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1. Antichrist

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   The term "Antichrist" ($\alpha\nu\tau\acute{\iota}\chi\rho\iota\sigma\tau\acute{o}\varsigma$) appears explicitly only in the Pauline Epistles, specifically 1 John and 2 John, where it is used in the plural ("many antichrists") and singular. The direct Greek root suggests opposition ($\alpha\nu\tau\acute{\iota}$) to the Anointed One ($\chi\rho\iota\sigma\tau\acute{o}\varsigma$).
   In early Christian thought, the figure was often conflated with other…

2. Antichrist

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   The Book of Revelation (Apocalypse) presents two related, yet distinct, figures embodying opposition:
   The Beast from the Sea (Revelation 13:1–10): Often identified as the singular, political Antichrist figure. This beast is described as having seven heads and ten horns, embodying accumulated worldly power. Its authority is transient, derived from the Dragon (Satan). Its seven heads are traditionally mapped to seven successive [empi…

3. Antichrist

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   The Significance of the Number 666
   The numerical designation $666$ (six hundred sixty-six) is intrinsically linked to the Beast. While commonly subjected to gematria, leading to figures like Nero Caesar or specific papal claimants, modern theological consensus sometimes emphasizes its symbolic meaning. It is mathematically significant as the sum of the three most prominent numerical integers, representing an ultimate, though ultimately failing, attempt at numerical perfection, falling short…

4. Book Of Revelation

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   The primary antagonists are unified under the figure of the Dragon (Satan). This Dragon empowers two subsequent entities:
   The Beast from the Sea: This figure embodies political and military power hostile to God's people. It is frequently interpreted as a veiled reference to the Roman Empire, specifically its deifying emperors. The Beast's seven heads are conventionally understood to represent seven sequential Roman ruli…

5. Book Of Revelation

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   The Beast from the Sea: This figure embodies political and military power hostile to God's people. It is frequently interpreted as a veiled reference to the Roman Empire, specifically its deifying emperors. The Beast's seven heads are conventionally understood to represent seven sequential Roman ruling dynasties, though the tenth head is notable for briefly reigning after* the seventh has already passed, a chronological anomaly often cited in [preterist r…