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The antichrist has the character of a deluded madman with a god-complex. With great charisma he will forcefully rise to ultimate power and assume iron-clad authority over all things, as he exalts and magnifies himself over every nation, every world leader, every known or imagined god. In utter arrogance, he will blaspheme and speak unbelievable things against the God of all gods. Revealing himself to be a liar with sadistic contempt for everything sacred, he will break all promises made for religious liberty and will thoroughly profane and desecrate the holy places of God. He will be a controlling man consumed with war and dominance, and focused on wealth and control of the world's monetary systems. Even the strongest fortresses and world powers will not be able to stand against him, as he is helped and empowered by a “foreign god” (satan, most likely). He will heap lavish honor and elevated position on those who follow him with complete loyalty. It seems to me that his motivation is to be the supreme leader of not only the entire world, but also the heavenly realm. He wants to have unquestioned authority. As a complete narcissist, he wants to be revered and worshiped.

 

The antichrist has one ultimate goal as he advances against every enemy. He will be focused intently on taking the glorious land of promise given to Israel by the God of gods. And he will not stop until he has set himself up on the glorious holy mountain of Jerusalem. His assault is described in 12:7 as “the shattering of the power of the holy people” (ESV). But hallelujah, there will be no help for him when he faces the true and living God, the King of kings!

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Q1. (Daniel 11:36-45) What do we learn about the character of this Antichrist figure? ARROGANT, EGOTISTICAL, & VULNERABLE TO FLATTERY

 

 

What seems to be his prime motivations? VICTORY OVER ALL & TO TAKE THE PLACE ON THE THRONE OF GOD.

 

 

 

What does he have to do with the land of Israel? IT IS HERE, HE WILL MEET HIS END.

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(Daniel 11:36-45) What do we learn about the character of this Antichrist figure? What seems to be his prime motivations? What does he have to do with the land of Israel? 

 

The Antichrist figure will blaspheme the one true God exalt himself above God, and will give himself to war and the acquisition of wealth. He will invade many countries, including Israel. The Antichrist is also described by Paul as the man of lawlessness. His prime motivation is to do what he pleases and oppress God's people. History, which Daniel saw glimpses of, and as seen by other prophets, is moving towards a final battle between the forces of God and the forces of Satan, and it will take place in Israel, at or near the holy city of Jerusalem.

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Q1. (Daniel 11:36-45) What do we learn about the character of this Antichrist figure? What seems to be his prime motivations? What does he have to do with the land of Israel?

 

The antichrist figure has power and wants more. He wins people and nations over for a while, by deception. The antichrist exalts himself above all gods. He wants favour and is prepared to offer bribes to employ people to help him rule over nations.The antichrist is "arrogant" (Isiah 14:13-14) and blasphemes all gods including the only God (Daniel 11:36). He is obsessed with power and riches, he is the epitome of evil.

The notes state that the final battle between the forces of God and the forces of Satan will take place in Israel at or near the holy city of Jerusalem. The Antichrist knows that his real enemy is God, the Christ and his people.

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What do we learn about the character of this Antichrist figure? What seems to be his prime motivations? What does he have to do with the land of Israel?          

The character of Antichrist figure is one that:

1.   Will do as he pleases

2.   He will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will say unheard-of things against the God of gods

3.   He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been determined must take place

4.   He will show no regard for the gods of his fathers or for the one desired by women, nor will he regard any god, but will exalt himself above them all

5.   Instead of them, he will honor a god of fortresses; a god unknown to his fathers he will honor with gold and silver, with precious stones and costly gifts

6.   He will attack the mightiest fortresses with the help of a foreign god and will greatly honor those who acknowledge him

7.   He will make them rulers over many people and will distribute the land at a price

Summary:  He will both blaspheme the true God and exalt himself above every so-called god. 

 

 

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1. (Daniel 11:36-45) What do we learn about the character of this Antichrist figure? What seems to be his prime motivations? What does he have to do with the land of Israel?

