🕯️ Message Title: “Ain’t No ‘The Antichrist’ — But There’s Still a Devil in the Details.”

Beloved friends, brothers, and sisters—both saved and searching—let me sit down at your table for just a moment. I come to you today not with a wild-eyed conspiracy, but with an open Bible, a clear mind, and a heart full of urgency.

See, I was raised—like many of y’all—to be on the lookout for “The Antichrist,” like he was some dark, shadowy figure who’d pop out of the European Union with glowing red eyes and a barcode on his forehead. But after digging into the Word with prayer, I discovered something that’ll shake a few Sunday school charts...

📖 There is no one in the Bible called “The Antichrist.” That phrase never appears in Revelation—not once.

📜 Scripture Breakdown: What Does the Bible Actually Say?

🔹 1 John 2:18 – “Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists…”

🗝️ Key Word: "Antichrist" (Greek: ἀντίχριστος – antichristos)

• Anti means “instead of” or “against.”

• Christos is “the Anointed One” — Christ.→ So, “antichrist” means anyone or anything that opposes or replaces Jesus.

  
  

👉 There’s more than one. And they’re already here.

🔹 1 John 4:3 – “And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist…”

🗝️ Keyword: “Spirit” (Greek: pneuma)→ Not just a person, but a force, a mood, a movement that denies Jesus.

So, yes—antichrists are real, but they ain’t all wearing black robes. Some are in politics. Some are on TikTok. Some are standing behind pulpits. Some are whispering in your child’s classroom.

🕳️ But There Is One to Watch For…

Now, hang on - don’t get too comfortable. There is one wicked individual who is prophesied to rise in the end.

🔹 2 Thessalonians 2:3 – “...that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition…”

🗝️ Keyword: “Perdition” (Greek: apōleia)→ Meaning: destruction, ruin, utter loss. This isn’t a random sinner—this is the embodiment of rebellion, possessed, deceptive, claiming to be God.

🔹 Revelation 13:1 describes “the beast” rising from the sea (a symbol of Gentile nations), with global power.

So while the word “antichrist” doesn’t appear in Revelation, the system and the person—the Son of Perdition—is clearly described. Satan empowers him (Rev. 13:2),

demands worship (Rev. 13:8),

and institutes global control (Rev. 13:16-17).

🚨 Real Talk: Why This Matters Today

Church, hear me well—we’ve been tricked into looking for one evil man, when the Spirit of antichrist is already marching through our schools, our screens, our sanctuaries.

Some say, “It’ll never happen here.”I say, “It’s already happening.”

The antichrist isn’t coming with fangs and flames. He’s coming with pronouns, digital currencies, inclusive doctrines, and a smile that says ‘peace’ while canceling the Prince of Peace.

🔥 The Gospel Response: Two Altars

👣 To the Believer: You’ve got to stop playing dress-up with darkness. Quit listening to “soft gospel” that won’t mention Hell, won’t preach repentance, and wouldn’t recognize the real Jesus if He walked in with nail scars. Stop waiting for “the Antichrist” and start fighting the Spirit of Antichrist.

🎯 If your Jesus can't flip tables, raise the dead, or command holiness—then your Jesus ain't the Bible's Jesus.

👤 To the Unbeliever: Friend, you’ve got a decision to make, and putting it off is a decision in itself. This world is being primed for deception, and without Jesus Christ as your Savior, you’re not just confused—you’re condemned.

But oh, thank God for the cross! Jesus willingly became sin for us (2 Cor. 5:21), died our death, and rose again on the third day. Not just to save you from Hell, but to free you from the grip of the antichrist spirit now.

✝️ ALTAR CALL

If the Spirit is stirring you—whether you’re a prodigal, a preacher, or a flat-out pagan—now’s the time.

Pray with me:

“Lord Jesus, I’ve been wrong. I’ve been led by lies, sin, and self. But I believe You died for me. I believe You rose again. I turn from my sin and surrender to You—my only Savior, my soon-coming King. Fill me with Your Spirit and help me live in Your truth. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

🕊️ Final Word:

Don’t wait for the Beast to rise—rise up now in the name of Jesus. 📖 “Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.” – 1 John 4:4

And if you’re wondering what’s coming next—visit docbmedia.com and type “Antichrist” or “Revelation” into the search bar. I ain’t trying to scare folks. I am trying to prepare folks.

🛩️ Until the last trumpet sounds, I will hold the line and shine the Light.

Pastor Terry