Chilling Clues as to the Identity of the Antichrist

     For countless centuries, biblical scholars and pundits alike have tried to unravel the mysteries surrounding the identity of the antichrist as foretold in the Bible, most specifically in the Book of Daniel and Revelation. So, the most pertinent questions for all of humanity: Who is the antichrist, and can he be stopped? But before we preview the actual biblical evidence and clues surrounding the identity of the antichrist, let us first examine the word "antichrist" itself. In the dictionary "anti" means opposed to; against. And the word "opposed" would indicate opposite or contradictory. So, the antichrist would almost certainly be the polar opposite of Christ. Where Jesus was humble, the antichrist would be egotistical and arrogant. Where Jesus taught forgiveness, the antichrist would seek retribution. Where Jesus would emphasis love and kindness, the antichrist would be cruel and hateful. And Jesus himself taught that the rich had no place in heaven. From Matthew 19:24, Jesus said this, "Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God." So, the antichrist would undoubtedly be wealthy, perhaps a billionaire, with complete distain for the poor, the destitute and the broken. These are just some of the clues that we must consider in identifying the antichrist.   

     The antichrist is described in Thessalonians 2:8 as the ‘lawless one.' This first clue in and of itself is very chilling. This would indicate the antichrist is above the law, or the law doesn't apply to him. Perhaps it's a convicted criminal, rapist or pedophile who never actually went to jail for his crimes? Or perhaps this individual has been granted immunity for past, present, and future crimes? Does this sound like any world leader you know? Next, the Book of Daniel 8:12 describes the antichrist as a pathological liar who will ‘throw truth to the ground.’ So, lying for the antichrist would be so rampant that a truthful statement might never leave his lips. And with social media, these rampant lies would circle the globe within seconds, and soon the lies of the antichrist would be presumed to be accurate and true. In Daniel 11:36, the antichrist will show no compassion or empathy. In Revelation 13:5, the antichrist is known as the ‘arrogant one.’ Does any of this sound like any politician you know, perhaps a boastful and non-empathetic world leader?

     Genesis 11:4 describes humanity's desire to build a city and a tower whose top reaches to the heavens with the goal of making a name for themselves. Can you think of any powerful world figure known for being a builder of towers, or perhaps hotels or casinos, with a goal of making a name for himself? From the Book of Daniel 7:8, the antichrist will be called ‘little horn.’ While this biblical clue might seem obscure and meaningless, it becomes quite chilling if we dig a little deeper. If you think of a "little horn" as being the horn of an animal, perhaps a goat, ram, or even a rhino, it would seem to make little sense. But if you think of a "little horn" like a musical instrument, perhaps a trumpet or bugle, the clue becomes much more chilling. Perhaps the antichrist will have a name that sounds like "trumpet" and his characteristics will mirror that of a trumpet, loud and boisterous? 

     The Book of Revelation 13:16 prophesized the followers of the antichrist will wear his mark on their foreheads. Again, this can be quite confusing, if we are looking for a mark like a branding of a cow. But what if the mark is not an actual scar or branding, but rather the logo on a cap? For example, the Cincinnati Reds baseball team wears the logo "C" on their red caps indicating what group or organization each member is a part of. The players are literally wearing that mark on their foreheads! Can you think of any world leader who has literally made his cap famous by the sheer number of people that wear the logo or motto of said leader on their forehead?  

     But for me the most chilling and revealing biblical clue of the identity of the antichrist also comes from the Book of Revelation 13:3, “I saw that one of the heads of the beast seemed wounded beyond recovery, but the fatal wound was healed! The whole world marveled at this miracle and gave allegiance to the beast." This chilling clue would seem to indicate an assassination attempt. For example, if either Abraham Lincoln or John F. Kennedy had not only survived, but made a full recovery, they would fully match this particular prophecy of the Bible. But is there another president, world leader or cult figure who has been shot in the head and made a complete recovery? Perhaps the head injury, though it bled, leaves not even a wound or scar? And with this "miracle" his followers would worship him in adoration. 

     The Book of Daniel 7:20 even gives us astounding clues to the antichrist's speech and physical appearance, "a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows." I have given you a lot of factual biblical clues and information to process. But in summary, the antichrist will be a stout and arrogant man who speaks of great things and how great he is, perhaps a builder of towers. He'll be a lawless man and pathological liar with no empathy. He will be referred to as "little horn" (like a trumpet or bugle.) His followers will wear his mark on their foreheads (perhaps a cap with a motto.) And the antichrist will suffer an apparent mortal head injury and not only survive but not even show a lasting wound or scar.

     For most of you, these clues point directly to one man living today. For others, facts and evidence may not matter. Devotion to the antichrist may override cognitive thinking and rational reasoning. We don't have to be destroyed by the antichrist. The world as we know it doesn't have to end if enough wise souls stand against his darkness and destruction. I would encourage you to share these chilling clues as to the identity of the antichrist with other concerned friends, family and acquaintances. As a collective conscience, we have the power to save and reshape humanity. 

Thanks for reading, 

S. Scheffer

Notes: You can follow me on X: Positive Posts & Quotes @JScottScheffer1. Also, I have written a young-adult thriller based upon the chilling information in this blog titled The Battle for Eden. It is available on Amazon Kindle (amazon.com/dp/B0FHM373PG). My desire was for the novel to be absolutely free to the public. I'm not looking to make money off my novel or blog. The information I want to convey is simply too important! Unfortunately, Amazon Kindle requires I charge a minimum of $2.99. (I apologize in advance!)