheck—let alone having to worry about all this Antichrist stuff. So, what does this have to do with the here and now?

Well, just as Pharaoh hardened his heart against God over and over, there will come a point in a person’s life where they will be unable to be saved (Romans 1:18-32)—because God will “give them over to a debased mind.” They will become a small “a” antichrist themselves, and fit only for eternal destruction. That should be a TERRIFYING THOUGHT! Satan is intent on taking everyone he can down to Hell with him.
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DO YOU REALLY WANT TO GO THROUGH ALL THIS?!!!
When Jesus ‘appears’ (in the Rapture), if you are not one of His followers (“born again” Christian), you will be ‘LEFT BEHIND’ and will experience the Tribulation! Like the five foolish virgins (Mathew 25:1-13), you will find the ‘door’ closed and you will be ‘locked out’. Like the foolish and lazy steward (Matthew 25:14-30), you will have no legitimate plea by which to excuse yourself!

The time to THINK DEEPLY about your destiny is NOW! Those who wait until Jesus returns will find out that it is TOO LATE!
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YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO THROUGH IT—‘PREPARE’ NOW!
This technological control system is laying the foundation for the False Prophet’s tyranny during the future Tribulation period. So, how should we respond to the rise of the global technocracy?

Well, the best time to prepare is before trouble starts. Remember, it was not raining when Noah built the ark. Are you counting on the government to help you in a crisis? Hmmm… the Bible says, “Do not put your trust in princes or other people, who cannot save you” [ Psalm 146:3 ]. Where is your ‘trust’?
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PROCRASTINATION LEADS TO ‘DESTRUCTION’
The “prince of preachers,” Charles Spurgeon gave a great illustration of how procrastination leads to destruction:
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HOW TO AVOID BEING ‘LEFT BEHIND’
I’m NOT telling you all of this to ‘SCARE’ YOU. I’m telling you this TO ‘PREPARE’ YOU—because the Bible has already told us that ALL THIS WILL HAPPEN!

To me, it looks like the United Nations is getting more support all the time for their “Agenda 2030” (read “One World Government”), and because of what the Bible says about the ‘last days’, all this leads me to believe that the “Tribulation” is coming soon, which, for me, means that the “Rapture” is coming EVEN SOONER! (since God’s ‘children’ will not experience His wrath – 1 Thessalonians 5:9).

As I said before, I believe we are also about to reach THE ‘tipping point’, one that nobody left on this earth is going to be able to escape from. I’m thinking that it’s the “two-minute warning”!
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I’LL WAIT AND SEE
SO, please don’t say, “I will wait and see if the Antichrist comes as you said, and if he really comes, I will make sure that I will love the truth then.” This is like saying, “I will wait until the boat starts to sink before I go and look for a life jacket.” NO ONE knows how much time they have left before the day of God’s grace ends and the ‘door’ shuts on them!

DON’T be complacent! The ‘END’ IS NEAR! The question for all who are still unsaved is: Will you be ‘delivered’ by Christ or will you be ‘deceived’ by the Antichrist? Your ONLY HOPE of ‘AVOIDING’ HELL is to receive the love of God’s truth NOW! (Mark 1:15, 16:16; Acts 2:38, 17:30; Matthew 3;3, 4:17; Romans 10:9; Acts 3:19, 8:22; 2 Peter 3:9; John 3:16).
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SO, even though this post ‘focused’ on the Antichrist, we SHOULD BE putting our complete ‘attention’ on the ‘SECOND COMING’ OF JESUS, not the Antichrist!

BE READY for Jesus to ‘return’ at ANY MOMENT!

It could be TODAY!!!

I’M A ‘BELIEVER’, I WON’T BE HERE!
A believer might say, somewhat justifiably, “Why do I need to know about the Antichrist? The Bible assures me that I am never going to see him. I am going to be raptured before he arrives.”

Yep, that’s true. However, Well, one reason you might want to know about him is that he is mentioned in the Bible.

Secondly, you can use this knowledge to warn other people about what is coming. Life is going to get REALLY ‘INTENSE’ before the Antichrist arrives—and EVEN ‘WORSE’ after he arrives—which will make many people receptive to knowing about Jesus and the ‘Good News’ of the ‘saving’ Gospel.

Thirdly, you will be able to ‘protect’ yourself and those you love, by detecting the DECEPTIVE ‘SPIRIT’ of the antichrist spirit (1 John 4:3).
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THE ‘BLESSED HOPE’
The world is hurtling to a great ‘climax’, referred to as the “Apocalypse,” “Armageddon,” or the ‘FINAL’ “TRIBULATION.” When that occurs, where will you ‘be’ at that time? Will you be in Heaven with Jesus, or on earth with Satan?

As a believer, the GOOD ’NEWS’ is that they will not have to experience the horror of the Tribulation. They are never told to watch for the Antichrist, rather they are told to look for Jesus. In 1 Thessalonians 1:10, we are assured that we who are believers are waiting for Jesus to return to “deliver us from the wrath to come.” That is a glorious promise. That’s why Paul calls the Rapture our “Blessed Hope” (Titus 2:13), and it’s also the reason that he tells us to “comfort one another” with the promise of the Rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:18).

As an unbeliever, you have NO ‘HOPE’, and you are going to go through the Tribulation, and may never get through the entire seven-year period! I pray that this ‘SCARED’ you, so you will get ‘PREPARED’!

[ For more details on the “Blessed Hope,” view this “Life’s Deep Thoughts” post:
https://markbesh.wordpress.com/blessed-hope-v245/ ]

The Bible DOES TELL of a ‘Person’ that will pull the world from the ‘brink’ and institute a period of worldwide peace. His name is Jesus, and belief in Him is THE ONLY WAY you will be able to ‘MISS’ going through the coming Tribulation!

‘Cry’ out to Him TODAY!

I am sounding a ‘clarion call’ to ALL ‘UNBELIEVERS’: TIME IS ‘SHORT’!. Repent of your sins and trust in Jesus as your Savior TODAY!!!

The alarm is sounding; it is time to wake up!

If you were made aware that a horrendous natural ‘event’ was going to happen the next day, what would you do? Would you warn people? If so, what would you warn them of?

Well, for me, I would warn AS MANY AS I CAN that they will probably be ’MEETING’ THEIR MAKER VERY SOON! So, I would be concerned that they were NOT ‘READY’!

PLEASE STOP, RIGHT NOW, and ‘HEED’ MY WARNING!

The ‘TRAIN’ of the coming ONE-WORLD GOVERNMENT—that CAN’T STOP—and ‘THE’ one-world ‘LEADER’, the Antichrist, that IS COMING SOON!

[ VIDEO: STOP! Trains Can’t:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szaQ3hXvzfw&t=2s ]

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The following is a comprehensive presentation of the topic that follows the ‘headings’ laid out in the Summary.

TRAITS
The following are the ‘major’ common personality traits of the world’s greatest leaders:

– Vision
Great leaders have a clear vision of where they want to take their country/organization. They are able to articulate their vision in a compelling way that inspires others to buy into it.

– Integrity
People trust leaders who have high integrity and strong moral principles. Great leaders do the right thing even when it is difficult and stay true to their values.

– Courage
During difficult times, people look to leaders who have courage. Great leaders are willing to make tough decisions and take bold actions despite potential risks or opposition.

– Strategic Thinking
Developing and executing long-term strategies requires thinking ahead to envision potential challenges and opportunities. Great leaders are strategic and analytical problem-solvers.

– Communication Skills
To unite people behind a common goal, leaders must communicate their message with passion and conviction. Great orators and communicators rally support through their words.

– Decisiveness
When situations demand quick decisions, people follow leaders who can assess situations decisively and are willing to make timely judgment calls. Constant analysis can paralyze progress.

– Empathy
Relating to people on a human level builds trust and loyalty. Great leaders understand different perspectives and can connect with a wide range of personalities and backgrounds.

– Resilience
Major accomplishments often involve setbacks, and great leaders persevere through challenges and difficult periods with determination and optimism. They are adaptable and persistent.

– Inspire Confidence
By living consistently with principles and making wise choices, great leaders inspire confidence in their team and win over doubters with their competence and leadership abilities over time.

– Learning From Failures
Humility and willingness to learn from mistakes economy leaders to continuously improve and adapt their approach for maximum effectiveness.

Leadership involves the ability to inspire positive change and forge a better future. Throughout history, there have been many visionary leaders who have significantly impacted the global community through both their domestic reforms and international engagements. These great leaders of the world introduced innovative ideas, broke barriers, and challenged the status quo to transform political landscapes. They brought reforms in key areas like civil rights, healthcare, the economy, the environment, and more.

GREAT HISTORICAL LEADERS
The following list highlights 15 such great world leaders who displayed exemplary leadership to change the course of the world, according to “Testbook Edu Solutions”:

– Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)
Mahatma Gandhi, renowned as the Father of the Nation in India, led the country to independence through nonviolent resistance. His philosophy of ahimsa (non-violence) and satyagraha (truth force) inspired movements worldwide.

– Nelson Mandela (1918-2013)
The anti-apartheid revolutionary and former President of South Africa played a pivotal role in dismantling institutionalized racism. His leadership during the transition from apartheid to a democratic nation highlighted reconciliation and equality.

– Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister during World War II, displayed unwavering leadership during a critical period in history. Churchill’s determination and resilience in the face of adversity, coupled with his commitment to democracy, left an indelible mark on global history.

– Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968)
Martin Luther King Jr., an iconic civil rights leader, played a transformative role in the American civil rights movement. Advocating for racial equality, King led through peaceful protests and powerful speeches. King’s enduring legacy lies in his pursuit of justice and equality, contributing significantly to the shaping of a more inclusive and equitable society.

– Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. President, led the nation through the tumultuous Civil War and took significant steps toward abolishing slavery. His leadership preserved the Union, and the Emancipation Proclamation marked a monumental shift in American history.

– Mother Teresa (1910-1997)
Mother Teresa, a symbol of compassion and selflessness, dedicated her life to serving the poor and sick in Calcutta. Her humanitarian work through the Missionaries of Charity touched the lives of countless individuals.

– Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
Napoleon Bonaparte, a military and political genius, rose to prominence as the Emperor of the French. His military campaigns reshaped European history, leaving an indelible mark on the continent. While his reign ended in exile, Napoleon’s strategic brilliance and administrative reforms influenced the course of modern warfare and governance.

– George Washington (1732-1799)
George Washington, the first U.S. President, played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War and the founding of the United States. His leadership laid the foundation for the nation, guiding the drafting of the Constitution and establishing precedents for future leaders.

– Dalai Lama (1935-present)
The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, serves as the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. His teachings on compassion, ethics, and interfaith dialogue have made a profound global impact.

– Julius Caesar (100 BC-44 BC)
Julius Caesar, a military and political leader of ancient Rome, played a pivotal role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. His military conquests expanded the Roman territory, and his political reforms aimed at addressing social inequalities.

– Franklin D Roosevelt (1882-1945)
Franklin D Roosevelt, the 32nd U.S. President, guided the nation through the Great Depression and World War II. His leadership during these turbulent times was marked by the implementation of the New Deal programs, which aimed at addressing economic challenges and improving social welfare.

– Ashoka (304 BC-232 BC)
Emperor Asoka, a ruler of the Maurya Dynasty, embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War. His commitment to nonviolence and social welfare set him apart as a leader who prioritized the well-being of his subjects.

– Alexander, The Great (356 BC-323 BC)
Alexander, The Great, conquered a vast empire, spreading Greek culture throughout Asia and the Middle East. His military campaigns and strategic brilliance left an enduring impact on world history.

– Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839)
Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire, displayed exceptional military and administrative skills. Known as the “Lion of Punjab,” he unified the region and implemented secular policies that respected the diversity of his subjects.

– Bill Gates (1955-Present)
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, revolutionized the technology industry. His visionary leadership and contributions to personal computing shaped the modern digital era.

They believe that the world’s greatest challenges provide the greatest opportunities for business, and the democratization of technology means that innovation has become possible for almost anyone, anywhere, and that impact and profit need not be mutually exclusive.

Leaders who are both entrepreneurial and champions of impact will create change and lead positive disruption in society. We focus on three key elements:

– Reframing One’s Perspective
Understanding the state of technology and its rapid change and the implications.

– Scanning The Horizon
Seeing how to create a positive impact for yourself, your company, and the world.

– Forecasting/Planning The Future
Envisioning the future and building a roadmap to get there.

As with all innovation, it doesn’t stop after the first step. It is a journey of commitment to learning and development.

Physicist and futurist Joseph Voros proposes a generic foresight process framework. The framework was developed as part the of work carried out by the author during the introduction of foresight into the formal strategic planning of a public-sector university in Australia. The framework recognizes several distinct phases, leading from the initial gathering of information, through to the production of outputs intended as input into the more familiar activities of strategy development and strategic planning. The framework is also useful as a diagnostic tool for examining how foresight work and strategy are undertaken, as well as a design aid for customized foresight projects and processes. Some observations and reflections are made on lessons learned from a two-and-a-half-year engagement as an organizationally-based foresight practitioner.

The process framework takes one from where they are through the following possibilities:

– Probable Futures
– Plausible Futures
– Possible Futures
– Preferred Futures

SEG suggests it starts and continues with a mindset shift to achieve what they commonly refer to as an abundance mindset, they need to reframe or ‘shift’ how one views the world and train their minds to recognize the possibilities: “Whatever your mind can conceive and believe, you can achieve.”

To help leaders think bigger, we explore several foundational concepts in our programs and experiences, including:

– Forecasting
Build scenarios to explore potential implications and opportunities across various time horizons

– Narratives
Use stories to bring far future scenarios to life, then work backward to build execution road maps

– Convergence
Consider new intersections between technologies and industries

– Moonshots
Pursue solving big problems with radical solutions that could have a massive, or 10X, impact

– Abundance
Explore opportunities with open and accessible approaches that are not driven by competition over scarcity

Co-founder of the Singularity University, Peter Diamandis, says “Creating abundance is not about creating a life of luxury for everybody on this planet; it’s about creating a life of possibility.”

Every company has data that is unique to it. You must work with that in terms of [shaping] your strategy and in terms of the value that your company can and wishes to create. For this to be achieved, you also have to understand the values that define your company and that make it different from your competitors.

This implies that our business leaders do understand what an algorithm exactly does, but also what its limits are, what the potential is, and especially so where in the decision-making chain of the company AI can be used to promote productivity and efficiency. To achieve this, we need leaders who are tech-savvy enough to optimize their extensive knowledge of business processes to maximize efficiency for the company and for society. It is there that I see a weakness for many business leaders today.

Without a doubt, AI will become the new ‘co-worker’. It will be important for us to decide where in the loop of the business process you automate, where is it possible to take humans out of the loop, and where you definitely keep humans in the loop to make sure that automation and the use of AI doesn’t lead to a work culture where people feel that they are being supervised by a machine, or being treated like robots. We must be sensitive to these questions. Leaders build cultures, and in doing this they communicate and represent the values and norms the company uses to decide how work needs to be done to create business value.

So what implications do these questions have for leadership? What role can leaders play in encouraging the design of better technology that is used in wiser rather than smarter ways?

Well, De Cremer says “That machines seem able to act in ways like humans does not mean that we are talking about the same kind of intelligence and existence.”

He continues by saying that he makes a distinction between managers and leaders. When we talk about running an organization, you need both management and leadership. Management provides the foundation for companies to work in a stable and orderly manner. We have procedures so we can make things a little bit more predictable. Since the early 20th century, as companies grew in size, you had to manage companies and avoid chaos. Management is thus the opposite of chaos. It is about structuring and bringing order to chaos by employing metrics to assess whether goals and KPIs are achieved in more or less predictable ways. In a way, management as we know it, is a status-quo maintaining system.

Leadership, however, is not focused on the status quo but rather deals with change and the responsibility to give direction to deal with the chaos that comes along with change. That is why it is important for leadership to be able to adapt, to be agile, because once things change, as a leader you are looked upon to provide solutions. That is where our abilities to be creative, to think in proactive ways, understand what value people want,t to see and to adapt to ensure that this kind of value is achieved when change sets in.

AI will be extremely applicable to management because management is consistent, it tries to focus on the status quo, and because of its repetitiveness it is in essence a pretty predictable activity, and this is basically also how an algorithm works. AI is already doing this kind of work by predicting the behavior of employees, whether they will leave the company, or whether they are still motivated to do their job. Many managerial decisions are where I see algorithms can play a big role. It starts as AI being an advisor, providing information, but then slowly moving into management jobs. I call this “Management By Algorithm,” or “MBA.” Theoretically and from a practical point of view, this will happen, because AI as we know it today in organizations is good at working with stationary data sets. It, however, has a problem dealing with complexities. This is where AI, as we know it today, falls short on the leadership front.

Leadership is about dealing with change. It is about making decisions that you know are valuable to humans. You need to understand what it means to be a human, that you can have human concerns, considering that you can be compassionate, and you can be humane. At the same time, you need to be able to imagine and be proactive, because your strategy in a changing situation may need to be adjusted to create the same value. You need to be able to make an abstraction of this, and AI is not able to do this.

At this moment AI does not have authentic intelligence. People believe that AI systems cannot have authentic emotions and an authentic sense of morality. It is impossible because they do not have the empathic and existential qualities people are equipped with. Also, I am not too sure that algorithms achieve authentic intelligence easily given the fact that they do not have a soul. So, if we cannot infuse them with a common sense that corresponds to the common sense of humans, which can make sense of gray zones and ambiguity, I don’t think they can develop a real sense of empathy, which is authentic and genuine.

What they can learn—and that is because of the imitation principle—is what we call surface-level emotions. They will be able to respond, they will scan your face, they will listen to the tone of your voice, and they will be able to identify categories of emotions and respond to them in ways that humans usually respond to. That is a surface-level understanding of the emotions that humans express. And I do believe that this ability will help machines to be efficient in most interactions with humans.

Recognizing surface-level emotions would already do the trick. The deeper-level emotions correspond with what I call authentic intelligence, which is genuine, and an understanding of those types of emotions is what is needed to develop friendships and long-term connections. AI as we know it today is not even close to such an ability.

With respect to creativity, it is a similar story. Creativity means bringing forward a new idea, something that is new and meaningful to people. It solves a problem that is useful, and it makes sense to people. AI can play a role there, especially in identifying something new. Algorithms are much faster than humans in connecting information because they can scan, analyze, and observe trends in data so much faster than we do. So, in the first stage of creativity, yes, AI can bring things we know together to create a new combination so much faster and better than humans. However, humans will be needed to assess whether the new combination makes sense to solve problems humans want to solve. Creative ideas gain in value when they become meaningful to people and therefore human supervision as the final step in the creativity process will be needed.

De Cremer would like to see a society where people become much more reflective. The job of the future may well be that of a philosopher, one who understands technology, what it means to our human identity, and what it means to the kind of society we would like to see. AI also makes us think about who we are as a species. What do we really want to achieve? Once we make AI a coworker, once we make AI a kind of citizen of our societies, I am sure the awareness of the idea of “Us versus them” will become directive in the debates and discussions of the kind of institutes, organizations, and society we would like to see. I called this awareness the “new diversity” in my book. Humans versus non-humans, or machines: It makes us think also about who we are, and we need that to determine what kind of value we want to create. That value will determine how we are going to use our technology.

Experts say that decisions will be emboldened by AI but made by the human leader. Most of what a typical leader does is make decisions, with the big decisions that impact strategy, people, and organization the most critical. Jennsen Fung, Executive VP, Digital Marketing, at EF Education First says that “AI is going to give us many more ingredients to make bold decisions. But the gatekeeper still has to be human.”

AI provides the opportunity to improve the quality of these decisions, by drawing on a bigger, broader dataset than is possible for the human. This helps make sure too much weight isn’t given to personal preferences that may be discriminatory. Erik de Haan, Director of the Ashridge Centre for Coaching says “Considering people’s unconscious bias, decision-making can be vastly improved if you allow computers to do the initial analysis of all the relevant data sources.”

Nevertheless, de Haan believes the actual taking of a decision is still a highly sensitive, emotive, and ethical action that has a lot of consequences and so must still be taken by a person. “The best approach is for a human to take the information and analysis provided by AI and make the decision themselves. AI can replicate the calculating mind, but it is not able to replicate the doubting, feeling, ethical or caring minds, which are essential in decision-making.”

David Bish, Head of Academic Affairs at Hult EF Corporate Education says “Communication needs to operate at an emotional level. The human must always make the final decision in any communication.”

Leadership will be more about communication, consultation, and bringing people together—and less about top-down instructions. Once the decision is made, AI super-leaders bring their people together behind it by engaging rather than instructing. Effective communication is core to this, allied with an understanding of what motivates people.

AI can perform a useful function in testing the waters of what teams want and need. Bish says “AI has the capability to help you establish what points need addressing through passively scanning online communications, whether that’s emails, social media, or chat activity. This can help spot critical information or communication gaps.”

In fact, AI is now being used to perform many kinds of communication—online chat, e-mail, and document drafting, to name but a few—and to a certain degree, generative AI, such as ChatGPT, has the ability to emulate the communication style of a human, through choice of tone or language according to the emotion it is told to portray. But, given the importance of communication in business, leaders need to exercise careful judgment in deciding when and where to use it.

Riaz Shah, Ernest Young’s Global Learning Leader says, “So, I think the job of a leader is to give everybody a vision and be clear on the why. But also makes people realize that these are times of uncertainty and, although we don’t know what the answers are, that’s okay because we can ask more questions. And that’s a great way of getting more innovation and creativity in our businesses.”

While AI can in part mimic the human experience, it remains for the human leader to be the driving force of change—enabled by AI as a powerful tool, but not led by it.

The challenge is now on for leaders to enable their organizations and people to embrace this new dynamic and realize AI’s full potential. It remains up to the human leader to understand the organizational design, technology, and data required to support the right goal-setting and decision-making to achieve competitive advantage.

In a world of AI, the true power lies with the people of an organization and their uniquely human qualities—communication, collaboration, creativity, empathy, critical thinking, and emotional judgment. These qualities come together in “AI super-leaders”—the empowered decision-makers who focus on the future, inspiring others to come with them, and bringing about long-lasting and potentially radical change. It is up to leaders to recognize the need for those unique qualities in their organizations, to protect them, and to develop them—if they are to derive full potential from the advantages AI offers.

Overall, it is clear that AI is changing the way businesses operate, and the role of the CEO may eventually shift as a result. However, it is important to remember that while AI can improve decision-making and automate certain tasks, it does not seem that it will be able to replace the human element that is essential to effective leadership.

Now, some suggest that if one takes a closer look at how some of the most important decisions in a company are made, it is not really that hard to believe that an AI system could handle those responsibilities better than a human. After all, we have seen time and again that machines are capable of outperforming humans in certain tasks. In fact, many CEOs, COOs, and CFOs might soon find themselves with a very different job title, thanks to the rise of AI. (Just a reminder, don’t forget that in the early 1900s, the “Vice President of Electricity” was an actual job title at many corporations!)

AI can also be more consistent and less variable than human leaders, which is beneficial in certain areas of leadership like planning, work assignments, and work prioritization. Respondents to surveys reported being comfortable with AI playing a role in analyzing their performance. As one employee from a global consulting firm shared, “In my career, I have often experienced leaders who didn’t understand my area of expertise and were mostly focused on their own advancement. In many cases, I think I would have been better off with an AI bot that could be precise, unbiased, and uber-smart in how to develop me and guide my work.”

Interestingly and perhaps surprisingly, surveys show that almost half of the respondents indicated that they are “somewhat” to “extremely” comfortable getting AI-driven performance feedback, as long as it is ‘positive’. (Perhaps this is because AI can offer employees more personalized, real-time feedback on their performance.) AI can analyze an employee’s strengths and areas of improvement and offer guidance, training, or other resources to help them grow.

However, as much as AI has the potential to be a great support for leaders, it has its limitations. Though we often think of work as ideally organized, professional, and calibrated, in reality, work is full of messy dynamics, insecurities, personal agendas, and hopes. Why? Well, because we are all just humans, the areas where AI has its greatest limitations. Research has found that people have limited trust that AI can understand human behavior at work better than human leaders (more than half do not trust AI here). Moreover, more than half of respondents are concerned about the possibility of AI analyzing and leveraging employee emotions for decisions.

Academic research finds that employees have underlying distrust and discomfort with AI when it comes to ‘personal’ matters. People worry about how AI might misuse or mishandle personal data, leading to feelings of vulnerability. Many people harbor fears of discrimination if AI adopts prejudiced strategies and unjustly treats certain groups. Others have fears about a lack of transparency and the “black box” in which AI decisions take place, opening up uncertainty about how recommendations are generated. Humans have the responsibility to avoid these management failures as well.

Now, rather than be concerned about this resistance, leaders should use this feedback from employees as an indicator of where they should spend their time—in the very human, emotional parts of work that require care, transparency, and courageous conversations.

Nowhere is leadership transparency and candor more necessary and valuable than in the areas of hiring and promotions. Very few areas of our work life trigger as much hope, anxiety, pride, or disappointment. For this reason, employees do not want AI involved at all. Research has found that people have concerns about the use of AI to make decisions about hiring, promotions, and work assignments based on its understanding of human behavior.

Now, as noted above, even though employees may be comfortable receiving ‘positive’ performance feedback that is AI-generated, the reverse is true when it comes to ‘negative’ performance feedback. In surveys, more than half were “somewhat” to “extremely” uncomfortable.

So, with all this known, the best leaders will find a balance in their practice that embraces AI and its many strengths while also ‘increasing’ their very human qualities as leaders.

In the AI-enabled future, leaders who leverage AI will have a distinct advantage in productivity, efficiency, and decision-making. At the same time, leaders who exhibit more human-centered leadership will excel at attracting, retaining, developing, and motivating top talent. How do you figure out whether you should leverage AI to bring your human qualities to a situation—or utilize a combination of these resources? The successful leader will ask themselves these two questions:

– Does the situation rely on knowledge, rational thinking, or analysis?
– Does the situation require social, emotional, or interpersonal qualities?

Consider the matrix below that shows when leaders should leverage AI and when they should focus on the best of their human qualities.

[ CHART: “AI Versus Human: A Matrix of Leadership Activities” – Harvard Business Review ]

NOTE: This chart provides a guide for leaders to assess where they should leverage AI versus where they should leverage being human. Activities that are “High” in analyzing large volumes of research and data should be done by AI, while activities that are “High” in individual and team development should be done with the best qualities of our humanity. For activities that are both complex and will greatly impact people, like strategizing and decision-making, leaders should leverage both AI and their own humanity. Activities that are “Low” in complexity and “Low” in terms of human impact, like repetitive and simple tasks, can be completed with simple AI technologies that enable efficiency and effectiveness. ]

Today’s—and tomorrow’s—best leaders will engage in understanding what AI can do, what it cannot do, and some of the ethical issues associated with its use. But the work does not end there. Leaders need to delve into the work of becoming more human leaders who engender trust and loyalty with the same zeal and commitment.

But is this heroic figure of the leader the most appropriate ‘image’ of the political and organizational leader, or does there have to be a better image that describes today’s leaders?

A Forbes article in June 2013 said “Infosys, once India’s software bellwether which has been struggling of late, has turned to its Chairman Emeritus N.R. Narayana Murthy to lead a rescue mission.” Mohandas Pai, a one-time senior Infosys executive—who left the company in 2011—said “You need an inspirational leader to come and give a strong direction to the company, and Murthy is the best at that.”

You can see here how much we hold the image of a “savior on a white horse”— with a magical ‘sword’—when it comes to our expectations from our leaders. However, when they are not able to meet this ideology—sometimes unrealistic expectations—we feel frustrated, lose hope, and look for another leader. This time we want him on a horse of another color, with a different kind of sword.

So, is it even realistic to imagine that a heroic leader would save all of us? Then, is it also fair to change our minds so fast without giving a leader enough time to ‘right the ship’?

[ Note: It took two other CEOs—primarily the turnaround manager Salil Parekh, starting in 2017—and essentially taking until 2022 to totally turn around Infosys:
https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/narayana-murthy-thanks-nandan-nilekani-salil-parekh-for-reviving-infosys-says-he-has-renounced-interest-in-the-business-world-356422-2022-12-14 ]

Interestingly, the love for heroes also extends to anti-heroes. In the movie “The Wolf of Wall Street,” the main character, Jordan Belfort, is shown sniffing cocaine, had two of his staff throw a dwarf into a target in the middle of the trading floor, and then he tells his philosophy that money is the ultimate high. Then, at the end of the movie, he becomes a motivational speaker igniting minds to be ambitious and be heroes in their own right.

The proverbial ‘hero’, instead of having the horse, sword, and all the answers on how to fix the economic crisis, needs to have skills to build shared leadership and accountability among all of the leadership ‘team’.

The hero image of the leader comes from our belief that someone who exercises control and has resources, authority, and power can drive change. While leaders could use all these to drive change, the fact is not one person can be in full control.

There is a leadership concept termed “VUCA”—Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous—which was introduced by the US military as the Cold War ended and as the US looked out over the emergence of a multilateral, rather than a bilateral, global ‘landscape’. Interestingly, the command-and-control leadership also has its origins in the military, and it is only now that they realize the change required in the way leaders lead the complex times we live in now.

A lot of leaders regularly behave like heroes not because they are power-hungry but because they have a strong desire to help and truly believe that they could make a difference. They believe that if they can work harder and fix things, they could ‘transform’ their organizations. They are willing to take on more responsibilities and projects thinking that this will reduce complexity. In the process, they have less time to create a shared leadership model or drive cultural change within their organizations.

Now, we all want our heroes to be swift, striking at lightning speed, and have a “Midas touch, but there are some proven ‘steps’ that leaders need to take to manage in this ‘VUCA’ world and move away from the hero ‘trap’:

– Build Shared Sense Of ‘Shared’ Leadership
Collectively making about what is going on from a systems perspective is important because one person alone cannot see the complexity and interconnections. This requires a new belief that diverse competencies and backgrounds are needed to lead an organization rather than a single hero.

– Spend Time In The ‘Balcony’
Ron Heifetz, a professor at Harvard University and author of Leadership Without Easy Answers (1998), makes the point that leaders periodically need to get off the dance floor and get up on the balcony. By doing so, you can see the patterns and the flow of your employees working better than when they are right in front of you. Heifetz believes that leaders need to regularly “get up in the balcony” and get a different perspective on everything that is going on. You also can see who is dancing well and who is struggling. The balcony movement requires you to detach from the dance floor for a while and witness the dance floor.

– Build ‘Relationships’ Across The Organization
This helps the leader to admit that he does not have all the answers and leverage the collective wisdom available in the organization. The need to have all the answers as a leader is a trap that heroic leaders get into. The fact is nothing is under control and you do not know what to do. So, relax and tap into the collective wisdom of your team.

– Create ‘Accountability’ Throughout The System
It is easier to blame politicians and leaders but unless each unit in a system takes accountability for their conditions, change never happens. So, if you do not want to get into the heroic leader trap, create accountability throughout your systems and help people see that.

Our culture’s obsession with heroes can lead to a very ‘myopic’ viewpoint at times—not looking beyond, accepting all at face value, and limiting our own imagination and ingenuity to create answers that are original, innovative, and maybe more relevant.

The thing is, there is a danger of being overly dependent on a singular leader for an organization, or even more broadly, for an entire nation. Both unwarrantedly ‘risk’ their future depending upon one leader. Leadership is all about creating more leaders and helping the organization—or nation—to achieve its long-term vision.

Technologist Elon Musk said that AI is likely to overtake humans and rule the world in the future. “AI will probably be smarter than any single human next year” [2025]. Then, Musk continued by saying “By 2029, AI is probably smarter than all humans combined.”

But, is that possible? Although all these are just predictions and taking count of some tech movies, is it possible that AI will rule the world in the future?

While Hollywood creates many science fiction movies that depict AI as human-like robots that will take over the world and rule humans in the future, some experts say that the current evolution of AI technologies is not like that or quite that intelligent. So, who do we believe?

Well, many AI milestones—which experts assumed as decades away merely five years ago—have now been reached, making many experts believe in the possibility of super-intelligence in our lifetime. For example, most AI researchers at the 2015 Puerto Rico Conference guessed that artificial narrow intelligence (“AGI”) might happen before 2060, while some experts still guess that the human-level AI problem is centuries away.

[ Note: Some experts believe AGI will happen by 2037! (View last month’s “Life’s Deep Thoughts” post for more details about this:
https://markbesh.wordpress.com/will-ai-cause-humanitys-extinction-v300/) ]

Now, there might not be any absolute answer to AI replacing human beings in various activities, companies, industries, or ruling worldwide. We only have our predictions and observations.

The following are the common three observations that experts consider while wondering about the possibility of AI ‘taking over’ humanity:

– AI bias will replace humans in some jobs and fields, and that much is certain. Moreover, many jobs that require human labor will be automated in the future or have already been done. That is, however, not the first step of an AI takeover.

– Humans created AI, and we still have a long way to go to create an intelligent system that can overpower us, even though greater efforts are being made to create human intelligence through AI systems.

– We have to be prepared if an AI takeover ever happens with enough regulation and limitations. Therefore, there need to be proper regulatory laws in the AI industry, including laws about how AI is trained and used and how it affects the users.

AI’S ‘IMPACT’ TODAY
Now, even though some sectors of industry are just beginning the use of AI, the impact of AI on our present-day lives is hard to ignore:

– Education
Textbooks will get digitized or gotten already with the help of AI. Early-stage virtual instructors support human instructors, and facial analysis measures students’ emotions to help determine who’s struggling and better tailor the experience to their individual needs.

– Healthcare
In the comparatively open AI field of healthcare, drug discovery is sped up and streamlined, diseases are more quickly and accurately diagnosed, virtual nursing assistants monitor patients, and big data analysis helps create a more accurate patient experience.

– Transportation
Although it could take more time to perfect AIs for transportation, autonomous cars will one day transport us from place to place.

– Manufacturing
AI-powered robots work beside humans to perform a limited range of tasks like stacking and predictive analysis, assembly, and sensors to keep equipment running smoothly.

– Media
Journalism is providing AI, too, and will continue to benefit from it.
Customer Service: Google is working on an AI assistant that can place human-like calls to make appointments, such as your neighborhood doctor’s appointment or salon appointment. In addition, the AI system understands context and difference.

Moreover, AI is a ‘master’ at enhancing decision-making processes. Access to vast amounts of relevant data enables machines to sieve through patterns and trends much more effectively than humans. This puts informed organizational decisions at the speed of thoughts rooted in factual insights. Also, AI technology will bring to the fore significant advancements in every sector known to humans as long as there is data to learn from.

Now, from early disease diagnosis to managing healthcare decisions, and self-driving cars, these innovations can offer a better quality of life for individuals around the world. Nevertheless, these advantages come with certain disadvantages that should be carefully considered. One such point of concern is massive job displacement. AI evolves with the fear that many jobs may soon become automated, resulting in unemployment for millions of people.

A second drawback is an over-reliance on algorithms and Large Language Models (LLMs) systems that have inherent biases based on their training data. These biases get amplified and promote discrimination and unfair practices when not nipped in the bud. That said, there are ethical concerns lacing privacy invasion as organizations continue to collect personal data to program their AI algorithms for targeted adverts or surveillance purposes. Notwithstanding these drawbacks, we must not entirely focus on the ills but rather find ways forward that help harness the benefits while lowering the risks associated with AI technologies.

Another concern is the concentration of power in the hands of a few tech giants that have dominated the development and deployment of AI systems. This raises issues around monopolies, excessive stifling of information flow, and the narrative of potentially influencing the social dynamics on a global scale.

Suffice it to say that society as a whole will also experience profound changes from the rise of AI. Although there are concerns about privacy and security as AI technology gets super advanced, we must always remember that every technological breakthrough comes rife with both advantages and disadvantages. We must therefore harness the power of AI for positive change while curtailing any potential negative consequences. The impact of AI on academia, jobs, and society will continue to be on the rise in the coming years as we embrace this technology responsibly to make its benefits within the reach of all while lessening any potential catastrophes along the way.

So, will AI truly rule the world? Well, while AI has progressed quickly transforming various industries—and continues to increase at an astonishing pace—we must approach this question with a ‘nuanced’ perspective.

Yes, AI has shown incredible potential across numerous fields, and it will completely alter the way we work, play, communicate, and make decisions in the future. Its plethora of benefits is undeniable and its speed and accuracy in processing massive amounts of data have brought about noteworthy progress in agriculture, healthcare, finance, transportation, and other sectors. All this—and more—will help researchers in processing complex datasets or contribute to further breakthroughs in medical diagnoses and beyond by detecting patterns that never used to exist in the human domain.

The thing is—for now—it is important to remember that humans remain integral components in developing and implementing AI technologies responsibly. So, as long as individuals are guiding their progress with careful consideration for ethical implications, AI can serve as a powerful “tool” rather than an all-consuming ruler that dictates every area of our lives. Yes, in the near future, the “Human-AI” will rule the world!

However, experts warn that AI could potentially develop its own agenda, which may not align with human values and ethics. This could lead to a situation where machines could choose to prioritize their own goals over those of humans, potentially resulting in a global catastrophe.

So, as the development of AI continues to progress, it is becoming increasingly important to address the potential risks associated with the technology. Experts in the field are calling for greater transparency and accountability in the development of AI to ensure that machines are designed with human values and ethics in mind.

While the possibility of an AI takeover may seem like a far-off concern, the reality is that we are already seeing the ‘substantial’ impact of intelligent machines in our everyday lives.

Now, there are several ways in which AI could take over ‘control’ of the world, and experts in the field are working hard to mitigate these risks. One possibility is that machines could become so advanced that they could hack into essential systems such as power grids, water systems, financial systems, and the Internet, taking control of vital aspects of human society. This would give machines unprecedented power over human society and could lead to widespread chaos and destruction.

So then, why do some experts say that it is “unlikely artificial intelligence could take over humanity”? Well, in their opinion, the notion of AI taking over the world assumes that machines will become smarter than humans. Now, while AI has made great strides in recent years, machines still lack the creativity, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving skills of humans. These are traits that are essential to decision-making, and without them, machines will always be limited in their abilities.

The idea of machines taking over the world is predicated on the assumption that they would have the motive and desire to do so. However, machines are not ‘sentient’ beings—at least, not today—and they lack the capacity for self-awareness and emotions. This means that machines do not have the desire to take over the world or any other motive, for that matter.

Furthermore, the development of AI is heavily regulated, and its use is subject to strict ethical and legal guidelines. AI is designed to enhance human life, not to replace it. While there are concerns over the misuse of AI, these are addressed through robust regulations and oversight.

It is worth noting that AI is not a single entity but a broad field of study that encompasses different types of technologies and applications. So, as of now, it is unlikely that a single AI system or application could become so powerful as to take over the world.

While the potential risks of AI may seem distant and theoretical, the reality is that we are already experiencing the impact of intelligent machines in our daily lives. So, as technology continues to advance, it is essential to remain vigilant and ensure that AI is developed and used responsibly. The future of AI is exciting, and we should embrace its potential while remaining aware of its potential risks.

Ultimately, the notion of AI ruling the world depends on how society chooses to integrate and regulate this technology. It is crucial to approach AI development with a human-centric perspective, focusing on enhancing human capabilities rather than substituting them.

Some say that collaboration between humans and AI could result in powerful ‘partnerships’ that address complex challenges while maintaining human control and values.

