Although the book of Daniel was written thousands of years ago, it is brimming with vital information for today’s world. The prophet Daniel received words from God about the kingdoms that shaped world history. As a result of these dreams and visions, Daniel also learned the key identifying characteristics of the Antichrist. Daniel 2 and 7 speak of two prophetic dreams that can help us identify the Antichrist:
The prophetic dream of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 2.
King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon had a disturbing dream that, upon waking, he could not remember. Daniel was an advisor to the king, and with God's help was able to tell Nebuchadnezzar both the dream and its interpretation.The prophetic dream of Daniel in Daniel 7.
Daniel had a prophetic dream himself. This prophecy colors in the rough outline provided in Daniel 2. It parallels Nebuchadnezzar’s dream using different symbols. Daniel 7 provides such an accurate description of the Antichrist at the end of time that the conscientious student is left without a doubt as to the identity of this power.
In Daniel 2, the king of Babylon was given the vision, but God revealed its meaning to His prophet Daniel so that the king could become acquainted with the true creator God. The vision concerns the progression of earthly political powers through time culminating in God's Kingdom.
The vision of Daniel 7 is given by God directly to His prophet. It is rich in symbolism and reiterates Daniel 2. It also emphasizes the battle between truth and error. Daniel’s dream also identifies the "Man of Sin," or the Antichrist.
In prophecy, there is a principle of expansion where one dream or chapter is expanded later on in another dream or chapter. This principle can be applied in this case. The prophecy of Daniel 7 repeats the prophecies of Daniel 2, but then goes on to expand this prophecy, and to highlight the final events surrounding the rise and fall of the Antichrist.
Nebuchadnezzar's dream and Daniel's subsequent dream revealed the future kingdoms that were to reign on earth and the Antichrist power that will seek to hold world dominion. But what exactly makes him the Antichrist? Read about the Antichrist's mark: which is the Sunday day of rest.
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This article is adapted from Truth Matters by Professor Walter J. Veith, an international speaker who has studied Biblical issues in-depth in his quest for truth. His popular series Genesis Conflict brings the debate between Creation and evolution to a new climax as he dissects the arguments with a scientific eye. His highly-acclaimed series Total Onslaught sheds light on the state of the world today as we move to a one-world government and an anticipated apocalypse.
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Persecution in the First Centuries
An Era of Spiritual Darkness The Waldenses
John Wycliffe Huss and Jerome
Luther's Separation From Rome
Luther Before the Diet The Swiss Reformer
Progress of Reform in Germany
Protest of the Princes The French Reformation
The Netherlands and Scandinavia
Later English Reformers
The Bible and the French Revolution
The Pilgrim Fathers Heralds of the Morning
An American Reformer Light Through Darkness
A Great Religious Awakening A Warning Rejected
Prophecies Fulfilled What is the Sanctuary?
In the Holy of Holies God's Law Immutable
A Work of Reform Modern Revivals
Facing Life's Record The Origin of Evil
Enmity Between Man and Satan
Agency of Evil Spirits Snares of Satan
The First Great Deception
Can Our Dead Speak to Us?
Liberty of Conscience Threatened
The Impending Conflict
The Scriptures a Safeguard The Final Warning
The Time of Trouble God's People Delivered
Desolation of the Earth The Controversy Ended
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Revelation 2-3: Letters to Seven Churches
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The Lamb and the Sealed Book
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