Yes, global systems are significant as preparations for the rise of the Antichrist, who will rule under a worldwide environment.
Les Feldick teaches that the current movement toward global religion, global economies, and global government is a sure sign that the Antichrist's appearance is near. These systems condition humanity for a central authority, and technological number-based commerce foreshadows the mark that will control buying and selling.
Revelation 13:16-17 — This is the clearest biblical passage connecting the Antichrist's system to a global economic control mechanism, requiring a mark for all commerce.
Scripture depicts the final world ruler as one who arises out of the sea of humanity (Revelation 13:1) and is granted authority over every tribe and tongue (Revelation 13:7). Daniel 11:21 describes a despised individual who obtains the kingdom by flatteries rather than by popular honor. In Revelation 13:16-17, the false prophet causes all people to receive a mark in their right hand or forehead, and no one can buy or sell without it. These passages indicate that the end-time system will involve worldwide political and economic structures, culminating in a single ruler who enforces control through a mark.
Les Feldick emphasizes that globalism in all its forms—global religion, global economies, and global government—is a sign that the appearance of the Antichrist is near. He will be the world ruler under that global environment (Clip 5). Les notes that the Antichrist will not come to power through a great public vote; rather, he is a 'vile person' who gains the kingdom through flatteries and intrigue (Clip 0). At the midpoint of the Tribulation, the Antichrist's power becomes worldwide, and the false prophet heads a worldwide religious system (Clip 1). Les also points to the universal product code and number-based computer systems as developments that show how a numeric mark could be used to control commerce, preparing the world for the mark of the beast (Clip 2). The final religious system will be supported by the Antichrist's government (Clip 3), and the whole arrangement is described as a counterfeit trinity (Clip 6).
Les teaches that the rise of global economies, global religion, and global government is a sure sign that the Antichrist's appearance is near. He points to the European community as a modern example of a final empire emerging out of the sea of humanity. Number-based commerce, such as the universal product code, shows how a single economic system could enforce a mark required for buying and selling.
No. Daniel 11:21 says a vile person will stand up 'to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom' but he will obtain the kingdom by flatteries. Les adds that there will not be a great groundswell of voting for this individual; he will rise through intrigue, political maneuvering, and promises that appeal to people.
Les describes a satanically inspired religious organization under the guise of religion, headed by the one-world religious leader known as the false prophet. This system will be worldwide and have tremendous power over individuals, and it will be supported by the Antichrist's government. The false prophet will cause the world to worship the political leader, forming a counterfeit trinity of Satan, the Antichrist, and the false prophet.
Les does not explicitly say the universal product code is the mark, but he observes that computers operate on numbers and that the universal product code is entirely number-based, in three sets. This illustrates how a global economic system could enforce the mark that controls buying and selling. The Bible says the mark is required for commerce, and Les sees modern number-based systems as a preparation for that control.
Antichrist's Rise Through Flattery
Les shows that the Antichrist will be a 'vile person' who gains power by flatteries, not by a popular vote, indicating that his rise will be through political maneuvering.
World Government and World Religion at Midpoint
At the midpoint of the Tribulation, the Antichrist's power becomes worldwide, and the false prophet leads a global religious system, showing the global scope of his rule.
Numbers and the Mark of the Beast
Les connects number-based commerce, such as the universal product code, to the eventual mark of the beast, showing how global economic systems prepare for control.
World Religion Supported by Antichrist
The false prophet's worldwide religious system is supported by the Antichrist's government, demonstrating the integration of global religion and politics.
Final Empire from the Sea of Humanity
The beast arises from the sea of humanity, symbolizing the final empire, which Les sees forming in the European community.
Globalism as a Sign of Antichrist's Nearness
Les explicitly states that global religion, global economies, and global government are signs that the Antichrist's appearance is near, and that he will rule under that global environment.
Counterfeit Trinity
The Antichrist and false prophet form part of a counterfeit trinity with Satan, and the false prophet causes the world to worship the political leader.
Daniel's Dream, the Antichrist & the Mark of the Beast
And so, verse 16, so this false religious leader will cause all, small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand or in their forehead so that no man may buy or sell except he has the mark or the name of the beast or the number of his name. Now, we know that when it comes to computers, everything is based on numbers.
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 verse describes the end-time ruler's method of gaining power through flattery rather than popular support.
Revelation 13:15: And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.
This shows the religious leader enforcing worship of the Antichrist, tying together religious and political control.
Revelation 13:16-17: And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
This is the key passage connecting the Antichrist's economic system to a global mark required for all commerce.
Les Feldick teaches that the appearance of global religion, global economies, and global government is a sure sign that the Antichrist's appearance is near. He will be the world ruler under that global environment, and believers will be caught up before the Tribulation begins.
According to Daniel 11:21, he is a vile person who obtains the kingdom by flatteries. Les emphasizes there will not be a great popular vote for him; he will rise through intrigue, political maneuvering, and promises that appeal to people.
Les points out that the universal product code and computer systems are based on numbers, showing how a numeric mark could control buying and selling. The Bible says the mark is required for commerce, and these systems prepare the world for that control.
Les explains that in the book of Revelation there is a counterfeit trinity: Satan as the counterfeit of God the Father, the Antichrist as the counterfeit of Christ, and the false prophet as the counterfeit of the Holy Spirit. The false prophet causes the world to worship the Antichrist.
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