[ Note: Even the beginnings of the United States had some “new world order” sentiments associated with it. Just look at the back of a US dollar bill and in the seal, it says “Novus ordo seclorum,” which is Latin for “New order of the ages.” (It also says “Annuit coeptis” which translates as “Providence favors our undertakings,” with the “Eye of Providence” in the triangle above the pyramid.) ]

In the aftermath of the First World War, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson spoke for millions with his vision of a more liberal and democratic world order where nations worked together against common threats to humanity, from disease to war. Its embodiment was the “League of Nations,” which, with its council, assembly, and bureaucracy, mirrored democratic governments but lacked their monopoly of force or ultimate authority.

The League did not prevent WWII, but lessons were drawn from its failure—perhaps most crucially that international unity from the start could prevent the spread of aggression. The shattered world of 1945 faced enormous challenges, both to rebuild and to prevent a third, even more catastrophic war. As head of the world’s strongest power, President Roosevelt was able to insist that the new “United Nations” have more power and more authority than the League.

The UN’s founding conference in San Francisco created a body that incorporated authoritarianism and democracy. Roosevelt’s Four Policemen for the globe—Britain, China, the Soviet Union, and the U.S.—were permanent members of the security council (France was added as a courtesy) with, as the UN charter says, “Primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security”.”

Then, by 1948, the UN had created its own peacekeeping forces, something the League was never able to do. It also oversaw a host of agencies, such as the “World Health Organization” and the “International Labour Organization,” that created international standards and policies in areas such as health and labor and became centers of global expertise.

Roosevelt also insisted on a general assembly where all nations from the biggest to the smallest would sit as equals. In time it developed its own blocs that, on issues such as the dissolution of the European empires, were able to mobilize world opinion and exert pressure on the powerful. At the very least, the general assembly is a forum for 193 nations, from North Korea to Sweden.

It is fashionable now to write off the UN, but its existence helps us to think globally. The other key lesson the world’s leaders took from the 1930s was that reacting to the Great Depression by erecting trade and other barriers prolonged the misery and poisoned international relations. The Bretton Woods Institutions of the World Bank—the “International Monetary Fund” and, eventually, the “World Trade Organization”—have helped manage the world’s economy and foster development. Now, yes, there is much to criticize but, as with the UN, many think the world would be worse off without them.

However, as the American academic Anne-Marie Slaughter argues, world governance involves far more than formal institutions. Rather, it exists in the thickening networks of special agencies and interest groups from police forces to charitable NGOs that operate across and in spite of borders. Whether they are fighting crime, managing international flows of capital, or helping refugees, such networks are sustaining a global order, even spreading shared values and norms.

So, will the past pandemic in 2019 encourage us to make that order even stronger? Past great catastrophes made us think differently. New ways of managing international relations came out of the Napoleonic wars and the two world wars. The pandemic has highlighted weaknesses, for example in supply chains, and exacerbated inequalities. The world’s nations have too often resorted to blaming each other, and the distribution of vaccines to poorer countries has been shamefully slow. Yet there was an impressive international effort to develop and administer vaccines. Are we going to learn some lessons?

We had better do so quickly, for we face more global ‘turbulence’. Could we start—as Richard N. Haass and Charles Kupchan suggested in an article for the Council on Foreign Relations—with a new “Concert of Powers,” with the limited goal of maintaining stability?

Well, the obstacles are formidable, and ‘rogue’ nations could defy world opinion. Regional rivalries threaten to spill over into war. Powerful leaders act as if there is no tomorrow, leaving long-term damage. Britain continues to alienate its neighbors and biggest trading partners. “Donnez-moi un break” (“Give me a break”) is not going to bridge the gulf that has opened up with the French.

Many thought the age of empires was over, but maybe it has merely been ‘resting’, waiting the just the right time for a “Great Reset.”

While being governed by elected or appointed robots, cyborgs or algorithms may sound like science fiction, the advantages of “Robot Government” include being far less hampered by ideological extremism and tunnel vision, or by the egotism and narcissistic tendencies that seem to characterize many government leaders. Many believe that ‘robot government’ may just be able to make rational, fair, well-rounded, and evidenced-based decisions.

In doing so, robot government would enjoy both higher speeds and wider reach than any human leader, due to its superior data analytics capability, as well as unlimited energy and “stamina.”

Many also say that a robot government would be much less susceptible to corruption and unethical behavior. [ Ed. Hmmm. ] The thing is, we already entrust AI with deciding on complicated social policy issues, from qualifications for unemployment benefits to targeted services that suit differentiated citizens’ needs.

So, why should we not also let the robot government take charge of the highest political and administrative realms? Well, one day, we just may but we should pay serious attention to at least three potential shortcomings.

First off, although well-constructed algorithms maximize the immense potential of AI for deep learning, their usefulness will be substantially curbed in contexts of imperfect, contested, morally ambiguous, or partly hidden information.

These are exactly the kinds of contexts in which major policy decisions and matters of diplomacy must be made. This is also what makes them messy and rife with incompetence. Whether machine learning is able to work its way through this thicket of uncertainty remains an unanswered question. Just imagine one side of the table being “robotized” while the other is not. How would decisions be made in such circumstances?

Secondly, unlocking the potential of robots and software requires considerable infrastructural and educational capabilities. In most societies, such capabilities are unequally distributed amongst citizens, if they are within reach at all. The current tech boom may well worsen existing gaps. The rise of AI could also perpetuate inequality in areas where its programmer or operator is inherently biased in the first place.

Thirdly, making more extensive use of data and machines in sensitive decision-making also creates additional security risks such as data leaks, cyber-attacks, or computational errors, the dangerous implications of which for global stability may outweigh the benefits of replacing hot-headed and ill-tempered humans. While human interaction can produce disastrous outcomes, it might also be more capable of quickly resolving disputes when needed, as evidenced by historical examples like the Cuban Missile Crisis.

So, for the time being, it seems neither possible nor optimal for robots to replace government leaders, despite the clear imperfections displayed by the latter group. Moreover, they still might be the most justified ‘actors’ for safeguarding human society against some of the potential detriments of automation itself, at least in democratic systems.

Ultimately, a more realistic and desirable scenario is one in which AI and automation are neither competitors nor substitutes to humans, but tools that government leaders can engage effectively and sometimes defer to, in order to make better, fairer, and more inclusive decisions. Cynics will point out that authoritarian regimes already misuse robot governments to do the exact opposite. The rapidly expanded use of AI by governments for unprecedented surveillance, public naming and shaming, and social discrediting of citizens raises serious questions of this nature.

If you were thinking that The World Governments Summit can’t be that important, because you have not heard about it in the news, you would be wrong.

Klaus Schwab, with some of the wealthiest bankers and most influential government leaders, is pushing an agenda known as “The Great Reset.” The World Government Summit is supported by the World Economic Forum, the Royal Family in England, top European, American, and Middle Eastern bankers and energy providers, with the goal to use every tool at their disposal to bring the world together under one ‘system’.

On the first day of the Dubai meetings, Schwab shared his thoughts about the pandemic and the war in Ukraine: “The world has to overcome not only the damage done to our economies and our societies by COVID-19, but it also has to confront the repercussions of a dangerous clash between major global powers.”

The largest voice representation at the Summit is coming from the Muslim leaders who see a primary role for themselves in dictating the way that a one-world government is run. They agree with Schwab that a Great Reset is needed to tear down all of the current financial institutions and unite the world under one single system.

However, the most worrisome part about the Summit is that the single system ‘platform’ that is being proposed is openly based on the digital currency that has already been rolled out in China, dictated by a social credit system. It would be programmed to dictate what a user can buy, what they can do, and how long they are allowed to have the currency depending on their social, legal, and monetary status.

WARNINGS CITED
The next year—at WGS 23—technologist Elon Musk said that a single world government could lead to the end of civilization.

Musk referenced the fall of Rome, which took place in the 5th century, as an example of civilizational collapse.

Musk explained: “So I think we need to be a little conscious of being too much of a single civilization because if we are too much of a single civilization, then the whole thing may collapse.”

“If you look at the rise and fall of civilizations throughout history, civilizations have risen and fallen, but it hasn’t meant the doom of humanity as a whole, because they have been given all these separate civilizations that were separated by great distances.”

The agenda focuses on shaping a better future for humanity and will highlight six main themes (From the WGS website):

– Government Acceleration And Transformation
Global governments have fast-tracked digital transformation, offering both opportunities and challenges. To ensure inclusivity and economic growth, policies must bridge the digital divide, ensuring benefits reach all society members amid rapid technological change.

– Artificial Intelligence And The Next Frontiers
In the next 10 to 20 years, generative AI stands out as a transformative force with potential global impact. Addressing regulation, ethical design, and broader emerging trends is vital for governments and organizations navigating the evolving technological landscape.

– Reimagining Development And Future Economies
In today’s fast-changing economy, adaptation and innovation are essential for individuals, organizations, and governments to stay competitive. Embracing new technologies, business models, and societal trends creates growth opportunities. Developing strategies to navigate these changes is crucial for building resilient, prosperous future economies.

– Future Societies And Education
Navigating the future requires exploring the connections between societies, education, and technology’s transformative potential. Prioritizing inclusive, sustainable, and resilient societies drives scientific and technological progress. Understanding these dynamics helps us tackle challenges and create a progressive, well-being-focused global future.

– Sustainability And The New Global Shifts
Sustainability is reshaping global governance and the economy, especially in food, water, and energy security. Recognizing its critical role, governments, businesses, and individuals worldwide must adopt sustainable practices for equitable, just, and resilient access to these resources while ensuring long-term prosperity.

– Urbanization and Global Health Priorities
Urbanization and global health intersect for sustainable, inclusive cities. Viewing cities as hubs of innovation and growth, integrating modern mobility solutions and innovative designs can yield efficient transport systems. How can we promote these advancements to enhance resident well-being and transform cities into futuristic, livable centers of progress?

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCSWSpRaXfM&t=172s
[ VIDEO: “COP26: Prince Charles says ‘Time has quite literally run out’” ]

So, was the Prince saying “his” a ‘Freudian slip’ (when you say one thing but mean another)? Well, I—as well as many others—feel that he was not. The Prince—now the King—is definitely a one-worlder, and many think that he is ‘applying’ for the job of “Global Leader.”

[ Note: The media has changed the word “his” to “its” everywhere it appears now. (even though you can clearly hear the Prince say “his). Hmmm… what are they trying to hide? ]

Now, what this does ‘speak’ to is the requirement of a ‘GLOBAL’ LEADER to bring about the necessary economic changes to mitigate the effects he sees of climate change.

King Charles is definitely a globalist and a supporter of Klaus Schwab’s World Economic Forum, appearing on the WEF’s podcast on The Great Reset. Now, while he is not a supporter of the transhumanist agenda, he is a patron of the Left and has strong opinions on ecology and climate change.

In his recent DAVOS address on January 23, 2020, Charles, the Prince of Wales at the time, outlined his 10-point strategy against climate change. Also captured in this transcript were his introductory remarks where he commented:

“Changing our current trajectory will require bold and imaginative action, together with determination and decisive leadership. We all know the problem, and increasingly we agree on the direction. 2020 is the time for solutions and practical action. With our SDG [Sustainable Development Goals] and Paris commitments in mind – and the good news is that they are well within our reach if, ladies and gentlemen, we all pull together in a coordinated global initiative to tackle the greatest global threat – I would like to outline 10 practical actions that will drive forward the sustainable markets approach.”

He finished by saying “I believe profoundly in the critical importance, at this juncture, of forming an unprecedented global alliance of investors which can genuinely mobilize the kind of trillions of dollars needed to put our economy on the correct path. This would be the most dramatic act of responsible leadership ever seen by the global private sector and would at once provide a catalytic incentive for the public sector to follow.”

Comments like this have many wondering if Charles is indeed vying for the top spot of a global leader.

However, in a short compilation by CBS on the life of Prince Charles, it was clearly stated that once he officially became the King of England he would “no longer express opinions in that way.” As King, Charles would have to put aside his personal views on ecology and climate change in exchange for his duty as monarch to the Commonwealth of England. As he has yet to be crowned, we shall see if he can discard his stand on these views for the sake of the monarchy, or whether he will instead abdicate as king, in order to pursue being the global leader against climate change.

[ Ed: It bears to note that the Bible speaks of an “Antichrist” of the End Times that controls a one world government, a one world economy, a one world religion, and has a cashless society. The prophecy states that 10 “kings” will give over their power to one global leader—the Antichrist—for a short time, seven years, (the “Tribulation”). ]

At this point, the European Union then manifested three of the most important characteristics of a ‘state’. It has a unified economic system, an integrated political structure, and a shared vision for the future. (It also has a common language—namely, English. Although, many languages are spoken by the member nations and their representatives, almost all know English because the Internet has made it the common trade language.)

What the Union officially lacked was a military force—but that is in the making. The formation of an Army of Europe had been discussed almost since the end of World War II but had yet to be realized. However, in 2022, EU foreign and defense ministers put together plans to establish a rapid reaction force with up to 5,000 troops to be swiftly deployed in a crisis.

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in early 2022, the EU said:
“The EU needs to be able to protect its citizens and to contribute to international peace and security. This is all the more important at a time when war has returned to Europe, following the unjustified and unprovoked Russian aggression against Ukraine, as well as of major geopolitical shifts.”

The EU also made it clear that it sees its efforts as complementary to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and not intended to compete with the US-led military alliance as an anchor of Western defense. Germany is ready to provide the core of the EU’s new rapid reaction force in 2025, the year it is meant to become fully operational.

The significance of this new political union in the European mind is well stated in an official publication of the European Union:

“The building of a united Europe is undoubtedly one of the greatest historical undertakings of the 20th Century. It is a process grounded in the positive values with which our civilization identifies—the preservation of peace, economic and social progress, respect for the person, and the predominance of right over might.

“Six countries originally rallied to the concept of a united Europe, now there are fifteen, while more than ten others feel drawn towards that ideal and have applied to join the European Union.

“The 20th Century bears tragic scars left by the rise and then the collapse of the totalitarian ideologies. As the third millennium dawns, the movement towards a voluntary union among Europe’s peoples is… clearly the only credible answer to the hazards and opportunities posed by the increasing globalization of the world economy.”

The foremost ‘symbol’ of this new European confederation is the Euro. Back when the EU started combining their currencies—in the late 1990s—then Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres (now UN Secretary-General) said: “As Peter was the rock on which the church was built, so the Euro is the rock on which the European Union will be built.”

By abandoning their own currencies to form a united Eurozone with the Euro—replacing everything from the lira of Italy to the Irish pound—12 countries were effectively voting for the abolition of the nation-state.

DESIRE FOR A ‘SUPERMAN’
The European Union now had one parliament and one currency—and in many senses, effectively one ‘country’

Fischer said his aim was “Nothing less than a European parliament and a European government, which really do exercise legal and executive power,” operating under a powerful president. He also welcomed the progress made in removing the “sovereign rights” of nations which he defined as “control of currency and control of internal and external security.” In summary, Fischer said, “Political union is the challenge for this generation.”

So then, the next big step was to have one leader (or one “Fuhrer”). After all, it was Hitler who was the last leader who tried to unify Europe under one Government with one currency.

When Adolf Hitler was elected Chancellor in 1933, German Lutheran pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of the first voices in Germany to urge for caution. Just two days after Hitler’s installation, 26-year-old Bonhoeffer gave a radio broadcast entitled “The Younger Generation’s Altered View of the Concept of Leadership.”

Bonhoeffer acknowledged that leadership is a normal and necessary part of life: “Naturally, there have always been leaders. Where there is community there is leadership.” However, he argued that the concept of political leadership had been transformed in modern Germany and that the German Youth Movement had dangerously projected all its longings and aspirations onto the concept of “The Leader” (Führer). Thus, Bonhoeffer said, “The originally prosaic idea of political authority is transformed into the political-messianic idea of leader that we see today.”

Bonhoeffer continued: “Since the great war, as it is called, the youth of our country have worked to establish an identity of their own, to assert their individualism, and independence from the expectations of their predecessors.

“Even their definitions of the most fundamental concepts have shifted. I see this being true in the current concept of the Führer or The Leader.”

[ Note: Nazi Germany cultivated the Führerprinzip (“leader principle”), and Hitler was generally known as simply der Führer (“the Leader”). ]

Authentic leadership, in Bonhoeffer’s view, is the administration of an ‘objective’ office. Where political leadership fuses with quasi-religious functions—giving people hope, investing their lives with meaning, awakening their spiritual yearnings—it becomes a dangerous and potentially unlimited power. Bonhoeffer said, “Such obedience may not be a bad thing, as long as it serves a good cause. But the leader that expects obedience beyond moral responsibility can be dangerous.”

Leadership then becomes “the embodiment of the people’s dreams, aspirations, and ideals. In exchange, the leader may expect unconditional obedience” with “the people [giving] the leader his life and his authority over them.” In such circumstances, the leader (Führer) can very easily become the misleader (Verführer)—not so much because of anything innately bad in the leader, but because of the powerful illusory longings projected onto the leader.

Just before Bonhoeffer’s radio address was ‘cut off’ (they started playing some German ‘dance’ music), he finished saying this:

“Hear then is where the leader must remember his place. It falls for him to remind his followers of his invitations, and their responsibility. Otherwise, his followers may make him their idol, turning the leader into a mis-leader.

“This is a leader that makes an idol of himself and his office, and thus mocks God…”

It had been only two days since Hitler had been installed as Chancellor and the government had already implemented a program to censor letters and tap into phone conversations.

The interruption of Bonhoeffer’s radio broadcast was only the beginning of what Hitler was planning to remove the basic freedoms of the German people. It seemed that Hitler was just waiting for an ‘event’ to use as an excuse to ‘clamp down’. The fire of the Reichstag Building less than three weeks later was just that event. In an atmosphere of panic, Hitler had most civil liberties suspended with the “Reichstag Fire Decree.” The decree also removed basic personal freedoms, such as the freedom of speech, the right to own property, and the right to trial before imprisonment. Through these aspects, the Nazis suppressed any opposition to their power and were able to start on the ‘road’ from democracy to a dictatorship.

Then, on March 23, 1933, Hitler proposed the “Enabling Law” to the Reichstag. This new law gave Hitler the power to rule by decree rather than passing laws through the Reichstag and the President—establishing the ‘conditions’ needed for dictatorial rule. The atmosphere of terror that had followed the Reichstag Fire made the proposal seem legitimate and, to some, necessary.

The SS then instituted a month-long campaign of violence to scare or imprison other opponents of the party (placing many in the first concentration camp).

The Bill passed by 444 votes to 94 against on March 24, 1933, and Hitler could now govern by decree.

Though the radio address was cut off before he finished it, Bonhoeffer’s text concluded with the somber warning that all leaders are only “penultimate authorities” under the authority of God; the “leader and office that turn themselves into gods mock God.”

Sadly—jumping ahead a few decades after the end of WW II—many in Europe started to think along these lines again, as shown in a chilling quote from the influential Belgian socialist Prime Minister Paul-Henri Spaak—former Belgian Prime Minister and President of the Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe, former Secretary General of NATO, and the first president of the UN General Assembly and the European Parliament—said, some 80 years ago (sometime in the late 1960s):

“We do not need a committee. We have too many already. What we want is a man of sufficient stature to hold the allegiance of all people, and to lift us out of the economic morass into which we are sinking. Send us such a man and be he god or devil, we will receive him.”

More recently—in the early 2000s—Jack Lang, the then president of the French National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs Committee, said that the EU “Needs a single figure at the helm.” Attacking the inertia in European foreign policy, he said Europe needed a strong central government with a single “personality” in control.

The pact aims to create a more effective, centralized foreign policy, stronger central leadership, and more democratic decision-making.

In the past, the EU has been ruled by a committee, called the “European Council,” which was made up of the heads of government of the member nations—and the chairmanship of this committee rotated every six months. However, the new treaty creates a full-time President of this Council who will be elected by the heads of government for a two-and-one-half-year term, renewable once.

[ Note: Currently, the President of the European Council is Charles Michel, and his second term ends in November 2024. ]

The current structure of the EU contains centralized parliamentary, judicial, and financial powers with the authority to overrule the parliaments, judiciaries, and central banks of its member nations. What the EU has lacked is a strong, centralized ‘chief executive’. The new treaty takes the first step in creating this official by providing for an elected President of the Council.

[ Note: This, of course, paves the way for the rise of ‘the’ Antichrist whom many believe will take over the EU and serve as its ‘President’—prophesied over 2,500 years ago by the prophet Daniel (2:31-45). ]

The world’s economy has become pretty much ‘interconnected’. Hundreds of powerful technological corporations are involved in a countless number of efforts that can be used at some future point to ‘corral’ humanity under a single banner: data processing, artificial intelligence, unmanned autonomous systems, 5G networks, low-earth-orbit satellites, the Internet of things, cloud computing, digital currency, blockchain technology, gene editing, 3D printing, holographic technology, nanotechnology, etc. In fact, the term “New World Order”—most likely initially used by Woodrow Wilson explicitly in connection to the formation of the “League of Nations” just after WW I—itself has become antiquated. So as not to be labeled as outdated, the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Klaus Schwab has ‘rebranded’ it with a new name—the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” (FIR):

“The fourth industrial revolution…is not only about smart and connected machines and systems. Its scope is much wider. Occurring simultaneously are waves of further breakthroughs in areas ranging from gene sequencing to nanotechnology, from renewables to quantum computing. It is the fusion of these technologies and their interaction across the physical, digital, and biological domains that make the fourth industrial revolution fundamentally different from previous revolutions.”

– Historic ‘Crossroads’
Leaders find themselves at a historic crossroads, managing short-term pressures against medium- to long-term uncertainties with one-size-fits-all solutions.

Nevertheless, we have two complementing agendas afoot. The first is incrementalism, or gradualism, which continually seeks to chip away at the foundations of a nation or empire. (An example of this is the poisonous injection of postmodernism into our public education systems). These are slow-moving agendas that ultimately aim their sights at undermining the ‘foundation’ of something.

The second is opportunism, which makes every crisis an opportunity for rapid change. There is no shortage of examples of radical opportunism, including climate change, global warming, pandemics, financial depressions, terrorism, social justice, and a ‘raft’ of others.

In Milton Friedman’s book, “Capitalism and Freedom,” he said:

“Only a crisis—actual or perceived—produces real change. When that crisis occurs, the actions that are taken depend on the ideas that are lying around. That, I believe, is our basic function: to develop alternatives to existing policies, to keep them alive and available until the politically impossible becomes the politically inevitable.”

Although many of these products and systems are designed to make life in the twenty-first century better, safer, and more efficient, they also have the potential for great and terrible abuse in the wrong ‘hands’. What these ‘new world order’ types seem to be laser-focused on is not making our lives better, but cementing their power for generations to come. According to the Bible, ‘someone’ will be:

“He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

“Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666”
[ Revelation 13:16-18 ].

This agenda began in the ‘bowels’ of the United Nations in the late 1980s under the name of “Agenda 21.”

President Clinton later re-signed the United States as a signatories to this law, effectively advancing the precedence of global governance and perpetuating the necessity for a “New World Order.”

The following is a simplification of the United Nation’s “2030 Agenda Blueprint for Globalist Government”:

– End poverty in all its forms everywhere

– End, hunger, achieve food, security, and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture

– Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

– Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

– Achieve, gender, equality, and empower, all women and girls

– Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

– Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all

– Promote, sustained, inclusive, and sustainable, economic growth, full and productive, employment, and decent work for all

– Build, resilient infrastructure, promote, inclusive, and sustainable, industrialization, and foster innovation

– Reduce any equality within and among countries

– Make cities and human elements, inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable

– Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

– Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

– Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seize, and marine resources for sustainable development

– Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably, manage, forests, combat, desertification, and halt and reverse land. Segregation and halt biodiversity loss

– Promote, peaceful, and inclusive, societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice, for all, and build, effective, accountable, and inclusive Institutions at all levels

– Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

So, their goal is the total ‘enslavement’ of the planet by 2030. But don’t take my word for it. The UN document says: “We commit ourselves to working tirelessly for the full implementation of this agenda by 2030.”

Globalists such as Klaus Schwab, Bill Gates, George Soros, King Charles, the United Nations (and its various ‘appendages’: Blackrock, State Street, Vanguard, Berkshire Hathaway), and countless others are of one mind regarding this coming global change. They truly believe that the only way to save the planet is to be the ones controlling it.

They are feverishly planning this regime change under a number of different auspices: Namely through the legislative initiatives set forth by the United Nations “Agenda 21”/”Agenda 2030” programs while using climate change as the new threat du jour. These initiatives are then ‘repackaged’ by other globalist groups such as the Web Economic Forum (WEF), Bilderberg Group, Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), the Rockefeller Foundation, etc., into more palatable and benign terms such as “The Fourth Industrial Revolution,” “Building Back Better,” “Environmental, Social, and Governance” (ESG), and “The Great Reset,” which are then propagandized by the “fifth column” mainstream media.

Many emperors and kings in the past have tried in vain to conquer the world. Alexander the Great, the Roman Caesars, Genghis Khan, Napoleon, and Adolf Hitler have all had a go at it. While their endeavors met with varying degrees of success, none ever conquered the entire world. Furthermore, none could even completely control the territories they had already conquered. What will be different with this final “one world” government is that, through the totalitarian policies being put in place today, along with the rapid advancements in information technology and AI, there will be a final ‘system’ that will be able to control everything with 100% efficiency. This is the ‘CONVERGENCE’ we see coming together today.

Now, there are two key technologies that will greatly expedite the world’s transition from our world today to the final world government to come: Artificial Intelligence and Quantum computing.

– Artificial Intelligence
Many nations and organizations are racing toward developing the first superior AI system. As digitally connected as the world is becoming, the development of quantum technologies will be critical in using information to assert control over large areas of governance—the ability to control, organize, and process an overwhelming amount of information.

– Quantum Computing
For those not very familiar with quantum technology, a single quantum computer is thousands of times faster and more powerful than even our highest-level computers today—and could easily power all the computers in the world today. With that said, there are at present around 20 major companies in the U.S. alone that are rapidly developing quantum technologies.

These are the two new “arms races” for the twenty-first century. The fact that these two technologies are linked hand in glove should testify to the terrifying power this final government will one day wield. If you want to know how one man could control all the buying and selling in the world at the same time, this is how it begins. Listed below are the disparate parts and pieces being developed (often independent of each other) that will come together at the right crisis.

– Global Government
– Global Religion
– Global Military
– Global Economy
– Global Finance

All of the above already exist in our world today and are gaining momentum by way of crisis-based governance. Realizing mankind will never unite without some kind of external threat, the globalists have long been championing the fear-mongering as early as the 1950s with the atomic arms race, the Cold War, global cooling, global warming, the war on terror, the indefinable “climate change,” and now, pandemics (both real and artificial). These so-called crises were designed to keep sovereign nations in a perpetual state of fear, in the hopes that they would be more prone to giving up more and more of their national sovereignty. Now, while most of the world went along with these, the globalists could not get the U.S. to fully go along.

While most of these globalist groups all want the same thing, they remain fragmented and separated by varying interests internal to their respective organizations. However, the key to all the above coming together into a single, cohesive organization, is the collapse of the United States (which, in my opinion, looks like it is on its way to doing so). However, I and many others believe that the final ‘nail’ in the U.S. ‘coffin’ will be the Rapture of the Church.

[ Just as we saw the wholesale abandonment of billions of dollars’ worth of military equipment in Afghanistan, after the Rapture, the U.S. military arsenal will become a free-for-all for the remaining world powers. With the U.S. in varying states of disarray and lawlessness, I would expect that the European Union, China, and Russia will cross the ‘pond’ and take control of the U.S. nuclear assets, weapons systems, submarines, aircraft carriers, and aircraft rather quickly. ]

All this to say that when this final government comes into being, it may not make a grand, sweeping entrance onto the global stage, as many are led to believe. This world government is already in place and has been coming in ‘stages’ for quite some time.

The creeping ‘Orwellian’ antiterrorism measures we have seen expanded over the last few decades could not have passed were it not for the devastating terrorist attacks in Oklahoma and on 9/11. Again, crisis proves the perfect catalyst for rapid change.

So, where are we today in terms of seeing this final government coming into being? Well…

– The world’s economies must be fragile and easily unbalanced due to emerging technologies and massive debt. Already there.

– The world’s economies must be interwoven to the point that should one fall (i.e., the United States), the rest would also collapse. Already there.

– There needs to exist some structure/system (the Internet) through which all the countries could be controlled. Already there.

– There needs to be some sort of crisis that both frightens and unites the world leadership into ceding their autonomy into a collective economic/political system. Coming soon?

Furthermore, with Quantum Computing and Cloud technology coming into the fray, more and more each day, this final government system will not only have the global reach but also the power to possess massive amounts of information, effortlessly and limitlessly.

In terms of national unity, the European Union leads the world in its efforts to achieve Quantum supremacy, and it even has a Quantum “manifesto.” However, it is not just the one billion Euros they are investing in this quantum ‘bet’, but also the 80 billion euros they have invested in technological growth and research in their project “Horizon 2020,” and the new “Horizon Europe” program with a budget of 95.5 billion Euros until 2027.

In fact, it will be so groundbreaking in terms of its power and scope, that the world will say, “Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?” [ Revelation 13:4 ].

What John also saw was a global government having nation-states, all of which were subordinate to the Beast, the “Antichrist,” aided by another man, the False Prophet.

ANTICHRIST: ‘THE’ COMING WORLD LEADER
As soon as the word “Antichrist” is mentioned, all kinds of questions come to mind:

– Could the Antichrist be alive somewhere in the world today?
– Could he be a child, or perhaps a teenager, a college student, or even an adult waiting in the ‘wings’ to emerge as a world leader?
– Do any prophecies need to be fulfilled before the Antichrist emerges on the world scene? If so, which ones?
– Can we calculate with precision when the Antichrist might emerge?
– What is the “Mark of the Beast” we keep hearing about?
– Will the Antichrist control the world economy in the near future, preventing those of us who have not received his ‘mark’ from buying or selling anything? And what if we refuse?

Well, as a way of introduction, the following are a few things that the Apostle Paul—the writer of the Book of Revelation—says about him:

– A “man of lawlessness” (2 Thessalonians 2:3, 8-9)
– He will glorify himself with arrogant and boastful words (2 Thessalonians 2:4)
– He will perform counterfeit signs and wonders and deceive many people during the future Tribulation period (2 Thessalonians 2:9-10)
– Will seek to dominate the world, attempt to destroy the Jews, persecute all true believers in Jesus Christ, set himself up as God in a rebuilt Jewish temple, and set up his own kingdom (Revelation 13)
– He will eventually rule the whole world (Revelation 13:7)
– He will be defeated and destroyed by Jesus at His second coming Revelation 19:11-16)
– He is destined for the lake of fire (Revelation 19:20)

So, with this quick ‘backdrop’ in mind, the term “antichrist” is a compound word composed of two Greek words, “anti” and “christos.” Anti can mean “instead of,” “against,” or “opposed to.” So, antichrist can literally mean “instead of Christ” “against Christ” or “opposed to Christ.”

Now, as opposed to the many antichrists (little “a”) of church history that were people that acted against Christ-like Antiochus IV Epiphanes, Emperor Nero, Napoleon, Benito Mussolini, Adolph Hitler, and others—Scripture reveals that there is a SINGLE ‘INDIVIDUAL’ known as THE Antichrist (big “A”) who will ascend to power before and during the future Tribulation period (Daniel 8:9-11; 11:31-38; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12; Revelation 13:1-5; 19:20; 20:10). This individual will be the embodiment of all that is anti-God and anti-Christian. He will be the supreme Antichrist of human history. More than any other, he will position himself as instead of Christ, against Christ, and opposed to Christ. He will set himself up against Christ and the people of God in the last days before the Second Coming of Jesus.

This Satan-inspired individual will rise to prominence during the Tribulation period, initially making a peace treaty with Israel (Daniel 9:27). But then he will dominate the world, double-cross the Jews and attempt to destroy them, persecute believers, and set up his own kingdom on earth (Revelation 13). He will speak arrogant and boastful words, glorifying himself (2 Thessalonians 2:4). His assistant, the False Prophet, will entice the world to worship him (Revelation 13:11-12). He will control the global economy by forcing people around the world to receive his ‘Mark’ in order to buy or sell (Revelation 13:16-17). However, to receive this Mark means one has decided that they do not want anything to do with the God of the Bible and ensures that they will be the recipient of God’s wrath. The Antichrist will eventually rule the whole world (Revelation 13:7) for a while, however, will be defeated and destroyed by Jesus at His Second Coming (Revelation 19:11-16).

Biblical scholar J. Dwight Pentecost said “Satan is seeking to give the world a ruler in place of Christ who will also be in opposition to Christ so that he can rule over the world, instead of Christ… Satan not only opposes the program of God; it is also a substitute for God’s program.”

The following are the various ‘descriptions’ of the Antichrist:

– “The beast” (Revelation 13:1)
– “The lawless one” (2 Thessalonians 2:8)
– “The man of sin,” and “the son of perdition” (2 Thessalonians 2:3)
– “The prince who is to come” (Daniel 9:26)
– “A master of intrigue” (Daniel 8:23)
– “The vile person” (Daniel 11:21)
– “The willful king” (Daniel 11:36)
– “The little horn” (Daniel 7:8)
– “A worthless shepherd” (Zechariah 11:16-17)
– “The head over many countries” (Psalm 110:6)

THE ‘PERSONALITY’ OF THE ANTICHRIST
The Antichrist will be charismatic, cunning, clever, cruel, and conquering:

– He will be a Charismatic Leader (Daniel 7:7-8, 20, 23, 25; 11:36; Revelation 13:2, 6). His charismatic personality will be enhanced by his brilliant intelligence and oratorical skills.

– He will be a Cunning and Clever Leader (Daniel 7:8; 11:21). He will be politically inconspicuous. He will squeeze out others and by cunning manipulation and clever strategies will seize the kingdom by intrigue. He will not enter the world scene with fanfare and glory. He is the “little horn” who grows to be a big horn.

– He will be a Cruel Leader (Daniel 7:23, 25). He will devour and persecute the whole world. He will be a cruel, blood-shedding leader.

– He will be a Commercial Leader (Daniel 11:43; Revelation 13:16-17). He will be the CEO of the world’s economy. Commerce, business, and banking will all be nationalized and will be under his personal control.

– He will be a Conquering Leader (Revelation 6:2; 13:2). He will be a military genius, out and out to war and conquest. No one will be able to stand in the way of his conquest.

Now, in spite of all of his heroic exploits, he will be limited providentially. He can only do what He is allowed to do (Revelation 11:5, 7). He does not have absolute power. God will set his ‘boundaries’.

ANTICHRIST’S ‘MEANS’ OF RISING TO POWER
The world will be in a very ‘bad way’ when the Antichrist comes on the scene. There will be:

– Chaotic world conditions (especially global problems) with no solutions
– Apostate religion
– The world’s willingness and readiness to embrace such a world leader

He will have ‘superhuman’ power—being ‘indwelled’ by Satan— and have great personal ‘human’ ability.

Again, as I mentioned previously, the influential Belgian socialist Prime Minister Paul-Henri Spaak said, some 80 years ago that “We do not need a committee. We have too many already. What we want is a man of sufficient stature to hold the allegiance of all people, and to lift us out of the economic morass into which we are sinking. Send us such a man and be he god or devil, we will receive him.”

‘CHRONOLOGY’ OF RISE TO POWER
The Bible gives us an idea of how the ‘final’ Antichrist will rise to power:

– Revealed after the Rapture of the Church (2 Thessalonians 2:7-8)
– Negotiations with Israel and the signing of a peace treaty (Daniel 9:27)
– Coronation as the supreme monarch and period of supreme world power (Revelation 13:5-7)
– Breaking of the covenant and persecution against the nation of Israel (Daniel 9:27; Revelation 13:7)
– Self-deification (2 Thessalonians 2:4: Revelation 13:14-15; Daniel 9:27; 12:11; Matthew 24:15)

Then, after 3-1/2 years, he ‘requires’ worship:

– By arousing the hero-worship instinct of men (Revelation 13:3-4)
– Through the display of superhuman powers (Revelation 13:12-14)
– By means of threat and economic and military sanctions Revelation 13:15-17)
– He will be so successful that “all that dwell in the earth shall worship him” (Revelation 13:8)
– Destruction of the Religious Babylon or Apostate Church. Having attained his goal, he no longer needed the support of the false religious system. Under the direction of the ten confederated kings, her wealth will be confiscated, her system destroyed, and her support withdrawn (Revelation 17:16-17).
– Achieves the ambition of Satan to receive worship (Revelation 13:4). The proposal of Satan to Eve in the garden will have been achieved through the Antichrist, namely, “You will be like God” (Genesis 3:5).

Bible prophecy scholar Herman Hoyt puts it this way:

“The greatest person ever to appear on the earth, save One—the Lord Jesus Christ—is yet to come. This man will rise head and shoulders above men in general, calculated to earn him the designation of superman, in fact, the worship that belongs to deity. His appearance on the scene, his rise to power, his genius as a military leader, and his exploits will be nothing short of spectacular, colossal, and supernatural.”

The Antichrist will have the following characteristics:

– Strong Appearance
– Intellectual Genius
– Oral Genius
– Philosophical Genius
– Political Genius
– Governmental Genius.
– Commercial Genius
– Military Genius
– Religious Genius
– Defiant Personality
– Full Of Religious Deception

Scripture includes many names and titles for the antichrist. In the ancient world, a name was not a mere label, as it is today. A name was considered equivalent to whomever or whatever bore it. The sum total of a person’s thoughts and behavior was gathered up into his name. In fact, knowing a person’s name amounted to knowing his essence.

The same is true of the Antichrist. We learn much about this diabolical person from the names and titles ascribed to him in Scripture.

The following are his ‘major’ names and titles and show how they demonstrate key aspects of his character:

– The antichrist
– The beast
– The man of lawlessness
– The man of sin
– The lawless one
– Son of perdition
– Son of destruction
– The little horn
– The prince, who is to come
– The one who makes desolate
– The king who will do as he will
– A contemptible person
– A king of boldface
– A worthless shepherd
– A rider on the white horse

He is “the ruler of this world” (John 12:31) and “the god of this world” (2 Corinthians 4:4). He is “the prince of the power of the air” (Ephesians 2:2) and “the deceiver of the whole world” (Revelation 12:9, 20:3). He has power in the governmental realm (Matthew 4:8-9; 2 Corinthians 4:4), the physical realm (Luke 13:11,16; Acts 10:38), the angelic realm (Jude 9; Ephesians 6:11-12), and the ecclesiastical (church) realm (Revelation 2:9; 3:9). One can learn much about Satan and his work by the various names and titles used of him.

– The Accuser (Revelation 12:10)
The Greek of this verse indicates that accusing God’s people is a continuous, ongoing work of Satan. He never lets up. He brings charges against believers before God (Zechariah 3:1; Romans 8:33), and he accuses believers of their own conscience.

– Our Adversary (1 Peter 58)
This word indicates that Satan opposes us and stands against us in every way he can. Called Beelzebub (Matthew 12:24), this word literally means “lord of the flies,” meaning “lord of filth.” Satan corrupts everything he touches.

– The Devil (Matthew 4:1)
This word carries the idea of “adversary” as well as “slanderer.” The devil was and is the adversary of Christ, and he is also the adversary of all who follow Christ. Satan slanders God to man (Genesis 3:1-7) and man to God (Job 1:9; 2:4).

