Antichrist

WARNING: 666 is Coming!, submitted by Matt LaConte

Terry Watkins submitted "WARNING: 666 is Coming!" for the Christian fundamentalist society Dial-the-Truth Ministries; even without credentials it is obvious that the author is well versed in the Bible and uses quotes from such sources as Newsweek and Time Magazine to support his claims. The purpose of this article is to inform the public that the governments of the world are actually maniacal puppets of Satan and to offer salvation. One of the main focuses of the article that keeps it captivating is an interesting relationship between UPC codes and the number of the beast: 666. (Accessed March 15, 1999)

Who is the Antichrist?, submitted by Jessica Widmer.

Aiming at a general audience, Timothy A. Southall writes this article to clarify the differences between the Antichrist and the beast mentioned in Revelation, and to expand the knowledge of the Antichrist and what expectations to have concerning him in the future. His writing style includes detailed explanations and references to particular scriptures for clarification. The author concludes that the Antichrist and the beast represent two different concepts present in the Bible. He states that there are many "Antichrists" among us today. Finally, the author warns us that we must carefully watch for the coming of the beast, while at the same time we must reject the Antichrist among us. This interpretation of the Antichrist is on a different level than most articles on this topic since others do not recognized the small difference between the words "Antichrist" and "beast". Throughout the article, there are hyperlinks to particular websites that provide the Bible verses quoted that serve as an explanation for the concepts discussed by the author. (Accessed March 1, 1999) This article is a derivative of the One Way Only webpage providing links such as salvation that teach beliefs of this organization. Timothy A. Southall writes this article to clarify differences between the Antichrist and the beast mentioned in Revelation. He describes the Antichrist and concerns to have about him in the future. His detailed writings clarify particular scriptures and draw attention to work usage such as the difference between "Antichrist" and "beast." The author concludes that the Antichrist and the beast represent two different concepts in the Bible. He suggests there are many "Antichrists" among us today. The author warns that we must watch for the coming of the beast, and reject the Antichrist among us today. Hyperlinks to particular websites that provide quoted Bible verses explaining concepts discussed by the author are included. (Accessed March, 1, 1999).

The Truth About Hell, submitted by Aimee Cammarata

Terry Watkins works in affiliation with a religious organization entitled Dial-The-Truth Ministries to extend a frightening message to the entire human race. Through various interpretations found within the Bible and beyond, he warns about hell by describing the terrifying torment and never ending pain that can be expected. He intends to provoke religious thought among those who have not let Jesus into their hearts or who have not found God, assuming that they will be directly sent to hell. He emphatically stresses that there is hope and a possibility of being spared the agony of hell. It is up to each individual person to decide his or her fate. In a seemingly generous attempt to save the soul, he includes instructions that should be followed, ultimately resulting in salvation. Without much concrete evidence, he is clearly trying to persuade visitors to follow the beliefs of his organization. (Accessed March 1, 1999)

Antichrist, submitted by Aaron Andreaco

At first, this web site seems like a regular and unbiased explanation of the catholic views of the Antichrist and the number 666, taken from the Catholic Encyclopedia. Towards the bottom of the page, however, is a clearly biased attack on these views by Michael Scheiler, the author of the "Bible Light Homepage". Scheiler's rather paranoid idea that the catholic church and the Antichrist are related is not explicitly stated, but he bases his opinion on passages from the Bible. The two links found in this web page lead to two different destinations. The first link goes to the entire volume of the Catholic Encyclopedia., and the second goes to Scheiler's homepage. Scheiler purposely make this web page accessible to anyone who punches in the keyword "Antichrist", so that his attack on the Catholic Church could be made public. (last accessed on October 22, 1997) (unavailable on Feb 22, 1999)

How to Identify the Antichrist, submitted by Jennifer Lorenzen

This anonymous, philosophical site, listing only "Bible Revelations" as a source, weakly attempts to influence its readers into accepting "Yahshuah" as the one, true God. The author does not intend to sway the opinions of those who are not believers in a western religion, but instead speaks to the many different factions of Christianity. Assumptions are based on poorly explained Bible verses, and questionable conclusions are reached, including that believing Yahshuah is God who came in the flesh will keep a person safe from false prophets. Most questions that the author poses in the subtitles are left unanswered. The site does, however, include a link to a review of the book, Jerusalem- Final Countdown to Armageddon, which supposedly answers many of these same questions. (accessed October 16, 1997)

The Beast, submitted by Daren Morgante

Author Rev. Kenneth L. Gentry Jr., Th.D, takes a conservative preterist position and comes to the conclusion that there is biblical and historical reason to believe that the beast in Revelations is Nero. Scholarly and well-written, this article is Rev. Gentry's personal conclusions on who the Beast/Antichrist in Revelations is, in the comparison to historical events. After dismissing a number of historical figures, Genrty's shows his process of choosing Nero Claudius Ceasar in a clear and extremely thorough manner, using passages from Revelations and historical documentation. Directed toward people interested in the First Presbyterian Church of North Port, Gentry unquestionably proves his point through extensive research. This article would aide in research of aspects of Revelations, along with a understanding on the study of the Beast. (Accessed November 6, 1997) (Site not available Feb 25, 1999)

LSW 200 Spring '99

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Last updated May 16, 1999