Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  9000 Last things  »  9100 Aspects of the last things  »  9115 antichrist, the

One who is directly and implacably opposed to Jesus Christ.

The antichrist will deny fundamental truths about Jesus Christ

2Jn 7 See also Matthew 24:24 pp Mark 13:22; Mark 3:29; 1 John 2:22; John 4:3

Th antichrist as a self-appointed rival to God

2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 See also Daniel 7:7-8,24-25; Daniel 8:9-12,23-25; Daniel 11:36-45; Revelation 13:1-10,11-18

The coming of the antichrist is a sign of the “last days”

1 John 2:18 See also 2 Thessalonians 2:6-10

The final defeat of the antichrist is assured

2 Thessalonians 2:8 See also Daniel 7:26-27; Daniel 8:25; Daniel 11:45; Revelation 17:7-14

See also

2012  Christ, authority
2372  Christ, victory
2375  kingdom of God
4120  Satan
5290  defeat
5800  blasphemy
6147  deceit, practice
8730  enemies of believers
8746  false Christs
8787  opposition to God
8795  persecution
9140  last days