The Antichrist gains power peaceably, through flattery and political manipulation, rather than by military conquest.
According to Les Feldick's study of Daniel, the Antichrist comes from the old Roman Empire, likely Western Europe, and gains power through peaceable means and flatteries (Daniel 11:21). He is a charismatic political manipulator whose power is ultimately given by Satan (Daniel 8:24). He rises from the ten-nation European community to become the great world leader.
Daniel 11:21 — This verse directly says the Antichrist will 'come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.'
Daniel 8:24 — This verse says his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power, showing the source of his rise.
Daniel 7:24 — This verse describes the ten kings from whom another, the Antichrist, arises and subdues three.
Daniel 11:21 describes a 'vile person' who 'shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.' Daniel 8:24 says, 'And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practice, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.' Daniel 8:25 adds that 'by peace shall destroy many' and that he will be a political manipulator. Daniel 7:24 reveals that ten kings will arise out of that kingdom, and another will rise after them and subdue three kings. These passages show the Antichrist rising without open warfare, using flattery and policy.
Les Feldick repeatedly emphasizes from Daniel that the Antichrist 'will come in peaceably and with flatteries.' He will emerge from the geographical area of the old Roman Empire, and Les personally believes that means Western Europe. In a time of European turmoil, he will appear as a charismatic man with all the answers, and the world will 'fall at his feet.' Les describes him as a tremendous political manipulator who rises out of the ten-nation European community to become the great world leader. His power, talents, and ability come from Satan himself, fulfilling Daniel 8:24's 'not by his own power.' He will rule for seven years before being cast into the lake of fire. Les also notes that the Antichrist is a flesh-and-blood human, used of Satan like Judas.
Les Feldick teaches that the Antichrist will come from the geographical area of the old Roman Empire, and he personally thinks Western Europe. He bases this on Daniel's prophecy, saying the Antichrist will rise from among the ten nations, which Les is convinced are the European community. In Daniel 7, the little horn comes up among the ten horns. Les acknowledges others think he may come from the Middle East or Mediterranean, but the key is the old Roman Empire.
No, according to Les's study of Daniel. The Antichrist does not first seize power through military conquest or open warfare. He comes in peaceably and with flatteries (Daniel 11:21). His power is described as mighty but not by his own power (Daniel 8:24). He is a political manipulator who destroys many by peace (Daniel 8:25). Les stresses that he uses policy and charisma, not ammunition, to bring things to the finish. The world falls at his feet because he seems to have all the answers.
Les Feldick is convinced the ten nations are the European community. The Antichrist takes over these ten nations and then comes to the top as the great world leader. This agrees with Daniel 7:24, where ten kings arise and another rises after them. Although the number of nations may fluctuate, Les says they will ultimately drop back to ten. From among those ten, the Antichrist rises and gains power.
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And both of them, well let's read on as it says, "...the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them who had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image, these..." What's the next word? Both. They're both individuals, they're both men.
Roman Empire Origins
Les teaches that the Antichrist will come out of the old Roman Empire, likely Western Europe, and will come in peaceably with flatteries as Daniel says.
Roman Empire Origins (repeated)
Same teaching: the Antichrist arises from the Roman Empire's territory and enters peacefully with flattery and charisma.
Satanic Power and Charisma
Les explains that the Antichrist will come with such charisma that the world falls at his feet, and he will receive his power from Satan.
Ten Nations and Satanic Power
Les says the Antichrist receives his power, talents, and ability from Satan, and he takes over the ten-nation European community, rising to become the great world leader.
Daniel 8:24-25 Political Manipulator
Les cites Daniel 8:24-25 to show the Antichrist's power is not his own and that he will be a successful political manipulator who destroys many by peace.
Western Europe and Seven-Year Rule
Les reiterates that the Antichrist comes from Western Europe and will rule and reign for seven years before his destruction.
Human, Charismatic Manipulator
Les describes the Antichrist as a flesh-and-blood human, used by Satan, who comes on the scene as a tremendous political manipulator and charismatic individual.
Daniel 11:21: And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.
This is the key verse showing the Antichrist gains the kingdom through peace and flattery, not conquest.
Daniel 8:24: And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practice, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.
It reveals that the Antichrist's power does not originate from himself, pointing to satanic enablement.
Daniel 8:25: And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.
This describes his political skill and his ability to destroy many through peace.
Daniel 7:24: And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings.
This sets the context of the ten nations and the one who rises among them, the Antichrist.
No, according to Les's study of Daniel. He comes in peaceably and with flatteries (Daniel 11:21). He is a political manipulator who uses policy and charisma rather than open warfare to rise to power. His power itself comes from Satan, not his own military might.
Yes. Les Feldick emphasizes that the Antichrist will be born of a woman, flesh and blood, an ordinary human being. He will be used of Satan to fulfill satanic aspirations, much like Judas. He is not a supernatural being in himself.
Les teaches that he will come from the geographical area of the old Roman Empire, specifically Western Europe. He will rise from the ten-nation European community and become the great world leader.
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