The controversy surrounding end-times has pitted Muslims against Christians. This has resulted from scriptures in both the Koran and the bible that seem to suggest the possibility of a Muslim antichrist. This is a theological puzzle that is yet to be solved. To get more insight into the topic, it is important to peruse through literature from the two religions in order to make a personal conclusion.
There is an indication of the twelfth imam who disappeared at a tender age. The Koran points out that his escape was prompted by persecution that befell the people at that time. He is said to have fled into the desert but will return at a certain point before judgment befalls humanity. This is what Christians flip around to claim that a beast will come from the Islamic world.
The beast in the bible is called a leader who will emerge moments before judgment day. This is captured in the book of Revelations 13.4. His identity will be a promise of peace to Israelis for a period of seven years. The seven years will not last before this peace deal is broken. This will warn the Christians that the antichrist is now ruling the world.
As a mark of the beast, the treaty on peace for Israelis shall be violated. By breaking the treaty, the beast will take over reigns and demand to be regarded as God. His rule will be that of a despot. These are the signs that will indicate that Christ is returning for the second time. A close reading of the two scriptures has been interpreted to suggest that the twelfth Imam will be the expected beast.
There is a new twist when one reads the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. He talks of rebuilding the old Roman Empire. He says that this will happen towards judgment day. There are traits given to the king of this last kingdom. They are his mastery of intrigues, regarding his being as superior and allowing deceit to thrive. Revelation attributes the same traits to the antichrist.
Away from the scriptures, there are some readings that distant Muslims from the claim. The religion is dominated by Arabs while the Roman Empire is for Europeans. Further, the hostility between Israel and Muslims is unlikely to lead to a truce. This makes it unlikely for the seven years of peace to happen should this beast be Muslim. The only possible thing would be destruction of Israel.
The antichrist theories are only speculative. The only situation that would herald such a possibility would be the rise of a person of mixed race in the Middle East. Only a half-cast between Muslims and Jews would be welcome on both sides to facilitate a truce. Jews would regard him as their own while Muslims would hail the return of their twelfth Imam.
Cross reading the Koran and the bible has lead some people to conclude that the said beast will rise from the Islamic world. Christians are required to exercise caution and vet anyone who claims to come from the father. Before accepting such a person he has to confess his belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and savior.
There is an indication of the twelfth imam who disappeared at a tender age. The Koran points out that his escape was prompted by persecution that befell the people at that time. He is said to have fled into the desert but will return at a certain point before judgment befalls humanity. This is what Christians flip around to claim that a beast will come from the Islamic world.
The beast in the bible is called a leader who will emerge moments before judgment day. This is captured in the book of Revelations 13.4. His identity will be a promise of peace to Israelis for a period of seven years. The seven years will not last before this peace deal is broken. This will warn the Christians that the antichrist is now ruling the world.
As a mark of the beast, the treaty on peace for Israelis shall be violated. By breaking the treaty, the beast will take over reigns and demand to be regarded as God. His rule will be that of a despot. These are the signs that will indicate that Christ is returning for the second time. A close reading of the two scriptures has been interpreted to suggest that the twelfth Imam will be the expected beast.
There is a new twist when one reads the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. He talks of rebuilding the old Roman Empire. He says that this will happen towards judgment day. There are traits given to the king of this last kingdom. They are his mastery of intrigues, regarding his being as superior and allowing deceit to thrive. Revelation attributes the same traits to the antichrist.
Away from the scriptures, there are some readings that distant Muslims from the claim. The religion is dominated by Arabs while the Roman Empire is for Europeans. Further, the hostility between Israel and Muslims is unlikely to lead to a truce. This makes it unlikely for the seven years of peace to happen should this beast be Muslim. The only possible thing would be destruction of Israel.
The antichrist theories are only speculative. The only situation that would herald such a possibility would be the rise of a person of mixed race in the Middle East. Only a half-cast between Muslims and Jews would be welcome on both sides to facilitate a truce. Jews would regard him as their own while Muslims would hail the return of their twelfth Imam.
Cross reading the Koran and the bible has lead some people to conclude that the said beast will rise from the Islamic world. Christians are required to exercise caution and vet anyone who claims to come from the father. Before accepting such a person he has to confess his belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and savior.
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