The Bible speaks of a wilderness where the woman (the church) is relatively safe from Antichrist. Most believe that is the USA and that appears to be what is playing out now. Antichrist arises from among the nations near the Mediterranean, and becomes the leader of 10 European nations, the restored Roman Empire… before he is recognized as Antichrist, signs a peace treaty with Israel, then 3.5 years later becomes Antichrist after some kind of head wound, breaks the treaty with Israel, 3.5 years of all hell breaking lose on the earth, then Armageddon, then Christ returns to the earth.