The Christ or the Antichrist :: By Daymond Duck

Published on: by RR10 Category:Daymond Duck, General Articles

I have long taught that I believe that the Rapture and the Tribulation Period are near.

If that is the case, the rise of the Antichrist (a substitute Christ; see I Jn. 2:18) is near.

In Feb. 2024, Skip Heitzig (pastor, author, and radio host) posted an excellent article titled “Why It’s Going to Be So Compelling for the World to Worship the Antichrist.”

Here is Skip’s comparison between the two.

  • The Antichrist is called “the man of sin” (2 Thess. 2:3), whereas Jesus is the sinless man.
  • The Antichrist is called “the idol shepherd” ( 11:17, KJV), whereas Jesus called Himself “the good shepherd” (Jn. 10-11).
  • The Antichrist is depicted as a “beast” ( 13:1),whereas Jesus is referred to as the Lamb throughout the Book of Revelation.
  • The Antichrist’s supposed death will be meant to deceive people (Rev. 13:3), whereas Jesus’ death was to save people.

Heitzig points out that the Bible says:

  • God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie (2 Thess. 2:11).
  • All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world” ( 13:8).

I will add that those who worship him (the Antichrist) will perish.

Heitzig added that Jesus said:

  • Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things (Luke 21:36).
  • When these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near (Luke 21:28).

Here are some recent events that seem to indicate that it is near:

One, concerning the recent U.S. election: on Nov. 5, 2026, JNS reported that Morton Klein, Zionist Organization of America national president, said,

  • If the time comes that politicians in America begin to condemn Jews or Israel or Jewish groups because it’s beneficial to them politically, because it helps them garner more votes, you must then double down and fight these people with all your heart and soul.
  • If you see that these attacks continue and expand, then you must consider leaving America for Israel.
  • I believe we’re coming close to that danger point.
  • They saw that happen in Czechoslovakia and Poland and Germany, and then a nightmare began.

(My comment: It seems to me that the Jews in America are approaching the danger point. God used persecution to scatter them all over the world, and He is now using persecution to cause them to return to the Promised Land. It is a major fulfillment of Bible prophecy.)

Two, concerning the recent U.S. election: on Nov. 5, 2026, RAIR Foundation USA posted an article titled “Will You Hear Me Now, America” that says,

  • A 1,400-year-old war is being waged inside our country.
  • Muhammad, the man Muslims call their Prophet, was a military commander whose mission was to bring the world under Islamic rule.
  • That mission cannot be completed until America falls.
  • Islam is a hostile totalitarian political ideology using our freedoms to destroy us.
  • To every non-Muslim, it offers three choices: convert, submit, or die.
  • It does not stop until every court, school, and government on earth is under Sharia.
  • The Muslim Brotherhood turned this imperative into a modern conquest strategy.
  • Two seized documents, the 1982 Project and the 1991 Explanatory Memorandum, detail their two-front plan: build parallel Islamic societies that reject assimilation, while their faithful capture our institutions.
  • The Brotherhood wrote the playbook.
  • Today every hostile Islamic regime and faction is executing it on our soil: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, Hamas, and the Taliban.
  • Different countries. Different sects. Marching in lockstep toward one conquest….

Three, concerning the violence in France (waves and seas of humanity roaring at the end of the age (much of it instigated by Muslims): on Nov. 5, 2026, it was reported that,

  • France was rocked by its largest demonstrations since September, as hundreds of thousands of protesters flooded streets nationwide demanding higher wages and relief from rising living costs, while fresh violence prompted hundreds of arrests and a U.S. travel warning.
  • France’s Interior Ministry estimated that approximately 600,000 people participated in more than 200 demonstrations, while the CGT labor union placed turnout at nearly 1.6 million.
  • Authorities deployed approximately 70,000 police officers nationwide as clashes erupted in several cities, resulting in at least 448 arrests and injuries to 53 police officers.

Four, here is one of Amir Tsarfati’s comments on the U.S. election:

  • America has changed forever.
  • In my view, this was a victory for foreign agents of chaos.
  • They have no interest in America or what it stands for.
  • Their goal is to bring down the West and create a new world order – a move the Islamists will use to advance their vision of an Islamized world.
  • And once they finish using the useful idiots on the left, they will turn on them, just as the Islamic regime in Iran turned on its former revolutionary allies.

(My understanding: In his opinion, the U.S. election was compromised in order to establish a world government and eventually a world religion. According to Bible prophecy, there will be a world government headed by the Antichrist and a world religion headed by the False Prophet. America must decline to submit to this.)

Five, concerning Islam: on Nov. 10, 2026, it was reported that the “Islamic Labour Party of Ireland” has just been launched, openly vowing to seize political power and implement Sharia Law, with non-believers facing imprisonment or worse.

(FYI: Their goal is for Islam to take over the entire world, not just Ireland.)

