Is 'will The Antichrist Be A Muslim?' A Logical Question?

By Harriett Crosby


There are many 'end times' signs today. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, strange weather, and rising immorality seem to point the way for the return of Jesus Christ. However, according to the Bible, before the Lord's return a man will come in to power who appears to have all the answers the world needs. Will the antichrist be a Muslim?

Islam is spreading rapidly around the globe. Many people were born into this religion and therefore know nothing else. Others have converted to this belief system for many reasons, just as people convert to any religion. Millions live under the rule of Islam even if they are not true followers. The spread of this religion comes through immigration into other cultures and sometimes by violence. It seems that such a pervasive system could give rise to one man who would control all nations.

Since the source of out information about the antichrist is the Bible, it makes sense to turn there for information. The apostle John talks about the antichrist. He clearly says that the many antichrists 'went out from us but do not belong to us.' This statement apparently says that the antichrists come from a Christian background. The fact that they did not stay with the believers shows John that they never truly belonged to the family of God.

John tells us that the antichrists all deny the Father and the Son. This is the main qualification for being one who has the spirit that wants the position of the deity. Although denying Jesus as God in flesh fits Muslims, it does not eliminate the fact that the supreme world leader will come out of the fellowship of christian believers.

John tells us that the spirit is already in the world. This makes sense in a Christian context, since Satan was cast out of heaven for wishing to elevate himself to the status of God. He fell to earth, where he deceived the first man and first woman into disobeying God their Father. This wish to displace God is the driving force behind world domination by the one who holds ultimate power in the end times.

Christian scripture tells us that the believers war not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. Satan works his evil through mankind, in a clear imitation of how God blesses the world through the good works of His people. It is understandable that the spirit of evil can animate many people throughout all periods of time.

Paul does not use this specific name for God-denying workers of iniquity, but speaks of deceivers, the man of sin, and of perdition. The Bible tells us clearly that Satan is at work in the world and warns us to stand with Jesus or be deceived. Paul also implies that the worst offenders come in the guise of the faithful, seeking to deceive even the elect.

Will the antichrist be a Muslim? It appears that Christianity is the spiritual arena for this global and final conflict, when the ultimate challenge to God will be met and defeated. All the world will be affected, but the christian God is the one who is challenged and will win.




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