(Rev 13:18) Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.

A. The Point of studying revelation

(Rev 1:3) Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

B. Prophecy is unfolding before our eyes

(2Ti 3:1-5) This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

C. Polarizing effects of the rapture.

(Rev 4:1-2) After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter. And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.

(1Th 4:13-17) But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

(1Co 15:51-52) Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

(1Th 5:9) For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

NOTESNOTES The Effects of the Rapture 1. In the very near future there will be a force come to this earth to bodily remove all of those who have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ 2. Panic will set in and pandemonium will grip all that are left behind. 3. Mothers will be looking for their babies 4. Teenagers looking for their parents 5. Planes dropping out of the sky 6. Multiple car wrecks through out the world 7. Stock markets crash 8. Slow medical help 9. Looting and violence

I. The Description of a Savior (Anti Christ)

NOTESNOTES In the mist of this chaos a savior appears on the scene: The Jews will believe that he is the Messiah Muslim will believe that he is Islam’s long awaited Maitreya The Professing Christians (1 billion people) will believe that this man is Christ in the Flesh (post- millennial) The Atheist will not care who he is, they will follow him as long as he can stabilize the economy.

(Rev 13:1-2) And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.

(Rev 6:2) And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.

(2Co 11:13-15) For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

“The Streets of our cities are in turmoil, our universities are filled with students that rebelling and rioting. Communists are seeking to destroy our Country, and the republic is in danger, yes danger within and without. We need law and order, without Law and order our nation will not survive” Adolf Hitler 1932

“As a Christian I have no duty to allow myself to be cheated, but I have the duty to be a fighter for truth and justice.” Adolf Hitler

“Great liars are also great magicians. “ Adolf Hitler “How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't think. “ Adolf Hitler

A. His rise to Power

(Rev 6:2) And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.

NOTESNOTES 1.It won’t be through war or military might 2.It will be through persuasion 3.He will pose as a emissary of peace (note bow with no arrows) 4. Through arms control.

B. The Prodigy of this leader (Genius)

1. 1. He will be an Intellectual genius

understanding dark sentences, shall stand up (Dan 8:23) And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.

1. 2. He will be an Oratorical genius

(Dan 11:36) And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.

a mouth that spake very great things (Dan 7:20) And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

he shall speak great words change (Dan 7:25) And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.

he shall destroy wonderfully (Dan 8:24) And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.

1. 3. He will be an Political genius

These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast (Rev 17:11-13) And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition. And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.

1. 4. He will be a Commercial genius

(Dan 11:43) But he shall have power over the treasures of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt: and the Libyans and the Ethiopians shall be at his steps.

(Rev 13:16-17) And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

1. 5. He will be a Military genius

(Rev 6:2) And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.

1. 6. He will be a Religious genius

(2Th 2:9) Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

C. A Plethora of titles of the Anti-Christ

Plagiarism D. The Plagiarism of the Holy Trinity