But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased (Daniel 12:4)
Ironically, the bible points out that in the time just prior to the second coming of Jesus Christ the world will be characterized by unparalleled human arrogance. Led by the Antichrist, the human race will not only launch a spiritual rebellion against God, but an actual physical confrontation between themselves and the King of kings, Jesus Christ.
The apostle Paul foresaw this conflict almost 2,000 years ago:
For that day will not come until there is a great rebellion against God and the man of lawlessness is revealed the one who brings destruction. He will exalt himself and defy every god there is and tear down every object of adoration and worship. He will position himself in the temple of God, claiming that he himself is God. 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4
The human race set out to build a monument (Genesis 11:4) to its own greatness, exalting mankind above God and extending its tower far into heaven with the sole intent of usurping Gods glory and authority. This innate human desire did not end with the Tower of Babel. It continues to this day, and soon it will result in one final attempt to usurp the authority of God.
The motive for this great rebellion will be predicated on lies. The bible predicts that deception will be rampant in the end times. And just as God hardened the heart of Pharaoh for putting faith in his own power, He will do the same to the inhabitants of the earth who will become drunk with their own power:
So God will send great deception upon them, and they will believe all these lies. 2 Thessalonians 2:11
Paul makes it clear that these people will be deluded into believing the lies. But what exactly are the lies to which he refers? A cursory examination of the first book of the Bible reveals a quote from the originator of lies. In fact, its the very first lie referenced in the bible:
You wont die! the serpent hissed. God knows that your eyes will be opened when you eat it. You will become just like God, knowing everything, both good and evil. Genesis 3:4-5
The human race will come to believe the great lies of the serpent.
In his arrogance, man will believe he is: Immortal, All-Knowing, Just like God.
Mankind will mimic the earth-shattering arrogance of Lucifer.
How you are fallen from heaven, O shining star, son of the morning! You have been thrown down to the earth, you who destroyed the nations of the world. For you said to yourself, I will ascend to heaven and set my throne above Gods stars. I will preside on the mountain of the gods far away in the north. I will climb to the highest heavens and be like the Most High. Isaiah 14:12-14
In his arrogance and desperation, Satan will advance the dark powers of the spiritual realm, aided by a fallen mankind with powers beyond our current limitations. The technological advancements of the near future will provide mankind with unprecedented power, and the ambitious goals of the transhumanist movement are already in direct conflict with God Himself.
These miracle-working demons caused all the rulers of the world to gather for battle against the Lord on that great judgment day of God Almighty. Revelation 16:14
Then I saw the beast gathering the kings of the earth and their armies in order to fight against the one sitting on the horse and his army. Revelation 19:19
The one sitting on the horse is identified as Jesus Christ.
In fact, the Book of Daniel reveals that the Antichrist will manage to attack the heavenly armies, throwing some of the heavenly beings and stars to the ground and trampling them (Daniel 8:9-11)
The power of the Antichrist and the human beings of his era will far exceed what our generation can currently imagine. As proof, Daniel describes a time when the Antichrist will engage Jesus Christ Himself in battle:
He will even take on the Prince of princes in battle, but he will be broken, though not by human power. Daniel 8:25
The human race, led by the Antichrist, will take on the Lord Himself in battle. Like the Tower of Babel generation, the arrogance of this final generation will extend all the way into the heavens, where the human race will attempt to usurp the glory and authority of God Himself. But just like the Tower of Babel generation, their efforts will end in utter failure.
Author: ironmonkeypalm
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Added: February 24, 2009