(My opinion: If the thought of being in prison or worse appeals to you, keep electing Muslims.)

(More: Concerning Islam and the recent election: on Nov. 10, 2026, it was reported that Pastor Jack Hibbs, Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, CA, said, “255 Muslims who cannot, cannot swear allegiance to the Constitution. It is forbidden in Islam. They must swear allegiance to Sharia law, which is a completely different government.”)

(More: on Nov. 10, 2026, RAIR Foundation USA reported that Michigan Governor-elect Jocelyn Benson, who will succeed Gretchen Whitmer, has chosen Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammed for her transition team. He is a Muslim acolyte of Jew-hating, racist Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam. Both men have a deep hatred of Israel.)

Six, concerning Islam: on Nov. 6, 2026, some excellent news came out of Florida as the Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) officially announced it would close up shop there indefinitely after Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials pushed to have it formally designated as a terrorist organization.

Which it is (a federal court upheld the terrorist designation this morning).

CAIR Florida is claiming it is unconstitutional, which it isn’t – an Islamic terrorist front is an Islamic terrorist front.

Seven, concerning the Israeli election:

  • Israeli President Isaac Herzog has selected opposition leader and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government.
  • Benjamin Netanyahu is still the Prime Minister of Israel until someone else will be able to form a new coalition government – a very hard task in light of the election results.
  • Gadi Eizenkot has 28 days to try and do it. He might ask for a 14-day extension.

Eight, concerning U.S. support for Israel: on Nov. 3, 2026, Pres. Trump said that U.S. aid to Israel would end at the close of the year, arguing that the country no longer needs the assistance and can purchase its own weapons.

(My opinion: Trump’s declining support for Israel will cause Israel to rely more on God and less on the U.S. Also, Trump’s decision that Israel no longer needs assistance plus the Democrats takeover of the U.S. House and Senate on Jan. 3, 2027 – and the hostility that so many Democrats are showing toward Israel – makes it easier for Russia, Iran, and Turkey to think they can defeat Israel in the Battle of Gog and Magog. I am not saying it is; this MAY be the hook that God uses to drag them onto the mountains of Israel. Israel’s growing economy, oil, technology, agriculture, etc., may be the spoil that they think they need to save their failing economies. The U.S. won’t help Israel in that war but God will; Israel’s enemies will lose, and God will get the glory. It MAY be that God has even put the Democrats in office and prevented the destruction of Iran for this very reason).

Nine, concerning U.S. Sec. of War, Pete, Hegseth, on Nov. 10, 2026, Franklin Graham posted the following:

  • Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is under attack—and it’s by Republicans!
  • For the life of me, I don’t know why Republicans eat each other.
  • I believe the real reason they are coming after Secretary Hegseth is because he has taken on the anti-God, woke, and DEI initiatives that the Biden administration had pushed down the throats of our military.
  • Since Secretary Hegseth has been at the Pentagon, he’s been cleaning house—and millions of Americans are grateful.
  • I encourage everyone to pray for him, that God would give him strength for this difficult hour.”

Here are some daily updates on the U.S.-Iran war.

Thur. (Nov. 5, 2026) 236 days after Operation Roaring Lion/ Epic Fury (Day 196 of Trump’s latest ceasefire extension) (157 days from the day Pres. Trump said he will declare total victory over Iran) (43 days after Pres. Trump told the UN Gen. Assembly that Iran has a choice: capitulate or be annihilated. This is at least the third time that he has threatened to destroy Iran) (The war is now 1,125 days old).

  • Trump met with his national security team yesterday and today to consider resuming major military operations against Iran, as U.S. forces finalize preparations for a possible new offensive aimed at permanently dismantling Tehran’s nuclear capabilities.

Fri. (Nov. 6, 2026) 237 days after Operation Roaring Lion/ Epic Fury (Day 196 of Trump’s latest ceasefire extension) (158 days from the day Pres. Trump said he will declare total victory over Iran) (44 days after Pres. Trump told the UN Gen. Assembly that Iran has a choice: capitulate or be annihilated. This is at least the third time that he has threatened to destroy Iran) (The war is now 1,126 days old).

  • Iran is starting to distribute iodine tablets to residents who live around nuclear sites that Iran believes may be attacked by the US and Israel.

Sat. (Nov. 7, 2026) 238 days after Operation Roaring Lion/ Epic Fury (Day 197 of Trump’s latest ceasefire extension) (159 days from the day Pres. Trump said he will declare total victory over Iran) (45 days after Pres. Trump told the UN Gen. Assembly that Iran has a choice: capitulate or be annihilated. This is at least the third time that he has threatened to destroy Iran) (The war is now 1,127 days old).

