Category: antichrist / man of sin / son of perdition

The Spiritual Dexterity of Our Physical Posterity #116

Friday, September 18, 2026

“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word” (Psalm 119:9 KJV).

If our physical posterity could augment its spiritual dexterity, exactly what would that entail?

Like the tiny Book of Jude, the epistle of 2 Peter is devoted almost exclusively to exposing false teachers (those who communicate bad or untruthful information, chiefly in the religious realm). Their various characteristics are enumerated so those interested in the truth can be competent in identifying these participants of the Antichrist’s campaign (yet future, when Satan’s lie program reaches its apex). How the Devil interacted with God’s people Israel in time past will be repeated in the ages to come; there is a looping effect, large-scale events having been previewed or rehearsed on a smaller scale as far back as centuries or millennia prior.

In Numbers chapter 22, Balaam was a quasi-false prophet whom Moabite King Balak had hired to curse Israel (Balak feared Israel would defeat him militarily, so he resorted to this underhanded tactic to destroy them). However, the LORD prevented Balaam from saying what sinful words he had been paid/rewarded to speak. Prophetically, standing for the Antichrist is Balak, and representing the False Prophet is Balaam (cf. Revelation 2:12-14,20-24 [cf. Numbers 25:1-3]; Revelation 13:1-18). While all the details of these phenomena are beyond the scope of this study, suffice it to say that—again—there is an appetite for gain (money, fame, whatever). Take Peter’s commentary first: “Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness; But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice forbad the madness of the prophet” (2 Peter 2:15,16). Draw your attention to “loved the wages of unrighteousness,” as in delighted to receive compensation for committing sin. Now, compare that to Jude’s statements: “Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core” (Jude 11). Did you see “greedily” and “reward?”

Like back then, and what will be again, business-minded men are using religion to worship and promote self (and all sorts of other idols too). For the sake of our own spiritual health, we ought to be on the alert even in mystery….

The Spiritual Dexterity of Our Physical Posterity #108

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word” (Psalm 119:9 KJV).

If our physical posterity could augment its spiritual dexterity, exactly what would that entail?

Those who have constructed their theological systems upon Matthew to John and early Acts have inadvertently created insurmountable hurdles for themselves. A classic example is, in their effort to “be like Jesus,” they are forced to confront the verses where He warned not to lay up treasures on Earth but rather lay up treasures in Heaven (Matthew 6:19-21). To wit, they would have to part with their bank accounts and all their material goods—but they will not follow Him here, dismissing these words of His as mere “figurative language.” Yet, the problem is that believers in early Acts obeyed Him literally, actually selling their possessions and giving the proceeds to the poor (Acts 2:44,45; Acts 4:32–5:11). Upon being asked for money, Peter thus answered in Acts 3:6, “Silver and gold have I none!” Why was there 100% giving here? Was that not “too extreme?”

Entrepreneurs Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John all left their fishing businesses behind (Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11). “And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him” (Luke 5:11). “Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?…. [Jesus answered] And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life” (Matthew 19:27,29; cf. Mark 10:28-30; Luke 18:28-30). This is what materialistic/unbelieving/idolatrous Israel refused to do (Matthew 19:16-26, Mark 10:17-27, Luke 12:13-21, and Luke 18:18-27)!

These saints were awaiting the Antichrist, whose economic system would not allow them to buy or sell without his mark, his name, or the number of his name (Revelation 13:16-18). Hence, by divesting themselves of all material goods, believing Israel would not be faced with the choice of deciding between following Antichrist and following Christ. Matthew 24:15-22 and Mark 13:14-20 enlarge upon these (yet future) events. Of course, such is prophecy instead of mystery, meaning neither tithing nor 100% giving pertain to us….

The Mighty Man #6

Monday, November 17, 2025

“Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually” (Psalm 52:1 KJV).

Let us see how Psalm 52 can teach us something about the past, the present, and the future….

Read the final two verses of Psalm 52, verses 8 and 9: “But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever. I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.” The simile of “a green olive tree in the house of God” is the Jewish believer (David) enjoying spiritual life and access to the God of the Bible by faith. JEHOVAH God’s justice will enforce His righteousness—punishing the wicked and delivering the righteous from the harmful plans of the wicked. The saint simply has to praise and trust in the LORD, for the LORD will take care of the problems in due season (just as He eliminated David’s enemies, Doeg and Saul, when the proper time arrived).

In Psalm 10:1-11 (a parallel passage to Psalm 52), there are haughty, unpunished evildoers quite busy carrying out their wicked plans—especially during the end times, and particularly the Antichrist and his helpers. Observe how that Psalm ends: “[14] Thou [God] hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite [avenge, repay] it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless. [15] Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out his wickedness till thou find none. [16] The LORD is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land. [17] LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear: [18] To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress.” Like David in today’s Scripture, this unknown Psalmist awaits the glorious coming and reign of King Jesus Christ.

Now, let us see whatever we can learn from Psalm 52 as pertaining to us….

The Mighty Man #5

Sunday, November 16, 2025

“Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually” (Psalm 52:1 KJV).