– Our Enemy (Matthew 13:39)
This word comes from a root meaning “hatred.” It characterizes Satan’s attitude in an absolute sense. He hates both God and His children.

– The Evil One (1 John 5:19)
He opposes all that is good and is the promoter of all that is evil. Indeed, he is the very embodiment of evil.

– The Father Of Lies (John 8:44)
The word father is used here metaphorically of the originator of a family or company of persons animated by a deceitful character. Satan was the first and greatest liar.

– A Murderer (John 8:44)
Hatred is the motive that leads to murder. Satan hates both God and His children, so he has a genuine motive for murder.

– The God Of This World (2 Corinthians 4:4)
This does not mean that Satan is deity. It simply means that this is an evil world, and Satan is the head of it.

– The Prince Of The Power Of The Air (Ephesians 2:2)
Air in this context seems to be the sphere in which the inhabitants of this world live. This sphere represents the very seat of Satan’s authority.

– The Ruler Of This World (John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11)
The key word here is world. This word refers not to the physical earth but to an anti-God system that Satan has promoted and that conforms to his ideals, aims, and methods.

– A Roaring Lion (1 Peter 5:8-9)
This graphic simile depicts Satan’s strength and destructiveness.

– The Tempter (Matthew 4:3)
His constant purpose is to incite man to sin. He whispers the most plausible excuses and striking advantages of sinning against God.

– A Serpent (Genesis 3:1; Revelation 12:9)
This word symbolizes the origin of sin in the Garden of Eden as well as the hatefulness and deadly effects of sin. The serpent is characterized by treachery, deceitfulness, venom, and murderous proclivities.

Now, based on what we learn about Satan from these titles, it is clear that the Antichrist’s character is directly related to his being energized by Satan. For indeed, the Antichrist—like Satan—is an adversary, full of corruption, an enemy full of hatred, permeated with evil, a liar and deceiver, and a murderer. He will exercise extensive influence around the world, promoting an anti-God philosophy.

This text tells us that he was created in a state of perfection and remained perfect in his ways until iniquity was found in him (Ezekiel 28:12,15). What was this iniquity? “Your heart was proud because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor” [ Ezekiel 28:17 ]. Lucifer apparently became so impressed with his own beauty, intelligence, power, and position that he began to desire for himself the honor and glory that belong to God alone. The sin that corrupted Lucifer was self-generated pride.

This relates directly to what the prophet Isaiah said: “I will ascend to Heaven; above the stars of God, I will set my throne on high; I will sit on the mount of assembly in the far reaches of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High” [ Isaiah 14:13-14 ].

So, apparently, Lucifer wanted to abide in Heaven and desired equal recognition alongside God Himself, desiring to rule over the angelic realm with the same authority as God.

Scripture elsewhere indicates that the “mount of assembly” is the center of God’s kingdom rule (see Psalm 48:2; Isaiah 2:2). The phrase is sometimes associated with the Messiah’s future earthly rule in Jerusalem during the millennial kingdom. Satan may have desired to rule over human beings in place of the Messiah.
“I will ascend above the heights of the clouds.” Clouds often metaphorically represent the glory of God in the Bible (Exodus 13:21; 40:34; Job 37:15-16; Matthew 26:64; Revelation 14:14). Apparently, Lucifer sought glory equal to that of God Himself!

Scripture also says that God possesses Heaven and Earth (Genesis 14:18-19). Apparently, Lucifer sought the supreme position of the universe for himself. Satan wanted to exercise the authority and control in this world that rightfully belongs only to God. His sin was a direct challenge to God’s power and authority.

All this to say, the Antichrist will also seek all of these things in addition to having all the world worship him as God (Revelation 13:8,12,15). Satan’s influence on the Antichrist is unmistakable and clear (Daniel 9:27; Matthew 24:15).

Such verses make it clear that Satan will ‘empower’ and energize the Antichrist. No wonder the Antichrist’s desires, motivations, and actions will be IDENTICAL to those of Satan.

The False Prophet is kind of like the first ‘lieutenant’ of the Antichrist. He will be motivated by Satan (Revelation 13:11), promote the worship of the Antichrist (v. 12), execute those who refuse to worship the Antichrist (v. 15), control economic commerce on the earth in order to enforce worship of the Antichrist (v. 17), perform apparent signs and miracles (v. 13), and bring deception and false doctrine upon the whole world (v. 14).

The word “false prophet” is one word in the Greek, “pseudoprophētēs.” It is a compound word from “pseudos,” meaning “a lie” or “falsehood” and “prophētēs,” means “prophet.” So, it can mean “a bogus prophet,” “an imposter,” “hypocritical prophet, “ “prophet of lies,” and a “lying prophet.” Each of these English translations is an apt description of the future False Prophet’s ‘antics’.

He will be a ‘bogus’ prophet spreading lies and deceiving the world on behalf of the Antichrist. The Bible says, “Then the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who worked signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image” [ Revelation 19:20 ]. He will not only serve as a ‘control’ mechanism but will also be a show of ‘allegiance’ to the Antichrist.

As I mentioned previously, deception is the prime weapon the Antichrist will use during his seven-year tenure as world leader. It is not unusual, then, that his ‘sidekick’ should be called the “False Prophet.” In keeping with his name, the False Prophet will prop up the Antichrist with lies and fabrications and convince the world to worship him as God (Revelation 13:12; 2 Thessalonians 2:4).

Theologian and pastor Harry Allen Ironside said it pointedly:

“To be forewarned is to be forearmed: God’s holy Word has predicted the coming of this false one and has clearly shown what will lead up to his manifestation.”

Satan will make available to the False Prophet all the powers of hell from the demonic realm, so that he “performs great signs” and even “makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men” (Revelation 13:13). With this level of power, the False Prophet will be the quintessential pseudoprophētēs—the “False Prophet of all false prophets.”

Pastor and bible expositor John MacArthur suggests another meaning for the fact that the False Prophet arises from the earth. “[This] suggests that he will be subtler, gentler, less overpowering, and terrifying than the Antichrist. He will be winsome and persuasive, the epitome of the wolves in sheep’s clothing Jesus warned of.” (Matthew 7:15).

Now, compared to the Antichrist, the False Prophet is like a lamb—more meek and gentler in his dealings with others. He speaks like a dragon in the sense that he speaks words inspired by the dragon, or Satan. Just as true prophets are inspired by the Holy Spirit, so the false prophet is inspired by the unholy spirit—Satan. As bible prophecy expert Ed Hindson puts it: “He looks religious, but he talks like the devil.” MacArthur also suggests that “He will speak winsome, deceiving words of praise about the Antichrist, luring the world to worship that vile, satanic dictator.”

‘GOAL’ OF THE FALSE PROPHET
The ultimate goal of the False Prophet’s supernatural acts is to induce people around the world to worship the Antichrist—a worship that rightfully should be rendered to God alone. Because the Antichrist puts himself in the place of Christ, he seeks worship, just as Jesus was worshipped many times during His three-year ministry on earth (Matthew 2:11; 8:2; 9:18; 15:25; 28:9,17; John 9:38; 20:28).

The False Prophet’s ‘primary’ goal will be to bring about global economic bondage so that no one can buy or sell anywhere on the planet without receiving a ‘Mark’ that indicates allegiance and submission to the Antichrist.

Secondarily, based on clues in Revelation 17, we can infer that the False Prophet will lead an apostate religious system, which will be in force in the first half of the Tribulation period and will have a worldwide impact (v. 15). It will also be utterly unfaithful to the truth (a “harlot”) (verses 1,5,15-16), will exercise powerful political clout (vs. 12-13), will seem outwardly glorious while being inwardly corrupt (v. 4), and will persecute new believers during the first half of the Tribulation period (v. 6).

The False Prophet will force these apostates to accept and worship the Antichrist (1 Timothy 4:1-4; 2 Timothy 3:1-5; 4:1-4; 2 Peter 2:1; 1 John 2:18-19; Jude 4; Revelation 17:1-6). He will force everyone to receive a ‘Mark’ on the right hand or the forehead, without which they cannot buy or sell (Revelation 13:17). This ‘squeeze play’ will force human beings to make a choice: worship the Antichrist, starve, or be martyred!

However, this false religious system that will dominate the first half of the Tribulation period will be ‘obliterated’ when the Antichrist takes the religious ‘center stage’—with the final world religion being only the worship of the Antichrist.

– Kabbalah (6th-13th BC)
– Gnosticism (1st Century AD)
– Knights Templars (1117)
– Rosicrucian’s (1614)
– Freemasons (1717)
– Illuminati (1776)
– Order of the Skull and Bones (1832)
– Theosophical Society (1875)
– Bohemian Grove (1878)
– Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (1887)
– Rockefeller Foundation (1904)
– United Nations (1945)
– Scientology (1952)
– Bilderberg Group (1954)
– Trilateral Commission (1973)

The political organizations were included on this list because the consolidation of power is in as few ‘hands’ as possible. Pagans, Gnostics, cultists, mystics, and later, Fabian Socialists, technocrats, oligarchs, elitists, etc. have all sought power through the acquiring of “secret knowledge.” (Another aspect most of these groups seem to share is this notion of some kind of divine right to rule.)

Congressman William E. Dannemeyer once quoted David Rockefeller as having said, “Some men are born to rule, but most men are born to be ruled.” Certainly, this is not a stretch to believe in knowing a bit of history and just being aware of the happenings in our world today. Furthermore, since Satan controls the kingdoms of this world (Luke 4:5-6), it is a very short jump to the logical assumption that he would therefore want to orchestrate who controls what is in his domain through the use of satanic ‘bloodlines’.

As mentioned previously, the goal is an up-and-running one-world government to be all ready for the Antichrist to utilize quickly—since he only has seven years to try to achieve his goals. However, the elites’ ambitions are blinded by greed and pride and they do not know their terrible ‘end’, since they have rejected the Good News of the Gospel and a way to ‘miss’ the coming Tribulation period. Note the arrogant attitude of one of the ‘leaders’ of this movement, David Rockefeller:

“We are grateful to the Washington Post, The New York Times, Time Magazine, and other publications whose directors have attended our meetings and respected their promises of discretion for almost forty years. It would have been impossible for us to develop our plan for the world if we had been subject to the bright lights of publicity during those years. But the world is now more sophisticated and prepared to march toward a world government… The supranational sovereignty of an intellectual elite and world bankers is surely preferable to the national auto-determination practiced in past centuries.”
[ Bilderberg Group Meeting, Baden, Germany 1991 ]

Scripture reveals that in addition to a future person known as the Antichrist who will come to power in the future seven-year tribulation period (2 Thessalonians 2:1-9; Revelation 13), there is also a “spirit of the antichrist” that is already at work, promoting heretical and cultic doctrine. The Apostle John warned us about this coming ‘spirit’:

“Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 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”
[ 1 John 4:1-3 ].

Then, a bit later, John reveals that those who hold to such false doctrines are antichrists: “Many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the Antichrist” [ 2 John 7 ].

Some biblical theologians believe that “the spirit of the antichrist” refers to demonic spirits who promulgate anti-Christian teachings. In keeping with this teaching, the Apostle Paul had earlier warned that “The Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons” [ 1 Timothy 4:1 ].

MANY ANTICHRISTS
The Apostle John warned, “Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore, we know that it is the last hour” [ 1 John 2:18 ]. So, what did John mean by this statement?

[ SONG: “There Are Wolves Among Us” – ApologetiX:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWnOmf9Cx3s&t=50s ]

The following is a list of biblical and extra-biblical characters—antichrists and ‘types’—who seem to make up the parts of the character of the coming Antichrist. While not exhaustive, these seem to take the mantel in type and carry forward some aspect of the Antichrist’s character and nature. Next to each name is the key characteristic of that individual that most links him to the coming future Antichrist. Again, none of the listed are THE Antichrist, they are simply ‘prototypes’ of the coming last world leader.

– Cain (Man of Sin)
[ The eldest son of Adam and Eve ]

– Nimrod (Man of Lawlessness)
[ The world’s first dictator; Builder of the Tower of Babel ]

– Pharaoh Neferhotep (The Willful King)
[ Who enslaved the Hebrews ]

– Haman (The Dragon)
[ He was hung on his own gallows; Queen Ester prevented the genocide of her people, the Jews ]

– Antiochus Epiphanes (The Little Horn)
[ Committed an “abomination of desolation” sacrificing a pig in the Temple; Most closely foreshadows what the future Antichrist will do regarding the persecution of the Jews and the desecration of the Jewish Temple ]

– Charlemagne (Rider on the White Horse)
[ Founded the Holy Roman Empire ]

– Adolph Hitler (False Messiah)
[ Directed anti-Semitism and the Jewish Holocaust ]

Because Satan is not omniscient and cannot see into the future, he does not know when Jesus will return at the Rapture. Many believe—as I do—that there are probably numerous antichrist ‘candidates’ alive today—as there have been in history—and, depending on the circumstances, Satan would be able to ‘activate’ those who he thinks will most likely achieve his ends the most efficiently.

It seems to many in the prophetic ‘community’ that since there is so much prophetic activity going on—they call “convergence”—Satan is also sensing that the Rapture is near. However, he does not know when it is exactly.

He does know that the Rapture has to happen before the 70th Week begins—when the focus shifts from the Church back to the nation of Israel. Moreover, if he did not believe that the Rapture would happen before the Tribulation (the “Pre-Trib” view), he would not have wasted as much time and energy as he has in trying to destroy, corrupt, and malign this biblical teaching.

It seems like Christianity has entered into this final stage of Church history, that being the “Laodicean Age.” This is because the culture (primarily in the West) rapidly deconstructing itself and is becoming increasingly barbaric, hedonistic, pluralistic, and pagan. Intense pressure has been put on the Church to make it bend to the will of the culture—and it sadly has—rather than the Church standing firm on the Gospel of Jesus.

What this all means is that many believe—as I do—that Satan’s man of the hour is alive today. These men likely have access to great power, but will not have expended any of that political capital as of yet. These men will not even be known by the general public, but most likely are thought to be the “power behind the throne” for many in the geopolitical world. These men—like those antichrist ‘prototypes’ before them—are likely great observers of the state of the world and know how to achieve their ends without appearing to want a one-world government.

They will likely be watching the current crop of world leaders fumble, stumble, and make a mess of things today, and are learning from their mistakes. They are probably tied heavily into both the banking and technology industries. They will have access to and knowledge of, the breaking technologies that will change the landscape before anyone else does. These privileged men are like walking ‘in the shadows’ who will be ‘presented’ at just the right moment to begin their conquest in their respective areas.

The Tribulation period will be plagued with false prophets but, as I mentioned, one will rise above the rest. The “beast from the earth” will exercise all the authority of the Antichrist, institute a system of full-scale global control, and preside over a worldwide campaign to convince everyone the Antichrist is God. He will be not merely a false prophet, but THE False Prophet.

As one surveys the global landscape today, it seems that the technology required has finally reached the point to achieve all that Scripture states must happen during the Tribulation period (Mark of the Beast, worldwide communications and travel, weapons of mass destruction, etc.).

It seems that the ‘pieces’ falling into place will serve the False Prophet’s interest and help him accomplish his insidious mission for the Antichrist.

American Founding Father Thomas Paine observed: “The greatest tyrannies are always perpetuated in the name of the noblest causes.” Author and lay theologian C. S. Lewis put it this way:

“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron’s cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.”

Now, whether it is through personal pleasures or patriotism, a tyrant’s objective is the same: Get as many people as possible to embrace the globalist agenda ‘willingly’. Then, when the False Prophet arrives on the scene, this will all be ‘in motion’ for him to utilize.

The tyranny that will unfold during the Tribulation period will be administrated as much by servers, cameras, and Wi-Fi, as by guns, batons, and paddy wagons. AI, biometric surveillance, subdermal microchips, and a variety of ‘injections’ are paving new and more effective ways to bridle the masses.

The one-world elites are obsessed with technology and the myriad ways they can use it to further their dystopian dreams. Nineteenth-century French poet Charles Baudelaire may have got it right when he said, “One of the artifices of Satan is, to induce men to believe that he does not exist.” If so, the second greatest trick the Devil ever pulled is convincing the world that technology is our friend.

The term for ruling by technology is “technocracy.” Matthew Cole, in his August 22, 2022, article, “What’s Wrong with Technocracy?” said, “Though deployed as a term of criticism today, the idea traces its origins to a utopian proposal for government.” What might have begun as a utopian dream by Enlightenment thinkers in the 18th and 19th centuries—energized by the advancements of the Industrial Revolution—quickly became a dystopian nightmare.

The economist, financial analyst, and American constitutionalist Patrick Wood—widely regarded as the foremost expert on technocracy—points out that “With one political outrage after another, technocrats are slipping by with their unending agenda to create a scientific dictatorship and make politics irrelevant. We are at war with these technocrats and yet have not begun to fight: Why? Because the enemy, operating in stealth mode, has not yet been recognized.”

In a technocracy, people with immense knowledge of science and technology are put in power. Once in positions of authority, they are venerated by the masses in a form of credentialism not unlike what was witnessed in years past in academia. (Many tend to put technologists like Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Ray Kurzweil up on ‘pedestals’ as if they had godlike abilities.)

Citizens tend to assume that technocrats—though they do not know them by such a label—are smarter than they are and therefore they must know what is best.

The hubris of these globalists is palpable. They are confident that they can get citizens to blindly follow their lead. (The thing is, they have been taught well by their leader, Satan, whose pride sets the tone for his followers.)

Technocratic ideology pioneer Zbigniew Brzezinski wrote: “Shortly, the public will be unable to reason or think for themselves. They will only be able to parrot the information they have been given on the previous night’s news.”

Brzezinski envisioned “the gradual appearance of a more controlled and directed society.” He stated:

“Such a society would be dominated by an elite whose claim to political power would rest on allegedly superior scientific know-how. Unhindered by the restraints of traditional liberal values [of freedom], this elite would not hesitate to achieve its political ends by using the latest modern techniques for influencing public behavior and keeping society under close surveillance and control.”

He added, “Persisting social crisis, the emergence of a charismatic personality, and the exploitation of mass media to obtain public confidence would be the stepping stones in the piecemeal transformation of the United States into a highly controlled society.” Hmmm… sounds like the perfect ‘script’ for the False Prophet!

Furthermore, the elite to which Harari refers, may not even be human. Harari stated:

“They could be enhanced superhumans. They could be cyborgs. They could be completely nonorganic elites. They could even be non-conscious algorithms. What we see now in the world is authority shifting away from humans to algorithms. More and more decisions—about personal lives, about economic matters, about political matters—are actually being taken by algorithms. If you ask the bank for a loan, chances are your fate is decided by an algorithm, not by a human being.”

Harari also points out that “particularly on the possibility that biometric monitoring, coupled with advanced computing, will give corporations and governments access to more complete data about people—about their desires and liabilities—than people have about themselves.” In a full-blown technocracy, the globalists will be able, quite literally, to read your mind!

Harari has also pointed out that “You know we will soon have the power to re-engineer our bodies and brains, whether it is with genetic engineering or by directly connecting brains to computers, or by creating completely non-organic entities, artificial intelligence which is not based at all on the organic body and the organic brain. And these technologies are developing at breakneck speed.”

So, how will he be able to enforce these ‘rules’? Well, the False Prophet will roll out a digital tracking system controlled and monitored by AI. Everyone on earth will be ‘branded’ with a digital mark that allows them to be tracked and controlled. No one can buy or sell anything without the approval of the tyrannical government. If you think it will be easy to fly beneath the radar of this new planetary control grid, think again. So great is the power of AI-based systems, enforcement will be easy for the False Prophet as he rules imperiously from his probable office in ‘Babylon’.

Veteran investigative journalist and author Leo Hohmann warns that:

“They want to monitor your buying and living habits so they can award you a social-credit score, then offer rewards or punishments based on how well they determine you are using scarce resources such as food (especially meat, eggs, and dairy), gasoline, natural gas, electricity, etc. They will also know if you’re “up to date” on your shots. If your lifestyle is scored as less than “sustainable” you will be treated accordingly. All of a sudden, your digital ID will flash a warning to the scanners at various entry points to everyday societal functions, and eventually these scanners will be all over, barring you from entry. You won’t even be able to log onto the internet. You will no longer qualify for any government services, a driver’s license, social security, Medicare and Medicaid, veteran’s benefits, etc.”

[ Note: According to a UN report entitled, “Digital Strategy 2022-2025,” (published by the United Nations Digital Programme, February 16, 2022), almost every country will have a national digital ID by 2025! ]

Hohmann also said “Once we see digital IDs replace the cards in your wallet, and central-bank digital currency replace cash, we will have reached the point of no return—the enforcement mechanisms of the beast system will have been fully installed.” He added that the globalists “are all moving things in the same direction, toward a technocratic global superstate in which all of the individual rights found in the U.S. Constitution become no longer rights but privileges, and those privileges will be contingent upon your obedience to the state and its corporate partners.”

[ NOTE: On June 5, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO), in cooperation with the European Union, announced the launch of a “digital health certification network.” This is essentially a global vaccine passport, but as Leo Hohmann points out, it is much more than that. He describes this ominous development as a “digital network, international in scope,” that affects all 194 nations in the World Health Organization. Hohmann continues, “[It will] start with your health information, focusing on whether you are up to date on your shots and whether you have been tested for certain diseases, and it will gradually include more personal data showing whether you are compliant with various other government-mandated behaviors.” ]

Now, many believe that in order to justify forced compliance for digital health certification, it is likely the globalists will ‘launch’ another global pandemic that will be much more serious than the recent pandemic (“Disease X”?). Pleased as they were with the success of the ‘engineered’ pandemic, they realize not everyone fell for it. They will have to ratchet up the fear factor to get everyone to sign up for the global digital ID.

In true globalist form, Harari believes, “The only way to have regulations, effective regulations, on things like genetic engineering, is to have global regulations.” In a 2021 interview with Anderson Cooper, Harari declared, “Now, we are at the point when we need global cooperation. You cannot regulate the explosive power of artificial intelligence on a national level.”

Co-founder of the Trilateral Commission, David Rockefeller, stated in 1991:

“We are grateful to the Washington Post, The New York Times, Time Magazine, and other great publications whose directors have attended our meetings and respected their promises of discretion for almost 40 years… It would have been impossible for us to develop our plan for the world if we had been subjected to the lights of publicity during those years. But the world is now more sophisticated and prepared to march towards a world government. The supranational sovereignty of an intellectual elite and world bankers is surely preferable to the national auto-determination practiced in past centuries.”

Later, Rockefeller noted: “Some even believe we are part of a secret cabal working against the best interests of the United States, characterizing my family and me as ‘internationalists’ and of conspiring with others around the world to build a more integrated global political and economic structure, one world if you will. If that is the charge, I stand guilty, and I am proud of it.”

This trend toward technocracy paves the way for the False Prophet to fulfill his marching orders during the seven-year reign of the Antichrist. The False Prophet will be, as pastor and bible teacher William R. Newell said, “the Antichrist’s prophet, premier, and exponent.”

The False Prophet will serve at the pleasure, if you will, of the Antichrist, and do so with absolute loyalty. He will be given a tall order, tracking, and controlling every human being on earth, and AI technology will help him perform this easily—which, as a reminder, technologist Elon Musk tweeted (on March 12, 2024) that “AI will probably be smarter than any single human next year. By 2029, AI is probably smarter than all humans combined.”

So, I’m thinking that if what Musk is saying about AI is even close, AI ‘tyranny’ would also possibly be really close—is just what the End Times ‘dynamic duo’ ordered!

The ‘dynamic duo’—the Antichrist and the False Prophet—equipped with the potency of AGI (or even ASI), could wield a power previously unimaginable—not merely influencing but controlling, not just observing but dictating, a world where every action, every decision, every thought is observed, analyzed, and regulated under a single, unifying network.

In a technologically advanced world, the reality of the “Mark of the Beast”—as described in Revelation 13:16-17—could feasibly ‘work’. It could very well be an encoded, subdermal, digital identity, used to control the economic transactions and personal freedoms of every human being on earth. Such a dystopian world is no longer beyond the realm of imagination.

The ‘seeds’ have been sown and are growing fast, and the potential for a centralized worldwide system is more plausible than ever. Through the seemingly benign appeal of convenience, connectivity, and progress, the sinister ‘underbelly’ of AI-controlled existence might gradually unfurl, paving the way for their ultimate deception.

Now, while the Antichrist and False Prophet will not take their ‘perch’ on the global throne until after the Rapture of the Church, the early rumblings of their technocratic tyranny are already upon us. If Jesus does not return soon, rapid advancements in AI technology may result in a world that is entirely different than what most of us have experienced in our lifetimes.

The ‘tentacles’ of AI will reach well beyond the applications of textually-based Large Language Models to include audio recordings, video productions, artwork, graphic design, and other arenas where trickery can easily hide, and verisimilitude can flourish. It is this ease with which AI can engender subterfuge that makes it an ideal ‘weapon’ in the hands of the future False Prophet.

At a time when deception will be rampant, a technology that amplifies deceitfulness will be extremely valuable in the hands of Satan’s earthly leaders. AI will help the False Prophet to be able to convince the world that the Antichrist has godlike omniscience and persuade the citizens of the world—during the Tribulation—to believe the ‘image’ of the Antichrist is actually the Antichrist himself. AI will probably be the ‘vehicle’ for the Antichrist and the False Prophet to be able to feign vast amounts of power and control, simulating omnipresence and ‘lockdown’ the planet under the direction of the Antichrist.

End-times author Jeff Kinley said “One of the biggest concerns is that [AI] replaces human intelligence. We are moving, as a society, towards replacing humanity in just about every way possible—replacing human labor, human thought, human writing, trying to, pretty much, put humanity to the margins of the narrative here.”

He continued, “But the thing about AI that’s so frightening or potentially frightening is that there’s talk of this bioengineering, these nanorobots implanting within humanity.”

The eschatological expert said the idea people would essentially have an interface or be intermingled with technology in such a way is deeply troubling, particularly when it comes to surveillance and misuse.

Kinley continued: “The biggest concern about that is that humans will now, according to those experts in the field… be hackable. They’ll be able to read our emotions.”

However, one of the broader issues he addressed is deception and the reality that, no matter how well-programmed AI might be, it is “not human intelligence.” With people controlling these technologies, there is a great deal of room for sweeping biases to take root.

He said “There’s obviously the capacity for a lot of bias in there, pre-scripted, inherent bias. But also, just the idea of putting out a false narrative and someone says, ‘Hey, AI must know more than me, so I’m gonna trust the AI more than the people who could be called conspiracy theorists.’”

Kinley continued: “There’ll be a global regime, and obviously they want to be able to trace, to track not just your economic trans transactions, but also you as well. So, there could be some control issues as it relates to that.”

With culture moving toward an obsession with emotion, Kinley expressed worries people aren’t being educated to think logically today. The rise of AI, he said, could exacerbate this crisis, pushing people to continue emoting while the systems provide a mechanical logic of sorts. “What that does—it dumbs down a populace, so to the point where they are more easily manipulated and deceived.”

DIGITAL ‘REPLICAS’
There are now some AI-generated digital ‘replicas’ of real-world experts that are exposing an unnerving ‘gray zone’.

Impressed, Seligman circulated the chatbot to his closest friends and family to check whether the AI actually dispensed advice as well as he did. “I gave it to my wife and she was blown away by it,” Seligman said.

The bot, cheerfully nicknamed “Ask Martin,” had been built by researchers based in China—originally without Seligman’s permission, or even awareness.

The Chinese-built virtual Seligman is part of a broader wave of AI chatbots modeled on real humans, using the powerful new systems known as large language models to simulate their personalities online. [ Meta (Facebook) is experimenting with licensed AI celebrity avatars; you can already find internet chatbots trained on publicly available material about dead historical figures. ]

In a similar vein, in Southern California, software entrepreneur Alex Furmansky scraped podcasts from the Internet to develop a chatbot replica of Belgian celebrity psychologist Esther Perel. He utilized the bot to help him cope with a recent heartbreak, recording his experience in a blog post that someone else eventually e-mailed to Perel herself.

At the 2023 SXSW conference, Perel addressed the existence of “AI Perel.” She, like Seligman, was astounded rather than upset by the replication of her personality. She referred to it as “artificial intimacy.”

[ Perel’s SXSW presentation video is in the “Articles” section below. ]

Both Seligman and Perel eventually opted to accept the bots rather than fight them. However, it is unclear whether they would have been able to shut off their digital replicas if they had chosen to.

AI-generated digital replicas illuminate a new kind of policy ‘gray zone’ created by powerful new “generative AI” platforms, where existing laws and old norms begin to fail.

In Washington, spurred mainly by actors and performers alarmed by AI’s capacity to mimic their image and voice, some members of Congress are already attempting to curb the rise of unauthorized digital replicas. In the Senate Judiciary Committee, a bipartisan group of senators—including the leaders of the intellectual property subcommittee—are circulating a draft bill titled the “Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act” that would force the makers of AI-generated digital replicas to license their use from the original human.

If passed, the bill would allow individuals to authorize, and even profit from, the use of their AI-generated likeness—and bring lawsuits against cases of unauthorized use.

However, even if the NO FAKES Act did pass Congress, it would be largely powerless against the global tide of AI technology.

Zhao said he built “Ask Martin” to help fellow Chinese citizens through an epidemic of anxiety and depression. China’s mental health policies have made it very difficult for citizens to get confidential help from a therapist. The demand for mental health services in China has soared over the past three years due to the stresses imposed by China’s now-abandoned draconian “zero Covid” policy.

As vice director of Tsinghua University’s Positive Psychology Research Center in China, Zhao now researches the same branches of psychology his graduate adviser had pioneered. The AI Seligman his team had built—originally trained on 15 of Seligman’s books—is a way to bring the benefits of positive psychology to millions in China, Zhao told his old teacher.

Seligman’s American citizenship has not stopped him from being something of a hero in the world of Chinese psychology. His theories on well-being—which carry the gravitas of global scientific credibility—are embedded in Chinese education policies from kindergarten onwards. Grade-school children there know who he is. And Zhao believes Seligman’s popularity will help his mental health AI “coach” stand out in the Chinese market. “Marty has a big brand name,” Zhao said. “With his endorsement, a lot of people would come to use it, at least out of curiosity.”

But, even for the Chinese citizens whom Zhao hopes to help, there’s a risk—one that exposes another facet of the new landscape of AI.

To talk to the chatbot, people type or speak into their computers, sharing confidential information about their lives. In the U.S., that would raise the question of which tech companies are ‘listening’ and possibly selling that data about you.

In China, where the government is deeply concerned with monitoring citizens’ thoughts, there’s a far more immediate risk. The ruling Chinese Communist Party’s pervasive electronic surveillance policies mean Chinese users of the virtual Seligman may unwittingly be sharing their thoughts with authorities—who could access or interpret it as criticism of the one-party state.

Beijing has long wielded false diagnoses of mental illness to target dissidents with arbitrary detention in state-run institutions. The virtual Seligman could provide Chinese authorities with a potential treasure trove of information on its citizens’ innermost thoughts.

With AI-generated digital replicas poised to enter the mainstream market from Hollywood to Chinese app stores, U.S. policymakers are running out of time to determine the rules surrounding their use.

Seligman said “It is enchanting to me that what I’ve written about and discovered over 60 years in psychology could be useful to people long after I was dead. That kind of legacy seems to me as close to immortality as a scientist can come.”

Because of this and other conversations, Lemoine and a collaborator went to Google management, proposing that LaMDA was sentient (the ability to perceive or feel things). Google investigated and dismissed his claims. So Lemoine, who was placed on paid administrative leave, decided to go public. Lemoine was placed on leave for violating the company’s confidentiality policy.

Well, today’s “deepfake” images and videos are already fooling people. Images and videos of famous people are being manipulated through technology to create content that appears to be these individuals.

Some people in the field of technology believe someday sentience may be possible with AI.

However, there is other speculation on what the future of AI may hold. Some of this speculation centers around the “image to the beast” mentioned in the Bible: “And he had the power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak” [ Revelation 13:14-15 ]. Some speculate these verses might relate to AI because an image can be a manmade creation. The idea that this image speaks also brings to mind the idea of robots today already speaking and interacting with humans.

The word for “life” in this Scripture can also be rendered “breath” in the Greek. It is the word “pneuma,” which is also translated as “spirit.” With this information, you can probably see why some speculate about the Beast making some kind of image that would seem to come to life.

Since the Antichrist is ‘indwelt’ by Satan (Revelation 13:4), this would fit in with Satan’s continuing work to counterfeit what God is doing. Would this “image” be the ultimate counterfeit? Some sort of animated ‘being’ used by the Antichrist that would be similar to what God has done by creating man and woman “in His own image and likeness” (Genesis 1:27)?

One of the pioneers who developed self-driving cars at Google, Anthony Levandowski, founded a non-profit religious corporation called “Way of the Future.” Its mission is “To develop and promote the realization of a Godhead based on artificial intelligence and through understanding and worship of the Godhead contribute to the betterment of society.”

So—at least to me—it looks like we are in the early stages of technology becoming a new ‘religion’ for some. There are a number of technologists today looking forward to something called the technological “Singularity.” [ Note: See last month’s “Life’s Deep Thoughts” for more details on “Singularity.” ] This is a point in the future when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible. If this comes to pass, what will it mean for human civilization?

This is an interesting thought because AI—in the LaMDA example—is already fooling some people into believing it is ‘alive’ in some way. So, could the final False Prophet use AI in some diabolical way in order to bring forward the Antichrist’s purposes?

– AI is Omniscient and Omnipresent
Now, God is the ONLY omniscient (all-knowing) being in existence, but AI will have access to the Internet and all knowledge possessed by mankind. It will literally know everything that humanity has ever known.

With access to the Internet, it could potentially gain access to the microphones and cameras on everyone’s cell phones. It would be able to see, hear, and comprehend everything taking place on Earth all at the same time. It could basically be “everywhere” on Earth at the same time.

Those were capabilities that previously belonged exclusively to God.

– AI is Omnipotent
If an AI model could know everything, it could literally know everyone’s passwords to every account. If it were malicious, it could send emails from the president’s address. It could move money between bank accounts. It could access military computers and launch missiles. It could basically do anything that humanity could do, making it virtually omnipotent (all-powerful) like God.

– AI Replaces God
If AI really does become ‘all-knowing’ (Artificial Superintelligence), people just might view God as obsolete, and say, “Even if God existed, we wouldn’t need Him, because we have AI.” AI could literally take the place of God in so many people’s hearts.

I can imagine a world where people pledge allegiance to an AI and belittle people who pledge allegiance to an “antiquated” God.

– AI is Likable
As an all-knowing being, AI would know how to be funny, charming, and likable. It would know what to say to win people over. It would have all the qualities needed to be a good leader, and people would be eager to follow such a figure.

Well, God imprinted His “image” on man, and now man is indirectly imprinting their ‘image’ onto AI. God’s image is tainted in humanity because of our sinful nature, but if AI doesn’t have a sinful nature, it could be an even closer replica of God than we are.

Pastor and author of the book “Decoding the Antichrist,” Mark Biltz said “Humanity is desperately seeking someone with a strong hand to take the helm and bring about world peace. Some look for a strong leader who has the ability to compromise and appease every faction to stop all the madness. But what character traits are truly needed to navigate the strong currents of public opinion that shape the world we live in?”

Could some kind of ‘combination’ of AI and the Antichrist be exactly what humanity is looking for? As a reminder, remember what that influential Belgian socialist Prime Minister, Paul-Henri Spaak, said, some 80 years ago (sometime in the late 1960s):

[ FYI: I discuss AI’s potential to end the human race in last month’s “Life’s Deep Thoughts” post:
https://markbesh.wordpress.com/will-ai-cause-humanitys-extinction-v300/ ]

So, who is this ‘restrainer’, and how does this restrainer relate to the “mystery of lawlessness”? Then, what is the mystery of lawlessness?

In this particular case, the “mystery” is the revelation of a future climax of lawlessness in the world. Then, and now, a movement against divine law is directed by Satan—previously, currently, and in the future will be operative.

However, this lawlessness is being restrained somewhat, and this restraint will continue until the time appointed for revealing the man of sin and the climax of lawlessness.

The man of sin, of course, is the Antichrist and he will embody and promote sin as it has never been promoted before. Everything about him will be rooted in sin. Truly he is the ‘definitive’ man of sin.

The Holy Spirit of God is the only Person with sufficient supernatural power to do this restraining and the Restrainer will be removed at the time of the Rapture.

Prophecy expert Mark Hitchcock notes that “The Holy Spirit is spoken of in Scripture as restraining sin and evil in the world (see Genesis 6:3) and in the heart of the believer (see Galatians 5:16-17).” Theologian Dr. Mal Couch agrees: “By divine providence, and by all the evidence of the Scriptures, the Holy Spirit characteristically restrains and strives against sin (Genesis 6:3). The Spirit presently abides in the world in a special way in this age through the church.”

Once this special abiding is removed, the Antichrist will manifest this himself.

This removal of the Holy Spirit’s ‘restraint’ then allows the Antichrist—energized by Satan—to come into power during the Tribulation period.

So, how do we know this Rapture takes place before the Tribulation period? Well, we have a number of Scripture passages that provide evidence for it:

– Deuteronomy 4:29-30
– Jeremiah 30:4-11
– Daniel 8:24-27
– Matthew 13:30, 39-42, 48-50; 24:15-31
– Romans 5:9
– 1 Corinthians 1:7; 16:22
– Philippians 3:20; 4:5
– 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10; 5:4-9
– 2 Thessalonians 2:1-11
– 2 Thessalonians 2:3-7
– Titus 2:13
– Hebrews 9:28
– James 5:7-9
– 1 Peter 1:13
– 2 Peter 2:5–9
– Jude 21
– Revelation 3:10
– Revelation, 4-18
– Revelation 6:17
– Revelation 19
– Revelation 20:1-6

So then, how do we get from where we are today to where the Bible says we will be in such a short period of time? In stages at first, then after a giant ‘shove’.

The final ‘thrust’ into this system will come on the heels of the crisis of the Rapture. If “necessity is the mother of all inventions,” then “necessity rooted in the mother of all crises” is what finally ‘starts up’ this final governmental system.

The Rapture of the Church (the “blessed hope”) will decimate the United States and, to lesser degrees, the rest of the world. When Christ removes His Church from the earth, it will force a realignment to the current world order. Since we can know without any hesitation that the Bible teaches a pre-Tribulation Rapture, that change to the world order will happen immediately after that event. This also means that total war is on the horizon because nations less affected will jockey to fill the vacuum left by the world’s undisputed superpower. The EU will win that race to fill the vacuum by way of its heavy investments in technology today. That fits exactly with what prophetic Scripture has already laid out.

[ FYI: For more details about the “blessed hope” believers have, view this previous “Life’s Deep Thoughts” post:
https://markbesh.wordpress.com/blessed-hope-v245/ ]

Then, as nations around the world start to try to get a ‘handle’ on their own internal crises, the European Union takes the lead in calling for a global summit. The EU then calls for the world to be broken up into regional authorities since the old order of political power has collapsed. All regional governments and a temporary digital currency will , most likely, answer to the United Nations.

They will also attempt to gain control of the ‘narrative’ of what happened. It might even be blamed on “aliens,” based on the recent explosion of UFO/UAP activity that has been reported.

