The Antichrist's Genius and Power (Updated)

This coming ruler will be the most incredible political leader this world has ever known. On the surface, he will appear to be the epitome of human genius and power. Revelation 13 indicates he will be Satan incarnate (the Red Dragon) and brought to power by the False Prophet (Apostate Religion). He will "seize (power) by intrigue/flatteries" --- Daniel 11:21. This indicates he will be the "master of deception". Recall Jesus' first word of warning about this before He went on to tell His disciples all about the "End Times" in Matthew 24 and 25. "Beware lest anyone deceive you", He said.

Antichrist's characteristics will include:

• intellectual genius - Daniel 7:20; 8:23
• oratorical genius - Daniel 7:20; 11:36
• political genius - Daniel 11:21; Revelation 17:11-12
• commercial/financial genius - Daniel 8:25; 11:43; Revelation 13:11-18
• military genius - Daniel 8:24; Revelation 6:2; 13:2
• administrative genius - Revelation 13:1-2
• religious genius - 2 Thessalonians 2:4; Revelation 13:8
• a Gentile - Revelation 13:1
• from the reunited Roman Empire - Daniel 7:8; 9:26

In Daniel 11: 37, the Antichrist will not have any "desire of women" which can tell us that he is a homosexual.


Sources:
1. 10th Prophetic Conference ISRAEL'S FUTURE: Doom or Destiny [Studies in the Prophecies of Zechariah 9-14] with Speaker: Dr. Deane Woods

2. Hitchcock, M. (1999). The Complete Book of Bible Prophecy, p.130.