“Even now are there many antichrists…”
— 1 John 2:18 (KJV)
Most people are waiting for the Antichrist.
The Bible says we should be discerning the spirit behind him.
The greatest deception of the last days is not open persecution—but subtle replacement. Not the denial of religion—but the denial of Christ Himself.
WHAT DOES “ANTI-CHRIST” REALLY MEAN?
The word antichristos means:
Against Christ, and In place of Christ
This spirit does not always shout “Jesus is false.”
Sometimes it whispers “Jesus is optional.”
1 John 2:18 (TPT)
“You’ve heard that the Antichrist is coming, and already many anti-Christs have arisen among us.”
The Bible is clear:
👉 Anti-Christ is first a spirit—before it becomes a person.
A SPIRIT ALREADY AT WORK
John makes it unmistakable:
1 John 4:3 (KJV)
“This is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.”
AMPC adds clarity:
“…which would annul, destroy, sever, and disunite Jesus from who He truly is.”
The target is simple:
Destroy the foundation of salvation by dismantling the identity of Jesus.
No incarnation?
No cross.
No blood.
No redemption.
THE CORE DOCTRINE OF THE ANTI-CHRIST SPIRIT
The spirit of antichrist always attacks Christology—who Jesus is.
1 John 2:22 (KJV)
“He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.”
It denies:
The Deity of Christ The human incarnation of Christ The atoning death of Christ The bodily resurrection of Christ The exclusive Lordship of Christ
Matthew 24:24 (AMPC)
“False Christs and false prophets will arise and show great signs and wonders, so as to deceive—if possible—even the elect.”
⚠️ Power without truth is not God.
Miracles are not proof. Doctrine is.
HOW THIS SPIRIT OPERATES TODAY
The anti-Christ spirit thrives in modern Christianity because it is comfortable, intellectual, spiritual-sounding—and Christ-reducing.
🔻 It replaces truth with tolerance
🔻 Conviction with inclusion
🔻 Repentance with self-acceptance
🔻 Lordship with motivation
2 Thessalonians 2:9–10 (KJV)
“With all power and signs and lying wonders,
And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness…”
1 Timothy 4:1 (AMPC)
“Some will turn away from the faith, giving attention to deluding spirits and doctrines that demons teach.”
This spirit doesn’t say “Reject the Bible.”
It says “Reinterpret it.”
WHY THE WORLD EMBRACES IT
1 John 5:19 (TPT)
“The whole world lies under the influence of the evil one.”
The spirit of anti-Christ shapes:
Culture Media Education Morality Even pulpits
It rebrands rebellion as progress and disobedience as freedom.
HOW TO IDENTIFY THE SPIRIT OF THE ANTI-CHRIST
According to Scripture, it will:
Refuse Christ’s Lordship Undermine the authority of Scripture Offer another Jesus Promote spirituality without submission Elevate man above God
2 John 1:7 (KJV)
“Many deceivers are entered into the world… This is a deceiver and an antichrist.”
THE BELIEVER’S DEFENCE (AND IT WORKS)
God did not leave us vulnerable.
🛡️ The Word
John 17:17 (KJV)
“Thy word is truth.”
🛡️ The Anointing
1 John 2:20 (TPT)
“The Holy One has anointed you, and you know the truth.”
🛡️ Discernment
1 John 4:1 (AMPC)
“Test the spirits to discover whether they proceed from God.”
🛡️ Bold Confession
Romans 10:9 (KJV)
“If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus…”
The spirit of antichrist flees where Jesus is Lord, not just mentioned.
FINAL WORD
The question is no longer Is the spirit of anti-Christ here?
The question is:
Can you discern it?
Can you resist it?
Will you remain in the truth?
1 John 2:24 (AMPC)
“Let what you heard from the beginning remain in you. Then you will abide in the Son and in the Father.”
Truth is not updated.
Christ is not revised.
The Gospel is not negotiable.
🌟 Invitation to Salvation
You may be sensing the times are dark, but the Good News is bright:
Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, who came in the flesh, died for our sins, and rose again for our justification.
He alone saves. He alone redeems. He alone gives eternal life.
Romans 10:13 (KJV)
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
John 3:16 (AMPC)
“For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He gave His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life.”
Acts 4:12 (TPT)
“There is no one else who has the power to save us, for there is only one name to whom God has given authority by which we must experience salvation: the name of Jesus.”
🙏 Salvation Prayer
If you desire to be saved, pray this sincerely from your heart:
Lord Jesus,
I believe You are the Christ, the Son of God.
I believe You came in the flesh, died for my sins, and rose again.
I confess You as my Lord and Saviour.
Forgive me. Wash me by Your blood.
Give me a new heart and Your Spirit.
I turn away from sin and receive Your life.
Thank You for saving me.
I am Yours forever. Amen.
🎉 If you prayed that, you are now born again—welcome to the family of God!
🎄 You are saved to shine.
You are redeemed to grow.
You are born again to belong to Christ—and His Church.
Welcome to Christ.
Welcome to His Body.
Welcome home.
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The Message Bearer (SmilingPreacher), Cornelius Bella
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