Lesson 6
The Antichrist
2 Thessalonians 2. 3-11
3 Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.
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2 Thessalonians 2. 3-11
4 He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God.
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2 Thessalonians 2. 3-11
5 Don’t you remember that when I was with you I used to tell you these things?
6 And now you know what is holding him back, so that he may be revealed at the proper time
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2 Thessalonians 2. 3-11
7 For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way.
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2 Thessalonians 2. 3-11
8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the splendor of his coming.
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2 Thessalonians 2. 3-11
9 The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie,
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2 Thessalonians 2. 3-11
10 and all the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.
11 For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie
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1 John 2.18
18 Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour.
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The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.
Romans 16.20
GOLDEN TEXT
Identify the historical moment when the Antichrist will manifest, according to the sacred scriptures.
Comprehend that the whole world will bow before the persuasive power of the Antichrist and will follow in wonder. (Rv 13.3)
OBJECTIVES
Realize that, at the end of the second part of the Great Tribulation, in the Battle of Armageddon, the Antichrist will be definitively defeated. (Rv 19.20)
OBJECTIVES
When addressing King Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel declared that the God who is in heaven is the only one who knows; He is the only one who has the answers and the meaning of dreams and visions related to the events foretold to occur at the end of days. (Dn 2.28)
INTRODUCTION
The same principle applies, literally - for the most part - to the visions and revelations given to Daniel: many of his prophecies directly reference the Antichrist, who will rule the world for seven years. (Dn 9.24-27)
INTRODUCTION
The scripture affirms that the Antichrist will come to represent the devil (Rv 13.2), just as the Lord Jesus came to this world as the representative of the eternal, almighty God (Jb 9.4).
THE EMERGENCE OF THE ANTICHRIST
1. THE EMERGENCE OF THE ANTICHRIST
Immediately following the consummation of the second coming of the Lord Jesus and the rapture of the saved, according to biblical prophecies, the Day of the Lord will begin (Zeph 1.15; Am 5.18-20; 2 Pt 3. 10-13).
1. THE EMERGENCE OF THE ANTICHRIST
Precisely at this time, the Antichrist will appear to fulfill a very important role, as described in the prophetic panorama of the final days.
1. THE EMERGENCE OF THE ANTICHRIST
1.1. At the beginning of the day of LORD
1.2. Peace for everybody
1.3. Problems solved
1.1. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DAY OF LORD
In the depths of despair, where there is no light, hope, or positive motivation, world leaders, rulers, and common people - from all segments, areas, and social groups - will cry out for someone strong and charismatic - coming from the earth, from heaven, or from hell - with urgent answers and solutions to save humanity.
1.1. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DAY OF LORD
In the face of these occurrences, at the appointed time by God, the Antichrist will emerge, riding on a white horse, with the message of hope, announcing a new era of prosperity, happiness, and blessings (Rv 6.2).
1.2. PEACE FOR EVERYBODY
Seeking to emulate the person of the Lord Jesus, who came as the Prince of Peace (Is 9.6), the Antichrist will begin his rule by presenting a plan for universal peace.
1.2. PEACE FOR EVERYBODY
Using the most efficient, powerful, and sophisticated means of communication, the Antichrist will establish a peace agreement with the nation of Israel - and other enemy nations - regarding territorial disputes.
1.3. PROBLEMS SOLVED
Seven years will be the duration of the Antichrist's rule as the world leader, when the final week of years mentioned in the Scriptures will be fulfilled, literally, in all its activities. This period (Tribulation and Great Tribulation) will be divided into two parts of three and a half years each.
1.3. PROBLEMS SOLVED
In the first stage, the Antichrist will appear as a saving prince, an eminent and trustworthy political leader, with visible and publicly proven actions. He will be a myth, with millions of fanatic followers who will worship him; they will be ready, if necessary, to die for him.
WE HAVE AN EXPERT
2. WE HAVE AN EXPERT
The relentless pursuit of experts in all fields has become an undeniable reality in our lives. Millions are spent producing and seeking someone gifted, above average, to face and overcome the challenges that arise every moment. And this search will intensify in the final days.