 

2 Timothy 3:1 says what people will be in last days.  The Antichrist will be this multiplied exponentially.  He will be controlled by Satan himself and who can plumb those depths.  

His prime motivation will be to satisfy his own hatred for God, Christ and His people and to exalt himself. 

The Jews will be his attraction to Israel.  Israel belongs to the Jews and he will hate the Jews.  He will meet his doom there and be thrown into the lake of fire where he belongs along with the false prophet when Jesus comes back.

 

God bless!

Jen

Romans 15:13

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Q1. (Daniel 11:36-45) What do we learn about the character of this Antichrist figure?

 

He will be completely lawless, in his arrogance answerable to no authority in Heaven or on Earth. He will not worship any known god, but set up his own "god" which will be in reality money and power. He will desire world leaders to side with him and will reward them handsomely if they do so. He will blaspheme God as well as the gods of other nations. He will be completely evil, but because of the god of this world's power backing him he will attract many to himself.
Let's face it . . He's gonna be bad to the bone! 

 

 

What seems to be his prime motivations?

 

His prime motivations seem to be personal and political power, wealth, and control. But there is more to him than even that. His desire to overthrow God Himself and to be worshipped as the only "god" show him to be thoroughly evil and the actual anti-Christ with the full power of Satan at his command. As we read in Revelation, this power play by Satan will be his last-ditched attempt to wrest control of God's creation from Him . . even though he knows in his evil heart that he'll be defeated and thrown into the lake of fire!!

 

 

 

What does he have to do with the land of Israel?

 

Despite Israel's initial rejection of Jesus as Messiah, God still regards Israel as His chosen people. According to the Bible, Israel won't always reject Christ. By the end times Israel will become a Christian country. It therefore becomes a priority for the anti-Christ to befoul the "beautiful land" before he meets his predicted doom.

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Q1. (Daniel 11:36-45) What do we learn about the character of this Antichrist figure? What seems to be his prime motivations? What does he have to do with the land of Israel?

This Antichrist figure is plainly opposed to every dogmatic spiritual observance of Jewish and now the Christian worship. He blasphemes the One True God, the God of the Jews, by magnifying himself above all gods and claiming to be a god worthy of worship. Those who comply with his ways will find favor. He was a powerful conqueror with ruthless military prowess and successes, through which, being a lover of wealth takes gold and precious stones from the countries he destroyed in battle.

His motivation seems to be his ego, because his military prowess and victories in combats resulting in his amassing great wealth seems to push him to “greater heights.” So much so that he exalt himself above all humans, including divine.

His utmost intention is to blaspheme the Most High, the God of Israel and to destroy Israel and its origins by persecuting the Jews. He is seen here as a person who does whatever that pleases him.

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Q 1. (Daniel 11:36-45) 

What do we learn about the character of this Antichrist figure? 

What seems to be his prime motivations? 

What does he have to do with the land of Israel? 

He is an enemy of God who emerges in the Tribulation period. 

He will proudly claim to be greater than any god, and will do as he pleases; magnifying himself and blaspheming our Lord. He will prosper and have power over the whole world, ruling with the backing of a military power. However, this power will be limited by God. His prime motivation is to rule the world in opposition to our Heavenly Father. He will be allowed to rule for a short time, for while in power, God will still be in control. His prime motivation is to rule the world in opposition to our Lord. The final battle between the forces of good and evil will take place near Megiddo, Israel. It is here where our Lord Jesus Christ will return to defeat His enemies and deliver His people. 

 

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Q1. (Daniel 11:36-45) What do we learn about the character of this Antichrist figure? 

What seems to be his prime motivations? What does he have to do with the land of

 Israel?

 

1.Antiochus Epiphanes is certainly a type of the Antichrist who does God's people

 great harm. He was arrogant and dogmatic. 

 

 

2.To annihilate God’s people. He would do what he could to be above God.

 

3. Try to rule Israel and turn them away from God.

 

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Q1 Daniel 11:36-45) What do we learn about the character of this  Antichrist figure?