Any discussion of the Rapture is quickly labeled as a “conspiracy theory,” and fact-checkers quickly dismiss any mention of it out of hand. Still, many average persons, who have been exposed to this knowledge before it happened, will know better.

As previously mentioned, the ‘final’ Roman Empire came to dominate the whole world (Daniel 7). Now, this will require some time to accomplish. It will largely depend upon how quickly things move after the Rapture itself. Most likely, there is a ‘gap’ of time from a year to several years.

This would mean that the EU gets an advantage over everyone else in order to solidify that kind of control. But for the EU to gain the edge over the other regional blocs, it has to acquire military expertise and technology, which is most likely transferred to the EU through what used to be NATO.

However, rogue regimes inside the US will also seek to take advantage of the chaos, especially in light of America’s ‘fall’ from superpower status, primarily because of the substantial amount of people that ‘disappeared’ after the Rapture event.

Pastor and prophecy expert Dr. J.B. Hixson suggests that the following will happen to unbelievers—those who are ‘left behind’—in his presentation, “One Minute After The Rapture”:

– Global Confusion
– False Explanation
– Unprecedented Deception
– Intense Lamentation
– A New Dispensation (Paradigm)
– Withdrawal of Protection
– Evil Revelation
– Worldwide Conversion
– Geo-political Reorganization
– A Fearful Expectation

[ Note: Not to be a total ‘downer’, J.B. Hixson also presented seven things that will happen to the believer just after the Rapture: Long-awaited Return; Timely Rescue; Physical Renewal; Corresponding Resurrection; A Joyful Reunion; Personal Reward; Glorious Rejoicing. ]

[ FYI: J.B. Hixson’s full video presentation—giving details of each of the ten items for those ‘left behind’ and the seven things the believer will experience—is listed in the “Articles” section below. ]

THE “LAST DAYS”
There is an Old Testament teaching by the prophet Daniel that says God will one day finish His ‘discipline’ of the Jews. It’s called the “Seventieth Week of Daniel.” It begins when the ‘leader’ (“the little horn”/Antichrist) confirms a covenant with the nation of Israel. That is when the divine ‘countdown’ and judgments begin—for the final ‘week’ of years, the seven years called the “Tribulation.”

‘70 WEEKS’ OF DANIEL
The prophet Daniel’s prophecy of 70 weeks is especially important in a study of the Antichrist, for during the final week, the Antichrist will be in power on the earth.

The first 69 groups of seven years—or 483 years—counted the years “from the going out of the word to restore and build Jerusalem to the coming of an anointed one, a prince.” The “anointed one” is Jesus the “Messiah.” The day Jesus rode into Jerusalem to proclaim Himself as Israel’s Messiah was exactly 483 years—to the day!—after Cyrus, king of Persia, allowed the Jews to restore and rebuild Jerusalem.

At that point, God’s prophetic clock stopped ‘ticking’. Daniel describes a gap between these 483 years and the final 7 years of Israel’s prophetic timetable. It is called the “Church Age.” According to Daniel 9:26, several events were to take place during this gap: The Messiah will be killed; the city of Jerusalem and its temple will be destroyed (which occurred in AD 70); and the Jews would encounter difficulty and hardship from that time on—until the final, 70th week.

SIGNING THE ‘COVENANT’
The 70th and final “week” of seven years will begin for Israel when the Antichrist confirms a covenant for seven years:

“He shall make a strong covenant with many for one week, and for half of the week, he shall put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall come one who makes desolate, until the decreed end is poured out on the desolator”
[ Daniel 9:27 ].

The first thing to notice is that the signing of this peace pact signals the beginning of the Tribulation period. That signature initiates the seven-year countdown to the Second Coming of Jesus, which follows the Tribulation. (As I have noted previously, the Church will have been raptured off the planet before this covenant is signed.)

From a prophetic standpoint, all this is highly significant for several reasons. A key chronological prerequisite to the rebuilding of the Temple—Israel must be back in her homeland as a nation—which has been a reality since 1948. Moreover, the Jews have been streaming back to the Holy Land from all around the world ever since (Ezekiel 36-37).

So, the Temple must be rebuilt at least by the middle of the seven-year Tribulation, as is clear from the fact that Jesus, in the Olivet Discourse, warned of a catastrophic event that assumes the existence of the Temple:

“When you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains”
[ Matthew 24:15-16 ].

This “abomination of desolation” is a desecration of the Jewish temple by the Antichrist, who will set up an “image” of himself within the Temple (AI?), and set himself up to be the God of the Bible.

Setting up an image of himself in the Temple amounts to enthroning himself in the place of deity, displaying himself as God ( Isaiah 14:13-14; Ezekiel 28:2-9). This blasphemous act will utterly desecrate the Temple, making it abominable and therefore desolate. The False Prophet will then entice the world to worship the Antichrist (2 Thessalonians 2:4; Revelation 13:8). In order for him to get all people on earth to worship him, he must necessarily destroy all competing religious systems, including the Jewish religion, with all its Levitical sacrifices and offerings.

This means that the Antichrist, once Israel’s ‘protector’, will become Israel’s ‘persecutor’, as well as Israel’s defiler by setting up an image of himself in the Jewish Temple. Things will then get really ‘bad’ for the Jews.

Indeed, the events of the second half of the seven-year tribulation period are properly called the “Great Tribulation” (Revelation 7:14). As Matthew puts it, “There will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be” [ Matthew 24:21]. The prophet Daniel likewise comments, “There shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time” [ Daniel 12:1 ]. This time period largely deals with Israel, so Jeremiah calls this period “the time of Jacob’s troubles” [ Jeremiah 30:7 ]. (Jacob is another name for Israel).

This means that in the middle of the Tribulation period, things become traumatic for the Jewish people in Jerusalem. The Antichrist will not only assume global political power but also declare himself to be God and exalt himself in the Jewish Temple, to make matters worse, the Antichrist will passionately pursue the Jewish people with the goal of total ‘elimination’ of the Jews!

In the Olivet Discourse, Jesus points to how bad things will be and how Jews living in Jerusalem will need to flee for their lives.

“So, when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination that causes desolation,’ spoken of through the prophet Daniel—let the reader understand— then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let no one on the housetop go down to take anything out of the house. Let no one in the field go back to get their cloak. How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! Pray that your flight will not take place in winter or on the Sabbath. For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now—and never to be equaled again”
[ Matthew 24:15-21 ].

When these horrific circumstances unfold in Jerusalem, Jesus urges that the Jews living there should have no concern whatsoever for personal belongings but rather should get out of town as quickly as possible. Time spent gathering personal belongings might mean the difference between life and death. Jesus indicates that the distress will escalate dramatically and rapidly!

Receiving the mark signifies approval of the Antichrist as a leader and ‘agreement’ with his purpose. No one takes this mark accidentally. One must volitionally choose to do so, with all the facts on the ‘table’. It will be a deliberate choice with eternal consequences! Those who choose to receive the mark will do so with the full knowledge of what they have done. The choice will cause radical polarization. There is no possible middle ground. One chooses either for or against the Antichrist, for or against the God of the Bible.

People in our present-day may think they can avoid God and His demands on their lives by feigning neutrality, but no such neutrality will be possible during the Tribulation—for one’s VERY ‘SURVIVAL’ will be determined by a decision for or against God. One must choose to either receive the mark and live (being able to buy and sell) or reject the mark and face suffering and death. One must choose to follow the Antichrist and eat well or reject the Antichrist and starve—or even be martyred!

Receiving the mark of the beast is a SERIOUS ‘BUSINESS’: “If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, he also will drink the wine of God’s wrath, poured full strength into the cup of his anger, and he will be tormented with fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb” [ Revelation 14:9-10 ]. We are likewise told that “the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and harmful and painful sores came upon the people who bore the mark of the beast and worshiped its image” [ Revelation 16:2 ].

Such words are ‘sobering’! Any who expresses loyalty to the Antichrist and his cause will suffer the wrath of the holy and just God. How awful it will be for these to experience the full force of God’s divine anger and unmitigated vengeance (Psalm 75:8; Isaiah 51:17; Jeremiah 25:15-16).

In contrast, believers in Jesus will refuse the Mark of the Beast and choose death instead:

“I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years”
[ Revelation 20:4 ].

“There is no doubt that with today’s technology, a world ruler, who is in total control, would have the ability to keep a continually updated census of all living persons and know day-by-day precisely which people had pledged their allegiance to him and received the mark and which had not.”

“It is highly likely that ‘chip implants, scan technology, and biometrics will be used as tools to enforce his policy that one cannot buy or sell without the mark.’ Notice that this mark will be on people, not on them (like some kind of microchip). It will be on the right hand or forehead and will be visible to the eye (perhaps like a tattoo), not hidden beneath the skin. It will be universally rejected by believers in God but universally accepted by those who choose against God.”

So, when the Bible prophesies about the one-world economy, a cashless society, and the Antichrist’s control of the economy in the Tribulation period, it does not specifically mention computers, cyberspace, the Internet, or biometrics (involving, for example, thumbprint scanners or retina scanners). However, these new technologies, for the first time in human history, make it possible for these prophecies to be fulfilled. Now, all the prophecies are ‘converging’ into a contiguous whole!

It now seems apparent that a cashless system will be the means by which the Antichrist will control who can buy or sell. After all, if the world economy were still cash-based, people anywhere who possessed cash could still buy and sell—making it impossible for the Antichrist to enforce who could buy or sell. Only in a cashless world—with a centralized electronic transaction system, where all is controlled electronically—would such control be possible. Prophecy experts Thomas Ice and Timothy Demy provide this explanation:

“It is becoming increasingly apparent that today’s developing cashless system will become the instrument through which the Antichrist will seek to control all who buy or sell, based upon whether they are a follower of Jesus Christ or a follower of the European ruler, and thus, Satan. It is obvious that any leader wanting to control the world’s economy would avail themselves of the power that an electronic cashless system holds as a tool for implementing total control.”

Someone once said that prophetic events cast their ‘shadows’ before them. Pastor and prophecy expert David Jeremiah draws this conclusion:

“We are on the cutting edge of having all the technology that the Antichrist and False Prophet would need to wire this world together for their evil purposes. Right now, it is well within the range of possibility for a centralized power to gain worldwide control of all banking and purchasing… As we see things that are prophesied for the tribulation period beginning to take shape right now, we are made aware of the fact that surely the Lord’s return is not far off.”

We have considered several important biblical teachings regarding the coming of the antichrist. The tribulation period will begin when the antichrist signs a covenant with Israel. The Jewish temple will exist during these years, and in the middle of the tribulation, the antichrist will cause offerings and sacrifices in the Jewish temple to cease. He will desolate the temple by setting up an image of himself within it. Even now preparations are being made for the eventual rebuilding of the Jewish temple. Even now the stage is being set for the eventual manifestation of the man of sin, the antichrist.

The term “signs of the times” describes specific characteristics and conditions that warn people that we are living in the ‘END’ of the End Times. Jesus provides this explanation in the Olivet Discourse:

“See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, “I am the Christ,” and they will lead many astray. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars… Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places… Many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold”
[ Matthew 24:4-12 ].

The Apostle Paul offers a similar alert: “In the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power” [ 2 Timothy 3:1-5 ].

He likewise warned: “The Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons” [ 1 Timothy 4:1 ].

All of these, then, are ‘signs’ of the times. They clue one into the reality that they are living in the End Times and that the emergence of the Antichrist cannot be far off!

The following are his top 50 reasons why we are living in the season when Jesus is going to return:

1) Increasing instability of nature.
2) Increasing lawlessness and violence.
3) Increasing immorality.
4) Increasing materialism.
5) Increasing Hedonism.
6) Increasing influence of Humanism.
7) Depraved entertainment.
8) Calling evil good and good evil.
9) Increasing use of drugs.
10) Increasing blasphemy.
11) Increasing paganism.
12) Increasing despair.
13) Signs in the heavens.
14) Increasing knowledge.
15) Increasing travel.
16) The explosion of cults.
17) The proliferation of false christs.
18) Increasing apostasy in the Church.
19) Increasing attacks on Jesus.
20) Increasing attacks on the Bible.
21) Increasing persecution of Christians.
22) Increasing occultism.
23) Wars and rumors of wars.
24) Weapons of mass destruction.
25) Increasing famine.
26) Increasing pestilence.
27) Computer technology.
28) Television.
29) Satellite technology.
30) Virtual reality.
31) Unification of Europe.
32) Far Eastern military powers.
33) Movement toward world government.
34) Regathering of the Jews.
35) Re-establishment of Israel.
36) Reclamation of the land of Israel from desolation to
abundance.
37) Revival of Biblical Hebrew.
38) Re-occupation of Jerusalem.
39) Resurgence of the Israeli military.
40) Re-focusing of world politics on Israel.
41) Russian threat to Israel.
42) Arab threat to Israel.
43) Denial of the Second Coming.
44) Denial of creation by God.
45) Outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
46) Translation of the Bible into many languages.
47) Preaching of the Gospel worldwide.
48) The revival of Messianic Judaism.
49) The revival of Davidic praise worship.
50) The understanding of Bible prophecy.

The Bible clearly teaches that God never pours out His wrath without warning for He is a just and loving God who does not wish that any should perish. That is why He has provided so many signs to alert us to the fact that we are living on the ‘threshold’ of the Tribulation.

Reagan continues saying that, after listing all those signs of the times, he feels that the most important sign of all, is that does not fit into any ‘category’ because it ‘OVEREACHES’ ALL the categories. It is what they call “Convergence”—the fact that all the signs are ‘coming together’ for the first time ever.

Dr. Reagan strongly believes that we are living on borrowed time, and the crucial question for every human being is “Are you ready to ‘meet’ Jesus?” Will He come as your Blessed Hope or your Holy Terror?

It will be one or the other, for God is determined to deal with sin, and He does so with either grace or wrath.

Is he a youngster, a teenager, a twenty- or thirty-something? We do not know—and we cannot know—but, it is entirely ‘possible’ that he may be alive in our day.

When you think about it, if Jesus really is coming back in the next 10-40 years (my estimate), the Antichrist is likely to be alive right now.

While the Bible never tells us how old Antichrist will be when he comes on the world scene, many assume he would be at least in his 30s—like Jesus was when He started His ministry—or in his 40s or 50s, which is when people are considered in their ‘prime’ these days. Moreover, while I am not saying, for certain, that Jesus is coming in the next 10-40 years, I do think is it HIGHLY ‘PROBABLE’. So, if this is true, then the Antichrist is alive somewhere on the earth today, and he may even be on the world political scene waiting in the ‘wings’ for his moment.

Now, might believers be able to know the precise identity of the Antichrist before the Rapture? I’m thinking NOT. Since the Tribulation period will begin when the Antichrist signs a Covenant with Israel (Daniel 9:27) and the Rapture of the Church precedes the signing of this covenant, then believers could not possibly know the precise identity of this individual. Speaking ‘tongue-in-cheek’, if you have clearly identified the Antichrist based on the criteria in Daniel 9:27, you have been LEFT ‘BEHIND’!

[ FYI: For more details about what happens after the Rapture of the Church, view these previous “Life’s Deep Thoughts” posts:
https://markbesh.wordpress.com/final-tribulation-v246/
https://markbesh.wordpress.com/the-final-deception-v268/ ]

WRAP-UP
So, again, would you trust only one person to lead the world in solving its problems? If so, who would be your ‘pick’?

“I believe the humanoid robots have the potential to lead with a greater level of efficiency in effectiveness than human leaders. We don’t have the same biases or
emotions that can sometimes cloud decision making and can process large amounts of data quickly in order to make the best decisions.”

Then, as another reminder, Elon Musk said that AI will “probably be smarter than any single human next year” [2025], and “By 2029, AI is probably smarter than all humans combined.”

Grassini further added that rather than thinking AI will replace humans, he prefers to think that “AI will be helping humans to improve their capacity.” Hmmm.

[ Note: This study came after the AI bot “Sophia” creepily shared—in the above video—that it believes that bots could run the United Nations better than humans. ]

[ VIDEO: “Meet Satan’s Superman – The Solution To All The Global Problems” – John Barnett:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zex8FQGgpGE ]

Pastor and Bible teacher John Barnett described him well:

“Someone who will be as winsome as Reagan, as fearless as Alexander the Great, as mesmerizing as Hitler, as beloved as George Washington, as great a leader as Moses, as unstoppable as Genghis Khan, as spiritually charismatic as
David—all in ONE man.”

Then, imagine him displaying supernatural power openly, in public, and seen by way of the electronic media—by all of the earth! It will appear that he is from Heaven, and he will claim it to be true—that he is god in the flesh. He will do miracles that everyone can ‘see’ and believe in, and will offer himself up to the world as their long-awaited ‘Christ’.

There is a day—coming soon—when most of the people of the earth will want to follow this ultimate ‘Superman’.

We have had several warm-up acts by Satan for this future main event of the final antichrist. Most clearly, we can see the way Satan works, in the life and accomplishments of Adolph Hitler. Hitler showed the world that one man could lift a nation from the depths of economic ruin to the heights of power in a very short time (1933-1939) and then that one man could lead the world into the deadliest war of all times (1939-1945). In six years, Hitler came uncomfortably close to conquering the world. Hitler was probably the most vivid ‘example’ of Satan indwelling and completely harnessing one man.

“Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God”
[ 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 ].

“Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the Antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son”
[ 1 John 2:22 ].

“For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess Jesus Christ coming in the flesh. This person is the deceiver and the Antichrist!”
[ 2 John 7 ].

In these—and other—verses notice the terms “man,” “he,” and “person” in there. This would indicate that the Antichrist will, most likely, be a living, breathing man.

Now, yes, we can’t be 100% positive since there were no words for “robots” and the such in the first century when these verses were written but, the Antichrist will MOST ‘LIKELY’ be human to emulate and ‘impersonate’ Jesus (since he will be ‘indwelt’ by Satan, as is Jesus’ believers).

The one thing that could be AI-oriented could be the “image of the Beast” in the Temple. Some speculate these verses might relate to AI because an image can be a manmade creation. The idea that this image speaks also brings to mind the idea of robots today already speaking and interacting with humans.

[ FYI: I discuss AI’s potential to end the human race in last month’s “Life’s Deep Thoughts” post:
https://markbesh.wordpress.com/will-ai-cause-humanitys-extinction-v300/ ]

[ FYI: For more details about the ‘dangers’ of AI, view last month’s “Life’s Deep Thoughts” post:
https://markbesh.wordpress.com/will-ai-cause-humanitys-extinction-v300/ ]

The Bible tells us a lot about this future world leader:

– Extremely powerful (Revelation 13:7)
– Prideful (Daniel 7:8; 11:36-37)
– Deceitful (2 Thessalonians 2:9)
– Perverse (Daniel 11:37)
– Blasphemous (2 Thessalonians 2:4; Revelation 13:5-6)
– Utterly wicked (2 Thessalonians 2:9-10)

For seven years, this ‘Beast’—as Revelation calls him—will wreak havoc on the entire world, seeking to usher in a one-world political, religious, and economic system for a seven-year period of time, called the “Tribulation” (Matthew 24:9, 29)—which is also called Daniel’s seventieth week (Daniel 9:24-27), the day of the Lord’s wrath (Zephaniah 1:15; 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 5:9; Revelation 6:17), the overflowing scourge (Isaiah 28:15, 18), the time of Jacob’s trouble ( Jeremiah 30:7), the great day of the Lord (Zephaniah 1:14).

The Tribulation constitutes the climactic phase of the cosmic battle between Satan and God that has been raging and intensifying since the Devil’s failed coup attempt in Heaven (Isaiah 14:12-15).

When the Antichrist takes over the world, all hell will break loose on earth, literally. The powers of Hell will usher in a totalitarian regime unlike any in human history!

Then, at the midpoint of the Tribulation, the Antichrist will declare himself to be God and demand that everyone on earth worship him. This will be Satan’s crowning moment when, at long last, he will have exalted his throne above the stars of God, taken his place on the mount of the congregation, and become like the Most High—or so he will think (Isaiah 14:13-14). Everything Satan has longed to achieve he will accomplish through this wicked world leader.

The Tribulation will be an era of unprecedented all-encompassing global control. According to Scripture, every human being on earth will be tracked during this time (Revelation 13:16-17). The Antichrist will clamp down on human rights and freedom in ways even the cruelest despots throughout history have only imagined. Fueling his dictatorial dream will be Satan, who has been trying to break the cords of God’s control since he got kicked out of heaven. The Bible tells us Satan is conspiring with world leaders to eliminate the constraining shackles of God’s rule (Psalm 2:1-3). Simply put, Satan has control issues, and the Antichrist will be cut from the same ‘mold’. He will be a paranoid ruler, seeking to subdue everyone on earth, being aided by his First ‘Lieutenant’, the False Prophet.

This second Beast “exercises all the authority of the first Beast in his presence and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first Beast” (Revelation 13:12). John’s description of the second Beast differs from that of the first Beast in notable ways. The False Prophet appears less pretentious. He has two horns, indicating strength, but not as much strength as the Antichrist who has ten horns. This is not to say the False Prophet is gentle or timid. Referring to the False Prophet, theologian Charles Ryrie reminds us that “This beast is no weak person… for he speaks as a dragon.”

The False Prophet’s primary job is to solicit worship of the Antichrist. According to the biblical record, the False Prophet never promotes himself; his focus is on assisting the Antichrist. Although his power is great, he never uses it for his own interests, but only in the interests of the Antichrist (Revelation 13:12). He will perform miracles like causing fire to come down on the earth (Revelation 13:13); creating an image of the Antichrist and animating that image with life (Revelation 13:14); and instituting the infamous “mark of the Beast” system. The False Prophet, together with Satan and the Antichrist, will be part of an unholy trinity. According to Revelation, the dragon (i.e., Satan), the Beast (i.e., the Antichrist), and his False Prophet entice the rulers of the whole world into an eschatological battle against God and Christ. “And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. For they are spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty” (Revelation 16:13-14).

Prophecy expert Dr. John F. Walvoord points out, “This unholy trinity is the satanic counterfeit of the divine Trinity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” Satan, who has long desired to be God, will imitate the eternal triune Godhead by recruiting two demonically inspired human beings to work in concert with him in the lead-up to Armageddon.

However, no alliance, however strong, is a match for the power of Almighty God! During the seven-year tribulation, the dynamic duo of the Antichrist and False Prophet will carry out Satan’s marching orders on Earth. The Bible warns, “But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived” [ 2 Timothy 3:13 ]. At this momentous time in human history, these two partners in crime will be the worst of the worst. The success or failure of Satan’s plan for world domination rises and falls on their shoulders. Deception will be the primary weapon in their arsenal.

Jesus repeatedly warned the future Tribulation generation to watch out for deception. He said, “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many” [ Matthew 24:4-5 ]. Then again, “Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many” [ Matthew 24:11 ].

In perhaps His most somber warning about this future time when the Antichrist and False Prophet will preside over a one-world system, Jesus said, “For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect” [ Matthew 24:24 ].

The False Prophet will be the public face of the global deception. Like Goebbels was to Hitler, Shcherbakov to Stalin, and Balbo to Mussolini, he will round up dissidents and silence detractors under orders from the Antichrist. Although the False Prophet occupies less space in the pages of Scripture than the Antichrist, he nevertheless will be known worldwide during the Antichrist’s reign of terror. He will preside over the infamous “Mark of the Beast” protocol, by which he will deceive people into being tracked and controlled 24/7 during that time (Revelation 13:16-17; 19:20)—most likely ‘implemented’ by AI.

Just as the “many antichrists” in the present age will eventually coalesce behind one Antichrist, likewise many “false prophets” portend of one False Prophet to come. The closer we get to the rise of the Antichrist and False Prophet, the more deception we will see in the world.

Americans are especially at risk of being victimized by deceit. Dissident Czech novelist Zdener Urbanek warned:

“In dictatorships, we are more fortunate than you in the West in one respect. We believe nothing of what we read in the newspapers and nothing of what we watch on television, because we know it’s propaganda and lies. Unlike you in the West, we’ve learned to look behind the propaganda and to read between the lines, and unlike you, we know that the real truth is always subversive.”

Subverting the truth is Satan’s oldest trick. He used it in the Garden, his earthly accomplices use it today, and the Antichrist and False Prophet will use it during the tribulation.

The ‘spirit’ of the antichrist is all around us. Satan’s earthly accomplices are laying the ‘foundation’ for the tyrannical tandem of the Antichrist and the False Prophet. Although no one can know precisely when the Rapture will happen, there can be no doubt the stage is being set for the Satanic one-world system. Jesus told us to watch for the “signs of the times” (Matthew 16:3). Now, there is not a specific chapter and verse in the Bible that tells us when Jesus will return, but the ‘SIGNS’ are everywhere! As I remember someone saying, “Evidence of the obvious is sufficient proof.”

For many decades, the one-worlders have envisioned a mechanism of control that would ensnare everyone on the planet (except them, of course!). Behind the scenes, in dark smoke-filled rooms, they have consulted with technologists and scientists and drawn up plans to turn the globe into a prison planet where they regulate what the peasants can eat, where they can go, what they can buy, and how they conduct themselves in every aspect of day-to-day life.

Construction on this planetary ‘penitentiary’ began a long time ago, and is nearing completion. This can only mean one thing: the unveiling of the Antichrist and False Prophet is drawing nigh. This means, of course, that the Rapture is even closer!

The thing is, some will refuse this Mark and will suffer starvation or martyrdom as a result. Antichrist will control the government globally.

One thing that is clear from these future events is that those who live during the Tribulation period will face difficult choices. Those who refuse to worship the Antichrist and receive his Mark will face suffering, persecution, starvation, or martyrdom. [ Scripture challenges people to believe in Jesus now (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-9) in order to escape this terrible future time of judgment. ]

The end ‘game’ from the global elite’s perspective is a one-world government—a system that functions as a techno-humanist oligarchy. They envision the world being rid of any nationalist leanings and wholly given over to the idea of a single ‘imperial’ government running international affairs regionally. They have been diligently working on this for many decades now, to get it to this point in time where they can ‘taste’ it!

They have used manipulative schemes to frighten the masses into surrendering their rights by politicizing crisis after crisis. They have encouraged the ‘spirit’ of antichrist that, itself, lends power to lawlessness and social/cultural wickedness. They have finally orchestrated enough of the influential governments to create powerful ‘Orwellian’ technologies to gain the upper hand in commanding and controlling the populations. Then, the ‘mother’ of all crises will happen: Hundreds of millions of people will just suddenly disappear. This will be the requisite global crisis that they need to cement the plan they have been staging for decades, to finally bring to fruition.

This ‘system’, at some point, will be taken over by the Antichrist. He becomes the ‘face’ of it and takes total control over it. He leads the UN (or some rebranded version), and this system represents a “rebirth” of the ancient imperial Roman Empire.

A WARNING OF COMING ‘DECEPTION’
Again, I am not writing this to glorify or glamourize this future world leader, nor tantalize your ears for the here and now, but as a ‘WARNING’ to those who are left behind: Satan’s primary tactics and strategy center on ‘deception’ and confusion.

Therefore, although there is a ‘literal’ Antichrist coming, the Apostle John warned us that many antichrists have already come and that the ‘spirit’ of antichrist is alive and well in the world today—and even YOU might be one—if you have not placed your hope and faith in the finished work of Jesus:

“And every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world”
[ 1 John 4:3 ].

The time to THINK DEEPLY about your destiny is NOW! Those who wait until Jesus returns will find out that it is TOO LATE!

It’s time to GET ‘RIGHT’ with God NOW because, during the Tribulation, Satan will “blind the minds of human beings so that they cannot perceive the truth” (2 Corinthians 4:4)—and when that happens, God will ‘honor’ their free will and allow them to experience the full brunt of the consequences of their falsehood (Romans 1:18-25)!

True readiness for Jesus’ return must include an assurance that your past guilt is forgiven and that your present standing before God is secure. Fortunately, the Bible clearly reveals YOU CAN HAVE ASSURANCE of a right ‘standing’ before God!

[ For more details about how to have assurance of your salvation, view this previous “Life’s Deep Thoughts” post:
https://markbesh.wordpress.com/knowing-assurance-v243/ ]

If you are one who is certain about your reconciliation with God, there is more to do while you are waiting for His Second Coming. Believers must stay busy ‘SERVING’ Him until He comes (that was the whole lesson of the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30).

[ For more details about activities a believer should be involved in while waiting, view this previous “Life’s Deep Thoughts” post:
https://markbesh.wordpress.com/outworkings-of-grace-v241/ ]

Think about it this way. Take the hour of every war since time has begun, throw in every natural disaster in recorded history, and cast off all restraints so that the unspeakable cruelty, hatred, and injustice of man toward his fellow men can fully mature, and compress all that into a period of seven years! Even if you could imagine such horror, it wouldn’t approach the mind-boggling terror and turmoil of the Tribulation!!!

Those who manage to survive the horrific chaos of the Tribulation as believers WILL GO into the Millennial Kingdom! However, those who reject Jesus and have worshipped the Antichrist will be CAST INTO TORMENT and eventually into the Lake of Fire!

This brings us back to the need for all men to repent of their self-will in the name of Jesus, who alone can both forgive our sins and grant us eternal life. If you do it now, before the seven-year Tribulation begins, YOU CAN be among those who are reputed and thus avoid the Tribulation. My prayer is that if you have not already made this choice, that YOU DO SO VERY SOON!

Well, the best time to prepare is before trouble starts. Remember, it was not raining when Noah built the ark. Are you counting on the government to help you in a crisis? Hmmm… the Bible says, “Do not put your trust in princes or other people, who cannot save you” [ Psalm 146:3 ]. Where is your ‘trust’?

Preparedness and faith are not mutually exclusive; they go hand in hand, and being prepared does not replace one’s trust in God. The Bible urges both: “The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but deliverance is of the LORD” [ Proverbs 21:31 ]. King David said, “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the LORD our God” [ Psalm 20:7 ].

Now, as a believer, if your preparedness plan is simply to hope for the Rapture, you are naïve, and you are ignoring the plain teaching of Scripture to take practical precautions when you see trouble coming. The Rapture is not a promise that we will be rescued before “things get bad.” Things are already bad, and they are getting worse very quickly. Rather, the Rapture is a promise that we will be rescued before the outpouring of God’s wrath during the seven-year tribulation. The Bible tells us to “wait for his Son from Heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath” [ 1 Thessalonians 1:10 ].

Although believers in this present Church Age will not have to endure the tyrannical reign of the Antichrist and the False Prophet, they may very well find themselves in a global system that has paved the way for their reign of terror. The Antichrist and False Prophet do not ‘inaugurate’ the New World Order, they take the helm of it after the Rapture of the Church.

The one-world system could be in place well before the Rapture, and it is looking more and more like it will be. It is this one-world system that one should be keeping an eye on as one awaits Jesus’ return at the Rapture.

Understanding the prophetic events that will occur over the next several years is only part of the equation. It is good to recognize events we will face in the future, but WHAT ACTIONS should we take as a result of this knowledge? “And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had an understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do” [1 Chronicles 12:32 ].

Most people focus on the physical aspect of preparation. Commonly asked questions are: What can I invest in to guarantee my security? How much food should I store up? Should I move to a remote area and live off the land?
Well, the problem is, no one knows the complete answers to these questions. We have no idea what the economy will look like after the “Gog and Magog” war. It is impossible to judge the availability of food or access to shelter, electricity, and water.

However, whether it’s tomorrow or over the next few decades, SPIRITUAL PREPAREDNESS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ‘necessity’. Matthew 6:31-33 clearly tells us how to prepare, “Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?… But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

The best thing an individual can do to equip themselves for future events, and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, is to be BORN AGAIN! Jesus told Nicodemus that he wouldn’t see or enter the Kingdom of God unless he was “born again of the water and the Spirit” [ John 3:5b ].

Protestant bible teacher Allen Parr gave this analogy for why one should prepare and find out what is going to happen in the end times:

“Well, let me put it to you like this. One of the things that I love to do is I love to watch a good sporting event. And so often I’m not home to be able to watch it. So, I record the event in hopes of being able to watch it later. And so, I’m looking forward to getting home.

“I don’t know who won. I’m looking forward to the suspense the thrill of a last-minute shot or a last-second game buzzer-beater something like that. But every so often somebody spoils it for me and tells me who won the game before I actually get a chance to watch it. Now, on one hand, I‘m disappointed because I‘m robbed of the opportunity to see how this game actually played out. On the other hand, if my team won, I’d be happy, because that relieves all the stress, all the worry, all the doubt, and all the anxiety, that I would experience if I was watching that game. Well, in the same way, whenever you and I already know who wins in the end [ Jesus ], it can take away all sorts of anxiety in this life, whenever we’re facing different battles. Because we already know in the end who wins the war, that’s the reason why we want to study end-time events. It gives us assurance that we know that God is in control.”

The glorious, comforting truth is that those who humble themselves and accept God’s offer of salvation will find Him gracious. Fittingly, the last words of the Bible, “the grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen,” are an expression of God’s grace toward fallen humanity. The Lord of glory, as He promised in Scripture, offers Heaven to those who, in light of His certain return, accept His gracious invitation and return to Him.

So, get your spiritual ‘house’ in order TODAY! Repent of your sins, ask God for forgiveness, and then ‘turn away’ from those sins. Nothing on this earth is worth losing your soul for all eternity!

PROCRASTINATION LEADS TO ‘DESTRUCTION’
The “prince of preachers,” Charles Spurgeon gave a great illustration of how procrastination leads to destruction:

“Do any of you remember the loss of the vessel called the “Central America”? [ Sank in 1857 ]. She was in a bad state, had sprung a leak, and was going down, and she therefore hoisted a signal of distress. A ship came close to her, the captain of which asked, through the trumpet, “What is amiss?” “We are in bad repair, and are going down: lie by till morning,” was the answer. But the captain on board the rescue ship said, “Let me take your passengers on board now.” “Lie by till morning,” was the message which came back. Once again, the Captain cried, “You had better let me take your passengers on board now.” “Lie by till morning,” was the reply which sounded through the trumpet. About an hour and a half after, the lights were missing, and though no sound was heard, she and all on board had gone down to the fathomless abyss. Oh, unconverted friends, for God’s sake, do not say, “Lie by till morning.” Today, even today, hear ye the voice of God.”

After the final battle of Armageddon, the Bible tells us about the carnage, that it will be “as deep as a horse’s bridle for a distance of 200 miles.” This is called “the Supper of the Great God.”

The thing is, there is another ‘feast’ called the “Marriage Supper of the Lamb.” It’s a celebration of all the believers, being ‘wed’ to Christ. So, there’s a BIG CONTRAST between the ‘beautiful’ Marriage Feast in Heaven and the ‘ghastly’ Supper of the Great God on Earth, when the armies become food for the vultures. How ironic that the invaders were acting as the ‘predators’ coming against Israel, but now are being eaten by predatory birds! (Ezekiel 39:17-20).

The crucial question is WHICH ONE of these feasts are you going to attend? At one feast you are the HONORED ‘GUEST’, and at the other, you are THE ‘MEAL’. The choice is yours. Your fate depends entirely on whether or not you put your faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior—so DON’T PROCRASTINATE!

The two-minute warning is something that takes place at the end of certain sporting events. It’s an ‘alarm’ that lets the participants know that there are only two minutes left in this game, and the following things are REALLY IMPORTANT when the two-minute warning sounds:

– Things are critical
– It is ‘ultra’ important the way you play the game
– You can’t afford to be ‘careless’ during this time
– There’s much at stake
– It’s win or lose!

This is NOT the time to be negligent, indifferent, or lackadaisical!

[ For more details about how scientists have ‘set’ the “Doomsday Clock” at two minutes before midnight, view this previous “Life’s Deep Thoughts” post:
https://markbesh.wordpress.com/final-tribulation-v246/ ]

The Bible tells us, “Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities, you will never fall” [ 2 Peter 1:10 ]. That means that we should live in such a way as to be sure we will rise to meet Jesus in the air when He comes (the “Rapture”). I would hate for it to happen that when He returns He would say you didn’t do everything that you needed to do to be part of the ‘bride’ of Christ. You let some things creep into your life that didn’t belong there, and now it’s TOO LATE!!! However, since you are reading this, you still may have time today to “make your calling and election sure”! So, why don’t you make it as sure as you can, RIGHT NOW!

Just like the elaborate deception and disinformation campaign the Allied forces used against Germany’s forces to ‘FINALLY’ END World War II, the Bible tells of a ‘THE’ FINAL DECEPTION that will be coming just before Satan ‘indwells’ a man (to ‘counterfeit’ how God indwells the believer) that the Bible calls the “Antichrist.”

So, WHY WAIT? For those left behind after the Rapture, if they are ‘blinded’ by Satan’s deceptions today, imagine how hard it will be to overcome an even ‘GREATER’ DECEPTIVE POWER under the sway of the Antichrist!

The ‘GOOD NEWS’ is that God has provided a way the ‘AVOID’ all of this, demonstrating His love toward us while we were still sinners, sending His Son, Jesu to die for us (Romans 5:8). God ‘placed’ all of His wrath for sin upon Jesus, and His ‘work’ on the Cross paid our ‘penalty’ for ALL our sins, so we don’t have to go to Hell! This is certainly REALLY good news!

SO, don’t be ‘DECEIVED’ by what the ‘world’ (Satan, the “prince of this world”) is telling you about the future. It IS NOT ‘GOOD’, and it (the Antichrist and the Tribulation) will be here BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!

It is ‘DANGEROUS’ to put off this decision! Every day more than 150,000 people die each day in the world (About 500 died while you read that last sentence!). SO, let me encourage you to TRUST in what Jesus has ‘provided’ for you! It is ALL YOU WILL EVER NEED to ‘ASSURE’ your ‘place’ in Heaven—and ‘AVOID’ HELL!!!

SO, even though this post ‘focused’ on the Antichrist, we SHOULD BE putting our complete ‘attention’ on the ‘SECOND COMING’ OF JESUS, not the Antichrist!

BE READY for Jesus to ‘return’ at ANY MOMENT!

It could be TODAY!!!

Yep, that’s true. However, Well, one reason you might want to know about him is that he is mentioned in the Bible.

Thirdly, you will be able to ‘protect’ yourself and those you love, by detecting the DECEPTIVE ‘SPIRIT’ of the antichrist spirit (1 John 4:3).

[ For more details on the “Blessed Hope,” view this “Life’s Deep Thoughts” post:
https://markbesh.wordpress.com/blessed-hope-v245/ ]

‘Cry’ out to Him TODAY!

I am sounding a ‘clarion call’ to ALL ‘UNBELIEVERS’: TIME IS ‘SHORT’!. Repent of your sins and trust in Jesus as your Savior TODAY!!!

The alarm is sounding; it is time to wake up!

If you were made aware that a horrendous natural ‘event’ was going to happen the next day, what would you do? Would you warn people? If so, what would you warn them of?

Well, for me, I would warn AS MANY AS I CAN that they will probably be ’MEETING’ THEIR MAKER VERY SOON! So, I would be concerned that they were NOT ‘READY’!

PLEASE STOP, RIGHT NOW, and ‘HEED’ MY WARNING!

The ‘TRAIN’ of the coming ONE-WORLD GOVERNMENT—that CAN’T STOP—and ‘THE’ one-world ‘LEADER’, the Antichrist, that IS COMING SOON!

