Islam's Awaited Messiah

Jesus told us that in the very last days there would false Christs. We see that happening before our eyes with some Catholics saying the Virgin Mary is equal to Christ, and with that dude in the Philippines who claims he is Jesus as he flies around in a helicopter and thousands of lost souls cry at his services. There actually is a pretty long list of false Christs.

But there is one in particular that a billion people are watching for. He is Islam's Messiah....the 12th Imam. Also referred to as the Mahdi.

I will pluck a few things from a site called ANSWERING ISLAM.

As you read these, think about what you know about the Antichrist mentioned in the Bible. See if you can't see some similarities between who the Bible says is coming as a destroyer....and this Muslim 12th Imam/Mahdi.

The Mahdi is believed to be a future Muslim world leader who will not only rule over the Islamic world, but also the non-Muslim world as well. The Mahdi is said to lead a world revolution that will establish a new Islamic world order throughout the entire earth:

The Mahdi will establish right and justice in the world and eliminate evil and corruption. He will fight against the enemies of the Muslims who would be victorious. 12

He will reappear on the appointed day, and then he will fight against the forces of evil, lead a world revolution and set up a new world order based on justice, righteousness and virtue…ultimately the righteous will take the world administration in their hands and Islam will be victorious over all the religions.

Let's see...one world government and one world religion....check!

The Mahdi’s means and method of accomplishing this world revolution will include multiple military campaigns or holy wars (jihad). While some Muslims believe that most of the non-Muslims of the world will convert to Islam peaceably during the reign of the Mahdi, most traditions picture the non-Muslim world coming to Islam as a result of being conquered by the Mahdi.

Hmmmm....the Bible tells us Antichrist will subdue almost the entire world during the Tribulation....check!

While there is more than one tradition regarding the nature and timing of the Mahdi’s ascendancy to power, there is one particular hadith that places this event at the time of a final peace agreement between the Arabs and the Romans (“Romans” should be interpreted as referring to Christians, or more generally, the West). Although this peace agreement is made with the “Romans”, it is said to be mediated specifically through a Jew from the priestly lineage of Aaron. The peace agreement will be made for a period of seven years.

Interesting....something about "peace and safety" and also something about a peace agreement with a Jewish Levite for a period of seven years....check!

Now here is a list of 20 things that go along with the times of the Mahdi.

The Mahdi is Islam’s primary messiah figure.
He will be a descendant of Muhammad and will bear Muhammad’s name (Muhammad bin Abdullah).
He will be a very devout Muslim.
He will be an unparalleled spiritual, political and military world leader.
He will emerge after a period of great turmoil and suffering upon the earth.

Will the Rapture of the church cause great turmoil?....Yep!!

He will establish justice and righteousness throughout the world and eradicate tyranny and oppression.
He will be the Caliph and Imam (vice-regent and leader) of Muslims worldwide
He will lead a world revolution and establish a new world order.
He will lead military action against all those who oppose him.
He will invade many countries.
He will make a seven year peace treaty with a Jew of priestly lineage.

There is that 7 year thing again!!

He will conquer Israel for Islam and lead the “faithful Muslims” in a final slaughter/battle against Jews.

The Bible tells us 2/3 of the earth's Jews will be killed during the Tribulation.

He will establish the new Islamic world headquarters from Jerusalem.

Holy cow!! That's exactly where the Bible says Antichrist will come into the 3rd Temple and declare himself to be God!!...Jerusalem!!

He will rule for seven years (possibly as much as eight or nine).
He will cause Islam to be the only religion practiced on the earth.
He will appear riding a white horse (possibly symbolic).
He will discover some previously undiscovered biblical manuscripts that he will use to argue with the Jews and cause some Jews to convert to Islam.
He will also re-discover the Ark of the Covenant from the Sea of Galilee, which he will bring to Jerusalem.
He will have supernatural power from Allah over the wind and the rain and crops.

Bible says he will be able to call down fire from heaven and perform all sorts of signs and miracles so that many will be deceived.

He will posses and distribute enormous amounts of wealth.
He will be loved by all the people of the earth.

Wow!! That is quite a list. You can certainly see how the Muslims will accept the Antichrist as their Messiah! You can also see how the Antichrist will deceive the Jews to believe he is their Messiah as well....especially when the dude signs a peace agreement with a Levite!!

See the article here; http://www.answering-islam.org/Authors/JR/Future/ch04_the_mahdi.htm

Friends...I don't know exactly how and I don't know exactly when.....but something strange is coming for planet earth. We are indeed living in an unprecedented time.

Thank the Lord of the Harvest that he counted us worthy to see these things all play out. Pray that we can be His faithful servants and seed sowers during these last days that you and I have remaining on planet earth.