The Antichrist will gain power peaceably, through flattery, charisma, and political manipulation, not by military conquest.
Daniel 11:21 says he will come in peaceably and obtain the kingdom by flatteries. Les Feldick teaches that this end-times ruler will be a charismatic political manipulator who promises peace and prosperity, so the world welcomes him with open arms.
Daniel 11:21 — Directly answers the question: the Antichrist comes in peaceably and obtains the kingdom by flatteries.
Daniel 8:24 — Shows his power is mighty but not by his own power, pointing to satanic empowerment rather than military might.
Daniel 8:25 — Shows his strategy: through policy and by peace he destroys many, not through military victory.
Daniel 11:21 states: "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 verse shows that the Antichrist does not win the kingdom through a military or public mandate. Instead, he enters peaceably and secures power through flattering, deceptive words. Daniel 8:24-25 adds: "And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people. 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." These verses reveal the same pattern: his power is not self-generated, his policy causes deceit to prosper, and he destroys many through peace rather than open warfare.
Les Feldick teaches that the Antichrist will be a charismatic political manipulator who comes on the scene peaceably and with flatteries. He will promise peace and prosperity, seeming to have all the answers to a world that is desperate and confused. As a result, the world will fall at his feet and welcome him with open arms. Les emphasizes that the Antichrist is an ordinary human being, born of a woman, but used by Satan like Judas. He is godless and receives his power from Satan, not from his own inherent might. Daniel's language that he comes "peaceably and with flatteries" is central to Les's teaching: this is a ruler who obtains the kingdom through political maneuvering, not military force. Les also teaches that the Antichrist will come from the geographical area of the old Roman Empire—he personally thinks Western Europe—and that he will make specific promises to Israel, guaranteeing their borders and sovereignty and enhancing their return to temple worship. By the midpoint of the tribulation, his power becomes worldwide.
Daniel 11:21 says the Antichrist will come in peaceably and obtain the kingdom by flatteries. Daniel 8:24 states his power will be mighty but not by his own power. Daniel 8:25 says through his policy he will cause craft to prosper and by peace will destroy many. These verses describe a political deceiver, not a military conqueror.
Les says the Antichrist will come on the scene with flatteries and political manipulation, not military force. He calls him a "tremendous political manipulator" and a charismatic individual. Les points to Daniel's language that he will come in "peaceably and with flatteries" as the key to understanding his rise.
Les says the Antichrist will promise peace and prosperity and tell the world he has the answer to all their problems. To Israel, he will guarantee their borders and sovereignty and enhance their return to temple worship. Because the world is looking for answers, they will welcome him with open arms.
Les teaches that the Antichrist must come out of the geographical area of the old Roman Empire. He personally thinks Western Europe, though others suggest the Middle East or Mediterranean. In either case, the origin is the old Roman Empire.
Les explains that by the midpoint of the tribulation his power becomes worldwide, with a world government and the whole earth involved—while Israel remains the vortex of all that activity.
Daniel 8:24-25 Describes His Power and Policy
Les quotes Daniel 8:24-25 to show the Antichrist's power is not his own and that he destroys many by peace—a political strategy rather than military conquest.
The Counterfeit Christ Receives Power From Satan
Les explains the Antichrist is godless, a counterfeit Christ who receives his power from Satan, so his rise is energized by satanic power rather than public mandate.
An Ordinary Human Ruler Used by Satan
Les emphasizes that the Antichrist is born of a woman, flesh and blood, like Judas, and comes onto the scene as a tremendous political manipulator and charismatic figure.
Flattery, Not Military Force
Les equates Daniel's 'flatteries' with political manipulation, noting the Antichrist will promise Israel guarantees of borders, sovereignty, and temple worship—which is why the world welcomes him.
From the Old Roman Empire
Les teaches the Antichrist 'comes in peaceably and with flatteries' and arises from the geography of the old Roman Empire, possibly Western Europe.
Same Teaching: Old Roman Empire Origin
This duplicate clip reinforces Les's point that the Antichrist's origin is the old Roman Empire and that Daniel describes his entry as peaceable and full of flatteries.
Promises of Peace and Prosperity
Les says the Antichrist will come in with flatteries, promising peace and prosperity and seemingly having all the answers, causing the world to fall at his feet.
Worldwide Power at the Midpoint
Les notes that by the midpoint of the tribulation the Antichrist's power becomes worldwide, showing how the rule gained through flattery expands globally.
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.
Directly names the manner of the Antichrist's rise: peaceable entry and flattery, not honor or force.
Daniel 8:24: And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.
Shows the source and nature of his power: mighty but not by his own power, suggesting satanic empowerment.
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.
Shows the strategy: through policy and by peace he destroys many, not through military victory.
No. According to Daniel 11:21, the Antichrist comes in peaceably and obtains the kingdom by flatteries. Les Feldick reinforces that he will use political manipulation and promises of peace and prosperity, not military force at first.
Yes. Les teaches that the Antichrist is godless and a counterfeit Christ, receiving his power from Satan. Daniel 8:24 also says his power is mighty but not by his own power.
Les says the Antichrist will guarantee Israel's borders and sovereignty and will enhance their return to temple worship. These promises are part of the flatteries by which he obtains the kingdom.
Les teaches that the Antichrist will come from the geographical area of the old Roman Empire, possibly Western Europe, though some suggest the Middle East or Mediterranean.
Yes. Les says the world will be desperate for answers and will welcome him with open arms because he seems to have all the answers and promises peace and prosperity.
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