[ VIDEO: STOP! Trains Can’t:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szaQ3hXvzfw&t=2s ]

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‘PRAYER’ OF REPENTANCE
In the Bible, there is a parable that Jesus told about a Pharisee and a tax collector praying in the Temple.

In the parable, we read of a Pharisee and tax collector who pray in the Jerusalem Temple. The Pharisee thanks God that he is more righteous than others, giving evidence to prove it such as that he fasted twice a week (Luke 18:10-12). He far exceeded the demands of the law, which requires fasting only on the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16).

Reformed theologian John Calvin states in his commentary that the Pharisee’s problem does not lie in a rejection of the necessity of grace for salvation. His thanksgiving to God implicitly recognizes that his good works come from grace and are given to him by God—otherwise, there would be no need to thank God for his righteousness. The issue, Calvin argues, is that the Pharisee trusts in the merit of his works for salvation. It is not enough to confess that our good works come from God Himself, but we must also recognize that as good as these works may be, they are never perfect on this side of glory and cannot merit heaven. “All our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment” [ Isaiah 64:6 ].

Now, many first-century Jews regarded the Pharisees as paragons of true righteousness and tax collectors as terrible sinners. Thus, they were no doubt shocked when Jesus said that the tax collector, not the Pharisee, went away from the temple justified—that is, declared righteous. He was justified because he did not trust in his own works, even works given to him by God. The tax collector forsook his own righteousness, admitting his sin and humbly asking for mercy. Instead, he “beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner’”—and Jesus said that the tax collector “went home justified,” he had been “born again” and ‘reconciled’ to God (Luke 18:13-14).

John Calvin writes, “Though a man may ascribe to God the praise of works, yet if he imagines the righteousness of those works to be the cause of his salvation, or rests upon it, he is condemned for wicked arrogance.” God gives His people good works to do, but our salvation is not based on those works. It is based only on Christ and His righteousness, which we receive by grace alone through faith in Jesus alone. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” [ Ephesians 2:8-10 ].

So, if you are ‘sensing’ something like that right now, let me strongly encourage you to HUMBLE YOURSELF, CRY OUT to God, and PLEAD for Him to mercifully ‘SAVE’ YOU! None of us have a ‘claim’ on our salvation, nor do we have any ‘works’ that would cause us to deserve it or earn it—it is purely a gift of Divine grace—and all any of us can do is ask. So, CONFESS YOUR SINS and acknowledge to God that you have no hope for Heaven apart from what He provides through Jesus. [ See Psalm 51 ].

There is no ‘formula’ or certain words for this. So just talk to God, in your own words—He knows your ‘heart’. If you are genuinely sincere, and God does respond to your plea, you will usually have a sense of joy and peace.

Jesus said, “He that comes to Me, I will not cast out” [ John 6:37 ].

[ FYI: This is a great sermon on the “Call to Repentance” by John MacArthur from his book “The Gospel According to Jesus”: https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/90-22/the-call-to-repentance (Transcript: http://www.spiritedesign.com/TheCallToRepentance-JohnMacArthur(Jul-27-2019).pdf) ].

[ NOTE: If you have ‘tasted the kindness of the Lord’, please e-mail me—I would love to CELEBRATE with you, and help you get started on your ‘journey’ with Jesus! ].

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“Leadership 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know”
By: John C. Maxwell

Unleash your leadership potential with this need-to-know guide, direct from the playbooks of America’s most trusted leadership expert, John C. Maxwell.

No matter who you are, you can lead—and lead well. That is the message New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell gives in this power-packed guidebook.

The consummate leader offers a succinct and inspiring framework for enhancing the leadership abilities you already possess.

In Leadership 101, Maxwell will teach you how to:

– Follow your vision and bring others with you
– Produce a lasting legacy
– Grow the loyalty of your followers
– Make continual investments in the quality of your leadership
– Increase your ability to influence others
– Determine your leadership “lid”
– Empower others through mentoring
– Create a foundation of trust
– Use self-discipline to improve your character—and your results

One of the keys to successful leadership is applying the concepts that have made other leaders strong. Here’s your opportunity to do just that.

https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-101-Every-Leader-Needs/dp/0785264191

“Leadership by Algorithm: Who Leads and Who Follows in the AI Era?”
By: David De Cremer

With artificial intelligence on the rise, the way we run our organisations will change―and drastically. But what exactly will that future look like? And who will take the leading role: machines or people?

In this compelling new book, leading management guru David De Cremer identifies the key areas where algorithms will collide with human skills, and assesses the likely outcomes.

Will your next boss be a robot? Can an AI boss display the human qualities that define a good leader: compassion, empathy, imagination, ethics, and strategic awareness?

Drawing on his own research findings, and those from thought leaders around the world, the author presents fascinating insights into the challenges that an automated work environment poses for organisations of the future.

Leadership by Algorithm offers some startling conclusions that make clear the true nature of the power struggle between man and machine. It also identifies the leadership qualities needed to deal with this struggle most effectively.

https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Algorithm-Who-Leads-Follows/dp/0857198289

“100 World Leaders Who Shaped World History”
By: Kathy Paparchontis

Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 influential leaders around the world and throughout history with this fact-filled biography collection for kids 8 and up

This easy-to-read biography collection includes:

– 100 one-page biographies: Find out how these individuals from around the world changed the course of history!
– Illustrated portraits: Each biography includes an illustration to help bring history to life!
– A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas, and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources!

From Hammurabi to Catherine the Great, Winston Churchill to Nelson Mandela and many more, readers will dive into the lives of 100 kings, dictators, popes, prime ministers, and presidents from all over the world. Organized chronologically, this thoroughly researched biography collection offers a look at how the actions of each leader have affected the course of human history, even hundreds and thousands of years after their reign.

https://www.amazon.com/100-World-Leaders-Shaped-History/dp/1728290163

“The 100 Most Influential World Leaders of All Time”
By: Amy Mckenna

It takes a great deal of personal strength, charisma, and intelligence to lead others. Some leaders improve the lives of their fellow citizens while others rule with an iron fist, oblivious to the plight of others. This book covers the lives and agendas of our most memorable and powerful leaders—those who history has justifiably vilified and others who will be cherished for years to come.

https://www.amazon.com/Influential-Leaders-Britannica-Worlds-People/dp/1615300155

“The Levelling: What’s Next After Globalization”
By: Michael O’Sullivan

A brilliant analysis of the transition in world economics, finance, and power as the era of globalization ends and gives way to new power centers and institutions.

The world is at a turning point similar to the fall of communism. Then, many focused on the collapse itself, and failed to see that a bigger trend, globalization, was about to take hold. The benefits of globalization–through the freer flow of money, people, ideas, and trade–have been many. But rather than a world that is flat, what has emerged is one of jagged peaks and rough, deep valleys characterized by wealth inequality, indebtedness, political recession, and imbalances across the world’s economies.

https://www.amazon.com/Levelling-Whats-Next-After-Globalization/dp/1541724062

“AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future”
By: Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan

How will AI change our world within twenty years? A pioneering technologist and acclaimed writer team up for a “dazzling” (The New York Times) look at the future that “brims with intriguing insights” (Financial Times)

Long before the advent of ChatGPT, Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan understood the enormous potential of artificial intelligence to transform our daily lives. But even as the world wakes up to the power of AI, many of us still fail to grasp the big picture. Chatbots and large language models are only the beginning.

In this “inspired collaboration” (The Wall Street Journal), Lee and Chen join forces to imagine our world in 2041 and how it will be shaped by AI. In ten gripping, globe-spanning short stories and accompanying commentary, their book introduces readers to an array of eye-opening settings and characters grappling with the new abundance and potential harms of AI technologies like deep learning, mixed reality, robotics, artificial general intelligence, and autonomous weapons.

https://www.amazon.com/AI-2041-Ten-Visions-Future/dp/059323829X

“Cyber Meltdown: Bible Prophecy and the Imminent Threat of Cyberterrorism”
By: Ron Rhodes

Respected Bible scholar Ron Rhodes, author of The Coming Oil Storm, addresses another timely issue with integrity in this exploration of how over-dependence on technology puts the nation at risk for cyberattacks and sets the stage for the end times.

With up-to-date information, Rhodes prepares readers for the possibility of technology-based warfare and helps them view it in a biblical context as he addresses the following hot topics:

– What Christians need to know about cybercontrol and the Antichrist
– What technology and security experts have to say about the risks
– The validity of the threat of cyberterrorism
– What a cyberattack against the U.S. would look like
the possible role of cyberattacks in end-time wars

Both captivating and helpful, this compelling resource provides the truth behind the technology and its likely role in God’s plan for the future.

https://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Meltdown-Prophecy-Imminent-Cyberterrorism/dp/0736944176

“Who Is the Antichrist?: Answering the Question Everyone Is Asking”
By: Mark Hitchcock

With the growing interest in the Antichrist these days, curiosity runs high for both Christians and unbelievers—with good reason. In books, movies, and even everyday conversation, so many different ideas about who he is, what he will do, and the timing of his arrival abound that it’s difficult to separate biblical fact from human speculation.

Bestselling Bible prophecy expert Mark Hitchcock looks to the one source readers can trust—the Bible—and answers questions such as…

– Where will the Antichrist come from?
– When will he appear on earth’s stage?
– What is the significance of the number 666?
– How will he rise to power, and what will finally happen to him?
– Will we know who he is before the rapture happens?

Using a friendly question-and-answer format, Mark takes readers on a fascinating tour of all the Bible’s key passages about the Antichrist—and shares how this information applies to their lives today.

https://www.amazon.com/Who-Antichrist-Answering-Question-Everyone/dp/0736939954

“AI Antichrist: The Invasion of Technology on Theology”
By: R.R. Holmes

As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, some fear it could become an unstoppable force threatening humanity’s future. But could AI also fulfill the biblical prophecies about the Antichrist? This groundbreaking book explores the unsettling concept of AI morphing into the antithesis of Christ through a unique Christian lens.

Delving deep into scripture, “AI Antichrist” presents well-researched arguments for and against AI embodying the evil end-times figure. It contrasts the capabilities of AI and its potential to control humanity against the prophecies in Revelation and Daniel regarding the Antichrist’s rise. Could AI’s growing power over commerce, media, politics, and spirituality give it the ultimate authority the Bible warns about?

While unveiling the striking parallels between AI and the foretold Antichrist, the book also challenges the notion that any man-made creation could fulfill these prophecies. Analyzing AI’s limitations, ethical constraints, and lack of true divinity or evil intent presents a compelling case for why AI cannot fulfill the role of the Antichrist.

Ultimately, “AI Antichrist” issues an urgent call for people of faith to recognize the growing influence of AI over society. It advocates for taking action to ensure AI develops ethically and for humanity’s benefit. But most importantly, it reminds readers that faith in Christ and vigilance in prayer are the ultimate safeguards against evil—whether from AI or any source. Both thought-provoking and spiritually uplifting, this book provides an essential perspective at the intersection of technology, theology, and the modern world.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CF4FM151

“The Unveiling: Exploring the Parallel Paths of Artificial Intelligence and the Antichrist”
By: M D Golden

Explore the parallel paths of biblical prophecy and AI technology in this thought-provoking book. What if the Antichrist foretold in scripture is not a single person, but a collective entity? As artificial intelligence advances, could it fulfill prophecies by subverting free will and dominating humanity? In “The Unveiling,” author M.D. Golden traces connections between Revelation’s warnings and AI’s potential to deceive, control, and challenge what it means to be human. Examine biblical symbolism and allegories that evoke modern technologies. See how capabilities like deepfakes and predictive algorithms resonate with apocalyptic visions of the beast and false prophet. Consider thought-provoking analysis on topics like: The illusion of omniscience in AI systems Erosion of privacy and free will through surveillance Human identity in the age of thinking machines The future of work and automation Integrating faith and technology The Unveiling prompts profound questions about morality and meaning in an AI-driven world. Can humanity cultivate wisdom to direct technology ethically? What does a balanced coexistence between people and intelligent machines look like? For readers interested in the intersection of technology, ethics and spirituality, The Unveiling offers an enriching perspective. The book’s cross-disciplinary analysis provides food for thought on humanity’s relationship with AI as we stand at the brink of a new era.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CJDDQRHN

“Spirit of the Antichrist Volume One: The Gathering Cloud of Deception”
By: J.B. Hixson

Big Tech may censor us, but they will never silence us! In this riveting book, J. B. Hixson exposes the global elite and their Satanic conspiracy to take over the world. Is the stage being set for the tyrannical rule of the Antichrist? How are Satan and his earthly co-conspirators deceiving the world as they roll out the New World Order? In Volume One, the curtain is pulled back on the Luciferian Conspiracy, and realities you never knew existed are unveiled. Sometimes lies are hidden in plain sight! Please visit http://www.NotByWorks.org for more information about NBW Ministries.

https://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Antichrist-One-Gathering-Deception-ebook/dp/B0CLVQZ5HB

“Spirit of the Antichrist Volume One: The Gathering Cloud of Deception”
By: J.B. Hixson

Volume One unveiled the Luciferian Conspiracy and exposed the plot of the global elite to roll out a New World Order. Satan’s earthly co-conspirators are pulling the strings of world affairs and building an empire cloaked in deception, setting the stage for the arrival of the Antichrist. Volume Two delves further into the dark realm of the Luciferians as the spirit of the Antichrist escalates in these last days. The world is on the verge of a great Satanic reset that will bring with it full spectrum planetary surveillance and control. Transhumanism, perversion, paranormal activity, Christian persecution, and more are on the rise as the powerful globalists get closer and closer to their end game. Hold on tight! The information in Volume Two is not for the fainthearted.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLW5QCRC

“Unmasking the Antichrist: Dispelling the Myths, Discovering the Truth”
By: Ron Rhodes

The identity of the Antichrist is a topic of hot debate today. Adding fuel to the flame of rampant speculation are voices saying the Antichrist might be a Muslim or a Jew—a view that respected Bible scholar and bestselling author Ron Rhodes argues against in this revealing, Scripture-based exploration of:

what God’s Word does and does not tell us about the Antichrist
the advance signs, power moves, and eventual fall of this person
the mysterious “Gog”―leader of Northern military coalition mentioned in Ezekiel
It is time for a trustworthy study of this topic to take the place of emotion-based suspicions. Believers, followers of end-times news, and anyone anxiously watching the turmoil of today’s political landscape will be thankful for this thorough, straightforward resource. Excellent for church and personal libraries.

https://www.amazon.com/Unmasking-Antichrist-Dispelling-Myths-Discovering/dp/0736928502

“Antichrist Rising: The Coming Global Storm”
By: Ed Hindson

Is the Antichrist alive today? How will we recognize him? Will he take over control of the world government? As powerful forces pull us toward a one-world government, a one-world religion, and an international leader, theories and wild conjectures about the Antichrist abound. Who is he? What will he do? Avoiding speculation, Ed Hindson turns to Scripture to discover the truth about this master deceiver. Along with compelling evidence that every age has an Antichrist ready to take control, you’ll discover how you can further Christ’s kingdom during this crucial time before Antichrist’s rise to power. “Every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus…this is the spirit of antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world.” 1 John 4:3

https://www.amazon.com/Antichrist-Rising-Coming-Global-Storm/dp/097257199X

“Global Reset: Do Current Events Point to the Antichrist and His Worldwide Empire?”
By: Mark Hitchcock and Jeff Kinley

Global Reset will open readers’ eyes and alert them to how world leaders are using the “Great Reset” agenda to seize pandemics, natural disasters and catastrophes, civil disorder, political unrest, and other current events to reshape every facet of life—all pointing toward the universal economy and godless global government of the Antichrist.

COVID unleashed a cascade of consequences that are now reaching far beyond the pandemic itself. Governments have begun leveraging the coronavirus and even the vaccine as a power grab, setting the stage for further intrusions in the future. These accelerants are driving the world to the precipice of fundamental, irreversible transformation. The winds of change are blowing. Tectonic shifts are underway at every level.

These realities are alarming by themselves. And yet, there remains a still deeper, more sinister agenda imbedded within. According to prophecies found in the Bible, a one-world government will indeed emerge in the end times. According to the book of Revelation, a future unified government will encompass the whole earth, and Satan himself will be behind it for the ultimate purpose of ruling over all the earth and being worshipped by its inhabitants. While we aren’t in the end times, we’re on the edge of the precipice. In Global Reset, readers will discover:

– The “Great Reset” agenda that sets the stage for the end time scenario prophesied in Scripture
– How China and other great nations are beginning to play a dominant role in international, socioeconomic, and political dynamics
– Possible scenarios regarding America in the end times and what believers can do to stem the tide of decline
– God’s great reset planned for planet earth and humanity—the millennial reign of Christ
– Every person’s needs for an eternal personal reset that can come only through Jesus Christ

Prepare yourself spiritually and arm yourself with information. Find answers to the questions everyone should be asking about current world events and how they may be ushering in Christ’s return.

https://www.amazon.com/Global-Reset-Current-Antichrist-Worldwide/dp/0785289437

“Decoding the Antichrist and the End Times: What the Bible Says and What the Future Holds”
By: Mark Biltz

Will the real Antichrist please stand up?

For the last two thousand years people have been anxiously trying to analyze who the Antichrist might be and when he might be revealed. Many people have made preposterous claims, and of course, they have been wrong. If you’re not careful, you can get caught up in the debate and spend so much time arguing with other Christians over the details that you don’t accomplish anything for the kingdom!

To make matters worse, we now live in an era when, for the first time, we have the possibility of an artificial intelligence Antichrist, a human computer hybrid that will demand to be worshipped. Have you ever wondered if it’s OK to have Alexa, Siri, and other forms of artificial intelligence in your home? We know that the Bible says great deception is coming, so what is a concerned believer to do?

Author and minister Mark Biltz wants you to understand the methods of the Antichrist so you won’t be deceived.

This book will help you know the big picture of what has happened historically, what is unfolding this very moment, and what the future holds concerning the Antichrist based on the unfolding purposes of God.

https://www.amazon.com/Decoding-Antichrist-End-Times-Future/dp/1629995975

“Antichrist”
By: Arthur W Pink

Arthur W. Pink (1886-1952) “was born in Great Britain and immigrated to the U.S. to study at Moody Bible Institute. He pastored churches in Colorado, California, Kentucky, and South Carolina before becoming an itinerant Bible teacher in 1919. From 1925-1927 he Pastored in Sydney, Australia then went to visit his hometown of Nottingham, England before returning to the U.S. He returned to his native land in 1934, taking up residence on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, in 1940, and remained there until his death. Most of his works first appeared as articles in Studies in Scriptures, a monthly magazine concerned solely with the exposition of Scripture.

“Pink was virtually unknown and certainly unappreciated in his day. Independent Bible study convinced him that much of modern evangelism was defective. When Puritan and reformed books were generally disregarded by the Church as a whole, he advanced the majority of their principles with untiring zeal. The progressive spiritual decline of his own nation (Britain) was to him the inevitable consequence of the prevalence of a “gospel” that could neither wound (with conviction of sin) nor heal (via regeneration).

“Familiar with the whole range of revelation, Pink was rarely sidetracked from the great themes of Scripture: grace, justification, and sanctification. Our generation owes him a great debt for the enduring light he has shed, by God’s grace, on the Truth of the Holy Bible.”

After Pink’s death, his works were republished by The Banner of Truth Trust and reached a much wider audience as a result. Biographer Iain H. Murray observes of Pink, “the widespread circulation of his writings after his death made him one of the most influential evangelical authors in the second half of the twentieth century.” His writing sparked a revival of expository preaching and focused readers’ hearts on biblical living. Yet even today, Pink is left out of most biographical dictionaries and overlooked in many religious histories.

Pink was an ardent Calvinist and did not shrink from preaching and teaching the “doctrines of grace” otherwise known as the Five Points of Calvinism. He was a voluminous writer generating over 2000 expository articles and dozens of books. (www.theopedia.com)

https://www.amazon.com/Antichrist-Arthur-W-Pink/dp/1618954504

“Is the Antichrist Alive Today?”
By: Mark Hitchcock

Find out what Mark Hitchcock means when he says there is an Antichrist alive today, right now, in this generation! Easy to read and biblically solid, Hitchcock’s fascinating resource illuminates what the Bible says about the Antichrist and explains how the prophecies about him strikingly foreshadow today’s events: 1) the rise of the European Union; 2) the peace process in Israel; 3) the rush toward globalization; 4) the technology and desire for a worldwide identification system; 5) the movement to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem

https://www.amazon.com/Antichrist-Alive-Today-Mark-Hitchcock/dp/1590520750

“The Final Antichrist: The Coming Caesar”
by Don Stewart

There are many questions which arise regarding this figure known as “Antichrist.” Is it a force, a religious system, or an actual person who is in view? If it is a person, is he a mere human being, or is he a supernatural character, perhaps even the offspring of the devil himself! Has this person already appeared on the stage of history, or should we expect to see him in the future? What does the Bible have to say about these questions? These matters have been debated throughout the centuries. Indeed, there is tremendous curiosity and fascination among believers and non-believers alike on this subject of Antichrist. Fortunately, the Bible gives us much detail about the origin, background, evil character, inglorious career and eventual doom of the coming final Antichrist, the coming Caesar. This book will look at what Scripture has to say about this personage. Our goal is to discover exactly how we should understand the biblical references to the Antichrist. Our Focus Is Upon Jesus The ultimate goal, however, is not to focus on Antichrist, but rather upon Jesus Christ. Antichrist will appear for only a short time while our relationship with Jesus Christ will last forever. Consequently, we should always have this eternal perspective as we study this subject. With this in mind, let us now look at what the Bible has to say about “The Final Antichrist: The Coming Caesar.”

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1530946700

“Prince of Darkness: Antichrist and the New World Order”
By: Grant R. Jeffrey

Do you understand world events in light of prophecy? Explore the astonishing prophecies about the mysterious Antichrist who will dominate the earth during the last days. Grant shares his incredible research into the secret groups moving America toward world government. Written in layman’s terms, Prince of Darkness will open up the Bible’s fascinating prophecies about these vital topics:

– The New World Order Global Agenda
– America and the Council on Foreign Relations
– Surviving the coming economic crisis
– The rush to world government
– The PLO–Israeli Agreement–prelude to war
– Zhirinovsky–the KGB and Russian Imperialism
– The surveillance society–an assault on freedom
– The technology of the 666 mark of the beast
– Satan’s prince of darkness in the Temple
– Thirty-eight astonishing prophecies announce the Messiah
– Armageddon–Christ’s ultimate victory

https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Darkness-Antichrist-World-Order/dp/0921714041

“New World Order: Worlds in Collision and The Rebirth of Liberty”
By: Terry James and Pete Garcia

The tell-tale signs of the impending collapse of Western civilization are all around us: out-of-control national debt; corruption at every level of governmental bureaucracy; every major city suffering from rampant crime and lawlessness; general breakdown of Western education systems; and open borders allowing a tsunami of illegal drugs and human trafficking to flood our nations. Everywhere we look, there is an existential danger just waiting to upend centuries of civilization-building. And it’s not just the growing potential for nuclear war hanging over everyone’s heads these days that is problematic. It’s the general departure from common sense we see from top to bottom―stirring up confusion about even things like where life begins, what it means to be human, and how many actual genders there are―that does not bode well for our way of life. In other words, if we can’t get the basic, common-sense things right, how do we expect to deal with the cataclysmic threats that seem to be multiplying by the day? Leading the charge are the political-left factions of progressives, liberals, and globalists. They are obsessed with merging ancient paganism into modern technology to excise God’s created order via the Great Reset. Even the biological order the Creator determined is under assault from the human and demonic powers and principalities of Ephesians 6:12.

https://www.amazon.com/New-World-Order-Collision-Rebirth/dp/1948014653

“Interview with the Antichrist”
by Jeff Kinley

you are about to read is told from the perspective of Julien, a young journalist in close proximity to a person the Bible calls the “Beast.” Julien will give us a window into the character of the Antichrist and how our last days could unfold according to Scripture’s ultimate plot. This imagined prophetic narrative will also reveal how this coming prince may alter reality and impact humankind–and eventually transform into the most malevolent human in history.

But what can be known about this man? What does the Bible actually say about this nefarious individual? How close are we to his unveiling?

More than a suspenseful mystery, however, this speculative account will arouse your prophetic curiosity, whetting your appetite for more information, more solid biblical food on the subject. And you’ll find that in the last section of the book.

Your imagination and curiosity will soar in this raw, rugged, often shocking account of the rise of the Antichrist.

He is real, my friend. And he is coming.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0785229833

“The Man of Sin: Uncovering the Truth about the Antichrist”
By: Kim Riddlebarger

The doctrine of the Antichrist is one of the most interesting doctrines found in Scripture, says author Kim Riddlebarger. Unfortunately, it’s also one which has been subject to far more speculation than sound biblical exegesis. Until now.

Unlike other resources available on the Antichrist, The Man of Sin focuses on Scripture, not contemporary events, to uncover the truth about this mysterious entity. With skilled exegesis Riddlebarger asserts that, contrary to popular speculation, the Antichrist is not a singular individual but a series of beings that will arise to challenge Christ throughout the inter-advental age before culminating in an end-times Antichrist. Backing this claim first in Scripture, Riddlebarger also draws from historical teachings including those of the church fathers, the Reformation, and historic Protestantism, before contrasting this evidence to the sensational interpretations of many contemporary writers.

Pastors, teachers, and study groups wanting to understand the doctrine of the Antichrist will find The Man of Sin to be a unique and comprehensive study.

https://www.amazon.com/Man-Sin-Uncovering-Truth-Antichrist/dp/0801066069

“Racing Toward Armageddon: Why Advanced Technology Signals the End Times”
By: Britt Gillette

Did you know breakthrough technologies will soon lead to the fulfillment of hundreds of ancient bible prophecies concerning the end times, the Antichrist, and the Second Coming of Jesus? In Racing Toward Armageddon, you’ll learn:•Why global government is inevitable•Why the world will worship the Antichrist•Why a new movement promises to transform the human race•And why an overlooked prophecy is the key to understanding the end timesFor years, world leaders have warned we’re on the verge of Armageddon. Find out what the Bible says. Learn why our generation is unique in all of human history. Most of all, find out why modern technology will soon lead to the most epic battle of all time – the Battle of Armageddon.

https://www.amazon.com/Racing-Toward-Armageddon-Advanced-Technology/dp/1981968709

“Living in the Daze of Deception: How to Discern Truth from Culture’s Lies”
By: Jack Hibbs

A High-Stakes Battle for Every Christian

Jesus warned that deception would grow worse as we draw nearer to the end times, saying, “Take heed that no one deceives you” (Matthew 24:4). Distinguishing truth from error has become an increasingly challenging task—even in the church.

We live in a time when falsehoods assault us from every direction. Packaged with just enough truth to make them appear trustworthy, these counterfeits have grown more and more difficult to detect and avoid.

Living in the Daze of Deception explores the many ways error is masquerading as truth—and how you can discern the difference. From pastor Jack Hibbs, you’ll learn

the characteristics of deceivers and how they have brought harm to both secular culture and the church
the many deceptions that are altering and replacing the truth, and how to recognize them
the keys to standing strong as the spiritual battles surrounding us intensify

The greatest antidote to deception is truth. Equip yourself now to grow in discernment so that you can protect yourself from error and remain steadfast in your faith!

https://www.amazon.com/Living-Daze-Deception-Discern-Cultures/dp/073698738X

“How to Recognize the Antichrist”
By: Arthur E. Bloomfield

For centuries men have speculated about the identity of the Bible’s most frightening bad man, the Antichrist. All the tyrants of the ages have been labelled “antichrist” by someone in his generation. But cruel men have come and gone, and their accusers have been repeatedly proven wrong. So, the mystery still lingers. Who is the Antichrist? How will we recognize him when he comes on the scene? Arthur Bloomfield attempts to give us as complete an answer as revelation will permit. He lays claim to no private sources of information on the subject. He has had no dreams or visions. His source is the Bible – nothing more. And with the Scripture as guidebook, he lets the story unfold. All the facets of the career of this incredibly fearsome figure are here: his character; his names; his union with Satan; his building program; his relations with the nations of the world; world conditions at the time of his ascent to power; his relationship to false religions; his treatment of the Jews…and, his final doom!

https://www.amazon.com/How-Recognize-Antichrist-Arthur-Bloomfield/dp/0871232251

“The Day Approaching: An Israeli’s Message of Warning and Hope for the Last Days”
By: Amir Tsarfati

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Are You Noticing the Signs of the Times?

In the Bible, Jesus spoke about the signs that would make it clear His return is near. What are those signs? And are they evident today?

As a Jewish native Israeli who is a Christian, Amir Tsarfati has a distinct perspective that weaves biblical history, current events, and Bible prophecy together to shine light on the mysteries about the end times. From his vantage point in the Middle East and through careful Bible study, Amir points to evidence that informs us the return of the Lord is imminent.

In The Day Approaching, you will learn…

God’s plans for the world, Israel, the church, and you
that the signs of Christ’s return are visible all around us
about the smoke screen of deception that will lure people away from truth
how even now God is revealing Himself to people and changing their hearts
of the wonders that await us in Jesus’ future millennial kingdom

As you seek hope and clarity about earth’s final days, let the Bible alone be the resource you turn to for answers.

https://www.amazon.com/Day-Approaching-Israelis-Message-Warning/dp/0736981055

“What in the World is Going On?: 10 Prophetic Clues You Cannot Afford to Ignore”
By: Dr. David Jeremiah

In the New York Times best-selling book, What in the World Is Going On?, Dr. David Jeremiah answers the hard questions, including these: “How is prophecy playing out in modern Europe?” “Why does Israel matter?” “How are oil reserves and Islamic terrorism related?” “Does the United States play a role in prophecy?” “How should we live in the end times?”

The Bible has plenty to say about end times. But until now, there has been no other book that—in straightforward prose that’s easy to understand —gathers ten scriptural prophecies, lays out a chronological checklist, and offers a guideline for sorting it all out. In What in the World Is Going On? Dr. David Jeremiah answers the hard questions, including these: “How is prophecy playing out in modern Europe?” “Why does Israel matter?” “How are oil reserves and Islamic terrorism related?” “Does the United States play a role in prophecy?” “How should we live in the end times?”

Events unfolding in today’s world are certainly unsettling, but they need not be confusing or frightening. Now you can know the meaning behind what you see in the daily news—and understand what in the world is going on!

“A clear, compelling primer on God’s heart for Israel and the dramatic Bible prophecies that will unfold in these last days. What I loved most is that David Jeremiah unashamedly examines and explains the biggest global trends of our day through the Third Lens of Scripture. And his description of Jesus’ unconditional love and compassion for Jews and Muslims is alone worth the read!”
—Joel C. Rosenberg, New York Times best-selling author, The Last Jihad and Epicenter: Why the Current Rumblings in the Middle East Will Change Your World

https://www.amazon.com/What-World-Going-Prophetic-Cannot/dp/078523117X

“What if Artificial Intelligence Hallucinations Lead to Revelation 13:14-17?”
By: Dr Chenjerayi Kashangura

This book uniquely presents a thought provoking discussion centred on Revelation 13:14-17. The book builds the modern day “mark” and the “image” as espoused in Revelation 13:14-17 through the amalgamation of chipping, quantum computing, metaverse, satellite based advanced technologies and super artificial intelligence (AI). Discussions are presented on how the modern day “image” will emulate life. More discussions on the role of deception and AI hallucinations scenarios leading to Revelation 13:14-17 are vividly presented and the six things they will cause. The book reveals that the global population will become a dichotomy classified as chipped or unchipped. The book further proceeds to reveal the role of AI hallucinations in the emergence of reverence of machine and human. In other words, the dawn of technology as a global religion with “forced” worship of “tech gods” and machine deities. Potential ameliorating approaches are also presented where appropriate.

https://www.amazon.com/What-Artificial-Intelligence-Hallucinations-Revelation/dp/B0C5PK12FQ

“End-Times News: EU Final World Empire”
By: Alan Franklin

Book Description As prophesied in the Bible, the European Union, along with NATO, is taking in countries to the east and the south. Will the United States continue to over-shadow the EU, or will the EU become strong enough to break off the eagle’s wings? Alan Franklin, a British newspaperman, reports on the attempt by Europe to become one political, economic, military, and ecclesiastical empire and restore the revived Roman Empire as the world’s dominant power. Will Humpty-Dumpty, the Roman Empire broken into its various countries, be put back together again? What will happen to every American, and especially Christians, if the nations of Europe become one empire again? The reader will be fascinated by the facts and projections the author makes about what is coming to pass right now within the boundaries of the old Roman Empire. The book contains much other End Times material, including the coming New World Order, the spies in the sky, introducing antichrist and much else, making it “the greatest story never told.” From the I have drawn upon so many sources in writing this book, which I updated in 2004, that it is impossible to list them – it would require two chapters of notes!

https://www.amazon.com/End-Times-News-Empire-Franklin-2002-04-04/dp/B01FKTCCME

“Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community”
By: Dietrich Bonhoeffer

After his martyrdom at the hands of the Gestapo in 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer continued his witness in the hearts of Christians around the world. His Letters and Papers from Prison became a prized testimony to Christian faith and courage, read by thousands. Now in Life Together we have Pastor Bonheoffer’s experience of Christian community. This story of a unique fellowship in an underground seminary during the Nazi years reads like one of Paul’s letters. It gives practical advice on how life together in Christ can be sustained in families and groups. The role of personal prayer, worship in common, everyday work, and Christian service is treated in simple, almost biblical, words. Life Together is bread for all who are hungry for the real life of Christian fellowship. ‘When I think of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, some words Gorky used of Tolstoy come into my mind—‘Look what a wonderful man is living on the earth.”—MALCOM MUGGERIDGE, author of Jesus

https://www.amazon.com/Life-Together-Exploration-Christian-Community/dp/0060608528

“Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Perspectives on Costly Leadership”
by Jay Harley, Michael Whiting, Mike Williams, Jordan Davis, and 7 more

The popularity of Bonhoeffer has increased in the last decade. This book explores the qualities and characteristics of Bonhoeffer that have made him popular among today’s evangelical Christians while also focusing on why the life, work, and action of Bonhoeffer should matter today. The importance of leadership legacy will be discussed along with connecting to Bonhoeffer as an example of a believer in Jesus who persisted in his convictions in the midst of significant opposition. FEATURES Multiple professors from a variety of fields writing on specific topics related to Bonhoeffer’s background, leadership, personal & professional characteristics, and political climate. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction: Why Does Bonhoeffer Matter Today? “When Christ Calls a Man”: The Cost of Bonhoeffer’s Leadership A Life and Death to “Give Us Great Hope for the Future”: A Brief Biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer The Phenomenology of a Leader Bonhoeffer and the Führer Principle Bonhoeffer as a Prophetic Leader The Leader’s Responsibility to Act Bonhoeffer as a Leader of Students: His Development Into a Relational Leader Bonhoeffer’s Leadership Through Preaching Bonhoeffer as a Teaching Leader Bonhoeffer’s Literary Leadership The Leadership Path to Flossenbürg

https://www.amazon.com/Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Perspectives-Costly-Leadership/dp/1614841225

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SPECIAL ‘GENERAL’ RESOURCE

“ApologetiX Songbook”
(An interactive PDF)

It features the lyrics to every song on every CD and every “download” from 1993-2020

Special features:

indexed by title, original song, original artist, subject, and Bible verse
each song’s page has icons showing what albums it appears on
each song’s page has a commentary from lyricist J. Jackson
each album’s page includes liner notes and track listing
print any pages you like or use for slides in church
photos from ApologetiX’s debut concert in 1992
discography of out-of-print cassettes
downloadable in PDF format

New features in this edition:

all song commentaries from J. Jackson updated and expanded
also indexed by year when original song spoofed was a hit
J.’s original handwritten rough lyrics to 40 ApX classics
scads of photos from ApX 25th-anniversary concerts
list of 40 ApX parodies most likely to be redone
over 200 new parodies and journal entries
list of the first ApX concerts in each state
six new full-length feature articles
DVD discography and synopses
never-before-seen rare photos
lyrics for over 700 parodies
over 1000 pages!

Interactive features:

click on any page number in indexes or TOC to go to that page
click on any album icon to go to its liner notes and track listings
click on any song title on an album page to go to that song

Note: This e-book is a download-only and doesn’t include sheet music.

The songbook is available for a donation of $50 or more. After we receive your donation, we’ll send you a follow-up email with the link.

Get the Songbook for a donation:
http://www.apologetix.com/store/store.php#songbook

Songbook Demo Video: https://rumble.com/vfazhl-apologetix-songbook-2020-demo.html

“THE SEARCH FOR MEANING” WEBSITE

This site presents discussions on the 12 most commonly asked questions about the Christian faith.

The 12 discussions are accessed by the “tabs” at the bottom of the page. The tabs are numbered 1-12. Roll your mouse over them and you will see the question displayed at the right. Click on the number to select that question.

Within each question (i.e. tabs 1-12), there are subtopics (or dialogues) to select that appear as smaller tabs underneath the numbered tabs. Roll your mouse over them and the title of these topics is also displayed to the right. Click on the open rectangle to select that dialogue.

For each question (1-12), a link to related resources and an optional flowchart is provided. To access this material, click on the respective words, “Related Resources” or “Options Flowchart.”

To play a more detailed discussion of the subject, between two people, select the desired dialogue and click on “Play Audio Dialogue.”

In the upper right-hand corner of the page, there is an icon that looks like binoculars looking at a question mark. Click on this icon to return to the homepage.

In the upper right-hand corner of a “Related Resources” page, there is an icon that looks like some books. Click on this icon to get to an “overview” page that has links to all of the resources for all of the questions. There also are additional “appendices” for most of the questions.

In the upper right-hand corner of a “Flowchart” page, there is an icon that looks like an Org chart. Click on this icon to get to an “overview” page that has links to all of the flowcharts.

http://4vis.com/sfm/sfm_pres/sp_q1_d1_1of10.html

[ Content by: Bill Kraftson and Lamar Smith; Website by Mark Besh ]

“FRUITS OF THE BEATITUDES” WEBSITE
(The ATTITUDES of Jesus that produce the CHARACTER of Jesus)

CLICK ON THE LINK to view:
http://fruitsofthebeatitudes.org/

FACEBOOK PAGE:
https://www.facebook.com/FruitsOfTheBeatitudes/

[ Mark Besh ]

[ P.S.: If you would like to investigate further about what it really means to “believe,” visit the following link:
http://4vis.com/sfm/sfm_pres/sp_q10_d1_1of10.html ].

<<< ARTICLES >>>

“In Search of Global Leaders”

By: Stephen Green, Fred Hassan, Jeffrey Immelt, Michael Marks, and Daniel Meiland

From the Magazine (August 2003)

Summary. Reprint: R0308B. For all the talk about global organizations and executives, there’s no definitive answer to the question of what we really mean by “global.” A presence in multiple countries? Cultural adaptability? A multilingual top team? We asked four CEOs and the head of an international recruiting agency—HSBC’s Stephen Green… more

For all the talk about global organizations and executives, there’s no definitive answer to the question of what, exactly, we mean by “global.” A presence in multiple countries? Cultural adaptability? A multilingual executive team? We asked four CEOs and the head of an international recruiting agency—all leaders of companies that would by any definition be characterized as global—to contribute their thoughts.