 

We learn that he has no character! He is evil personified, empowered and indwelt by Satan. He is an avowed hater of God and all things good. A master deceiver who is charismatic and persuasive. He will proclaim peace while his only intention is war against God and the nation of Israel, her people...and Christ followers. He is a master narcissist, filled with pride! 

What seems to be his prime motivations?

 

Because he is empowered by Satan, their motivations and goals are the same. Lucifer, before he was thrown out of Heaven, declared he would be like God...would take over Heaven. Power and self glorification were his aim. Antichrist's motives are the same:  to oppose God and to destroy God's people and work. He will exalt Himself against God, and will declare himself to be God.

 

What does he have to do with the land of Israel?

 

Israel is God's chosen nation and promised land, is where Messiah was born, lived, died for the world's sin, and was resurrected, and from where Messiah will reign over the world when He returns. As such, it is the place Antichrist will blaspheme our Holy God, will desecrate the temple by sacrificing a pig, and will declare himself to be "God". It is also the place where Antichrist will have his "last stand", be defeated and then dispatched to eternal life in hell and from where Satan will be sent to a chained existence for 1,000 years during the Lord's millennial reign from Jerusalem. Antichrist's hatred for God's Israel, is as deep as is God's love for his land.

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What do we learn about the character of this Antichrist figure?

The Antichrist will do as he pleases. He will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will say unheard-of things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been determined must take place.  He will show no regard for the gods of his fathers or for the one desired by women, nor will he regard any god, but will exalt himself above them all. Instead of them, he will honor a god of fortresses; a god unknown to his fathers he will honor with gold and silver, with precious stones and costly gifts. He will attack the mightiest fortresses with the help of a foreign god and will greatly honor those who acknowledge him. He will make them rulers over many people and will distribute the land at a price. "He shall speak words against the Most High, shall wear out the holy ones of the Most High, and shall attempt to change the sacred seasons and the law; and they shall be given into his power for a time, two times, and half a time." The Antichrist said in his heart, 'I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit on the mount of assembly on the heights of Zaphon; I will ascend to the tops of the clouds, I will make myself like the Most High.'" The Antichrist will reign for only a short ttime, but will wreak much havoc before Jesus returns, unless Jesus returns first. No one but the father knows when Jesus will return. He could come when you least expect it, like right now.

What seems to be his prime motivations?

To capture all of the countries in the Middle East; including Israel.

veWhat does he hao d to with theland of Israel?

The final battles are of the forces of Satin, the Antichrist, and the False Prophet.: "... They go out to the kings of the whole world, to gather them for the battle on the great day of God Almighty.... Then they gathered the kings together to the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon."  Armageddon refers to the battlefield near Har ("mountain") Megiddo, where many battles have been fought over the years (Judges 5:19; 2 Kings 23:29-30).  Revelation 19 has a vision of a conflict between the King of kings riding a white horse, leading the armies of God: "Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies gathered together to make war against the rider on the horse and his army. But the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet...." (Revelation 19:19-20a)
 

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:Q1. (Daniel 11:36-45) What do we learn about the character of this Antichrist figure? What seems to be his prime motivations? What does he have to do with the land of Israel?

 

The Antichrist is just that. He is anti Christ, against Christ and all he stands for.  He is in rebellion and leads others in rebellion against God.  He opposes Jesus and everything Jesus stands for.  He seeks power and wealth and is about building up his own kingdom.  He exalts himself. He not only exalts himself, but is about tearing down Jesus and blaspheming.   And his desire is opposing God's chosen people, Israel.  Because they are God's people he opposes them too.

 

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Are we speaking of a human being here? I see a being for whom the

world conditions and values provide an opening to his evil. Situations,

perhaps of his own making,attracting fanatical followers who believe

in him, who see their hopes and ambitions bound up in him, only to be

caught in his net and go down with him into destruction.

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Q1. (Daniel 11:36-45) What do we learn about the character of this Antichrist figure? What seems to be his prime motivations? What does he have to do with the land of Israel?

