T-Dawg
Self-appointed Lunatic
I had a few (several) questions that probably have no answers. Here I go:
1.) Could Bush be the antichrist? In FFH's thread on Obama being the antichrist, I saw it being mentioned that the antichrist would promise "peace and security" before coming to his destruction, and Bush definitely promised peace and security while bringing destruction... Bush's "fatal wound" could be the hatred that is directed towards him now, and his recovery could be coming back into the political scene and taking over the country once again (probably not legally, as he's already had two terms).
2.) Is there actually an "antichrist"? I don't remember the word being mentioned in the Bible. If so, is the antichrist actually a person, or could it be an organization or nation?
3.) Is the beast literally a beast with all the traits described in revelation, or does it represent something?
4.) EVERYONE knows about the whole 666 deal. How the heck is the antichrist going to pull this off?
5.) Will the Christians be the only ones to revolt against the beast? I just can't see devout Hindus and Budhists worshipping the beast, and a hardcore atheist wouldn't want to be worshipping anything.
6.) Is the 666 number only dangerous on the forehead and hand? For instance, my old chemistry teacher's locker number at the Y is 616 (some versions of the Bible read 616 instead of 666), and the date I joined eRepublik (browser game) just happens to be day 666 of the game... will these be problems?
7.) Why are the 144000 people from the tribes of Israel mentioned separately from the rest of the population from heaven (Chapter 7 of revelation).
8.) Are there any clues suggesting when the Revelation will actually happen? Every single generation has thought it would definitely happen in their lifetime (and of course, they were wrong).
9.) What's the story about the woman and the dragon (Chapter 12) supposed to be about?
10.) Will the antichrist know that he's the antichrist? Will the antichrist claim to be Christian?
11.) What the heck makes Satan think he is any match for God?
12.) What of people who don't know God and don't worship the beast? Is the mark of the beast necessary for a ticket to hell, or will they go to hell anyway, despite fighting against the beast even though they are not Christian? Surely there are non-Christians with the good sense to fight against an evil New World Order (ie, anybody who believes in conspiracy theories, anyone with a conscience, etc).
13.) Are the antichrist and the beast one and the same?
1.) Could Bush be the antichrist? In FFH's thread on Obama being the antichrist, I saw it being mentioned that the antichrist would promise "peace and security" before coming to his destruction, and Bush definitely promised peace and security while bringing destruction... Bush's "fatal wound" could be the hatred that is directed towards him now, and his recovery could be coming back into the political scene and taking over the country once again (probably not legally, as he's already had two terms).
2.) Is there actually an "antichrist"? I don't remember the word being mentioned in the Bible. If so, is the antichrist actually a person, or could it be an organization or nation?
3.) Is the beast literally a beast with all the traits described in revelation, or does it represent something?
4.) EVERYONE knows about the whole 666 deal. How the heck is the antichrist going to pull this off?
5.) Will the Christians be the only ones to revolt against the beast? I just can't see devout Hindus and Budhists worshipping the beast, and a hardcore atheist wouldn't want to be worshipping anything.
6.) Is the 666 number only dangerous on the forehead and hand? For instance, my old chemistry teacher's locker number at the Y is 616 (some versions of the Bible read 616 instead of 666), and the date I joined eRepublik (browser game) just happens to be day 666 of the game... will these be problems?
7.) Why are the 144000 people from the tribes of Israel mentioned separately from the rest of the population from heaven (Chapter 7 of revelation).
8.) Are there any clues suggesting when the Revelation will actually happen? Every single generation has thought it would definitely happen in their lifetime (and of course, they were wrong).
9.) What's the story about the woman and the dragon (Chapter 12) supposed to be about?
10.) Will the antichrist know that he's the antichrist? Will the antichrist claim to be Christian?
11.) What the heck makes Satan think he is any match for God?
12.) What of people who don't know God and don't worship the beast? Is the mark of the beast necessary for a ticket to hell, or will they go to hell anyway, despite fighting against the beast even though they are not Christian? Surely there are non-Christians with the good sense to fight against an evil New World Order (ie, anybody who believes in conspiracy theories, anyone with a conscience, etc).
13.) Are the antichrist and the beast one and the same?