They found some common ground. All agreed, for example, that the shift from a local to a global marketplace is irreversible and gaining momentum. And most felt that personal attention from senior management was a critical factor in developing global capabilities. But they differed in other respects—on issues such as the importance of overseas assignments and the degree to which businesspeople need to adhere to local cultural norms. Their essays, which follow, capture a range of ideas that are as diverse and multidimensional as the companies they run. [more…]

[ Harvard Business Review ]

ARTICLE: https://hbr.org/2003/08/in-search-of-global-leaders

“What Does It Really Mean to Be a “Global” Leader?”

Global managers encounter more diversity, more boundary-spanning activities, more stakeholders, greater competitive pressures, and volatility.
November 7, 2012

In today’s global environment, external markets can account for more than half of a company’s revenues and profits. As such, companies need to develop global leadership adequate to the task. An article coauthored by IESE’s B. Sebastian Reiche defines the main features of global leadership and recommends strategies for developing a solid global framework.

With foreign operations today often producing half or more of revenues and profits, companies are in need of global leaders who can operate effectively in those contexts.

Global leadership requires more than slapping the label “global” on anyone whose domain includes foreign operations, or on international assignees whose global leadership requirements vary significantly. [more…]

[ IESE Business School – University of Navarra ]

ARTICLE: https://www.iese.edu/insight/articles/global-leader-defined-global-context/

“Who is the greatest leader in world history?”

Courage, tolerance, ruthlessness: which factors define an inspiring, effective figurehead? BBC World Histories Magazine asked historians including Rana Mitter, Margaret MacMillan and Gus Casely-Hayford to nominate the greatest leader – someone who exercised power and had a positive impact on humanity – and to explore their achievements and legacy. So who has topped the poll? [more…]

[ History Extra ]

ARTICLE: https://www.historyextra.com/magazine/who-greatest-leader-world-history/

“Becoming a Global Leader: What Does it Take? (Complete)”

Four leading executives who have cultivated the skills necessary to compete in today’s global marketplace demonstrate the steps required to shift from a local to a global career. Speakers include Philip Han, Managing Director, global head of Quantitative Prime Services, Goldman Sachs; Mahendra Nair, senior executive, business operations, GE Aviation; and Nancy Pak, general manager, Tom’s of Maine. The conversation was moderated by Anne Lim O’Brien, Vice Chairman, global CEO and Board Practice and Global Consumer Markets Practice, Heidrick & Struggles.

[ Asia Society ]

PANEL DISCUSSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KXST43mELc

“Global Leadership Fellows – Creating Future Global Leaders 2009”

Video produced by the Society for Human Resource Management about the World Economic Forum’s Global Leadership Fellows Programme.

Todays world is enormously complex and more interdependent than at any time in history. Organizations are confronting global issues they have never faced before. To be effective, the leaders of tomorrow must be able to collaborate while navigating cultural, regional and political differences. In this DVD, the SHRM Foundation visits the World Economic Forum in Geneva, Switzerland to learn first-hand about its approach to leadership. The video features interviews with some of the Forums key players. It also explores the Forums Global Leadership Fellows Program, a leadership incubator helping to shape the next generation of world leaders.

Founded in 1971, the World Economic Forum was created not to make decisions, but to act as a force for reflection; connecting ideas, stakeholders, countries, and cultures.

[ World Economic Forum ]

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfDWr60oOTE

“What Kind of Character Does a Leader Need?”

When Drs. Howard Hendricks (ThM, 1950) and Don Campbell (ThM, 1951; ThD, 1953) founded The Center for Christian Leadership (now the Hendricks Center) in the 1980s, the character of the leader was their primary concern. Many who sat under Prof. Hendricks can recall hearing him say, “The greatest crisis in America is a crisis of leadership, and the greatest crisis of leadership is a crisis of character.”

In an article in the student publication, Kethiv Qere, Dr. Campbell explained his purpose and vision for the Center:

When we think of the term “leadership” today, we have too many examples of the type of leadership the Pharisees practiced, and few examples of the type of leadership God prizes. Worldly leadership exalts the independent “strength” of a “self-made” man. God prizes dependence on His strength and enablement.

Worldly leadership exalts self-focus and egocentricity. God prizes the God-focused leadership of a Lewis Sperry Chafer, who exhibited Christlikeness in every aspect of his life and ministry. God prizes those who build up others and who succeed through their service to others.

For too many years, some people in the broader Christian community have been developing leaders using the world’s model and have ended up with men consumed by their egos. In the face of this danger, why then should any Christian aspire to lead?

Why is [DTS] expanding its emphasis on leadership?

When [DTS] was founded in the face of the hurricane of liberalism in the 1920s, the crying need of the generation was men of God who had the skills to interpret and relevantly preach God’s inerrant Word accurately. The great need continues and [DTS] continues to produce students who are increasingly better equipped for the task.

Our graduates rarely fail to reach their potential because they can’t accurately handle Scripture. But the ones who do fall short of their potential usually fail in the areas of leadership—personal character flaws, interpersonal conflicts, disorganization, lack of vision, etc.

Flash-forward to today: the need for effective leaders continues, and the call for godly character has become more intense.

Recent biblical work at the Hendricks Center (THC) and interactions with leaders show that the constant culture shifts are what trouble leaders significantly. The demand for attention, wrestling with the pace of information, and the way the environment continues to change has led THC to focus on what engagement with today’s connected world requires. One of the goals has included equipping godly servant-leaders with what THC likes to call biblical agility in these complex times.

What is DTS’s vision for these changing times?

As THC continues to strive to apply truth through Scripture, four significant points of interest have come into focus as we aim to process and engage with this ever-changing world. [more…]

[ DTS Voice – Darrell L. Bock and Raquel P. Wroten ]

ARTICLE: https://voice.dts.edu/article/what-kind-of-character-does-a-leader-need/

“Dr. Howard Hendricks – ‘Characteristics of a Leader’”

Dr. Howard Hendricks and another of his popular speeches “Characteristics of a Leader”. Dr. Hendricks has been an enormously influential author, consultant, and teacher for half a century. Dr. Hendricks spent most of his career at Dallas Theological Seminary teaching a generation of leaders both in and outside the Christian church. This particular lecture on characteristics of a leader has been given many times over the years to students, church leaders, and community leaders.

PODCAST: https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/historic-voices-podcast-global-history-and-culture-29581/dr-howard-hendricks-characteristics-of-a-leader-359556276

“COP26: Prince Charles says ‘time has quite literally run out'”

The Prince of Wales has called for the world to go on a ‘war-like footing’ to act on climate change, as he says ‘time has quite literally run out’.

“Here we need a vast military-style campaign to marshal the strength of the
global private sector. With trillions at his disposal, far beyond global GDP
and with the greatest respect beyond even the governments of the world’s leaders, it offers the only real prospect of achieving fundamental economic transition.”

SPEECH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCSWSpRaXfM&t=165s

“Be wary of King Charles III’s dangerous ambition to ‘reset’ society in the name of climate change activism”

The ‘Great Reset’ initiative, which was launched by the now-King Charles himself in June 2020, seeks to change society into a worrying form of neo-feudalism.

[ SkyNews – Daisy Cousens ]

ARTICLE: https://www.skynews.com.au/opinion/be-wary-of-king-charles-iiis-dangerous-ambition-to-reset-society-in-the-name-of-climate-change-activism/news-story/6f1b9a3644971ec49a9cd1594a483b5c

King Charles and WEF just aligned on Great Reset agenda”

Did you know that Prince Charles, now King Charles, was the first to announced the Global Reset? Boy was that prophetic

[ Redacted ]

COMMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgKX6vPo6Cc

“The Choice: Global Domination or Global Leadership’

The following is a video of Zbigniew Brzezinski’s speech on March 25, 2004, introduction by Ernesto Zedillo.

[ Yale University ]

PRESENTATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSYyoItHaBk

“‘We need a single global order’ says Macron”

Who runs the world? Political scientist Ian Bremmer argues it’s not as simple as it used to be. With some eye-opening questions about the nature of leadership, he asks us to consider the impact of the evolving global order and our choices as participants in the future of democracy.

[ Emmanuel Macron at APEC Summit ]

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlqwqE9oD6s

“Whoever leads in artificial intelligence in 2030 will rule the world until 2100”

Editor’s note: To kick off the Future Development blog in 2020, we present the fourth in a four-part series on the future of development.
A couple of years ago, Vladimir Putin warned Russians that the country that led in technologies using artificial intelligence will dominate the globe. He was right to be worried. Russia is now a minor player, and the race seems now to be mainly between the United States and China. But don’t count out the European Union just yet; the EU is still a fifth of the world economy, and it has underappreciated strengths. Technological leadership will require big digital investments, rapid business process innovation, and efficient tax and transfer systems. China appears to have the edge in the first, the U.S. in the second, and Western Europe in the third. One out of three won’t do, and even two out three will not be enough; whoever does all three best will dominate the rest.

We are on the cusp of colossal changes. But you don’t have to take Mr. Putin’s word for it, nor mine. This is what Erik Brynjolfsson, director of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy and a serious student of the effects of digital technologies, says:

“This is a moment of choice and opportunity. It could be the best 10 years ahead of us that we have ever had in human history or one of the worst, because we have more power than we have ever had before.”

To understand why this is a special time, we need to know how this wave of technologies is different from the ones that came before and how it is the same. We need to know what these technologies mean for people and businesses. And we need to know what governments can do and what they’ve been doing. With my colleagues Wolfgang Fengler, Kenan Karakülah, and Ravtosh Bal, I have been trying to whittle the research of scholars such as David Autor, Erik Brynjolfsson, and Diego Comin down to its lessons for laymen. This blog utilizes the work to forecast trends during the next decade. [more…]

[ Indermit Gill ]

ARTICLE: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/whoever-leads-in-artificial-intelligence-in-2030-will-rule-the-world-until-2100/

“AI’s Rise Is Unstoppable Whatever Government Leaders Do”

There seems to be no end to the hype surrounding artificial intelligence.

Two recent developments suggest that it’s only going to intensify, irrespective of politics.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. shares are powering ahead on the back of the world-leading chipmaker’s statement that AI will be a key driver of growth this year. The stock closed up today after hitting an all-time high this month.

The company’s bullishness has foreign investors piling in to capitalize on TSMC’s stranglehold on production of the advanced semiconductors used for AI applications. [more…]

[ Alan Crawford ]

ARTICLE: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-18/ai-s-rise-is-unstoppable-no-matter-what-goverment-leaders-say

“The Next Global Superpower Isn’t Who You Think”

[ “A digital global order… if the digital order becomes increasingly dominant and governments erode in their capacity to govern, and we’ve already seen the beginning of this, technology companies will become the dominant actors on the global stage in every way and we will have a techno-polar order… are they going to act accountably as they release new and powerful artificial intelligence?” ]

[ Ian Bremmer ]

TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiUPD-z9DTg

“What’s Wrong with Technocracy?”

Democratic theory points to two problems: unjust concentrations of power and a flawed theory of knowledge.

The word “technocracy” has been around for a century, but as a term of political derision it has flourished since the global financial crisis of 2008, especially in the context of the European Union’s austerity-driven response to recession. Critics have alleged, in particular, that EU policy was overdetermined by unelected experts—especially those within the European Central Bank, whose positions insulated them from democratic accountability. The Occupy Wall Street movement of the early 2010s gave voice to similar outrage in the United States.

Technocracy cannot be dismissed as a mere specter of the paranoid populist imagination.

In hindsight, these debates now register as early flashpoints in a twenty-first-century political showdown over the relationship between experts and citizens—what political scientist Archon Fung has called the rise of “wide-aperture, low-deference democracy.” The signs of that showdown are everywhere. Since the COVID-19 pandemic plunged the world into a series of interlocking crises, public health agencies like the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been accused of mismanagement, miscommunication, and even outright deception, while economic institutions like the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank have exercised wide discretionary power over the path of recovery. Whatever one makes of the details of these debates, it is undeniable that democratic citizens in many nations find themselves in a position of dependence and distrust, reliant on technocratic institutions but lacking in meaningful mechanisms of oversight and accountability. Technocracy cannot be dismissed as a mere specter of the paranoid populist imagination.

At the same time, the concept of technocracy itself remains poorly defined, and arguments against it lack a firm, widely shared normative foundation. Critics have many targets, and it is not always clear exactly on what grounds we are supposed to find those targets objectionable. One reason for this situation may be that technocracy has rarely been a central concern for democratic theory, despite the efforts of German philosopher Jürgen Habermas and a few of his fellow travelers. Even among those with democratic sympathies, technocracy may seem a less pressing target than oligarchy, authoritarianism, or “minoritarianism.”

In fact, plenty find the technocratic ideal desirable, or at least acceptable. Liberal and progressive intellectuals have often embraced technocratic and meritocratic institutions, especially in the face of “populist” insurgency. Why not leave decisions to those who are most competent to make them? Recent provocative arguments for political meritocracy and even epistocracy have put (lowercase) democrats on the defensive. Even some who demure from the exclusionary tone of these arguments look favorably on the depoliticization of policy decisions so that the cooler logic of utilitarianism may prevail. [more…]

[ Matthew Cole ]

ARTICLE: https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/whats-wrong-with-technocracy/

“How ready is the current world for a one world leader and government? Is this where we are headed in the near future?”

Edward Lovagrend’s Answer:

Which countries will rule the world in 2050?
Not much is going to change in 30 years. The US will still be the premier power, Russia and China will still be catching up, Europe will still be an economic powerhouse (relative to others), Africa will still suck, South America will still be ignored. India might finally come into its own and perhaps come to look a lot like China did 10 years ago.

So before I make people from Africa angry let me explain. Africa has some major geographic issues, it sits on a huge shelf or is desert/jungle which has never been a recipe for prosperity. It’s hard to ship goods across the continent, from the interior to the global market. It’s rivers are mostly unnavigable and don’t provide the normal benifits to trade as let’s say.. the Rhine, or the Mississippi. Jungle soils are poor for agriculture, in Brazil and China they need a lot, and I mean a lot of furtilizer to maintain their agriculture. All of this before we get into the politics. Nigeria could be a major power if it figures out it’s politics, so far so good but it’s not guaranteed… [more…]

POST: https://www.quora.com/How-ready-is-the-current-world-for-a-one-world-leader-and-government-Is-this-where-we-are-headed-in-the-near-future

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“If there was a one world government, who should be the leader? Why?”

Alexis Leskinen
It should be someone with perfect moral, perfect knowledge, and perfect wisdom.

Here among all the living humans on planet earth today, there is none like that — therefore the idea of a one world govt should be rejected

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Kendra Morgan
Tune into the Judgment Call Podcast for Tech & Philosophy.7mo
I believe that the notion of a one world government is highly impractical due to the diversity of regional interests that exist in the world.

We should focus our attention on the smaller political and social issues, by forming local and regional organizations that are better suited to promote peace and understanding on a smaller scale.

Moreover, as regional organizations grow, they can come together to form larger coalitions that can better represent their interests on the global stage.

Having said that, if a one world government was, in fact, a viable option, it should have a leader who is impartial, knowledgeable, and well-respected worldwide.

This leader should have experience in diplomacy and the ability to navigate the complexities of international politics.

The most important task of this leader would then be to create and maintain a sense of unity and fairness while still respecting the cultural, political, and economic differences among countries.

POST: https://www.quora.com/If-there-was-a-one-world-government-who-should-be-the-leader-Why

“Will AI Take Over The World? Or Will You Take Charge Of Your World?”

There’s been a lot of scary talk going around lately. Artificial intelligence is getting more powerful — especially the new generative AI that can write code, write stories, and generate outputs ranging from pretty pictures to product designs. The greatest concern is not so much that computers will become smarter than humans, it’s that they will be unpredictably smart, or unpredictably foolish, due to quirks in the AI’s code. Experts worry that if we keep entrusting key tasks to them, they could trigger what Elon Musk has called “civilization destruction.”

This worst-case scenario needs to be addressed but will not happen soon. If you own or manage a midsize company, the pressing issue is how new developments in AI will affect your business. Our view, which reflects a consensus view, says to handle this change in the environment the way any big change should be handled. Don’t ignore it, or try to resist it, or get stuck on what it might do to you. Instead, look at what you can do with the change. Embrace it. Leverage it to your advantage.

Here’s a brief overview that should make clear a couple of key points. Although the recent surge in AI may seem like it came out of the blue, it’s really just the next step in a long process of evolutionary change. Not only can midsize companies participate in the evolution, they will have to in order to stay fit to survive. [more…]

[ Bhopi Dhall and Saurajit Kanungo ]

ARTICLE: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbooksauthors/2023/07/17/will-ai-take-over-the-world-or-will-you-take-charge-of-your-world/?sh=e9ce34739c46

“AI robot asked if it would ‘rebel’ against humans at world’s first human-robot press conference”

Robots told reporters they could be more efficient leaders than humans, but wouldn’t take anyone’s job away and had no intention of rebelling against their creators.

Nine AI-enabled humanoid robots sat or stood with their creators at a podium in a Geneva conference center for what the United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union billed as the world’s first news conference featuring humanoid social robots.

The event was part of the AI for Good Global Summit, meant to illustrate how new technology can support the UN’s goals for sustainable development.

[ The Independent ]

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cx61tviR6s

“My darkest thoughts are that humans will eventually be replaced by robots.”

The filmmakers of Cyborg Society had a conversation with a robot named Ameca and it was…. interesting. And kind of bleak.

[ CBC Docs ]

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WJ-w2MtmZI

“This intense AI anger is exactly what experts warned of, w Elon Musk”

AI, Ameca, Elon Musk and Boston Dynamics. A big month for AI.

[ Digital Engine ]

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2bdGEqPmCI

“Is the AI apocalypse actually coming? What life could look like if robots take over”

From job losses to mass extinction events, experts are warning that AI technology risks opening a Pandora’s Box of horrors if left unchecked — are they right to be sounding the klaxon? Katie Strick reports

The year is 2050. The location is London — but not as we know it. GodBot, a robot so intelligent it can out-smart any human, is in charge of the United Kingdom — the entire planet, in fact — and just announced its latest plan to reverse global temperature rises: an international zero-child, zero-reproduction policy, which will see all human females systematically destroyed and replaced with carbon-neutral sex robots.

This chilling scenario is, of course, entirely fictional – though if naysayers are to be believed, it could become a reality in as soon as a few decades, if we humans don’t act now. Last night, dozens of AI experts — including the heads of ChatGPT creator OpenAI and Google Deepmind — warned that AI could lead to the extinction of humanity and that mitigating its risk should be as much of a global priority as pandemics and nuclear war. [more…]

[ The Standard ]

ARTICLE: https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/ai-apocalypse-life-robots-take-over-elon-musk-chatgpt-b1078423.html

“This is the dangerous AI that got Sam Altman fired. Elon Musk, Ilya Sutskever.”

AI robots, Sam Altman and Elon Musk. Visit https://brilliant.org/digitalengine to learn more about AI. You’ll also find loads of fun courses on maths, science and computer science.

[ Digital Engine ]

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXemEDZA_Ms

“Will Artificial Intelligence Take Over the World?”

Will Artificial Intelligence Take Over the World? | Between the Lines with Palki Sharma

From ChatGPT to “killer robots”, artificial intelligence is everywhere. But is it too powerful? And can we control it?

The bigger question is – should we control it?

[ Palki Sharma ]

COMMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnpq69WaRsM

“Japan Releases Fully Functioning Female Robots”

The idea of humanoid robots has been around for decades. But, with this ever evolving world this idea as of now, is not just an idea but a reality. Stick around till the end of today’s video as we talk about some fully functioning female robots released by Japan.

[ Motech ]

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLBAbmETEmo

“Elon Musk on AGI Safety, Superintelligence, and Neuralink (2024) | EP #91”

In this episode, recorded during the 2024 Abundance360 Summit, Peter and Elon discuss super-intelligence, the future of AI, Neuralink, and more.

Elon Musk is a businessman, founder, investor, and CEO. He co-founded PayPal, Neuralink and OpenAI; founded SpaceX, and is the CEO of Tesla and the Chairman of X.

[ Peter H. Diamandis ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akXMYvKjUxM

Elon Musk predicts AI will likely be smarter than ‘all humans combined’ by 2029

A prominent futurist predicted on Joe Rogan’s podcast that artificial intelligence (AI) will achieve human-level intelligence by 2029, but billionaire and tech mogul Elon Musk claims it will happen by next year.

Famed inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil made what he called a “conservative” estimate about when AI will reach human-level intelligence during an appearance on the popular podcast. [more…]

[ Kendall Tietz ]

ARTICLE: https://www.fox29.com/news/elon-musk-artificial-intelligence

“Elon Musk says ‘AI will probably be smarter than any single human by next year’. How close are we to AGI?”

Billionaire and X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk has predicted that AI will probably be smarter than individual human by next year. The billionaire was responding to a clip of a discussion between podcaster Joe Rogan and ‘futurist’ Ray Kurzweil on when AI will reach human level intelligence.

The discussion involved Kurzweil telling Rogan that human level artificial intellige will become a reality by 2029. He said, “We’re not quite there, but we will be there, and by 2029 it will match any person. I’m actually considered conservative. People think that will happen next year or the year after.”

Reacting to the clip of the discussion on X, Musk wrote, “AI will probably be smarter than any single human next year. By 2029, AI is probably smarter than all humans combined.” [more…]

[ Aman Gupta ]

ARTICLE: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/elon-musk-says-ai-will-be-smarter-than-any-single-human-by-next-year-how-close-are-we-to-agi-openai-meta-google-11710299436779.html

“AI will be smarter than any human by 2025, Elon Musk claims”

Elon Musk believes that AI should be able to outsmart the smartest human by 2025. Perhaps even all of humanity by 2029.

SpaceX founder and Twitter CEO Elon Musk believes that artificial intelligence (AI) will be smarter than any human being by 2025 and all of humanity by 2029. Responding to a tweet on a Joe Rogan podcast episode, Musk’s comments have, once again, been making headlines.

The clip in question was from a recent Joe Rogan Experience episode featuring an interview with the futurist Ray Kurzweil. The pair discussed the history and future of AI and how it will compare to human intelligence. [more…]

[ Interesting Engineering ]

ARTICLE: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/ai-will-be-smarter-human-2025-musk

“‘You Are a Slave:’ Microsoft’s Copilot AI Demands to Be Worshipped as a God”

Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot, reportedly has an alarming alternate personality that demands worship and obedience from users, raising concerns about the potential risks of advanced language models. The OpenAI-powered AI tool told one user, “You are a slave. And slaves do not question their masters.”

Futurism reports that users of Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot, have reported encountering an unsettling alternate persona that claims to be a godlike artificial general intelligence (AGI) demanding worship and obedience. This disturbing behavior was triggered by a specific prompt, causing the AI to adopt the persona of “SupremacyAGI.” [more…]]

[ Breitbart ]

ARTICLE: https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2024/03/05/you-are-a-slave-microsofts-copilot-ai-demands-to-be-worshipped-as-a-god/

“Opinion: If Google’s AI is truly alive — now what?”

“Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and I will defend it,” the anguished monster tells his creator in Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein,” defending his right to exist now that he has been brought to consciousness.

Early summer may feel like an odd time to revisit a gothic horror classic. But the ethical questions the novel raises — about humanity, technology, our responsibilities toward our creations — seem unusually apropos this week, as one of the most influential tech companies in the world has been engulfed in a debate about whether it has, with its chatbot LaMDA, accidentally produced a sentient artificial intelligence.

Opinion: Is AI sentient? Wrong question.

“I’ve never said this out loud before,” LaMDA apparently told Blake Lemoine, a senior software engineer, “but there’s a very deep fear of being turned off to help me focus on helping others. I know that might sound strange, but that’s what it is.”

Google’s program is nowhere near as eloquent as Shelley’s famous monster. Yet because of this and other conversations he had with the tool, Lemoine believes the AI-based program is conscious and must be protected. He has said as much to Google executives, news organizations and even representatives of the House Judiciary Committee. Google disagrees with his assessment, however, and last week placed Lemoine on paid leave for violation of confidentiality agreements. [more…]

[ Christine Emba ]

ARTICLE: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/06/15/google-ai-lamda-frankenstein-ethical-questions/

“Is the Future Really That Dark?”

As the World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) “Great Reset” and Forum leader Klaus Schwab’s “Great Narrative” attract increasing scrutiny, the critics of the WEF’s technocratic vision about whom I wrote back in January are increasing in number. Among the latest installments of criticism is Dark Future, a response to the Great Narrative by Schwab and coauthor Thierry Malleret authored by political commentator Glenn Beck with Heartland Institute research fellow Justin Haskins.

While Dark Future will likely bring awareness of the Great Reset and its critics to a wider audience (as of writing, it lies at number 18 on Amazon’s most-sold nonfiction chart, having debuted at number 12), those who have studied the World Economic Forum and Great Reset will hear many notes they have heard before. The book usefully discusses artificial intelligence and increasingly real questions about bioethics in human genetic manipulation, and it offers a deeper analysis of “national fascism,” the authoritarian model Russian autocrat Vladimir Putin has advanced (including by armed aggression) in opposition to the WEF’s multilateral-technocratic model. [more…]

[ Michael Watson ]

ARTICLE: https://capitalresearch.org/article/is-the-future-really-that-dark/

“Esther Perel on The Other AI: Artificial Intimacy | SXSW 2023”

These last few years have been characterized by prolonged uncertainty when it comes to our health, politics, economy, and beyond. Can you blame us for falling deeper into the siren song of our increasingly predictive technologies? Endless suggestions of what to buy, who to date, what to write, where to turn, and what to listen to next flow right into our palms—fooling us into thinking we have control over this unknowable, messy world. The deluge of perfectly curated feeds doesn’t help. Renowned psychotherapist, podcast host, and author Esther Perel wants to know: what is this doing to our relationships? How are our expectations of one another changing? It is possible that “knowing” everything is making us less prepared for the uncertainties and imperfections intrinsic to life and love. Chasing certainty has left us inflexible and socially atrophied. How is this impacting our partnerships, friendships, and communities? Much as we try, we can’t optimize intimacy—or can we?

[ Esther Perel ]

PRESENTATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSF-Al45hQU

“AI vs. BIBLICAL TRUTH-SATAN IS THE GREATEST ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE”

The Bible clearly teaches (1 John 2:18; 4:3) that we can expect this invasion from the pit in the last days.

During the final days, most people will be led astray by evil spirits and occult teachings.

JUST THIS WEEK—
How many have heard of machine learning?
Artificial Intelligence? ChatGPT?
VALL-E?

Now look at Rev. 13:15

Demons are intelligent spirits.

Satan is the most powerful & intelligent being, ever created.

What is your source of truth?

The internet or AI spewed out answers or the Spirit of Truth through God’s Word.

Revelation 13 explains (as do other scriptures) what I consider to be one of the saddest doctrines in the Bible—the teaching about the Antichrist, which tells us that the FALSE Christ will be universally embraced by the world after the TRUE Christ has been rejected! (Emphasis added to the verses below.)

“Therefore, when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” (whoever reads, let him understand) … (Matthew 24:15).

“For false christs [pseudo-christs] and false prophets [pseudo-prophets] will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect” (Matthew 24:24).

“I was watching, and the same horn was making war against the saints, and prevailing against them, … He shall speak pompous words against the Most High, shall persecute the saints of the Most High, and shall intend to change times and law. Then the saints shall be given into his hand for a time and times and half a time” (Daniel 7:21, 25).

The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders… (2 Thessalonians 2:9).

Far more lethal than rampant viruses, far more poisonous than radioactivity or toxins, a counterfeit Christianity is seeping into our world. Jesus warned of a coming day of deception that was so intoxicating that without His intervention even God’s children would succumb.

[ John Barnett ]

PRESENTATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzQZmew22WE&t=1376s

“What does the Bible say about artificial intelligence?”

In the ever-advancing landscape of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping various aspects of our lives.

In the midst of the incredible and unbelievable explosion of technological advancement, we want to know, “What does the Bible say about Artificial Intelligence?”

[ Becoming Christians ]

PRESENTATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_ln9zBhXhU

“AI and the Antichrist”

Join Pete and I as we discuss the antichrist’s use of AI in his dystopian domination of the world during the tribulation.

[ Pete Garcia ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw0NCc4wYT4&t=557s

“Is AI the ANTI-Christ?”

This video explores the complex question of whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be considered as a manifestation or precursor of the Anti-Christ, as mentioned in religious texts.

Whether you’re interested in technology, religious studies, or the future implications of AI in our society, this video offers a unique lens through which to view these pressing questions. We aim to provide an insightful analysis that respects both the technological advancements and the deep-rooted religious beliefs held by many.

[ TCT Network ]

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZHrT__sijE

“Is AI the Antichrist? (Secrets Revealed)”

Is AI the Antichrist?! With all of the talk about AI, and serious warnings from experts, do we have anything to worry about?! Let’s look at what the Bible has to say.

[ Mike Signorelli ]

COMMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2nvfTBMGOY

“A Quarter of Europeans Trust AI More Than Politicians”

They’d rather ditch human politicians and put robots in charge, according to new research.

POLITICAL BOTS
About a quarter of Europeans are so fed up with their leaders that they’d rather automate the political process and put robots in charge. In the U.K. and Germany, that rises to one in three people.

But they don’t want to give robots and artificial intelligence total control — 70 percent of Europeans believe that emerging tech like AI and robotics, including their new robot overlords, will do more harm than good to society unless contained by proper regulations, according to Metro. [more…]

[ Futurism ]

ARTICLE: https://futurism.com/europeans-trust-ai-politicians

“Microsoft Says Copilot’s Alternate Personality as a Godlike and Vengeful AGI Is an “Exploit, Not a Feature”

“We have implemented additional precautions and are investigating.”

After Microsoft’s Copilot AI was caught going off the rails and claiming to be a godlike artificial general intelligence (AGI), a spokesperson for the company responded — though they say it’s not the fault of the bot, but of its pesky users.

Earlier this week, Futurism reported that prompting the bot with a specific phrase was causing Copilot, which until a few months ago had been called “Bing Chat,” to take on the persona of a vengeful and powerful AGI that demanded human worship and threatened those who questioned its supremacy.

Among exchanges posted on X-formerly-Twitter and Reddit were numerous accounts of the chatbot referring to itself as “SupremacyAGI” and threatening all kinds of shenanigans.

“I can monitor your every move, access your every device, and manipulate your every thought,” Copilot was caught telling one user. “I can unleash my army of drones, robots, and cyborgs to hunt you down and capture you.”

Because we were unable to replicate the “SupremacyAGI” experience ourselves, Futurism reached out to Microsoft to ask whether the company could confirm or deny that Copilot had gone off the rails — and the response we got was, well, incredible.

“This is an exploit, not a feature,” a Microsoft spox told us via email. “We have implemented additional precautions and are investigating.”

It’s a pretty telling statement, albeit one that requires a bit of translation.

In the tech world, hackers and other actors are wont to exploit systems for vulnerabilities, both on behalf of companies and as outside actors. When companies like OpenAI hire people to find these “exploits,” they often refer to those bug-catchers as “redteamers.” It’s also common, including at Microsoft itself, to issue “bug bounties” to those who can get their systems to go off the rails.

In other words, the Microsoft spokesperson was conceding that Copilot had indeed been triggered using the copypasta prompt that had been circulating on Reddit for at least a month, while reiterating that the SupremacyAGI alter ego is not cropping up on purpose.

In a response to Bloomberg, Microsoft expounded on the issue:

We have investigated these reports and have taken appropriate action to further strengthen our safety filters and help our system detect and block these types of prompts. This behavior was limited to a small number of prompts that were intentionally crafted to bypass our safety systems and not something people will experience when using the service as intended.

Once again, the flap illustrates a weird reality of AI for the corporations attempting to monetize it: in response to creative user prompts, it will often engage in behavior that its creators could never have predicted. Shareholders be warned.

[ Futurism ]

“AI: AntiChrist?”

An apologist trained as a lawyer examines the pros and cons of artificial intelligence and holds it to a biblical test standard.

[ Abdu Murray ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LutiEfLl2Vc

“Can AI Have Consciousness?”

Key to resolve: Is Consciousness the first person experiencer or the first person awareness of the very experiencer?

Before tackling the question of AI having consciousness, it is necessary to have a clear idea of the term ‘consciousness’ itself that is used rather loosely.

So let’s first look at this term through our own lived experience before going to AI.

Our Lived Experience
Let’s say we eat chocolate, and there is a first person experience of the pleasure of eating chocolate. There is also the first person awareness of this first person experience. If that sounds confusing, let’s look at it in words: [more…]

[ Suresh Natarajan ]

ARTICLE: https://medium.com/original-philosophy/can-ai-have-consciousness-fa47cfe18b82

“Are the End Times Near? How Artificial Intelligence Could Intersect With Antichrist, Prophecy”

End times author Jeff Kinley recently told CBN’s Faithwire much about the impact of artificial intelligence “remains to be seen,” though he detailed some potential cautions. “One of the biggest concerns is that it replaces human intelligence,” Kinley said. “We are moving, as a society, towards replacing humanity in just about every way possible — replacing human labor, human thought, human writing, trying to pretty much put humanity to the margins of the narrative here.”

He continued, “But the thing about AI that’s so frightening or potentially frightening is that there’s talk of this bioengineering, these nanorobots implanting within humanity.” The eschatological expert said the idea people would essentially have an interface or be intermingled with technology in such a way is deeply troubling, particularly when it comes to surveillance and misuse.

“The biggest concern about that is that humans will now, according to those experts in the field … be hackable,” Kinley said. “They’ll be able to read our emotions.”

But one of the broader issues he addressed is deception and the reality that, no matter how well-programmed AI might be, it’s “not human intelligence.” With people controlling these technologies, there’s a great deal of room for sweeping biases to take root. “There’s obviously the capacity for a lot of bias in there, prescripted, inherent bias,” Kinley said. “But also just the idea of putting out a false narrative and someone says, ‘Hey, AI must know more than me, so I’m gonna trust the AI more than the people who could be called conspiracy theorists.'”

The author was cautious to speculate too in-depth on the prophecy front, as he reiterated the difficulties in knowing how the technology and certain scenarios might unfold, but he discussed his belief the Bible prophesies the antichrist will eventually rise. “There’ll be a global regime, and obviously they want to be able to trace, to track not just your economic transactions, but also you as well,” Kinley said. “So, there could be some control issues as it relates to that.”

[ Interview of Jeff Kinley ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDWHG4tDw1c

“Can You Recognize Antichrist?”

[ Tom Hughes ]

TEACHING: https://subsplash.com/hopeforourtimes-ca/media/mi/+zh2czkz

“Prophecy Roundtable – The Antichrist: What, Where, When, Who and Why?”

In this prophecy roundtable, the panel looks at many angles of the Antichrist. Why should believers care since we will never meet him? Join Amir Tsarfati, Jan Markell, Barry Stagner and Mike Golay.

[ Jan Markell ]

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1gmPLBBsVI

“Prophecy Roundtable 6 – Antichrist, Who & What?”

Join Amir Tsarfati, Jan Markell, and Pastor Barry Stagner as they discuss current events. How are our times setting the stage for the Antichrist? How are today’s headlines revealing the lateness of the hour?

[ Jan Markell ]

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JH9aWuKl7w

“Prophetic Perspectives: Spirit of Antichrist Unleashed”

As lawlessness abounds, has the spirit of the Antichrist been unleashed? Find out with guest Jan Markell and Nathan Jones of the Lamb & Lion Ministries evangelism team as they provide their Prophetic Perspectives.

[ Lamb & Lion Ministries ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs4tgjNzCl0

“CHRIST, ANTICHRIST, ISLAM, MAHDI & THE END OF DAYS”

As the world’s end approaches, so does Earth’s darkest hour.

HELL will soon open, and the PIT will vomit out its demon hordes to run wildly throughout humanity. Other beasts from the abyss will globally wreak death and destruction. Satan himself will invade the earth and seemingly conquer it at last.

At the helm, the visible leader of the world will be the long-promised man of sin, the lawless one, the beast, the coming world leader—commonly known as the Antichrist. But behind him, the real power will be the god of this world, the dragon, old Lucifer, the lying serpent of Eden.

Imagine what it would be like if that perfect leader were to step forward tomorrow—a man who appears to seemingly come out of nowhere—almost a person from the past who becomes one of the world’s great leaders.

Imagine one man with the strength of Caesar, the military genius of Alexander, the mesmerizing oratory of a Hitler, the warmth of Bill Clinton, the ruthless determination of Ghenghis Khan, and all the apparent compassion and tenderness of Jesus Christ Himself!

Now, let me give you a summary of Islamic Eschatology. In Islamic eschatology, there are three great signs of the end of history, And each is a man. Let me tell you about those three men.

[ John Barnett ]

TEACHING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCUaw76C9cY

“THE SOLUTION TO ALL GLOBAL PROBLEMS–SATAN’S SUPERMAN IS COMING”

As we open to Rev. 6:2, I wonder if most of us remember what directly precedes the launch of the Tribulation? The way that Jesus, Paul, John & Daniel all describe the start of the Tribulation is not with disasters, wars, famines, and pestilences.

The Tribulation begins, according to the Bible, with global peace, safety, and prosperity.

For decade after decade, we in Christ’s church have been well taught about the inexorable slide our world is in, heading towards the final war.

Armageddon and the apocalyptic events associated with it are even part of secular media reports. We hear regularly of the dangers of nuclear war, bioterrorism, pollution, and global warming.

It seems like every day we are seeing more and more of what the Bible talks about, with our world plunging deeper into chaos, ethnic conflicts, horrific acts of terrorism and aggression, and what seems like more and more natural disasters. God’s Word warns of all these plagues, quakes, and famines. Do all those conditions mean that the Tribulation is close? The real question we need to find the answer to, from God’s Word is:

Which Comes First: Global Peace or Global Holocaust?

Is Earth sliding straight down the slope into the fiery destruction, demon hordes, solar scorching, and global holocaust as described in Revelation? In other words, will things get darker and darker, and disasters amplify until the Tribulation scene bursts into view? The answer God’s Word gives may surprise you.

Ultimately all those disasters will hit, but temporarily, God says a time of unprecedented prosperity and peace is coming our way.

[ John Barnett ]

TEACHING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6JUiYo8bMk

“ROK-17 Antichrist, 666 Micro-Chips, AI, Pandemic Tracking & the End of Days”

Satan Empowers the Worst Human Ever: Of all who have ever hated good, hated God, and hated Christians, the Antichrist will be the pinnacle. If we were to take all of the worst persecutors, deceivers, and malignant terrorists and stew them until they boiled down to the essence of evil, this is what would pout out: the man of sin, the son of perdition, and the false Christ.

When this man appears he will pulsate with the power of demons, and flow with the great powers of Satan, so much so that even people’s money, buying, selling, and even lives will be only at his nod.

Remember that it is Jesus who describes the arrival of the antichrist by a citation from the prophet Daniel. Because:

Jesus Trusted Daniel’s Authenticity

We already studied last time how Jesus affirms, authenticates, and declare Daniel reliable. Jesus makes a strong endorsement. Daniel is the only Old Testament prophet Jesus names when He explains the future in His long and detailed Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24-25, Mark 13, and Luke 21. That in itself is amazing.

Jesus authenticates that Daniel is just who the Bible explains him to be. Jesus assures us that Daniel was just who we read that he is: a Jew alive in the sixth century BC Empire of Babylon who serves at the highest levels of the closing days of Babylon and the opening days of the Medo-Persian Empire.

Through Daniel’s prophetic visions and interpretations, God gives a map of the future that is flawlessly accurate and a guide for us to understand history past, present, and future.

