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Identity of the Antichrist (2)

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In a [cref identity-of-the-antichrist prior post about the Antichrist] we have discussed the identity of the Antichrist by looking at the Bible passages that specifically mention him. We continue here with a look at two more passages on the subject.

Antichrist in 1 John 4:3

“…every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God; this is the spirit of the Antichrist, of which you have heard that it is coming, and now is already in the world.”

We are now introduced to a more specific definition of the Antichrist and we learn that his appearance is no longer in the future. It is in the present. According to most scholars, 1 John was written in the last decade of the first century ((Guthrie, New Testament Introduction, 1970, pg. 989-899)). This means that this “spirit of Antichrist” has been with us for just over 1900 years! This is a stunning blow Continue reading Identity of the Antichrist (2) →

Identity of the AntiChrist

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The identity of the Antichrist is a subject of great and growing interest among both religious and non-religious people. So much has been said about the Antichrist that people are seeking answers to identify this horrendous being and to learn what to expect from his devilish devices.

The Bible is the only reliable source for a study of the Antichrist. You will soon see that the Biblical account of Antichrist is greatly different from what the popular religious press and the entertainment industry present. In fact, religious groups have wrested the entire concept of Antichrist from its Biblical moorings and created a cartoon-like character which has little to do with the real Antichrist.

Antichrist in the New Testament

The term “Antichrist” occurs only 5 times in all of Scripture. The occurrences are found only Continue reading Identity of the AntiChrist →