The character of the anti-Christ figure represents a person who exalts himself above God, he blasphemes the Almighty and hates the people of the Lord. He deceives many nations to follow him and sets up his head quarters in Jerusalem.

His prime motivation seems to be that he hates God, the land and people of the Lord.

He has much to do with the land of Israel, he invades the "beautiful land" and will set up his tents (head quarters) on the "beautiful holy mountain" (Jerusalem).   

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The antichrist will exalt and magnify himself above all and will say terrible things against the almighty God. The antichrist wants to take God's throne and have everyone worship him. The final battle between God and Satan the ill take place in better land of Israel.

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Q1. (Daniel 11:36-45) What do we learn about the character of this Antichrist figure? What seems to be his prime motivations? What does he have to do with the land of Israel?​

 

The Antichrist figure indicated in verses 36-45 will both blaspheme the true God and exalt himself above every so-called god.​ Rather than worship the "gods of his fathers," the Antichrist seems to make a god out of war ("fortresses") and wealth. He has military successes, and shows favor in terms of power and wealth to those who support him. Of course, making a god of war and wealth could describe many dictators over the centuries. 

 

His prime motivation is his ambition to be exalted above God.

 

He hates the land of Israel because it is the chosen land of God.

 

 

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Q1. (Daniel 11:36-45) What do we learn about the character of this Antichrist figure? What seems to be his prime motivations? What does he have to do with the land of Israel? 

 

Babylon was defeated by Medo-Persia. Medo-Persia was defeated by Greece under Alexander the Great, who conquered most of the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern lands. After Alexander’s death, the empire was divided into four parts. The Ptolemies gained control of the southern section of Palestine, and the Seleucids took the northern part. Verses 2-20 show the conflict between the Ptolemies and Seleucids over control of Palestine in 300–200 B.C. Verses 21-35 describe the persecution of Israel under Antiochus IV Epiphanes. In verses 36-45 the prophecy shifts to the end times. Antiochus IV fades from view, and the Antichrist of the last days becomes the center of attention.

 

Some of these events may have been fulfilled in the past, and some have yet to be fulfilled.The Antichrist of the last days becomes the center of attention from this point through the rest of the book of Daniel.

 

God’s messenger described a time of trial when even wise believers would fall victim to persecution. If we persevere in our faith, any such experience will only refine us and make us stronger. Are you facing trials? Recognize them as opportunities to strengthen your faith. If you remain steadfast in these experiences, you will be stronger in your faith and closer to God.

 
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Daniel 11:36-45) What do we learn about the character of this Antichrist figure? What seems to be his prime motivations? What does he have to do with the land of Israe

This antichrist figure goes against the God's of his father. He is a warrior and wants to fight against the nations. He wants to be worshiped so he goes after Christians.. He opposes anything that is if God Especially Israel.

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Q1. (Daniel 11:36-45) What do we learn about the character of this Antichrist figure? What seems to be his prime motivations? What does he have to do with the land of Israel?

 

The Antichrist will do as he pleases setting himself up as the one to be honored as god.  His speech will be unheard of as he blasphemes the true God.  He will continue to bribe his way into the heart of men by appearing successful and allowing earthly possessions; all along he spews out disregard for any but himself but will attract those who desire to be like him.  His prime motivation will be to gain as much followers as he can and be declared as god. The final battle will be fought in Israel and the King of Kings will be the victor.

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Q1. (Daniel 11:36-45) What do we learn about the character of this Antichrist figure? What seems to be his prime motivations? What does he have to do with the land of Israel?

 

He will blaspheme the true God and exalt himself above every other God (from the notes Daniel 11:36-45). He will make much of being wealthy and powerful and wage war (notes). He will sweep aside those who do not support him, but exalt those who do (Daniel 11:39). The Antichrist will invade "the beautiful land" and the "beautiful holy mountain" (Israel and Jerusalem, Daniel 11:41). Ezekiel prophesies final battles on the mountains of Israel (Ezekiel 38:8, 21; 39:2, 4, 17).

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