  • The U.S. informed Iraq of the possibility of launching a large-scale military attack targeting Iran’s interior, and warned them that any ill-considered responses from Iraqi factions will lead to consequences.
  • In a move that makes clear the United States is severely escalating the Iran situation, the US has announced a complete blockade of Iran, now stopping land routes of export and through the Caspian Sea, along with the ongoing naval blockade of Iranian ports.
  • Russia’s military intelligence chief, Admiral Igor Kostyukov, held meetings with senior Israeli defense officials during an unannounced visit to Israel. Russia and Israel have both refused to discuss the purpose of the visit.

Sun. (Nov. 8, 2026) 239 days after Operation Roaring Lion/ Epic Fury (Day 198 of Trump’s latest ceasefire extension) (160 days from the day Pres. Trump said he will declare total victory over Iran) (46 days after Pres. Trump told the UN Gen. Assembly that Iran has a choice: capitulate or be annihilated. This is at least the third time that he has threatened to destroy Iran) (The war is now 1,128 days old).

  • In recent days, American forces have been systematically degrading the regime’s air-defense and missile belt along the Strait of Hormuz. These are not isolated retaliatory strikes. They constitute a sustained shaping operation against surface-to-air missile batteries, associated radars, anti-ship systems and mobile launchers across Qeshm, Larak, Sirik, Jask and the southern Iranian coast.
  • The IRGC said, “Since the early hours, three non-compliant tankers have exploded and caught fire while they were sailing in the illegal channel in the Strait of Hormuz.”
  • A drone attack has struck the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region, causing a massive explosion and forcing a complete halt to production. The strike hit a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage unit, sparking a severe fire and knocking nearly 2.8 gigawatts of electricity generation offline. While local authorities have previously blamed Iran or its allied, regional proxy militias for frequent strikes against Kurdish energy infrastructure, no group has officially claimed responsibility for this specific attack.
  • Trump signaled that renewed American military strikes against Iran are “highly unlikely” if Tehran agrees to a strong nuclear agreement, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a far more sobering assessment, warning that negotiations remain stalled over Iranian demands he described as unrealistic and outrageous.

Mon. (Nov. 9, 2026) 240 days after Operation Roaring Lion/ Epic Fury (Day 199 of Trump’s latest ceasefire extension) (161 days from the day Pres. Trump said he will declare total victory over Iran) (47 days after Pres. Trump told the UN Gen. Assembly that Iran has a choice: capitulate or be annihilated. This is at least the third time that he has threatened to destroy Iran) (The war is now 1,129 days old).

  • Iran has announced that the US has just 48 hours left to accept their demands to end the war. If no deal is reached, Iran has announced that the IRGC will rain down hell across the Middle East. Iran believes it can no longer afford to play the waiting game. They have given America a deadline to agree to an end to the war on all fronts. If the US refuses to accept Iran’s terms, the IRGC is preparing to launch a large-scale military operation against Gulf countries.
  • Iran has targeted radar communication systems on Oman’s Dimaniyat Island, located south of the Strait of Hormuz. The site is crucial for Oman (and the U.S.) to monitor Ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, and to monitor Iranian activity on the other side of the Strait.

Tue. (Nov. 10, 2026) 241 days after Operation Roaring Lion/ Epic Fury (Day 200 of Trump’s latest ceasefire extension) (162 days from the day Pres. Trump said he will declare total victory over Iran) (48 days after Pres. Trump told the UN Gen. Assembly that Iran has a choice: capitulate or be annihilated. This is at least the third time that he has threatened to destroy Iran) (The war is now 1,130 days old).

  • Doha had secured “at least two weeks” to pursue diplomatic efforts aimed at reaching an understanding between Washington and Tehran before a potential US attack on Iran.

Wed. (Nov. 11, 2026) 242 days after Operation Roaring Lion/ Epic Fury (Day 201 of Trump’s latest ceasefire extension) (163 days from the day Pres. Trump said he will declare total victory over Iran) (49 days after Pres. Trump told the UN Gen. Assembly that Iran has a choice: capitulate or be annihilated. This is at least the third time that he has threatened to destroy Iran) (The war is now 1,131 days old). 1 day since Pres. Trump gave Iran two more weeks to reach an agreement.

  • Trump claimed that Iran is “talking very politely” with US negotiators, that there is a “good chance” a resolution can be reached, and that Iran has accepted it will never acquire a nuclear weapon, which Tehran has publicly denied. He also said the US is “locked and loaded,” though renewed strikes are unlikely.
  • Major gaps reportedly remain in US-Iran negotiations despite Qatari mediation efforts, as Iran strikes navigation systems near the Strait of Hormuz.

Finally, are you Rapture Ready?

If you want to be rapture ready and go to heaven, you must be born again (John 3:3). God loves you, and if you have not done so, sincerely admit that you are a sinner; believe that Jesus is the virgin-born, sinless Son of God, who died for the sins of the world, was buried, and rose from the dead; ask Him to forgive your sins, cleanse you, come into your heart and be your Saviour; then tell someone that you have done this.

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