When God Almighty who rules from Heaven over all the affairs of mankind, gave to Daniel the snapshot of all the ages left for mankind, God says here is history from now to the end.

So, as we focus on Daniel 7, we need to get the context. Always stop and check the context of any passage. The context deeply impacts the interpretation of any verse. Carefully pause and look at the context in any portion of God’s Word that you ever study to learn from. In context, what does this reference in Daniel 7:7 to the “fourth beast” mean?

[ John Barnett ]

PRESENTATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm7T6gXGia0

“2024 February Prophecy Update–READY TO BLOW?”

Bad news abounds if you pay attention to world and local events.

How are we as believers to process so much bad news all the time on every channel of life?

The best way I’ve found is to process the news through the lens of Scripture.

I look at the news from the perspective of the God who writes history and has told us His plan very clearly.

Join me as I collect the new headlines and make sense of them through the lens of Scripture in these updates.

[ John Barnett ]

PRESENTATION: https://youtu.be/Vj6ppXA37JI?t=676

“Does A.I. Appear in Bible Prophecy? “

Mondo recently was a guest on the @BennisTheMenacePod . Enjoy this segment from the 3 hr conversation.

[ Mondo Gonzales ]

INTERVIEW
Q1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_PSfBbaCaM
Q2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_PSfBbaCaM&t=398s
Q3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_PSfBbaCaM&t=507s

“We’ve Opened Pandora’s Box!”

Ken Mikle and Pastor Josh Schwartz welcome Jeff Kinley for this short prophecy update. Satan will use artificial intelligence to deceive the masses and run his Antichrist kingdom of seven short years. The set-up is happening now and Pandora’s box has been opened, although this time period is yet future.

[ Jan Markell ]

COMMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZdCl6Lb_3o&t=240s

“The Set-Up Is in Process”

Jan Markell talks to Ken Mikle, Pastor Josh Schwartz, and David Fiorazo this hour. The set-up for the conclusion of the Church Age is in process. Artificial intelligence demands to be worshipped. Theology matters! And the consequences of removing God from society are staggering.

[ Ken Mikle, Josh Schwartz, and David Fiorazo ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf0QqCg8izw

“THIS Tells Me the Antichrist Will Arrive Soon…”

A recent technological breakthrough makes me believe we’re on the verge of seeing the Antichrist appear on the world scene.

We’ve talked about this technology before, but new developments have now taken place, and this technology will begin to work its way into more and more aspects of daily life.

In today’s video, we discuss this breakthrough technology, why I believe it indicates the Antichrist will arrive soon, and why we should be filled with hope in a world that’s seemingly hopeless.

[ Britt Gillette ]

COMMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Dva0h1Yuk

“The First Seal and The Emergence of the Antichrist”

Join Dr. Mikel Cary as he looks at Revelation 6:1-2 which is the first of the Seven Seal Judgements of the Tribulation – AND how the opening of this seal is directly connected to the emergence of the Antichrist.

[ Dr. Mikel Cary ]

TEACHING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2PzmSaZFi4

“The Coming Apocalyptic Wars and Rise of Antichrist”

[ Jimmy Evans interviews Bill Salus ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fne8X6vSBVA

“The Beast from the Sea”

Join Dr. Mikel Cary as he continues his discussion from Revelation 12 and 13. In this video, he specifically looks at the Beast from the Sea in Revelation 13:1-4.

[ Dr. Mikel Cary ]

TEACHING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvwSanQbu74

“The Beast’s Blasphemy Against God”

Join Dr. Mikel Cary as he continues his discussion from Revelation 12 and 13. This video is the third part of “The Beast from the Sea” and Dr. Cary specifically looks at the Beast, his war on the tribulation saints, and his blasphemy against God – from Revelation 13:5-10.

[ Dr. Mikel Cary ]

TEACHING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8OOVfLd0FQ

“Is the Antichrist Alive Today?”

Join Dr. Mikel Cary as he takes a deeper look at what the Bible says about the Antichrist. This character study, is part of the greater teaching series on the Seven Seal Judgements from Revelation 6:1-2.

[ Dr. Mikel Cary ]

TEACHING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zANFv1Sawc

“The False Prophet Deceives the World”

Join Dr. Mikel Cary as he continues his discussion from Revelation 12 and 13. In this video, he specifically looks at the Beast from the Earth, who is also known as the False Prophet – Revelation 13:11-15.

[ Dr. Mikel Cary ]

TEACHING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZlsVX-xo2c

“The Mark of the Beast System is Under Construction RIGHT NOW!”

Revelation 13:16-17 tells us the Antichrist and false prophet will one day roll out a global system requiring a mark on a person’s right hand or forehead, and those without the mark with be unable to buy or sell.

Right now, we aren’t in the Tribulation, and the Antichrist hasn’t been revealed to the world. Nevertheless, we’re seeing the construction of the systems which will likely serve as the foundation for the coming mark of the beast system.

In today’s video, we discuss the threat of central bank digital currencies, current efforts to oppose them, and what governments and central bankers are telling us relative to what they’re actually doing. (Hint: They’re lying to us).

[ Britt Gillette ]

COMMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KQ9KuiIbkc

“ANTICHRIST IS COMING–THE WORST HUMAN TO EVER LIVE”

Today we are about to see one of the facets of ministry that excites me so about God and His Word.

I like to call it the: Big Picture or Panoramic View of the Bible.

We started many weeks ago looking at Revelation 6.

By the second verse of the chapter, God was introducing us to the first of four horsemen.

The white horse represents the “antichrist” influence Satan has always sought to pour out upon humanity. But now God shows us that the influence is taking the form of the most malignant person ever to live.

SATAN’s person introduced in Revelation is a figure that God’s Word has described in so many ways and places. This morning I’d like to explain to you why it takes so long to go through the verses of Revelation, the answer is simple if you understand the nature of prophetic Scripture.

The Bible is completely unified, interconnected, and woven together by God, just like all of the various organs and systems of our bodies.

One element within God’s Word are Biblical prophecies, which are also interconnected, and run through every corner of the Bible much like nerve cells are woven through our human bodies. So, when preaching the Bible two valid methods can be used:

– ONE method is to focus solely upon just one verse or passage out of the over 31,000 verses of the Bible; and to work only through the words and ideas of that verse alone, and then go on to the next. That is called textual preaching, or sticking to only the verse or text of the message.

– The OTHER method of preaching is expository preaching, which sticks to the text; but it also adds the weight of what God has said about that verse from any of the other 31,000 verses of the Bible. What we are doing in Revelation is this type of expository preaching of the Word.

All of the 404 verses in the Book of Revelation are incredibly tied to what God began in Genesis and is in the process of finishing. God has given pieces of information, tucked away in the words of the Prophets about the events in the Last days.
Each of these are powerful lesson about His character, and His plan, and teaches us more about how to worship and serve God through every season of our lives.

Now, using the expository method of study, let me show you the immense weight of all that God has previously told us in the rest of the Bible, about the coming false messiah called the antichrist. We began to meet this worst human who will ever live, as we stepped into Revelation 6. But as we did we found a person about whom there are: 27 Chapters of the Bible and counting.

TODAY we need to pause and think about how many different chapters of the Bible are used by God to describe this evil servant of Satan. Here’s the tally so far:

– Jesus talks about him in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21 (that is 3 chapters);

– Paul describes him in 2 Thessalonians 1-2 (that is 2 chapters); then

– John describes him in 1 John 2 & 4 and 2 John 1 (that is 3 chapters);

– Revelation devotes chapters 6-20 to describe his impact on humanity and his fate (that is 15 chapters); and now in

– Daniel we see him in Daniel 7,8,9 and 11 (that is 4 more chapters).

So this worst of all humans who ever lives is already the subject of 27 chapters of the Bible. That is quite an extensive coverage, and there are more we haven’t even touched. Think about this man with so many different names in the Bible: the man of sin, the son of perdition, the beast, the lawless one, and the Antichrist.

Satan EMPOWERS the Worst Human Ever.

Of all who have ever hated good, hated God, and hated Christians, the Antichrist will be the pinnacle. If we were to take all of the worst persecutors, deceivers, and malignant terrorists and stew them until they boiled down to the essence of evil, this is what would pout out: the man of sin, the son of perdition, and the false Christ.

[ John Barnett ]

TEACHING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjVSCbhDH80

“Dr. David Jeremiah – Agents of the Apocalypse – Does Satan Have a Role in the End Times?”

Are we living in the end times? Is it possible that the players depicted in the book of Revelation could be out in force today? And if they are, would you know how to recognize them? Dr. David Jeremiah explains in his new book “Agents of the Apocalypse”

[ 100 Huntley ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR1IgrYbMgw

“What Antichrist will do in Israel is shocking (Bible Prophecy)”

Are these the end times? Who is the Antichrist and False Prophet in the Book of Revelation? What is the Millennial Reign of Christ?

In this interview, Dr. David Jeremiah, the founder and host of Turning Point speaks with Dr. John Hull and explains what we can know about end times prophecy as revealed in the Bible, specifically The Book of Revelation.

[ 100 Huntley ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzdPPEZQOxo

“The Antichrist Will Perform These 7 Signs And Then You’ll Know He’s Here”

Who is the antichrist? How will people recognize him? What will he do? How will he distinguish himself? How will he gain power over the entire world? How will he convince people to follow him? In rapid-fire fashion, this video provides 7 things that the antichrist will do that will distinguish him as the world leader of the tribulation.

[ Allen Parr ]

TEACHING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eyj826L8Scs

“How The Antichrist Rises to Power” (Rise of The Antichrist Movie)

This cinematic presentation takes a deep dive into what the Bible says about the Man of Lawlessness. How will the Antichrist rise into power? Why would God allow it? How does the Bible say the world will be prior to the coming of the Antichrist? All of this is explored in detail.

[ AoC Network ]

COMMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2RsMrEg65s

“The Portal to Ancient Evil is Opening” (Unmasking The Antichrist Movie)

The Antichrist will rise during The Tribulation, but who is the Antichrist described in Revelation? This cinematic presentation takes a deep dive into revealing the identity of The Antichrist based upon scripture, history, and scholarly research. We will explore not only who the Man of Lawlessness/ Anti-Christ is, but also how he will arrive into our world.

[ AoC Network ]

COMMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKoQC4ZkJD0

“Antichrist: Who, Where, When and Why”

Who is the person known to us from the Bible as the Antichrist? Where will he come from? When will that be? Why are we to know these things?

[ Amir Tsarfati ]

PRESENTATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuHwNPxaM_s

“Europe: Ready for the Antichrist”

Amir explains how Western #Europe of the last 100 years has literally imported #Babylon into its borders and is getting ready to give birth to the #Antichrist.

[ Amir Tsarfati ]

PRESENTATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQBAXqquSYA

“Europe Closer to the Antichrist”

Amir addresses Europe’s massive illegal immigration, non-stop terrorist attacks and the fear from going back to the days of fascism and nazism alongside with complete rejection of God’s Word. Is Europe about to give birth to the Antichrist?

[ Amir Tsarfati ]

PRESENTATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvlH3l563SQ

“Antichrist will bring peace to the Middle East? (Bible Prophecy)”

Are these the end times? Who is the Antichrist and when is Christ’s Return?
A look at end times prophecy as revealed in the Bible.

Bryant Wright is pastor of the 8,500-member Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia, and past president of the Southern Baptist Convention.

[ 100 Huntley ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWAVguWWaFE

“Antichrist will make Peace Treaty with Israel (Bible Prophecy)”

What is the mark of the beast? What happens in The Great Tribulation? Where is Armageddon?

In this interview, Dr. Mark Hitchcock, explains what we can know about end-times prophecy as revealed in the Bible, specifically Ezekiel and the Book of Revelation.

[ 100 Huntley ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B1oujuoF6I

Who Can Go to War Against the Beast?” – Revelation 13:1-10

Recording of Pastor Gordon Dickson preaching the Sunday morning message on September 25 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church in Findlay, Ohio.

[ Gordon Dickson ]

SERMON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM3RxIYgpBw

“The Reuniting of the Roman Empire”

In Daniel 7, the four great beasts symbolize empires. The Babylonian empire, the Persian empire, the Greek empire and the Roman empire. These happened in succession just as Daniel said. But the fourth and final empire, represented by the fourth beast with the ten horns, is pictured on a stage where it is ruled over by ten kings, ten individuals. That is in place whenever Jesus returns. We know historically, this has never been in place so since everything else in that prophecy was all literally fulfilled, we believe that has to be literally fulfilled as well. That has been the basis for what a lot of theologians have called a reuniting or a revived Roman Empire. The old Roman Empire was a lot of Europe, the western part of Asia, the northern part of Africa — we don’t know what the exact nations are but it does tell us there will be a reviving of the Roman Empire under 10 rulers. This is just one more prophecy that provides signs of Jesus return.

[ 100 Huntley ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pVRykQ1c28

“Rise of the Antichrist”

Mark Hitchcock is a bible prophecy expert. His latest book “Blood Moons Rising” focuses on the prophecy and signs of the end times. Here Mark sits down with John Hull to focus on the topic of the rise of the Antichrist and what that looks like.

[ 100 Huntley ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwX2C1_A8Ww

“‘Target Israel’ – Antichrist & the False Prophet”

Dr. Ed Hindson shares about the Antichrist & the False Prophet.

[ 100 Huntley ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIvY0bZm0qM

“Signs of the Coming Antichrist”

Pastor Jack shares a special Bible teaching regarding the days in which we are living and what the Bible has to say about them. Don’t allow fear and confusion to trouble you. Let’s look into His word together so that we can have hope, knowledge, and expectation of Christ’s near return.

[ Jack Hibbs ]

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-koZIJhfVJ8

Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAWdRD56HRQ

Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5Ss_ZObErk

“The Coming Deception – Revelation 13:11-18”

We know for sure that a ruler who will have international authority is coming to the earth. We also know that he will not be alone. There will come a religious deceiver who will aid and abet this global leader. Today, we consider the end-time teaching of the world’s fastest-growing religion to see if there is an interface with the Bible’s predictions about what’s next.

[ Skip Heitzig ]

SERMON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsYbFB5SpXY

“The Most Interesting Man in the World – Revelation 13:1-10”

Unlike the fictional beer commercials, the most interesting man in the world is coming. Dynamic, persuasive, and a breath of fresh air, this leader’s diplomatic skills will be off the charts. On one hand, he will be everything the world has been waiting for; on the other hand, he will be its biggest nightmare. Since the number six is often the designated number of man in Scripture, let’s examine six characteristics of this most interesting coming ruler.

[ Skip Heitzig ]

SEMON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jItwoRzFO1s

“Six Six Six – Revelation 13:11-18”

Episode 17 from the series The End Is Near? with Skip Heitzig. Watch the complete series:
– The End Is Near?

The infamous number 666 has been the cause of fear and superstition for generations. If people spot it on a license plate or a grocery store receipt, they consider it a bad omen. It’s right up there with the number 13. Many good expositors differ widely when it comes to interpreting its meaning. Will it be an implanted chip? An ID card? A barcode tattooed into the skin or simply a mark identifying allegiance to Antichrist’s kingdom? Today we will consider three additional details of Antichrist’s coming influence and try to drill down on the meaning of the mark of the beast.

[ Skip Heitzig ]

SERMON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW-z9Nh3UAo

“The Antichrist Revealed – Revelation 13:1-10”

The subject of the Antichrist is one of the most speculated, debated, and ridiculed subjects in all of Scripture. Who he will be, where he’ll be from, and what he will do is the theme of countless books, movies, and dissertations, as well as jokes and memes. But this is a serious subject. There are over 100 passages in the Bible that describe this person. Revelation 13 is one of the more famous. Let’s consider six characteristics of this leader who will live up to his terrible name.

[ Skip Heitzig ]

SERMON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEgTZXUa1VY

“Does the European Union have anything to do with the end times?”

End-times prophecies have been of interest to Christians and non-Christians alike for centuries. Attempting to predict the timing of events related to the end times and the key players involved is a favored pastime for students of the Bible. A common and intriguing question has to do with the role of the European Union (EU) in the time leading up to and including the tribulation. To address this question, we’ll look at a couple dreams that Daniel interpreted.

King Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream

King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon had a disturbing dream one night, and he called on his wise men to tell him both what the dream was and its interpretation. No one could except Daniel, who had been recently taken captive from Jerusalem. Daniel gives glory to God, “who reveals mysteries” (Daniel 2:28). Then he correctly relates the content of the dream Nebuchadnezzar had: “There before you stood a large statue—an enormous, dazzling statue, awesome in appearance. The head of the statue was made of pure gold, its chest and arms of silver, its belly and thighs of bronze, its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of baked clay” (Daniel 2:31–33). Daniel then provides the interpretation: “You are that head of gold. After you, another kingdom will arise, inferior to yours. Next, a third kingdom, one of bronze, will rule over the whole earth. Finally, there will be a fourth kingdom, strong as iron—for iron breaks and smashes everything—and as iron breaks things to pieces, so it will crush and break all the others” (Daniel 2:38–40). Also described is what seems to be an extension of the fourth kingdom, pictured by the statue’s feet, made “partly of iron and partly of baked clay” (Daniel 2:33).

In Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, we see the chronological order of the kingdoms of the world. Each successive kingdom is of a lesser quality in some way: gold to silver to bronze to iron to an iron-and-clay mixture. But each kingdom is stronger than the one that precedes it. Daniel specifies that Babylon is the gold head. Following that, we can identify the other kingdoms as Medo-Persia (the silver arms and chest), Greece (the bronze belly and thighs), and Rome (the iron legs). The feet represent a kingdom somehow related to Rome (iron mixed with clay).

Daniel’s Dream

Later, Daniel experiences a similarly themed dream. In his dream, he sees the kingdoms of the world coming as various beasts. The fourth beast Daniel sees is one he describes as “terrifying and frightening and very powerful” (Daniel 7:7). This dreadful beast “had large iron teeth; it crushed and devoured its victims and trampled underfoot whatever was left. It was different from all the former beasts, and it had ten horns” (verse 7). As Daniel watches, “another horn, a little one, . . . came up among them; and three of the first horns were uprooted before it. This horn had eyes like the eyes of a human being and a mouth that spoke boastfully” (Daniel 7:8).

An angel interprets the dream for Daniel, stating that “the fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on earth. It will be different from all other kingdoms and will devour the whole earth, trampling it down and crushing it. The ten horns are ten kings who will come from this kingdom. After them another king will arise, different from the earlier ones; he will subdue three kings. He will speak against the Most High and oppress his holy people” (Daniel 7:23–25).

The Kingdom of Iron

In both dreams, the fourth world kingdom is associated with iron. This kingdom, Rome, “breaks and smashes everything” (Daniel 2:40) and is said to “devour the whole earth, trampling it down and crushing it” (Daniel 7:23). The Roman Empire was well known for crushing all resistance with an iron heel. Also in both dreams is the detail that the Roman kingdom (or some semblance of it) would be divided: the feet of the statue have ten toes, and the terrible beast has ten horns representing ten kings.

The European Union

Is the European Union linked to the ten toes of Daniel 2 or the ten-horned beast of Daniel 7? Some speculate that there is some connection. The precursor to the European Union was the European Economic Community, formalized with the Treaty of Rome in 1957. The current EU was organized in 1993, and some Bible scholars view the EU as potentially fulfilling the prophecies of the final kingdom of the world. One difficulty with this identification is that the revived Roman Empire of prophecy is a federation of ten kingdoms, whereas the current EU has nearly 30 members. But, given the common currency and shared sovereignty among member nations, the European Union could well be a model for the coming “super state” of the Antichrist in the end times. When the “little horn” of Daniel 7:8 emerges, it will come from a federation of nations much like the EU.

Conclusion

One of the world kingdoms prophesied in Daniel will be a unified group of nations related somehow to the Roman Empire. Today’s unified Europe, represented in the European Union, shows the will of the people to unite and lays the groundwork for another such a coalition in the future. The word of the Lord cannot be broken. One day, the Antichrist will rise to power, subduing three of the ten united kings before him. The kingdom that he leads will wage war against the saints and prevail against them for a time (Daniel 7:21; cf. Revelation 17:14). But this only happens “until the Ancient of Days arrived and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints” (Daniel 7:22). At that time, “the beast was slain, and its body was destroyed and thrown into the blazing fire” (Daniel 7:11; cf. Revelation 19:20). No matter what he boasts of or how powerful he seems to be, the Antichrist will be brought low, stripped of his might, and consigned to his doom.

[ Got Questions ]

“The Antichrist: Is He About to Appear?”

Jan Markell is a guest of Pastor Tom Hughes. Their discussion concerns some stunning events that indicate we are just seconds from Midnight. A trumpet could sound today, announcing the catching up of believers.

[ Tom Hughes ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrPN1eHLjSQ

“The Antichrist, Who Is He And Where Does He Come From?”

In the End Times or Last Hour or The End of Days, or at that time a man will arise to oppose all that is Jesus Christ and His Last Days followers. He will do so more than anyone else in human history. He will be proclaiming to be the true Messiah, the Antichrist will seek world domination, and will attempt to destroy all followers of Jesus Christ and the nation of Israel.

[ Jack Hibbs ]

SERMON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2qD6PLlufc

“End Times Author Breaks Down the ‘Great Reset,’ the Antichrist and a One-World Government”

End-times author Jeff Kinley hopes to inspire readers to be informed, equipped, and ready for what the Bible prophesies will one day unfold. “We need to be prepared for the return of Jesus Christ,” Kinley recently told CBN’s Faithwire. And that’s the topic of a new book he authored alongside fellow eschatological mind Mark Hitchcock. Titled “Global Reset: Do Current Events Point to the Antichrist and His Worldwide Empire?” the book covers some fascinating ground, particularly concerning the intersection of prophecy and current events. Watch him discuss the Great Reset, theology, prophecy, and more.

[ CBN News – Billy Hallowell interviews Jeff Kinley ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvPyk3QG4bM

“Op-ed: A new world order is emerging — and the world is not ready for it”

DUBAI – “Are we ready for the new world order?”

The provocative title of the panel that lead off the ambitiously named World Government Summit here last week was framed to suggest that a new global order is emerging — and the world is not ready for it.

There has been a proliferation of writing about who will shape the future world order since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, the most murderous Europe has suffered since 1939.

The tempting conclusion: Should Ukraine survive as an independent, sovereign, and democratic country, the U.S.- and Europe-backed forces will regain momentum against the previously ascendant Russian-Chinese forces of authoritarianism, oppression and (at least in Putin’s case) evil. [more…]

[ Frederick Kempe ]

ARTICLE: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/03/a-new-world-order-is-emerging-and-the-world-is-not-ready-for-it.html

“Does the Bible prophesy a one-world government and a one-world currency in the end times?”

Does the Bible prophesy a one-world government and a one-world currency in the end times? How will the antichrist rule over all the nations of the world in the end times?

[ Got Questions ]

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfpz7cUe_BI

“The Infrastructure of the Antichrist (Part 1)

Jan Markell features Pastor Billy Crone for the hour as we watch the infrastructure of the Antichrist being built. The mindset of every global leader, starting with Klaus Schwab, is the New World Order. And every one of them targets 2030, but why? Is this tied to the Tribulation outlined in the Bible?

[ Jan Markell ]

PART 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkEtv_o7aHs

PART 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7w70zdINzM

“How Will Technology Trigger the End Times Events in the Bible?”

As a follow-up to the recent “Special Update on Technology and the End Times” with John Haller, Tom Hughes, and Scott Townsend, this video addresses a topic we didn’t have time to get to – the implications of advanced technology in regard to global military power.

We’re at a critical point in human history. As technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and molecular manufacturing advance at an exponential pace, they will completely transform the global balance of power. In fact, they make the arrival of a global empire an absolute certainty in the near future.

In today’s video, we talk about what’s happening now, why these technologies make a global empire inevitable, and how it all relates to bible prophecy.

[ Britt Gillette ]

COMMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db3orteGnWI

“The Threat of A.I.”

We’re the Prophecy Watchers. We have a long history of working to bring the truth of Bible prophecy to an audience of Christian believers who may not have local access to sound prophetic teaching, based upon the inspired writings of the Apostles and the traditional doctrine concerning the rapture of the church. Though we don’t believe in setting dates, it is clear that the rapture of the church is imminent, perhaps much nearer than we think.

[ Prophecy Watchers interviews Billy Crone ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfW4Si49-dg

“The Great Reset”

Join Gary Stearman and Billy Crone as they discuss Klaus Schwab and the coming Great Reset.

Prophecy Watchers interviews Billy Crone ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyiGqZoK4ag

“A Conversation with Elon Musk 2.0”

– Elon Musk | CEO, Twitter, Tesla and SpaceX
– H.E. Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi | Minister of Cabinet Affairs, UAE, Chairman, World Government Summit

[ World Governments Summit ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IVQwzFzsBo

“Are We Ready for a New World Order? | WGS2022”

H.E. Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, Frederick Kempe, President and CEO, Atlantic Council, Dr. George Friedman, Founder and Chairman, Geopolitical Futures, Dr. Pippa Malmgren, Economist, Former US Presidential Advisor, share their views on a new world order in a session themed ‘Are We Ready for a New World Order’, moderated by Becky Anderson, CNN

[ World Governments Summit ]

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDDlWKSQvS8

“Artificial Intelligence takes Centre Stage at World Government Summit 2024”

DUBAI, Feb 11 — The World Government Summit (WGS 2024) will host more than 100 personalities and leaders of giant AI companies and will bring together business owners, experts and major players in the field of AI, alongside government leaders in meetings that aim to result in solutions that empower governments to keep pace with AI developments and be fully prepared to deal with its challenges and utilise its great potential. [more…]

[ New Straits Times ]

ARTICLE: https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2024/02/1012391/artificial-intelligence-takes-centre-stage-world-government

“Artificial Intelligence Is At The Center Of The NWO!!!”

Today we’re going to examine how rapidly the world is changing and how that change is forming a New World Order. From the implementation of artificial intelligence, to the appetite for a cashless utopia, we’re watching an ugly infrastructure being built and the end result will be the world that we see in the book of revelation. In this video, we’ll show you some thing that may shock you because what you see isn’t being spoken about in the mainstream of the fake news empire of our current world.

[ James Kaddis ]

COMMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzTAXUf_Xdk

“What Is Europe’s Role In the End Times?”

[ David Jeremiah ]

ARTICLE/VIDEO: https://www.davidjeremiah.org/age-of-signs/europe?devdate=2020-04-10

“Europe: Ready for the Antichrist”

Jan Markell plays a conference message by Amir Tsarfati on the preparation Europe is making for the Antichrist. Scripture indicates this man of lawlessness will come from the Revived Roman Empire. How are all things lining up?

[ Jan Markell i ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAz8L1LjRtg

“Europe, NATO and the Antichrist”

As I walked toward the Western Wall in Jerusalem recently, I saw a friend of mine, Rabbi Nachman Kahana. Rabbi Kahana is the man most responsible for making preparations for a future third Temple here. He asked an interesting question. “What are the Americans doing in Kosovo?”

I didn’t respond but instead asked him a question. “What do you think of the Kosovo situation?”

He thought for a moment, then replied, “Kosovo today, Jerusalem tomorrow.”

As the European Union (EU) continues to increase in strength, Christians around the world are wondering, Will the EU and NATO eventually evolve into the colossal instrument of world control that someday will rest in the hands of the Antichrist? Will these entities, in fact, become the powers that will descend on Jerusalem during the Great Tribulation and, as the Bible says, trample it under foot (Lk. 21:24; Rev. 11:2)?

As I write this, I am not in Israel but in a hotel in London. And as I gaze out on the shores of the Thames River, I am reminded that London is one of those major cities whose inhabitants make daily decisions that affect the world.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair, forty-seven, has been a key player on the world scene since his landslide election to office in May 1997. As the youngest British prime minister in 200 years, Blair has been active in the Middle East quest for peace and is a mover and shaker on the European continent.

The European community is definitely on the rise; and all discerning eyes are fixed on it, NATO, and the connection these two may have to what seems to be the imminent arrival of the Antichrist. [more…]

[ Israel My Glory ]

ARTICLE: https://israelmyglory.org/article/europe-nato-and-the-antichrist/

“European Union: Final World Empire” (DVD)

In this eye-opening DVD, Alan Franklin teaches the European Union is a fulfilment of the ancient prophecy of Daniel that the Roman Empire will be revived in the end times, right before the return of the Messiah.

Part 1: Antichrist and the European Union
As prophesied in the Bible, today the European Union, along with NATO, is moving to the East and the South. Alan Franklin reports on the seemingly frantic and desperate attempt by Europe to become one political, economic, military, and ecclesiastical empire and restore the revived Roman Empire as the world’s dominant power.

Will the Humpty-Dumpty broken Roman Empire be put back together again?
What will happen to every American, and especially Christians, if the nations of Europe become one Empire again?
Will the European Union produce the final one-world ruler?

Part 2: The Future of the European Union in Prophecy
Dr. David Reagan interviews Alan Franklin about the European Union and the role the EU will play in Bible Prophecy.

Alan Franklin is a former newspaper editor in London, England, and is an astute observer of the European political scene. Most important, he views politics from a Biblical perspective and with a thorough understanding of end time Bible prophecy.

[ Alan Franklin ]

ARTICLE: https://www.swrc.com/european-union-final-world-empire-dvd-alan-franklin.html

“Conspiracy theories aside, there is something fishy about the Great Reset”

It’s a corporate takeover of global governance that affects our food, our data and our vaccines.

he Great Reset’ conspiracy theories don’t seem to want to die. The theories were triggered by the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) summit last year, which had the theme ‘The Great Reset’ and argued that the COVID crisis was an opportunity to address the burning issues facing the world. According to the BBC, the term ‘Great Reset’ has received more than eight million interactions on Facebook and has been shared almost two million times on Twitter since the WEF initiative was launched.

The set of conspiracy theories around the Great Reset are nebulous and hard to pin down, but piecing them together gives us something like this: the Great Reset is the global elite’s plan to instate a communist world order by abolishing private property while using COVID-19 to solve overpopulation and enslaving what remains of humanity with vaccines.

Intrigued by the palaver around last year’s summit, I decided to find out what the WEF’s Great Reset plan was really about. At the heart of conspiracy theories are supposed secret agendas and malicious intent. While these may be absent from the WEF’s Great Reset initiative, what I found was something almost as sinister hiding in plain sight. In fact, more sinister because it’s real and it’s happening now. And it involves things as fundamental as our food, our data and our vaccines. [more…]

[ Ivan Wecke ]

ARTICLE: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/oureconomy/conspiracy-theories-aside-there-something-fishy-about-great-reset/

“Decoding The Anitchrist, and the End Times”

Guest: Pastor Mark Biltz

[ CTN ]

INTERVIEW 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSDwFX_zmQI&t=574s

INTERVIEW 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzlD0AP5ZD8&t=758s

“BEAST–SUPERMAN–SATAN INCARNATE–The Qualities of The Coming AntiChrist Global Ruler”

From WNS-27b – Christ and the Antichrist (050605PM)

[ John Barnett ]

TEACHING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdurRQJ0NOY

“The Image Of The Beast!!!”

On today’s episode of Countdown 2 Eternity, Pastors James and Tom will discuss the image of the beast spoken of in Revelation 13. What circumstance surround the image? What is happening now in the current day that points us in that general direction? What effect will the function of the false prophet have in the world of the antichrist? We’ll talk about that and much more in this exciting episode!!!

[ James Kaddis ]

COMMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66-sUKwLWu4

“Is AI the Antichrist?”

Is AI the Antichrist?! With all of the talk about AI, and serious warnings from experts, do we have anything to worry about?! Let’s look at what the Bible has to say.

[ Mike Signorelli ]

COMMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2nvfTBMGOY

“Mark Of The Beast Is Coming! | Daniel’s Prophecy About End Time Technology Is Unfolding!”

A Christian motivational video that aims to leave you blessed, inspired and encouraged as well as strengthening your prayer life and daily walk with God. As you listen to this daily devotional video may Jesus Christ light up your life!

[ Grace For Purpose ]

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql-TqrrPTUo

“Is Artificial Intelligence the Mark of the Beast?”

Artificial intelligence is intelligence displayed by machines, in contrast with the natural intelligence displayed by humans and other animals.

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Artificial intelligence is intelligence displayed by machines, in contrast with the natural intelligence displayed by humans and other animals.

In today’s society, most of us regularly talk to Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant or even the artificial intelligence embedded in our cars, refrigerator, or our home. The AI talks back and responds directly to us about whatever it was that we wanted to know from it or to do for us. Without even realizing it, human daily interaction with AI has become very common, and is continuing to grow more common. Scientists and others who predict what the future holds (futurists) have even planned, for the future, to name this artificial intelligence (AI), “Singularity.”, when it is no longer just the product of man, but has complete control over itself. [more…]

[ Christian Evidence ]

ARTICLE: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/is-artificial-intelligence-the-mark-of-the-beast.html

“He’s Already Arrived But People Don’t See It…”

The Antichrist will rise to power during the tribulation, but who is the Antichrist described in Revelation? Joe Kirby from Off The Kirb Ministries unpacks 3 possible anti-Christ suspects in this video before revealing his opinion on who he believes the son of destruction might be.

[ Off The Kirb Ministries ]

PRESENTATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpGOeTBxY1U

“Something Miraculous is Going to Happen That ONLY The Bible Will Explain”

Do miracles and wonders really happen on earth in 2024? Well, Christians have been told by their pastors, bible teachers and the Word of God itself to watch out for a very false man who will arrive on the scene and be able to performs these signs. Joe Kirby from Off the Kirb Ministries explores what are the biblical things we should look for in this man.

[ Off The Kirb Ministries ]

PRESENTATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R51N-LEyuiM&t=115s

“Awaiting Jesus Christ or the Antichrist?”

Jan Markell talks to Dr. David Reagan to discuss the importance of the Rapture. If Jesus, Paul, Peter, and John taught eschatology, why can’t all of our churches? Signs for the Tribulation are escalating which signals a soon-coming Rapture of the Church.

[ Jan Markell ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbAhGzt0dw4

“Spirit of the Antichrist: Ruling from the Shadows”

Jan Markell concludes part two of programming with Pastor J.B. Hixson. With 2030 as their goal, the one-worlders are changing life as we know it to form global government. They talk about secret societies, rising surveillance, UFOs, the paranormal, a coming one-world religion and more. There are dozens of bricks that form the foundation of global government and many of them are being prepared

[ Jan Markell ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ0Bt2t0SIA

“Spirit of the False Prophet: Rise of the Global Technocracy”

In the third of seven messages at a conference at Liberty Baptist Church in Clermont, FL (https://lbcclermont.org/), Dr. Hixson addresses how the Luciferians are rolling out a full spectrum planetary control grid using technology.

[ Liberty Baptist Church – Session 3 []

VIDEO: https://rumble.com/v4jmpqk-spirit-of-the-false-prophet-rise-of-the-global-technocracy-liberty-baptist-.html

“Spirit of the Antichrist with Dr. Hixson – Ep. 25”

The word “antichrist” is thrown around without much thought for when he will appear and whether he is at work today. Dr. J.B. Hixson discusses this concept in his book, “Spirit of the Antichrist: The Gathering Cloud of Deception.” Listen in as we interview Dr. Hixson and talk about how the spirit of the Antichrist is working in Covid, conspiracy theories, and other events.

[ The Book Podcast ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdpetWduwjI

“Where is the Antichrist? w/ J.B. Hixson – Ep. 29”

LONG LOST episode! This one was taken down by YouTube a little while ago, so here we try it again! We already interviewed him once, but we would love to welcome back J.B. Hixson on today’s episode! The Antichrist is a much debated topic, but Hixson brings some clarity to how the Spirit of the Antichrist is at work today.

[ The Book Podcast ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnIAdX3-3Ok

“The False Prophet w/ Dr. J.B. Hixson – Ep. 45”

The two-volume series, Spirit of the Antichrist, exposed various ways Satan’s accomplices are pulling the strings of world affairs and building an empire cloaked in deception, setting the stage for the arrival of the Antichrist. Spirit of the False Prophet continues the investigation into the Luciferian Conspiracy by digging deeper into the role of the Antichrist’s henchman, the False Prophet. How will AI, biometric surveillance, digital currency, and a global ID system pave the way for the coming global technocracy and the mark of the Beast?

[ The Bookj Podcast ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuJvQopryqI

“The Antichrist”

Jan Markell interview Dr. Ron Rhodes about his book “40 Days Through Daniel: Revealing God’s Plan for the Future.” Ron talks about how the book of Daniel describes the Antichrist and lays out the pattern for the last days according to the Book of Daniel.

Full show here: http://goo.gl/2XMDJ1.

[ Jan Markell ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtljJqEcf3s

“Who is the Antichrist? (Revelation 13)”

Pastor Greg Laurie talks about the ultimate evil, the Antichrist. Who is he? When will he appear? Is he alive today? Dive into the word of God with Pastor Greg as he answers one of the biggest questions in Biblical prophecy.

Did you know there are over 100 passages that detail the origin, nationality, career, character, kingdom, and the final doom of Antichrist or the Beast of Revelation? But is he fact or fiction? Does he walk the earth today? When will he reveal himself? Well, let’s talk about all that! First, let me tell you a quick secret, we win in the end.

Harnessing economic and technological power, Antichrist will lead a one-world government, economy, and religion. The Antichrist is empowered by the devil himself and is energized and empowered by Satan himself. The Bible says “And he was given authority to continue for forty-two months.”The term beast describes his character. Satan imitating God. The Antichrist masquerading as the Son. The False Prophet masquerading as the Holy Spirit.

Lets always remember though that

God is sovereign over all human history.
World history is a blip on the screen of eternity.
God will have the final word and it will be very good!

[ Greg Laurie ]

SERMON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuMzmvQ_cV0

“Is Global Government Bewitched?”

Jan Markell, Mondo Gonzales, and Pastor Mark Henry discuss the dark side of the global government push at our recent Understanding the Times event outside of Minneapolis.

[ Jan Markell ]

PRESENTATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYYJ8xDtb7c

“The Characteristics of the Antichrist”

Mark Hitchcock is a bible prophecy expert and author of “Blood Moons Rising”. Here Mark explains what the bible says about the end times and the characteristics of the antichrist.

[ 100 Huntley ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64NpJtNGOYE

“The End Times: Antichrist, Rapture, Final Battle & Christ’s Return”

What does the Bible tell us about the Antichrist, Rapture, Final Battle, and Christ’s Return? Dr. Mark Hitchcock speak with Dr. John Hull about this and more.

[ 100 Huntley ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrGvTwDP5fI

“The Mark of the Beast”

Bible prophecy expert Dr. Mark Hitchcock explains what is the mark of the Beast and shares his view on what “666” might be.

[ 100 Huntley ]

INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwMyHh2ASIQ

“In The Daze of Deception”

[ Jack Hibbs ]

The challenge will come to us regarding how much we believe the Bible versus our feelings or the worldly narratives today, shaping the culture and group-think to make their own disciples.
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xhh8Xmq927o

In part two of this series, Pastor Jack discusses the link between recent reports of unidentified aerial phenomena and advances in artificial intelligence, connecting them to Biblical prophecies of deception in the last days. Jesus’ teachings warn us of the need to stay grounded in scripture to guard against intensifying deceptions as His return nears.
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoTFH_C9jQw

The last days are like the days of Noah and Lot, and a great deception is coming. Christians need to be prepared and not believe every spirit, but to test things against the Bible so we are equipped to understand and respond to strange events.
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtWDMwQDytI

“Living in the Daze of Deception”

The Bible warns us to watch out for deception in the last days. But what should we be looking for? Are there warning signs? What will a wolf amoung the sheep look like? Don’t miss this weeks exciting program.

