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HOW would you protect yourself if you knew that a deadly epidemic was raging in your area? You would likely build up your immune system and stay away from people who are contagious. We must do the same in a spiritual sense. The Scriptures tell us that the antichrist “is already in the world.” (1 John 4:3) If we want to escape “infection,” we must identify the “carriers” and avoid them. Thankfully, the Bible sheds considerable light on the subject.
“Antichrist” means “against (or instead of) Christ.” So in its broadest sense, the term refers to all who oppose or lyingly claim to be the Christ or his representatives. Jesus himself said: “He that is not on my side is against me [or is antichrist], and he that does not gather with me scatters.”—Luke 11:23.
Of course, John wrote about the antichrist over 60 years after Jesus died and was resurrected to heaven. Hence, the antichrist’s activities must be understood in the light of how they affect Jesus’ loyal followers on earth.—Matthew 25:40, 45.
The word “antichrist” applies to all who deny what the Bible says about Jesus Christ, all who oppose his Kingdom, and all who mistreat his followers. It also includes individuals, organizations, and nations that falsely claim to represent Christ or that improperly ascribe to themselves the role of Messiah by presumptuously promising to achieve that which only Christ can do—bring about true peace and security.
Besides rejecting Bible truth, many so-called Christians have renounced Bible standards of conduct in favor of popular morality. God’s Word foretold this development, saying: “There will be a period of time when they [people professing to serve God] will not put up with the healthful teaching, but, in accord with their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves to have their ears tickled.” (2 Timothy 4:3) These religious frauds are also described as “false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ.” The Bible goes on to say: “Their end shall be according to their works.”—2 Corinthians 11:13-15.
Its growing and growing.. The economy is getting worse. More and more people are becoming dammed and it is a cancer on this earth. Something is going to happen like the apocolypse but i know i will be saved. The believers of christ will be saved. So will the good
I think so.. if it's really true, I think the apocalypse will happen soon. I don't believe it's anyone like Obama and whoever else people say. The antichrist is supposed to be somebody that the majority of people trust and follow.. a person with a lot of power..
I am the Anti-Christ! Lol, just kidding. It really makes me laugh at how many people have been called an anti-christ by religious groups just because they have different beliefs and want different things than the churches. Seems silly.
I'm sure there are quite a few anti christs on earth. Me for one. I am more 'anti christianity' than anti Christ as I never knew Jesus personally, in fact I am not convinced that he ever existed really.
I don't think we will ever really know. The bible says he will be within the mist of leadership but we won't know who he is or who Jesus is. I don't know if it will happen right now.
An all-powerful God and yet Satan and an Anti-Christ. The mental gymnastics that have to be done to make sense of it all. Actually it is quite admirable the power of human delusion.
thats how i am and i tried explaining this to my mom because she was pushing bibles in my face and she flipped out and i explained it in a way i thought she would understand
I do not think the Anti-Christ has arrived on earth as yet. Agreed with Moe, it would be someone in power, who has wealth, able to charm the socks off everyone.
Satsumamoon, Why don't you believe in God? Cirquegirl, Really? Seriously pushing a bible in your face? What also makes you not believe?
OMG... I think I've seen that dude... it's been a couple of years though...
You haven't been reading the "Left Behind" books, have you?
Sure thing. That is our test. Are you ready?
No, nor do I believe there will be one.
I think he may be...
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