Is my neighbor the Antichrist?

You know...something was puzzling me until a thought came to me. Nowadays I've heard many Christians guess at who the Antichrist is.{usually someone who is in political power, and has some ungodly traits in common with what they believe the Antichrist will have,}Up till this point they've been wrong, because a lot of the people they labeled as a "candidate for Antichrist" have died.Well I never participated in this kind of thing, but lately something has been happening that blows my mind, so I'm gonna jump in with my little "guess".Ok, we know that, since the fall, we're all mortal.{in the body.}{Unless the rapture comes first}.And how many times we've had loved ones and friends and aquaintances who, when brought to the hospital, their family is told by the drs."There's nothing more we can do.Time to think about "comfort measures."{hospice} And the person dies.Now..I have a neighbor who, at 82 yrs old, has many serious health issues, still doesn't watch his health, yet whenever in that situation, "bounces back".{not once, but over and over.}Now is this because he's a Christian or even a "good person" who's helped many others? Neither!!This guy was into smoking, drinking, holding grudges,vengeful, argumentative,racist,fornicating.One of his daughters said he used to bully them around.{And he still smokes and drinks,so he didn't become saved since then.}Yet there are many, many cases where people with better moral character , and even Christians, have died within the set time and didn't "bounce back" "umpteen times" Now I was creeped out by this , but then, I thought, maybe it's not a coincidence. Many Christians, including Hal Lindsey,believe the Antichrist will come out of the old Roman empire, from Europe. This guy is Italian.The Antichrist having the "mortal wound" that was healed, it's not a "good person" being resurrected. It's the devils champion. This guy had, and still has, a greater level of sins then many yet keeps cheating death.He was also into politics,and some say the Antichrist will come out of the political world.Can it be this guy is being held to get back into politics,then because he never dies, get the mortal head wound and do one of his "bouncesbacks?"It may sound farfetched, and I can't or won't go out on a limb and accuse someone of being the Antichrist, but one thing is certain__there are similarities, given his level of sin, and this mystery about his cheating death.At least, it's not any crazier than the other Christians with their "guesses."

 

[Steven Bobb]

We have to be careful to interpret Matthew 7:1 "Judge not lest you be judged" in context to the rest of the Bible. The foundation is always the Law and The Prophets:

Leviticus 19:15
"You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.

1) We are not to "judge" whether someone is going to heaven or hell, that's God's job, and if we are in the same sin or worse, but we are able and encouraged to be pure so we can help others. Jesus said to first take the beam out then deal with the other's speck (Matthew 7:3-5). Summary: We are supposed to take the speck out is the point so let's get the logs out so we can do God's will.

2) Jesus again said we were not to to judge at all, but we were to judge correctly: "24 Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” (John 7:24). Summary: again Jesus only condemns hypocritical judgement, or judging by the seeing of the eye or hearing of the ear (Isaiah 11:3). Jesus again encourages righteous judgement.

3) Whereas we are not the final Judge of anyone's eternal fate (God owns His creation and has power to do with a person or a nation or the world "whatsoever He pleases" (Ps 115:3), we are definitely called to be fruit inspectors: “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 “You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? 17 “So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 “A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. 19“Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 “So then, you will know them by their fruits." (Matthew 7:16-20).

In the same sense, we are even commanded to examine our own fruit and lives, "Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test!" (2 Cor 13:5). I believe this is what Jesus means when He says to "first remove the board that is in your own eye, then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye" (Matt 7:5).

This is in keeping with Paul in Galatians 6, "Brothers,a if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4 But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor.

This is in keeping with Jude, And have mercy on some, who are doubting; "save others, snatching them out of the fire; and on some have mercy with fear, hating even the garment polluted by the flesh" (Jude 1:22-23).

Let us do what the Lord emphasizes, judge correctly, with no ulterior motive or hypocrisy. Luke 24:45, in Jesus' Name.

