There is a strong biblical basis for believing that Babylon will be the capital of the Antichrist's world empire. Revelation 17 pictures Babylon as the headquarters of the Antichrist, and Revelation 18 describes the destruction of the city by God and equates it with the destruction of the Antichrist's world kingdom.
But there is a problem with these passages. Revelation 17 actually states that the capital will be "mystery Babylon" (verse 5), which I believe is a clear indication that the author is speaking symbolically. A good example of this same terminology being used to express a truth symbolically can be found in Revelation 11:8 where Jerusalem is referred to as "the great city which mystically is called Sodom and Egypt."
Likewise, Peter uses the term Babylon to refer symbolically to Rome in 1 Peter 5:13. He refers to the church in Rome as "she who is in Babylon." This verse makes it clear that Babylon was a code name for Rome among First Century Christians.
In Revelation 17 two clues are given as to the identity of the city. First, it is described as the city of "seven mountains" (verse 9). Second, it is described as "the great city which reigns over the kings of the earth" (verse 18). I believe these descriptions make it clear that "mystery Babylon" is Rome. John could not name Rome because he was a Roman prisoner, so he described the city symbolically and then gave us clues that could only point to Rome.
Furthermore, Isaiah 13:17-20 says that when Babylon is destroyed by the Medes, it will "never be inhabited or lived in from generation to generation." There are some, like Charles Dyer, who have tried to argue that Babylon is being rebuilt today. But the only rebuilding has been for tourist purposes, not for large scale habitation. The site of ancient Babylon is still over 90% desolate.
So, I believe the capital of the Antichrist's empire, both politically and spiritually, will be the city of Rome.
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2006-10-27 07:47:59
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answered by Just Cuz 3
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"Antichrist" was found 5 times in 4 verses in the New Testament.
1 John 2:18 - Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
1 John 2:22 - Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.
1 John 4:3 - And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
2 John 1:7 - For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.
2006-10-27 07:46:55
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answered by deacon 6
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The White House
2006-10-27 07:42:27
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answered by Anonymous
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If you believe in the Antichrist, you will not know where the headquarters will be. The Antichrist will appear to be everywhere at the same time.
2006-10-27 07:43:41
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answered by juncogirl3 6
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Ummm, well, when he moved out of the Whitehouse in 2000, I think he moved to New York. Yep, he did with his wife!!! He may still have a home in Arkansas,wait, no he didn't own any property. Guess he's in NY.
2006-10-27 08:01:58
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answer #5
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answered by Only hell mama ever raised 6
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The Bush Ranch
2006-10-27 07:43:09
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answered by Jon C 6
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Jerusalem
2006-10-27 07:46:15
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answered by IdahoMike 5
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You know nobody knows exactly where it is going to be, but we do know that "the anti christ" will have some sort of political power. And that he also is from the area surrounding the Jewish nation.
2006-10-27 07:45:17
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answered by Yahoooo! 1
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Isreal
2006-10-27 07:44:24
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answered by darlndanna 3
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The White house probably.
2006-10-27 07:42:49
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answered by lollipoppett2005 6
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