Pastor Billy Crone recently sat down with Charisma Media to discuss a topic that has fascinated and concerned Christians for generations: the rise of the Antichrist and the formation of the 10 kingdoms foretold in Bible prophecy. Crone presents a compelling case that world events may be aligning with Scripture in ways that should prompt believers to pay attention and prepare their hearts.
“We’re seeing the stage being set right now,” Crone says. “The Bible clearly talks about a final empire that consists of 10 kings or 10 kingdoms, and from that emerges the Antichrist.” He emphasizes that while believers cannot know for certain how or when these events will unfold, the patterns emerging today are striking.
Crone draws attention to global movements that he believes could potentially lead to the fulfillment of this prophecy. “If you look at what’s happening with global governance, economic systems, and even artificial intelligence, you can see how all of this is leading to control mechanisms that could easily be handed over to a single leader,” he explains. “It fits perfectly with what the Bible warned about.”
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He points to the current trend of consolidating power across various sectors of society. “It’s not just political,” Crone says. “It’s economic, technological, even religious. The pieces are falling into place, and people need to wake up to the reality that this isn’t some distant possibility.” For example, Crone highlights the rise of digital currencies and biometric identification systems, which he believes could be used to control buying and selling, aligning with Revelation 13’s prophecy of the mark of the beast.
Crone also discusses the increasing push for a unified world government, citing organizations like the United Nations and the World Economic Forum as examples of how the world is moving towards centralized control. “These entities are openly talking about global governance and digital IDs, and if you don’t think that lines up with prophecy, you need to take another look at Scripture,” he says.
However, Crone is careful to stress that Christians should avoid jumping to conclusions. “The Antichrist hasn’t been revealed yet, and we need to be cautious about making specific claims. But that doesn’t mean we sit back and do nothing. Jesus told us to watch and be ready.”
He urges believers to focus on biblical preparedness rather than speculation. “It’s not about panic; it’s about being aware. The Bible gives us characteristics of the Antichrist so we won’t be deceived when he does show up.”
In Crone’s view, the Antichrist may already be among us. “I believe he’s on the planet right now,” he stated. “But the key thing is, do you know the biblical markers? Do you know what to look for so that you won’t fall for the deception that’s coming?”
Ultimately, Crone issues a clear message to the body of Christ about how we must stay informed, stay vigilant and most importantly, stay grounded in God’s Word. “We don’t know everything yet, but we do know this—Jesus wins, and our job is to be ready.”
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James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
