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Originally Posted by Ohio

I think there is overwhelming evidence that the Beast is a man, not just one who is against Christ, but one who will claim to be Christ Himself, the long awaited Messiah of Israel. Of course, the Beast will mimic the Lord and try to be God, probably using AI to his full advantage.

For example, both claim to be Messiah of Israel, God Himself in the flesh. Both serve 3.5 years, performing signs and wonders, speaking wisdom and truth. Both die, and then "rise" from the dead. (The beast will rise like Lazarus, only to be tossed into the lake of fire when the Son of Man does appear.)

Initially, at least for the first half of Daniel's 70th week, the Beast will be everything that Jesus Christ was "supposed to be" - powerful leader bringing peace and security to the world. Most of the world will believe that Jesus Christ was a failure, and now we have the "real" Christ. They will all marvel at him, saying "who is like the beast?" Unlike Jesus, who only appeared in Israel, this Beast will appear to the entire world.

Clear and very good explanation Ohio !