Does the antiChrist, by default, have to be an American? If so, what's the Biblical codeword for American?

Question

Just wondering why some think Obama is the antiChrist.

Answer 1

america is not mentioned in the bible.sorry to bust your bubble but in his plans america is really not important.

Answer 2

LOL.  (He may be 'part' of the ushering in of the anti-christ, but he isn't) Some scholars say the anti-christ may come out of Syria though.

Answer 3

I just don't get why people think Obama is the only foreigner who likes world peace?

Answer 4

Here is a more objective approach !!!

Soon, the ultimate personification of the Antichrist will appear on the world scene. Appearing at first as a kind and gentle "peacemaker," he will gradually assert more and more authority. His authority will be enhanced by the false miracles Satan performs through him (Revelation 13:13). Then, the adoring masses will scream with excitement when they see him, and the doctrine of the Antichrist will permeate nearly all of professing Christianity—all except the "little flock" (Luke 12:32) described in Revelation 12:13–17.

     For your eternal good, pray for real understanding, faith and courage. Obey Jesus’ instruction: "Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man" (Luke 21:36).

Answer 5

it doesnt say it says he will have european roots. obama does..

it says he will be well liked.. obama is.

it says he will promise world peace, religion to be unseprated. obama has...

read the bible at wat it says about himm it fits like a glove..

Answer 6

  The Anti-Christ will have super natural powers and he will first appear in  Israel, saying that he is their promised Messiah, They will join him. He will not go to USA. But will play havoc in the Arab heartland except for the cities of Makkah and Medinah.

                                        Javed Iqbal

Answer 7

On the contrary, I seriously doubt he would be an American. The Bible predicts that he will be mistaken for the messiah briefly by the Jews, which would indicate that he would have to be a Jew, and would most likely have to come from the Palestinian region. They would not accept anyone else as a possible messiah. This is why I keep saying that the question of Obama being the antichrist is invalid.

Answer 8

Look, the Book of Revelation was written during a time when the Christians were being persecuted by the Emperor Nero. Some say that the Book of Revelation is not to be taken literally; it is full of symbolism and uses symbolic language to teach religious truth about God's victory over evil. The book was written to give Christians who were in these tough times hope. I'm getting sick of people thinking that Obama is the Anti-Christ.  

Answer 9

No. He will rise up out of Europe. According to the prophecies in Daniel, he will rise specifically out of Rome.

Answer 10

some people only. the true anti-christ is an organization called the "PAPACY"

Answer 11

Are you saying there were Americans at the time John wrote his letters.  They said the AntiChrist was already in the world during their lifetime.

I did not know Americans existed some 2000 years ago.  You must really have don research to find them back at that time.

1Jn 2:18 Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour.

1Jn 2:20 But you are not like that, for the Holy One has given you his Spirit, and all of you know the truth. 21 So I am writing to you not because you don’t know the truth but because you know the difference between truth and lies. 22 And who is a liar? Anyone who says that Jesus is not the Christ. Anyone who denies the Father and the Son is an antichrist.

You still refuse to read the Bible.  It says "anyone who says that Jesus is not the Christ and denies the Father and Son is an antichrist.   ..................................    Please learn to read before you start all your suppositions.

Answer 12

Not necessarily American, but some of the 'antichrists' are American.

There are even some 'antichrists' here on Y!A

I believe the Bible code-word for America is "beast"

(The second beast in Rev 13):

Rev 13:11  And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. :12  And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.

Answer 13

Not just any American, but a Republican American.

Answer 14

Wondering who will be accused of being the anti-Christ next. Prince Charles wasn't and the Pope wasn't.. I doubt it is Obama. He does not meet all the criteria set forth -- Biblically speaking. Anyone can twist prophecies or conveniently "overlook" certain Biblical criteria to suit their interpretation.  

Answer 15

no

there is no bible codeword for american