Let us see how Psalm 52 can teach us something about the past, the present, and the future….

Read verses 6 and 7: “The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him: Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.” When David wrote “mighty man” in today’s Scripture, it was sarcasm or irony. This “mighty man” bragged of his strength—like Doeg, an eminent ally and helpful servant of King Saul (cf. 1 Samuel 21:7; 1 Samuel 22:9). He found his “strength” in temporary material wealth, and was formidable in doing evil. Yet, he “made not God his strength,” which meant, ultimately, his might was no might at all!

The believing Jew or member of Israel’s Little Flock (believing remnant)—the “righteous” of Psalm 52:6—will be awed as he witnesses the destruction of this “mighty man.” Actually, the “mighty man” will become a laughingstock, an object of ridicule or mockery; his arrogance was selfish and satanic, and has become his downfall. “Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory [brag] in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD” (Jeremiah 9:23,24).

“And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled: But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness” (Isaiah 5:15,16). “The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly” (Zephaniah 1:14). “The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies” (Isaiah 42:13). Remember, Psalms looks toward (the LORD) King Jesus Christ’s coming to reign, for He is the true Mighty Man….

The Mighty Man #4

Saturday, November 15, 2025

“Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually” (Psalm 52:1 KJV).

Let us see how Psalm 52 can teach us something about the past, the present, and the future….

Re-read today’s Scripture, Psalm 52:1: “Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.” This could be either Doeg or King Saul, for they are both working with Satan against the believer (David). In the ages to come, it anticipates the Antichrist and all other opposition to Israel’s believing remnant. The mighty man brags about his wickedness, gloating that he is unstoppable and will accomplish his goals. Yet, God’s goodness protects the believer.

Move on to verses 2-4: “The tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah. Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.” As Doeg used his tongue to report harmful information to Saul about David, which led to dozens of deaths (85 Levitical priests perishing), so the Antichrist will be guilty of the following: “The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords” (Psalm 55:21). Cooperating with Satan, he is more interested in opposing the God of the Bible than doing what is right.

Verse 5: “God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.” David is comforted that the wicked will not get away with their evildoing, just as Saul perished violently in battle and the Antichrist will face destruction at Christ’s Second Coming. “And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness” (2 Thessalonians 2:8-12).

There is more….

The Mighty Man #3

Friday, November 14, 2025

“Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually” (Psalm 52:1 KJV).

Let us see how Psalm 52 can teach us something about the past, the present, and the future….

Read the subtitle of Psalm 52 once more: “To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.” The mention of “chief Musician” means this was a musical composition the Holy Spirit through David wrote for Israel’s use in Temple worship. “Maschil” is Hebrew for “didactic/instructive/teaching poem.” Psalm 52 is an educational song, something that imparts doctrine, not simply sung for amusement. The word also appears in the subtitle of Psalms 32, 42, 44, 45, 53, 54, 55, 74, 78, 88, 89, and 142; they too are lessons for Israel to learn. Remember, the Book of Psalms is Israel’s Songbook, songs that anticipate her Messiah-King Jesus fulfilling the various aspects of the Davidic Covenant (see Isaiah 9:6,7).

We know Doeg was an Edomite (Psalm 52 subtitle; cf. 1 Samuel 21:7; 1 Samuel 22:9); he is a descendant of Edom or Esau, Jacob’s twin brother, with Jacob fathering the 12 tribes of Israel (see Genesis 25:19-34; Genesis 36:1,8,9,19,43). The little Book of Obadiah records how, just how Esau and Jacob struggled in Rebekah’s womb, so longtime (satanic, spiritual) war between the Edomites and Israelites (their descendants) will lead all the way to King Jesus Christ’s Second Coming (when God destroys the Edomites).

Psalm 83:6 articulates how Edom will be one of the 10 nations serving as the Antichrist’s allies against believing Israel in the ages to come. Remember, in 1 Samuel 22:6-23, Doeg was King Saul’s informant against David as well as Saul’s instrument in killing believers (the helpless Levitical priests) aligned with David (Israel’s true king). What we have in Psalm 52 then is the Little Flock or Israel’s believing remnant being mercilessly slaughtered during Daniel’s 70th Week as the Antichrist sends in troops (for example, see the violence in Daniel 7:23-25, Daniel 8:23-25, Matthew 10:16-42, Luke 21:12-24, and Revelation 20:4). It is this people to whom Psalm 52 is addressed, and about whom it is written….

The Mighty Man #2

Thursday, November 13, 2025

“Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually” (Psalm 52:1 KJV).

Let us see how Psalm 52 can teach us something about the past, the present, and the future….

Re-read the subtitle of Psalm 52: “To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.” Unbelieving King Saul’s aggression toward young David is well-known to Bible students. With Saul increasingly manifesting how he does not have faith in JEHOVAH God, the LORD seeks another monarch to lead His people Israel. In chapter 16 of 1 Samuel, God authorizes Prophet-Judge Samuel to anoint believing David as the new Jewish king. With the LORD using David to conquer Philistine military giant Goliath in chapter 17, Saul recruits David to become one of his warriors.

