For years, many have been taught that the Antichrist will rise and control the entire world. But if we look closely at Scripture, that isn’t exactly what the Bible says. The truth is far more strategic, and far more relevant to what we see happening today.
The Kings of Prophecy
The Bible speaks of regional kings, not one global monarch.
- The King of the North (Daniel 11)
This figure is tied to the northern powers surrounding Israel: atheistic, hostile, already far from God. - The King of the South (Daniel 11)
Often interpreted as Islamic nations, perpetually in conflict with Israel. - The Kings of the East (Revelation 16:12)
A massive force from Asia, likely including China and India, nations steeped in atheism or non-Christian religions.
Notice something? None of these regions need Satan’s Antichrist to “convert” them. They are already his.
The Antichrist’s Real Battlefield: The West
So where does the Antichrist rise?
Among the nations with a Christian foundation, the West.
Why? Because Satan’s greatest weapon is counterfeit. He doesn’t need to waste energy ruling the nations already under darkness. His goal is to corrupt what was once dedicated to Christ.
This explains why:
- We see an explosion of LGBTQ+ and transgender confusion in the West.
- Sexual immorality is celebrated as freedom.
- Violence, lawlessness, and moral corruption dominate headlines.
- Even churches compromise truth for cultural acceptance.
It’s not coincidence, it’s strategy.
Why Would Satan Target the West?
Jesus warned:
“For false christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.” (Matthew 24:24)
The elect are not in nations that have never known Christ. They are here, in the heart of the West, where Bibles gather dust and churches trade holiness for entertainment.
Satan’s plan isn’t just conquest, it’s deception. He seeks to enthrone a false Christ in the very places that once proclaimed the true Gospel.
Not Political, But Spiritual
Too many people think our struggles are political, cultural, or economic. But Scripture makes it clear:
This is not left vs. right.
This is not conservative vs. liberal.
This is righteous vs. wicked.
The Antichrist will not rule Russia, Iran, or China through deception, they’re already in his grip. His kingdom will rise in the West, among people who should know the truth but have turned their backs on it.
A Call to Discernment
Revelation warns us:
“Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins, so that you will not receive any of her plagues.” (Revelation 18:4)
Now is the time for the Church to open its eyes.
Now is the time to stop treating these issues as “culture wars” and recognize them for what they are, signs of the Antichrist’s preparation.
The true divide is here: Will you stand with righteousness, or be swept away with wickedness?
Troy P Zehnder 