"allegiance to the Antichrist. The passage itself uses straightforward language:"
Yea, straightforward and NO mention of an Ante-Christ, so where are you getting that creation from????? ------------- Rev Ch 13 = Simples, just align Deu ch 6, verse for verse and then turn on the Lights
Uncorrupt John 1:1 and give the Word back to the Father, then who knows, the following may become obvious.
Deu 18:18 = image Rev 18:18 = Ding Dong, whose Ya now Mother.