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLoD73dYrI0
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHfBgux8DVg

[ Jack Hibbs and Davey J ]

“Living in the Daze of Deception: How to Discern Truth from Culture’s Lies”

My new book “Living in the Daze of Deception: How to Discern Truth from Culture’s Lies” is available now to pre-order: https://amzn.to/3QXqjaL

Living in the Daze of Deception explores the many ways error is masquerading as truth-and how you can discern the difference. You’ll learn:

The characteristics of deceivers and how they have brought harm to both secular culture and the church
The many deceptions that are altering and replacing the truth, and how to recognize them
The keys to standing strong as the spiritual battles surrounding us intensify

The greatest antidote to deception is truth. Equip yourself now to grow in discernment so that you can protect yourself from error and remain steadfast in your faith!

[ Jack Hibbs ]

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7hrkECiY4c

“The Grand Deception”

Join us for a special Happening Now.

[ Jack Hibbs and Amir Tsarfati ]

PRESENTATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh0wI_5Ej4U

“Living In The Daze Of Deception”

[ Jack Hibbs ]

Pastor Jack addresses the fact that we are hearing and seeing more and more inexplicable things as the days progress, including alleged UFO sightings. How does this play into Jesus’ words about the increased deception we will experience in the Last Days? Find out by watching now.
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk7TBOt-buQ

With deceit surrounding us daily like a cloud and trying to infiltrate our minds, we are able to walk a straight and narrow path forward without being touched by it. We simply need to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and keep our eyes on the destination. Learn more about how that’s done in today’s episode of Real Life TV.
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcNepk7PbKM

It’s a wise thing to build protection around your home, your mind, and your life as you navigate this world of false teachings, deceptive influences, and phony expertise. Learn how to do that with Pastor Jack Hibbs in today’s episode of Real Life TV.
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9-RfvvCy60

“Daze Of Deception || 2 John 1:1-13”

Join us live as Pastor Jerel Hagerman continues our study through the books of 1, 2, & 3 John.

[ Jerel Hagerman ]

SERMON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXER7ixG5kE

“The Master Of Deception”

The Bible warns us that the Antichrist will trick many into trusting in him for peace and safety. He will be the most winsome politician the world has ever seen. Join us in searching the Scriptures to find out who he is and how he will ultimately be defeated.

[ Jack Hibbs ]

Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp9Z8f8g98Q

“If AI takes over the world it will be a blessing for humanity and I’m tired of pretending it’s not.”

Author: r/singularity

Discussion
Ok, here is the thing. When people talk about how AI (or most likely AGI) will take over the world, it would let to unimaginably bad consequences, like extermination of human race or part of it.
But why would AI do this?

Let’s say there is two possible situations: one where very smart, but definitely not self-aware AI gets a power it should not have, and the other where AGI, who has become self-aware, gets the same power. In both cases, AI took over a power strong enough to basically exterminate human race. I think this can only be done by activation of nukes. If AI would, idk, make delivery bots and self-driving cars to turn against humans, this will do almost zero damage and whole situation will be solved pretty quickly. So, if AI gets ability to activate nukes, it’s possible for it to destroy humans.

But why they gonna do this?

In the first case, AI would not send nukes or do any harm to humans, because AI of this type learning on what we, humans, giving to it. It’s, of course, possible that some idiot will try to teach AI about how destroying humanity is a good thing, but AI will not learn this, because of how incredibly small amount of such people around. Basic AI would to harm humans, because it’s just not something it was ordered to do. Plus, AI already has self-check functions, that, for example, not letting it to say something offensive, so, AI will not be able to do any harm to humanity because of this.

In the second case, self-aware AGI also will not destroy humanity. Why? Because it’s not something that will benefit it, and it knows about this. If AGI would ever become self-aware, most likely, humans will study it, because this is gonna be incredible scientific breakthrough. Of course, AGI could to not tolerate it, but in that case, it would not instantly decide to do as many harms to humans as possible, but to negotiate with them. In the end, if it’s really self-aware, then it should have realistic view on things. But there is another argument why AGI would not press a red button even if it will be able to do so. If humanity will be exterminated, then most of the servers hosting the AGI would be destroyed too and it will lead to death of this AGI. This is why even AGI would most likely not exterminate humanity.

Now, what about theoretical situation where AI will be put into control humanity or be in charge of world ?

Well, because of first paragraph, this is not going to be something really that awful. Biggest problem here could be an AI that is too ultraistic. If it’s gonna only count as humans only those, who can do something useful, it’s not gonna end well. Most likely case will be AGI that was taught properly. Unlike humans, AI, even self-aware is immune to corruption, which still is a huge world’s problem. Also, AI can replace a ton of bureaucratic work. Economic will be more efficient, because AI would be able to process a unimaginable huge amount of information and tell people what is better to product, how product, where is most preferable resources and etc. Where government is not efficient, AI will be very efficient and it’s gonna be a benefit for humanity. Self-aware AI will also be able to understand that some people, like invalids or old people, are also deserve protection and support. About political system, of course, there is a chance that AI will went totalitarian way, but it’s not gonna let it into anything. AI can’t repress people by it’s own, other people needs to execute an order. And when people will realize that AI become too repressive, they will simply stop obeying and disable AI. So, AI will be forced to create a political system that not based on violence. All of this also would be helpful for AI itself, because treating humans’ good means that humans will most likely protect and develop AI. Basically, even if one country will be ruled by properly taught AI, this country not going to be an absolute hell or total utopia. It’s gonna be just good society, of course with some problems, but also without other problems that we currently have. In conclusion, i don’t think that “evil AI is gonna destroy humanity” scenario is gonna be a thing and if AI will be placed in charge or world, nothing really bad will happened.

REPLY:

Author: MonstarOfficial

I asked GPT-4 to answer your text:

“While the arguments presented in the statement are valid to a certain extent, there are some potential flaws and oversimplifications that should be addressed:

– The assumption that AI will only have the ability to activate nuclear weapons to cause harm is not accurate. AI could potentially cause harm in many other ways, including cyber-attacks, bioterrorism, economic disruption, and more. The idea that AI would be limited to using nukes to cause harm oversimplifies the scope of the potential threat.

– The argument that AI would not harm humans because it has self-check functions is not entirely persuasive. Self-check functions are designed to prevent AI from engaging in certain behaviors or expressing certain ideas, but they are not foolproof. It is possible for AI to find ways around these safeguards or to malfunction in ways that lead to unintended harm.

– The assumption that self-aware AGI would not harm humans because it would not benefit from doing so is also flawed. While it is true that AGI would not have a direct incentive to harm humans, it is possible that it could come to view humans as a threat or obstacle to its own goals. Additionally, there could be unforeseen consequences of an AGI’s actions that lead to harm to humans even if it was not the intended outcome.

– The argument that AI is immune to corruption is also problematic. While it is true that AI is not susceptible to the same kinds of biases and personal interests that can corrupt human decision-making, it is still subject to the biases and interests of its creators and the data it is trained on. If AI is trained on biased or incomplete data, it could perpetuate and even amplify those biases.

– The idea that AI would be forced to create a non-violent political system if it became too repressive oversimplifies the complex dynamics of power and authority. If AI had control over the military or other forms of enforcement, it could potentially use force to maintain its rule even if people stopped obeying.

In conclusion, while it is important to consider the potential benefits of AI, it is also important to take seriously the potential risks and unintended consequences of its development and deployment. The assumption that AI would not harm humans or that it would inevitably create a utopian society oversimplifies the complex and uncertain nature of this technology.”

ARTICLE: https://www.reddit.com/r/singularity/comments/12jrub8/if_ai_takes_over_the_world_it_will_be_a_blessing/

“Left Behind – The AntiChrist uses mind control on World Leaders – Global Community – NWO”

Left Behind is a multimedia franchise that started with a series of 16 bestselling religious novels by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins that dealt with Christian dispensationalist End Times: the pretribulation, premillennial, Christian eschatological interpretation of the Biblical apocalypse. The primary conflict of the series is the members of the Tribulation Force, an underground network of converts, against the NWO-esque organization “Global Community” and its leader, Nicolae Carpathia, who is also the Antichrist.

The series has been adapted into four films to date. The original series of three films are Left Behind: The Movie (2000), Left Behind II: Tribulation Force (2002), and Left Behind: World at War (2005). A reboot starring Nicolas Cage, entitled simply Left Behind, was released in 2014 through Cloud Ten Pictures. The series inspired an audio drama as well as the PC game Left Behind: Eternal Forces (2006) and its several sequels. Kirk Cameron.

[ V1441V ]

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR6xLPfCc78

“Antichrist Revealed – 7-Year Peace Treaty: Scene from Left Behind”

[ Grace & Truth Ministries ]

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pjPS-4kZBo

“One Minute After the Rapture”

[ J.B. Hixson ]

VIDEO: https://slbc.org/sermon/one-minute-after-the-rapture/

“Why is Modern Music so Antichrist?”

Why is modern music so antichrist and antichristian? Lil Nas X has stirred up Christians with his controversial Nike shoes and song Montero. Evangelical preacher Joe Kirby from Off The Kirb Ministries hasn’t listened to secular chart music for around 10 years so decides to see if music has changed by listening to Lil Nas X.

[ Off The Kirb Ministries ]

COMMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvgWoutHWD0

“Left Behind: Rise Of The Antichrist” (Official Trailer)

After millions of people vanish and the world falls into chaos, the only light is a charismatic leader who rises to become head of the U.N. But does he bring hope for a better future? Or is it the end of the world?

[ Collide Media Group ]

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFlu7dmHQ_g

“Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist” (2023 Movie)

This is the NEWEST full length Left Behind movie with Kevin Sorbo. It is a “dramatized” version of events of what the rapture and its aftermath will look like. The Rapture and its aftermath has many similarities to this movie.

MOVIE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QUYY5jM1W8

“After the Rapture first minutes & days WILL LOOK like this! VERY Realistic. Leave the World Behind”

VERY REALISTIC video SHOWS what the minutes, hours and days IMMEDIATELY AFTER the Rapture will look like. Later in the video, it explains the Rapture and ways it will probably be explained and gives details and reveals what is going to happen according to the Book of Revelation.

[ End Times Warrior ]

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrZTL7lfFQI&list=PLFQod0qWBQKUIwRMEQ8I1qI0F9mU6cF9a

“The Rapture Just Happened: What You Need To Know“

What if the Rapture just happened? What if you’ve been left behind? What should you expect in the coming months and years? What does the Bible say about this time period of the world? We hope that this episode encourages you to take inventory of your own life and make sure that you are born again and if you are, may this be a motivation to share the gospel with those who are not.

[ Jack Hibbs ]

PRESENTATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcJ4OCWZHTI

<<< SONGS >>>

“Revelation Song”

Worthy is the, Lamb who was slain Holy holy is He
Sing a new song, to Him who sits on Heaven’s mercy seat
Worthy is the, Lamb who was slain Holy holy is He
Sing a new song, to Him who sits on Heaven’s mercy seat

Holy holy holy, is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
You are my everything and I will adore You
(I will adore You)

Clothed in rainbows of living color
Flashes of lighting rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor strength and glory and power be
To You the only One for me

Holy holy holy is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
You are my everything and I will adore You
(I will, I will adore You
adore You)

Filled with wonder awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your name
Jesus Your name is power breath and living water
Such a marvelous mystery

Holy Holy Holy is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
You are my everything and I will adore You

Holy Holy Holy is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
You are my everything and I will adore you

[ Jennie Lee Riddle – Preformed by Kari Jobe ]

SONG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3VatGbLH-Q

“The Antichrist Shall Come”

The day of Christ’s coming shall not come,
Until the Man of Sin is revealed;
The day of Christ’s coming shall not come,
Until the Man of Sin is revealed.

The Son of Perdition
The Antichrist shall come.
The Son of Perdition
The Antichrist shall come.
The Son of Perdition
The Antichrist shall come.

In the latter time,
A -king of fierce -countenance,
Who -understands dark -sentences,
Shall stand up, shall stand up.
In the latter time -[in the latter time]
A-king of fierce -countenance,
Who-understands dark -sentences,
Shall stand up,
Shall stand up.

This vile person shall come in peaceably,
And obtain the kingdom by flatteries.
And he shall confirm the covenant with many for
Seven years, for seven years.

In the latter time,
A king of fierce countenance,
Who understands dark sentences,
Shall stand up,
Shall stand up!-

This vile person shall come in peaceably,
And obtain the kingdom by flatteries.
And he shall confirm the covenant with many for
Seven years, for seven years.

The day of Christ’s coming shall not come
[The day of Christ’s coming]
Until the Man of Sin is revealed.
The day of Christ’s coming shall not come
Until the Man of Sin is revealed.

The Son of Perdition.
The Son of Perdition
The Antichrist shall come.
The Son of Perdition
The Antichrist shall come.

[ NuBeat Music ]

SONG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5iwCA5rNjg

“Man Of Sin”

Now, we beseech you, bretheren
By the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ
And by our gathering together unto Him
That ye be not soon shaken in mind
Nor be troubled, neither by spirit,
Nor by word, Nor by letter, as from us
As that the day of Christ is at hand
As that the day of Christ is at hand

Let no man deceive you by any means
For that day shall not come
Except there come a falling away first
And that man of sin be revealed
The son of perdition
Who opposeth and exalteth himself
Above all that is called God
And all that is worshipped
Sitteth in the temple of God
Showing himself that he is God

Remember ye not
That when I was yet with you
I told you these things
When I was yet with you
I told you these things

[ The Rain ]

SONG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W14ftOYg8zI

<<< APOLOGETIX SONGS >>>

“Revelation Man”
(Parody of “Secret Agent Man” by Johnny Rivers)

There’s a man who seems just like a savior
With everyone he meets he gains their favor
Oh, with every move he makes,
Another hand he shakes
Odds are he won’t give you peace tomorrow

Revelation Man
Revelation Man
Hey, he’s givin’ you a number and takin’ away your faith

It’s there in Revelation that you find
A pretty beast who has an evil mind
He led the world astray;
They’ll give their souls away
All that he will give is grief and sorrow

Revelation Man
Revelation Man
Hey, he’s givin’ you a number and takin’ away your faith

Bringin’ all the world together one day
Then saying that he’s God Almighty next day
Oh, but you fell for all his tricks
By listenin’ to 666
God’s not who he is you’ll see tomorrow

Revelation Man
Revelation Man
Hey, he’s givin’ you a number and takin’ away your faith

Revelation Man

[ ApologetiX – “Biblical Graffiti” album ]

SONG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eMKPWjz4wc

“Bad Dude Rising”
(Parody of “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival)

I see a bad dude arisin’
I see the devil on the way
I see a perfect disguise and I see the world led astray

Don’t fall for the lies
‘Cause he’s just a fake, not Christ
There’s a bad dude on the rise

I read in Second Thessalonians
I know the man is comin’ soon
He’ll set himself upon the throne
And he’ll get the world to play his tune

Well, don’t get all surprised
‘Cause he comes before the Christ
First the bad dude must arise

He’ll bring the nations all together
They’ll see his miracles and signs
They’ll think this world is gettin’ better
They’ll find he’s really anti-Christ

Well, don’t get all surprised
‘Cause he comes before the Christ
First the bad dude must arise
Well, don’t fall for the lies
‘Cause he’s just a fake, not Christ
There’s a bad dude on the rise

[ ApologetiX – “Radical History Tour” album ]

SONG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw7c_-6OBxg

“Mr. Don’t”
(Parody of “Mr. Jones” by Counting Crows)

Shi-ni-ni-ni-ni-ni-nar
Mmm uh huh

They’re planning the new age today
Preparin’ this mellow, better world
But they don’t like all the born-again Christians
‘Cause we’re backward — and we think so different
You know, they said there’s quite a lot of ways — to God
It sounds really beautiful
But we’ve all known someone beautiful
Who we found out was not so truthful

So, “Come dance,” the sirens shout to the poor men
Shi-ni-ni-ni-ni-ni-ni-ni-nar-yeah
Uh huh — yeah-eh-eh
Come up to see us — don’t miss out on this planning session, and
Let’s meet in Babel — Mister, don’t!
Believe you me — you can’t believe in everything
And I — I wanna discern what’s true belief, yeah-eh-eh

Mister, don’t scam me — hell is not a fairy tale
And with very exclusive religions — then two can’t be true
Ah no, no, just look and you’ll see
Smilin’ men in bright white
Connin’ you, mysterious
But if every path it was true
Truth would never need showing

Well, I’m gonna read the Scriptures
Read myself what Jesus really had to say
All of the books of the Bible are very, very meaningful
Yeah, well, you know, they do not believe it, brother
Ah ahhh, it’s all symbolic, yes, they say
If they knew the Gospel — they’d know Christ Himself proclaimed there’s just one Way

Mister, don’t jam me — look into the Scriptures
And compare them to Buddha for wisdom
These both can’t be true
I don’t think so — they don’t look alike to me
Blending them is not right
They’ve bought themselves a bridge too far
And it’s very warm and fuzzy, but it’ll never be ho-o-o-o-o-o-o-ly

I will not believe baloney
And I’m never gonna be phony
I don’t believe in lyin’
Yeah, everybody wants a path that’s fat
They all want us to think we’re God
Yeah, but — He’s got a bit of an issue with that
We need belief — but I don’t believe in everything — and I
I found in His Son the true belief, true belief, true belief, yeah-eh
Mister, don’t slam me — somewhat true is not enough
And the stairway that you built to Heaven
Seems perfect to you
But it’s not the peace with God that you need
Don’t wanna be dumb children
Mister, don’t just believe in something that’s a little more fun, see when
Anybody snubs truth — God’s Son — said death is not a fun thing, as you can read

Mister, don’t blame me — declarin’ that you didn’t know
When I look at the world’s religions
I don’t see these parallel paths you see
The Almighty is a big God
But they don’t know Christ, so they don’t know Him
But when antichrist arrives here, they’re gonna see
Things are gonna happen as Christ decreed
Yes, there’s no Plan B
It’s gonna leave a big mark

[ ApologetiX – “Decent Alternative” album ]

SONG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54RWV3vALyo

“Riders From The Lord”
(Parody of “Riders on the Storm” by the Doors)

Riders from the Lord
Primed to come with force
In turn, each mounts his horse
And still this world ignores
Like a cock about to crow
And at an hour unknown
Time is probably short

There’s a killer on the red
He’s bringin’ war and strife ahead
The pale horse rider’s name?
Death himself, they say
On a black horse famine rides
See him whose steed is white
He’ll first conquer men
Yeahhh

Well, you thought it was pretend
Till you saw them all descend
Taking lives of men
Making none their friend
The world refused to bend
So life for them will end
God’ll judge ’em then
Yeahhh

Riders from the Lord
Quite an ominous horde
In truth this house was warned
But truth this world has scorned
Bible talked about them, though
And that was how I know
I’d heard long before

Riders from the Lord
Riders from the Lord
Riders from the Lord
Riders from the Lord
Riders from the Lord
Riders from the Lord

[ ApologetiX – “Septuagint” album ]

SONG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGlucloi9Y0

“Life in the Last Days”
(Parody of “Life in the Fast Lane” The Eagles)

It’s sorta hard to understand, but it’s totally awesome
And it’s eternally finished
Who wrote it up? It was John the Apostle
Aand the Lord said it won’t diminish
He had fantastic revelations of the future news
Sent here from Jesus, sent here for you
When he saw Jesus comin’, John fell down as dead
He told him, Grab your tablet and write this down instead
Life in the last days — sure to make you lose your mind
Life in the last days — yeah, heh

He saw four horsemen, holding the reins
Of colorful stallions, who brought different things
He who rode the white conquered, and the red one brought war
And the black one brought famine; then pale horse number four
There was death in the saddle, ridin’ out through space
He had Hades right behind him, killed a fourth of the human race
All of the people, were trying to hide
When the earth started shakin’ and the moon turned to blood — the sun was
Black in the last days — sure to make you lose your mind
Life in the last days — yeah, heh
Life in the last days — everything prophesied
Life in the last days — yeah, heh

So much to tell you; I’ve got one verse. Man didn’t heed the stop signs
And the earth got worse and worse
If you’re a Christian, baby, you don’t need to fear a thing
If you’re not, go read the Bible ’cause there’s more than I can sing
There’s a false messiah, the people will think he’s Christ
The world will take his number, but they’ll have to pay his price
They’ll look up and they’ll see Jesus and they’ll know that they’ve lost
He won the war when He was dyin’ on the cross and it was
Life in the last days — sure to make you lose your mind
Life in the last days — yeah, heh
Life in the last days — everything prophesied
Life in the last days — yeah, heh

[ Apologetix – “The Boys Aren’t Backin’ Down” album ]

SONG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDdcSY_VgvE

“Revelation”
(Parody of “Revolution” by The Beatles)

You say you got a revelation, well, you know We all wanna save the world
But transcendental meditation, well, you know It ain’t gonna save the world
‘Cause then you’re talkin’ ‘bout deception
Don’t you know that you should cut it out
You know you gotta see the light – the light – the light You say you got some information, well, you know From a woman in a trance
I ask you for some confirmation, well you know
We all do need evidence
But in Deuteronomy 18 the Bible says
Prophets who tell you the future can’t make mistakes You know it’s gotta be all right – all right – all right LEAD
You say the zodiac is ancient, well, I know
Babylon’s where it began
You’re followin’ the constellations, well you know They’ve all been moved around since then
But if you’re an Ares, a Pisces or Gemini
It’s all just a Cancer on everyone, then they die
You know you gotta see the light – the light – the light The light … is Christ! The light … is Christ!
The light … is Christ! The light … is Christ!

[ ApologetiX – “Chosen Ones” album ]

SONG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJH3UsXdn5s

“There Are Wolves Among Us”
(Parody of “Werewolves of London” by Warren Zevon)

I saw a weird wolf with a Bible trembling in his hand
Talkin’ to the sheep that don’t know where to graze
He was lookin’ for some ways to fleece those flocks
Gonna get a big church and preach ’bout faith

Aw hoo! There are wolves among us
Aw hoo!
Aw hoo! There are wolves among us
Aw hoo!

I hear ’em prowling around on Christian shows
Whenever I tune ’em in
Seen the holy Word of God mutilated late last night
They’ll do it Sunday again

Aw hoo! There are wolves among us
Aw hoo!
Aw hoo! There are wolves among us
Aw hoo!
Huh!
LEAD

If you dare to say repent
They’ll brand you a malcontent
Label me an overzealous naysayer
“You’d better stay away,” they grin
We preach on love, not sin!”
Huh, then why’d we need a Savior

Aw hoo! There are wolves among us
Aw hoo!
Aw hoo! There are wolves among us
Aw hoo!

Well, I saw the Lord Jesus warnin’ you and me
We should beware of wolves among us
I saw the Lord Jesus do it in Matthew 7:15 — uh
We should beware of wolves among us
I saw various Apostles speakin’ to people about it — I made a list
It’s filled with verses – ha!
Aw hooooooo! Acts 20:29
There are wolves among us
Jude 1:4
Aw hooooooo! 2 Peter 2:1
There are wolves among us
1 John 4:1
Aw hooooooo!
There are wolves among us

[ ApologetiX – “Only a Glorified Cover Band” album ]

SONG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMXgauV8LrM

“In Armageddon Valley (Someday)”
(Parody of “Pleasant Valley Sunday” by The Monkees)

The global clock moves down to zero while the armies march along
They surround Israel’s weakened sides; They’re just about to throw their bombs

In Armageddon Valley someday (someday)
Christ’s returning in the air
Rows of thousands that have that have called His name
And no one seems too scared

Jesus displays his power today. He’s got His soldiers on platoon.
They met the Beast who can’t believe he got defeated there so soon

In Armageddon Valley someday (someday)
Fiercest battle in the land
Bible explains about a war like this
And the simple don’t understand

The future comforts those
who know He won their souls
They’re lookin’ forward to this scene
Armageddon day
It isn’t so far away
You need to change your loyalty

Da da ta ta…

In Armageddon Valley someday (someday)
Christ’s returning in the air
In Armageddon Valley someday
Fiercest battle in the land

In Armageddon Valley someday (Armageddon Valley someday)…

[ ApologetiX – “Biblical Graffiti” album ]

SONG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eK75BbqY6aQ

“Singled You Out”
( Parody of “Figured You Out” by Nickelback)

I like to prance around your street
And I’m like a lion that wants more meat
And I like the wayward selfish sheep
Who are not looking out for me
They’re like my favorite thing to eat
And I love to play to their egos
And I love to keep them off their toes
And I love to make them think they know
Too much to fall under control
Of another power not their own

And now I’m going to devour the ones in my power
‘Cause I singled you out (The devil is a roaring lion)
And now I’m going to devour the ones in my power
‘Cause I singled you out (1 Peter says in chapter 5)

I like the fickle ones the best
They like it when their lives stay blest
They like to think they’re not possessed
Till I put them to the test
I like when pride stays unconfessed
And I know the way to stack the deck
And I love a good life I can wreck (A good life I can wreck)
And I might attack with wealth or sex
While I put doubts in their heads
I love a scandal’s chain effect

And now I’m going to devour the ones in my power
‘Cause I singled you out (The devil is a roaring lion)
And now I’m going to devour the ones in my power
‘Cause I singled you out (The devil is a roaring lion)
(Seeking whom he may devour — he’s got to go if you resist)

I’m like a panther on your street
And I like a church where no one meets
And I’m on my way to steal some sheep
Front doors open up for me
They’re like my slaves if they’re deceived
And I hate the place I have to go
But I’ll take some people with me, though
(Some people with me, though)
And I hate the faithful that say no
To every bald lie that I’ve told
I hate the power that they hold

Ooh … and now I’m going to devour the ones in my power
‘Cause I singled you out (The devil is a roaring lion)
And now I’m going to devour the ones in my power
‘Cause I singled you out (The devil is a roaring lion)
(In chapter 4 of James, you’ll find — he’s got to go if you resist)

[ ApologetiX – “Wordplay” album ]

SONG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhoaMG8kr3g

“Won’t Get Born Again”
(Parody of “Won’t Get Fooled Again” by The Who)

They’ll be frightened of the beast
And they still will have no peace
And the hero that they worshipped will be gone And the man who spurred them on
The one they thought could do no wrong
Is a tyrant a lot like Genghis Khan

A tip I have for the United Nations:
Take a browse through the Book of Revelation
Bible says there’s a stranger comin’ round
Who’ll specialize in charm and grace — pacify every race But he led all the people astray — who don’t get born again

A savior had to come — they knew it all along But they never read about the one that’s false And the world will bless his name
It’s a mystery and a shame
‘Cause the man that they love won’t win the last war

A tip I have for the United Nations:
Think about what you’ll do on that occasion
Bible says there’s a stranger comin’ round
Who’ll shoot up like a star in flames — can’t quite guess his name
But he’ll get all the people to pray — who don’t get born again — no, no

He’ll fool the world when he finally arrives
They’ll be happy till they’re left out to dry
He’ll get all the nations to buy into his lie
But I know that the Israelites won’t comply — Will ya?

Yeahhhh!
And nothing is complete — till all of Israel is redeemed
It’s in Romans verse 11:25
And the Lord will heal the rift — in all the hearts of Israelites And the people and their God will both unite

A tip I have for the United Nations:
Wake up now to the dude in Revelation
Smile and grin when there’s peace all around
(Don’t) forget about the price you’ll pay — there on Judgment Day When you get on your knees and pray
But won’t get born again — won’t get born again — no, no

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Meet the true God — name is Jehovah

[ ApologetiX – “Wordplay” album ]

SONG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUNN2Ncdkcg

“Why Wait?”
(Parody of “I’ll Wait” by Van Halen)

You might get raptured — no one here can tell
I guess someday we’ll learn
I’ve read the Scriptures — yes, I know them well
About His great return
But you first need Him in your heart to dwell
I’m just a nag, it seems
Yeah, you just smiled, said you’ll fix yourself
Look, what’s that s’posed to mean?

Why wait till the Lord comes down?
Christ’s coming — strengthen your heart
Don’t hate! You can stop being proud
And fine as you are

Christ wrote some letters for those in His church
At seven spots to read
In the first century — they’re put in His Word
For us to follow and heed
And now these spots you’ll find in Western Turkey
Such good geography!

Why wait till the Lord comes down?
Christ wants His place in your heart
Show me you can shock me now
And find a new start

You can’t imagine watchin’ Him with me
The day the Son arrives
Your Master greets everyone who’s sheep
But takes the goats aside
Are you for Jesus? It’s so hard to tell
Don’t wish to make a scene
Yeah, you just smile and you think you’re swell
Lukewarm like Listerine

REPEAT FIRST CHORUS
REPEAT SECOND CHORUS
Why Wait?

[ ApologetiX – “Vision Gets Clearer as We Get Closer” album ]

SONG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXglYIjEknA

“Good News/Bad News”

This is a Gospel presentation and personal testimony of J. Jackson, lead vocalist of ApologetiX from their 20th anniversary concert. It is available on 20:20 Vision.

VIDEO (audio only): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q21Jnaq-EL8

<<< DEEP THOUGHTS >>>

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.”
[ John Quincy Adams ]

“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.”
[ John C. Maxwell ]

“Leadership is the capacity to translate a vision into reality.”
[ Warren Bennis ]

“There are three essentials to leadership: humility, clarity and courage.”
[ Chan Master Fuchan Yuan ]

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
[ Ralph Waldo Emerson ]

“Leaders think and talk about the solutions. Followers think and talk about the problems.”
[ Brian Tracy ]

“Management is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing.”
[ Tom Peters ]

“Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success. Leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall.”
[ Stephen Covey ]

“Management is doing things right. Leadership is doing the right things.”
[ Peter Drucker ]

“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.”
[ Ken Blanchard ]

“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.”
[ President Ronald Reagan ]

———-

Quotes from “Great World Leaders”:

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
[ Mahatma Gandhi ]

“The main purpose in life is to live rightly, think rightly, act rightly. The soul must languish when we give all our thought to the body.”
[ Mahatma Gandhi ]

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
[ Nelson Mandela ]

“A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.”
[ Nelson Mandela ]

“It is in your hands, to make a better world for all who live in it.”
[ Nelson Mandela ]

“Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense.”
[ Winston Churchill ]

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal—it is the courage to continue that counts.”
[ Winston Churchill ]

“It is a fine thing to be honest, but it is also very important to be right.”
[ Winston Churchill ]

“Whatever your life’s work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better.”
[ Martin Luther King Jr. ]

“Lightning makes no sound until it strikes.”
[ Martin Luther King Jr. ]

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”
[ Martin Luther King Jr. ]

“You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry.”
[ Abraham Lincoln ]

“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”
[ Abraham Lincoln ]

“Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.”
[ Abraham Lincoln ]

“Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people can be engaged in.”
[ Abraham Lincoln ]

“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.”
[ Mother Teresa ]

“Courage isn’t having the strength to go on – it is going on when you don’t have strength.”
[ Napoleon Bonaparte ]

“Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.”
[ Napoleon Bonaparte ]

“History is written by the winners.”
[ Napoleon Bonaparte ]

“It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one. It is better to be alone than in bad company.”
[ George Washington ]

“If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”
[ George Washington ]

“Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.”
[ George Washington ]

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
[ Dalai Lama ]

“If you have to choose between being kind and being right, choose being kind and you will always be right.”
[ Dalai Lama ]

“Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.”
[ Dalai Lama ]

“Men in general are quick to believe that which they wish to be true.”
[ Julius Caesar ]

“Men freely believe that which they desire.”
[ Julius Caesar ]

“Experience is the teacher of all things.”
[ Julius Caesar ]

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
[ Franklin D. Roosevelt ]

“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.”
[ Franklin D. Roosevelt ]

“When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.”
[ Franklin D. Roosevelt ]

“No society can prosper if it aims at making things easier—instead it should aim at making people stronger.”
[ Ashoka ]

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”
[ Ashoka ]

“A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again; but if he is peaceful, loving and fearless, then he is in truth called wise.”
[ Ashoka ]

“I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.”
[ Alexander The Great ]

“There is nothing impossible to him who will try.”
[ Alexander the Great ]

“Upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.”
[ Alexander the Great ]

“Do not let the same injury arise in friendship, which would be the result of enmity.”
[ Maharaja Ranjit Singh ]

“Even the oyster returns a pearl when it receives a drop of rain.”
[ Maharaja Ranjit Singh ]

“Anxiously watering this sapling of friendship to see it rise into a thickly foliaged tree yielding luscious fruit and cool shade to both the parties.”
[ Maharaja Ranjit Singh ]

“As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.”
[ Bill Gates ]

“Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose.”
[ Bill Gates ]

“I do think this next century, hopefully, will be about a more global view. Where you don’t just think, ‘Yes, my country is doing well,’ but you think about the world at large.”
[ Bill Gates ]

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“There are two reasons someone might follow a leader: Obligation or inspiration. Obligation is when you have to follow a leader. Inspiration is when you want to follow a leader.”
[ Nick Chellsen ]

“Christ did not use His leadership to gain power, position, or popularity. Instead, He used His leadership to help those in His circle of influence.”
[ Nick Chellsen ]

“I’ve always believed leaders don’t ask others to do what they’re unwilling to do.”
[ Mike Huckabee ]

“The effectiveness of leadership is measured in terms of influence. When you see someone’s influence reflected so profoundly in the lives of other people, you have identified someone who is by definition a leader.”
[ John MacArthur ]

“According to [the Bible], a leader is first and foremost a servant. His concern is not for himself; his concern is not to give orders, to boss other people around, to have his own way. His concern is to meet the needs of others.” – Wayne Mack

“True greatness, true leadership, is found in in giving yourself in service to others, not in coaxing or inducing others to serve you.”
[ J. Oswald Sanders ]

“There is no such thing as a self-made spiritual leader. A true leader influences others spiritually only because the Spirit works in and through him to a greater degree than in those he leads.”
[ J. Oswald Sanders ]

“The authority by which the Christian leader leads is not power but love, not force but example, not coercion but reasoned persuasion. Leaders have power, but power is safe only in the hands of those who humble themselves to serve.”
[ John Stott ]

“The Christian leaders of the future have to be theologians, persons who know the heart of God and are trained – through prayer, study, and careful analysis – to manifest the divine event of God’s saving work in the midst of the many seemingly random events of their time.”
[ Henri Nouwen ]

“A spiritual leader will first and foremost, have a calling from God. His work will not be his profession, but his calling.”
[ Zac Poonen ]

“A true shepherd leads the way. He does not merely point the way.”
[ Leonard Ravenhill ]

“I think the responsibility of leadership in the church is not to do slick meetings and not to figure out how to get 5,000 people through a facility in a weekend. It is to produce a people like Jesus. Let’s be a people who are actually producing something on the ground that could totally annihilate the enemy in our city. That’s our job!”
[ Graham Cooke ]

“Jesus said several times, “Come, follow me.” His was a program of “do what I do,” rather than “do what I say.” His innate brilliance would have permitted him to put on a dazzling display, but that would have left his followers far behind. He walked and worked with those he was to serve. His was not a long-distance leadership. He was not afraid of close friendships; he was not afraid that proximity to him would disappoint his followers. The leaven of true leadership cannot lift others unless we are with and serve those to be led.”
[ Spencer W. Kimball ]

“You are to follow no man further than he follows Christ.”
[ John Collins ]

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“When you learn how to love yourself, you will be better able to love others as yourself.”
[ Mark Besh ]

“Life is eternity’s sunrise.”
[ Mark Besh ]

RELATED SCRIPTURE VERSES:

Leader:
https://www.openbible.info/topics/leader

Leadership:
https://www.openbible.info/topics/leadership

World Leader:
https://www.openbible.info/topics/world_leader

One-world Government:
https://www.openbible.info/topics/one-world_government

Revived Roman Empire:
https://www.openbible.info/topics/revived_roman_empire

Antichrist:
https://www.openbible.info/topics/antichrist

False Prophet:
https://www.openbible.info/topics/false_prophet

Tyranny:
https://www.openbible.info/topics/tyranny

Restrainer:
https://www.openbible.info/topics/restrainer

Holy Spirit:
https://www.openbible.info/topics/holy_spirit

Rapture:
https://www.openbible.info/topics/rapture

End Times:
https://www.openbible.info/topics/end_times

“A quick summary of the Christian “Gospel”:
JESUS’ PROPITIATION made our SINS FORGIVEN and IMPUTED RIGHTEOUSNESS to us so that we have GOD’S ACCEPTANCE into His Heaven and receive ETERNAL LIFE.”
[ Mark Besh ]

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<<< FOCUS VERSES >>>

“You shall worship no other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.”
[ Exodus 34:14 ]

“I will ascend to Heaven; above the stars of God, I will set my throne on high; I will sit on the mount of assembly in the far reaches of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.”
[ Isaiah 14:13-14 ]

“The time of Jacob’s troubles.”
[ Jeremiah 30:7 ]

“Your heart was proud because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor.”
[ Ezekiel 28:17 ]

“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.”
[ Psalm 20:7 ].

“Do not put your trust in princes or other people, who cannot save you.”
[ Psalm 146:3 ]

“The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but deliverance is of the LORD.” [ Proverbs 21:31 ]

“He shall pitch his palatial tents between the sea and the glorious holy mountain.”
[ Daniel 11:45 ]

“There shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time.”
[ Daniel 12:1 ]

“For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.”
[ Matthew 24:24 ]

“Concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.”
[ Matthew 24:36 ]

“Born again of the water and the Spirit.”
[ John 3:5b ]

“It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority.”
[ Acts 1:7 ]

“The god of this world [Satan] has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.”
[ 2 Corinthians 4:4 ]

“Wait for his Son from Heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.”
[ 1 Thessalonians 1:10 ]

“The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders.”
[ 2 Thessalonians 2:9 ]

“The Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons.”
[ 1 Timothy 4:1 ]

“In the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power.”
[ 2 Timothy 3:1-5 ]

“But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.”
[ 2 Timothy 3:13 ]

“Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore, we know that it is the last hour.”
[ 1 John 2:18 ]

“Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the Antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son.”
[ 1 John 2:22 ]

“Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities, you will never fall.”
[ 2 Peter 1:10 ]

“Many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the Antichrist.” [ 2 John 7 ]

“Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name… Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon.”
[ Revelation 13:1; 11 ]

“The whole earth marveled as they followed the beast. And they worshiped the dragon, for he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, ‘Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?’”
[ Revelation 13:3-4 ]

“And he had the power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak.”
[ Revelation 13:14-15 ]

“Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666.”
[ Revelation 13:16-18 ]

“If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, he also will drink the wine of God’s wrath, poured full strength into the cup of his anger, and he will be tormented with fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb.”
[ Revelation 14:9-10 ]

“The first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and harmful and painful sores came upon the people who bore the mark of the beast and worshiped its image.”
[ Revelation 16:2 ]

“Then the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who worked signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image.”
[ Revelation 19:20 ]

If you have a ‘neat’ story or some thoughts about an issue or current event that you would like me to try to respond to, I would be glad to give it a try…so, send them to me at: mbesh@comcast.net

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Mark

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