The Spirit of Antichrist
1 John 2:18-27

The Spirit of Antichrist:
1 John 2:18

• Many Antichrists have come.

Matthew 24:3-5

• The Antichrist is coming. 

2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Two indicators of those opposed to Christ:

1. They Dissociate from the Church

1 John 2:19
Ephesians 3:21
Ephesians 5:25-27

     2. They Deny the Core of the Christian Faith

• Jesus is the Messiah

1 John 2:20-22
1 John 4:1-3
Genesis 3:15
Isaiah 42:1-9
Luke 4:18-19

• Jesus is the Son of God

1 John 2:23
1 John 5:9-13
John 14:10-11
Matthew 16:13-18

The Perseverance of Believers

 1 John 2:24-27

• Persevere in Sound Doctrine

1 Corinthians 1:1-2
2 Corinthians 11:1-4, 13-15

• Persevere with Holy Spirit

1John 2:27
Ephesians 1:13-14
1 Corinthians 11:26