2. WE HAVE AN EXPERT
2.1. The antichrist: the genius; master; specialist
2.1.1 in intellectuality
2.1.2. in oratory
2.1.3. in politics
2. WE HAVE AN EXPERT
2.1.4 in economy
2.1.5. in military affairs
2.1.6. in religion
2.2. The empire of deception
2.1. THE ANTICHRIST: THE GENIUS; MASTER; SPECIALIST
During seven years, the Antichrist will be the center, the focus, the catalyst, the most prominent figure in the entire world. He will excel in various areas. Let's take a look below:
2.1.1. IN INTELLECTUALITY
The world will be impacted by the accumulation of knowledge of the Antichrist, whose brilliant mind will have mastery over intellect. His powers of perception, understanding, and utilization of information will surpass any human cognitive capacity. He will be unparalleled (DN 8.23)
2.1.2. IN ORATORY
The world will be swayed by the magical charm of the Antichrist's expressions and words, intelligent, brilliant, emotional, and convincing, of the most powerful leader of all time (Dn 11.36; Rv 13.2,6). The Antichrist will be an above-average orator.
2.1.3. IN POLITICS
The Antichrist will emerge from anonymity, bringing new things and innovative solutions. His diplomatic ability, articulation skills, and cunning will leave political institution experts admiring him, making them agree with the actions of this unparalleled leader.
The first beast (the Antichrist) and the second (the false prophet) will be the chief executives of the largest and most pernicious system of deception known in history
2.1.4. IN ECONOMY
The Antichrist will be the supreme commander of the nations, the owner of the final word. In his government, all commercial activities will be nationalized; nothing will escape his control. During the last three and a half years of his administration (Great Tribulation), no one will be able to buy or sell without his personal permission (Dn 11.43; Rv 13.16,17).
2.1.5. IN MILITARY AFFAIRS
The Antichrist will be the supreme commander of the armed forces worldwide. In his attempt to defeat the Lord Jesus and the heavenly hosts, he will form a powerful army, with 200 million super-trained soldiers (Rv 9.16), who will be willing to die for him and his cause.
2.1.5. IN MILITARY AFFAIRS
The Antichrist's army will have the most efficient, destructive, and sophisticated war machine at its disposal, developed with the highest technology available in the end times.
2.1.6. IN RELIGION
No world leader has been able to achieve what the Antichrist will do during his reign of terror. He will begin his government as a man of goodwill, a peacemaker, a legal expert, and an economic expert; he will give his all, as if he were the most interested in the well-being of all.
2.1.6. IN RELIGION
However, his ultimate goal will be to unite the entire religious system so that everyone worships him, regardless of the religion they profess. John contemplates the partnership between political and religious powers in the final days (Rv 17.1-3).
2.2. THE EMPEROR OF DECEPTION
Notice what Scripture emphasizes about the empire of deception:
2.2. THE EMPEROR OF DECEPTION
2.2. THE EMPEROR OF DECEPTION
When the apostasy reaches gigantic proportions, encompassing the entire world, the Holy Spirit and the Church will be removed from the earth.
CONCLUSION
Only then will the manifestation of the Antichrist occur (2 Thess 2.3-6), who will be endowed with satanic power; referenced for his intelligence, charisma, and leadership; and admired by the masses (Rv 13.3,4).
CONCLUSION
The demonic spirit of the beast - mentioned in Scripture as the spirit of the Antichrist ( 1 Jo 4.3; 2.18) - is already operating in the world. The power of this evil spiritual force has been granted to it by the dragon (the devil).
CONCLUSION
This force will control the public and private lives of millions of individuals (Rv 13.16,17) during the rule of the man of sin, the son of perdition ( 2 Thess 2.3).
CONCLUSION
Assisted directly by the second beast (the false prophet), the Antichrist will have his mark - his logo, his password, his legend - placed on the right hand (or on the forehead) of all those who serve him (Rv 13.16-18).
CONCLUSION
At the end of the seven years, he will be defeated and condemned, at the time of the Revelation of the Lord Jesus in the battle of Armageddon, in the second phase of Christ's return (2 Thess 2.8).
CONCLUSION
GOD BLESS YOU!
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