As well as gaining military control over much of the world, the Antichrist will gain economic control.
In Revelation 13, the infamous number of the Beast is discussed, and it is related to the Antichrist’s control of the economy.
According to the Scriptures, the Antichrist will compel all people to be “marked with an inscription” on their hands or foreheads. Only those will this mark will be allowed to “buy or sell.”
Whether the Antichrist will use force or charisma to compel people to accept his mark is not stated. It could, however, be born of simple practicality.
People may be presented with the choice of refusing to take this mark or losing their chance to participate in any sort of buying or selling.
The Antichrist’s charisma and cunning would allow him to make this seem like a reasonable requirement of trade.
With society accepting this new regulation, even those who disagree with the Antichrist oblige and take the mark so that they can feed their families.
Sounds a bit like the supermarket barcodes found on most objects for sale
