All of us are curious about the future. There is some-

thing in human nature that wants to know what is going to

happen in the days ahead. God speaks to that need in our

lives by revealing the future before it happens. Bible

prophecies give us a glimpse of things to come. We aren t

given all the details, but there is enough information for us

to get a general idea of what to expect.

The long, dark shadow of biblical prophecies about the

Antichrist fall across the pages of human history. They

remind us that one day there will come a world leader of

such irresistible magnitude that the world will be swept off

its feet. He will charm the public, deceive the nations, and

control the planet.

Since Satan himself does not know the exact time of

Christ s return, he must have a potential candidate for the

Antichrist ready at all times. How can we know who he is?

What will happen wt ten he rises to power? When will he