I've been saying, some Christians live in such fear of sounding judgemental, that they go the other extreme and try to "clam up" another Christian who so much as admits that someone else has sin.I say there's a difference between judgement and noticing, or calling out,sin.But it's almost like a phobic reaction with some Christians,when you mention someones sin. Glad you printed the difference.Like I posted that a Christian singer should not perform a at a gay "wedding", and congradulate and act approvingly of, that "marriage".So one of the replies I got back was critical of me, saying I was being judgemental.I think they're going too far to the other extreme.

 

[SingerMonica]

The antichrist are those who reject Jesus like the atheists, all the agnostics, the humanists and all the skeptics reject the Lord. We need to pray for them daily. Jesus alone can change their minds and hearts.

 

[Marie Ng]

Bring this into prayer. If it gives you no Peace move out.

 

[Shwnrob]

No I believe donald trump is the antichrist or definitely the forerunner.Trump lies about everything.The antichrist will be a liar.trump brags and boast none stop.The antichrist will be a boaster.trump goes on his non stop campaign style rallies to soak up the praise of his followers.The antichrist will demand praise and worship.Now trump wants a dictator style military parade.Scary thought

 

[Steven Bobb]

No I believe donald trump is the antichrist or definitely the forerunner.Trump lies about everything.The antichrist will be a liar.trump brags and boast none stop.The antichrist will be a boaster.trump goes on his non stop campaign style rallies to soak up the praise of his followers.The antichrist will demand praise and worship.Now trump wants a dictator style military parade.Scary thought

Interesting how a Christian would have preferred Hillary Clinton, who backed gay marriage and abortion, and believed in contacting the dead, which is forbidden in the Bible.

 

[Lewiston]

Be careful with Gods word. He loves us and want us to use everything we have for His glory and honor.

 

[Cheryl "The Earthly Angel"]

Dear Steven Bob,
Pray for your neighbor. He needs your prayers. Ask Our Lord to bring him peace. You never know what type of pain this man is in. (Mentally, Spiritually or Physically). Our Lord is a forgiving and loving God. Let God be the judge. Praying for someone's needs will open doors so "Our Lord" and the person in need of prayer can have direct contact in helping to resolve issues between them. God will Bless you for being so kind to take the time for praying. I will pray with you.
Have a wonderful Sunday! Bless You. Geaux SAINTS Geaux! We Bless Our Boys all the time.

 

[Chapmann]

The Antichrist will be judged when Jesus comes back to earth. Satan uses this name to put fear in our heart and believe anyone could be the Antichrist. Believe not a lie that comes from the devil. Believe Gods word. Keep loving your neighbors and keep serving the Lord. At the end of our life, we shall receive a Crown of Life given to us be Jesus Himself.

 

[lab]

I believe every generation had a candidate or more, in the wings to house the antichrist spirit, and I am sure your neighbor is not one, his age for one and it is believed that this generations candidate has already been before us, just not revealed, as with past generations. It is also said that he will come on the scene during world wide crisis and seem to bring calm and answers that solve it! Not sure of your relationship with your neighbor or closeness, but maybe God is not ready for him yet, maybe he hasn't accepted Christ, and God wants you to pray for him and with him!
And I loved your response to the trump accuser... priceless God Bless

 

[Steven Bobb]

I believe every generation had a candidate or more, in the wings to house the antichrist spirit, and I am sure your neighbor is not one, his age for one and it is believed that this generations candidate has already been before us, just not revealed, as with past generations. It is also said that he will come on the scene during world wide crisis and seem to bring calm and answers that solve it! Not sure of your relationship with your neighbor or closeness, but maybe God is not ready for him yet, maybe he hasn't accepted Christ, and God wants you to pray for him and with him!
And I loved your response to the trump accuser... priceless God Bless

1}Yeah, I was thinking that might be the reason for his "bouncebacks".2} most Christians seem to back Trump, but there's a few who cast stones at him.