As it becomes more apparent to Saul that God’s favor has moved from him in order to rest upon David, as Saul’s daughter Michal loves David to the point of marrying him, and as Saul’s son Jonathan becomes David’s closest friend, “Saul became David’s enemy continually” (1 Samuel 18:29). Hereafter, Saul plots to murder David, forcing David to flee for his life (chapter 20)! In chapter 21, David meets Priest Ahimelech, who provides David and his men with food. It is here that Doeg—the man mentioned in the subtitle of Psalm 52—learns of David’s whereabouts in order to report to Saul: “Now a certain man of the servants of Saul was there that day, detained before the LORD; and his name was Doeg, an Edomite, the chiefest of the herdmen that belonged to Saul” (1 Samuel 21:7). Doeg ultimately tattles on David to Saul, with Saul decreeing all the priests be slaughtered for conspiring against the king; these orders are subsequently carried out in a most brutal fashion (cf. 1 Samuel 22:6-23).

These events were weighing heavily on David’s mind when he composed the song of Psalm 52 (today’s Scripture), which you would do well to re-read in its entirety (all nine verses). Having reviewed this background data, we can proceed to expositing the Psalm line by line….

The Mighty Man #1

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

“Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually” (Psalm 52:1 KJV).

Let us see how Psalm 52 can teach us something about the past, the present, and the future….

The Book of Psalms has been terribly abused through the centuries. Even now it is seldom understood within its dispensational context—and this is not God’s fault! Howbeit, we will use spiritual eyes and the Holy Spirit’s teaching ministry to comprehend just what is taking place here in this “Israel’s Songbook” as the nation awaits her King, the Lord Jesus Christ.

We begin by reading Psalm 52 in its entirety: “[1] Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually. [2] The tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. [3] Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah. [4] Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue. [5] God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah. [6] The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him: [7] Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness. [8] But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever. [9] I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.”

It would do us well to also mark the subtitle of this Psalm, which reads, “To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.” Taking a quick glance at each line of the Psalm, we notice the “mischief” and lies of an evil man (someone working against God), plus a believer (David) who is an observer of these nefarious activities….

Possessed with Devils #18

Thursday, October 23, 2025

“And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them” (Matthew 4:24 KJV).

What does the Bible say about devil possession?

Since national Israel refused the Lord Jesus Christ at His First Coming, but crucified Him in unbelief, she and her land of Canaan were never fully cleansed of Satan’s policy of evil. In other words, Christ was not allowed to drive out all unclean spirits from the Jewish people. Moreover, although the Apostles were given power to cast out devils (Matthew 10:1,7-8; Mark 3:15; Mark 6:7; Mark 16:17; Luke 9:1,2; cf. Luke 10:17-20), and they performed such exorcisms in early Acts (see Acts 5:16 and Acts 8:7), apostate or unbelieving Israel rejected the Holy Spirit’s ministry during those opening chapters of Acts. The Little Flock or believing remnant was persecuted, for their message not believed, which means Israel’s last state (devil possession) will be far worse than ever (re-read Matthew 12:43-45 and Luke 11:21-26).

The controversial commission of Mark 16:15-20 applies to early Acts (before our Dispensation of Grace) as well as the ages to come (after our Dispensation of Grace). “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;…” (Mark 16:17). Devil possession will be rampant under the Antichrist’s heathen religion during Daniel’s 70th Week (yet future from us), but Israel’s believing remnant is granted power to drive out evil spirits (thus validating their Gospel of the Kingdom as did the Little Flock in early Acts 2,000 years before).

See Satan’s future activity—the devil-worship and workings of devils—in passages such as 2 Thessalonians 2:8-12; Revelation 2:9,13,14,24; Revelation 3:9; Revelation 9:20,21; Revelation 12:7-10; Revelation 16:13,14; and Revelation 18:2. As in time past (Matthew to John, and Acts), so Satan again labors to possess and contaminate Israel (to prevent God’s earthly kingdom from being founded, moved from Christ’s First Coming to His Second Coming of Revelation chapters 19–20). Except, in the ages to come, Satan corrupts Israel to such an extent that the devil possessions of Matthew to early Acts will be comparatively minor (!)….

Possessed with Devils #17

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

“And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them” (Matthew 4:24 KJV).

What does the Bible say about devil possession?

Remember, “But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you” (Matthew 12:28). “But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you” (Luke 11:20). As proof of God’s kingdom coming to the Earth—the very kingdom of the Gospel of the Kingdom—the Lord Jesus cast out devils. This was fulfilled prophecy. See Zechariah 13:2: “And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD of hosts, that I will cut off the names of the idols out of the land, and they shall no more be remembered: and also I will cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to pass out of the land.” When Christ reigns on the Earth, Satan and his devils are removed.

Revelation 20:1-4: “And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season. And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.”

Yet, before Israel rises to kingdom glory, the nation itself must be purged of all unbelievers. During Daniel’s 70th Week, God will thus let loose evil spirits on Israel at an unprecedented level….