The Antichrist and the Man of Sin
A final lawless one to be destroyed by the brightness of Christ's coming.
Daniel saw a 'little horn' rising; John named him 'antichrist'; Paul described the 'man of sin' sitting in the temple of God. Scripture testifies of one final embodiment of lawlessness — and his swift destruction at Christ's return.
The Prophecy
"And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High..."
"...that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God..."
"Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists..."
Many antichrists, one Antichrist
John taught that the antichrist spirit is already at work, yet a final, personal embodiment is still to be revealed before the day of the Lord.
Destroyed by Christ's coming
Paul declares that the Lord shall consume the lawless one with the spirit of His mouth and destroy him with the brightness of His appearing.
People in This Prophecy
Verse Commentary
Read verse-by-verse commentary on the key passages of this prophecy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the antichrist?
The final lawless ruler prophesied by Daniel, Paul, and John, to arise before Christ's return.
Is the spirit of antichrist already in the world?
Yes — 1 John 4:3 says it is already in the world, opposing the truth of the incarnation.
Related Bible Prophecies
The Great Tribulation
Unequalled trouble before the coming of Christ.
The Abomination of Desolation
Daniel's sign, partly fulfilled in history, awaiting final unveiling.
The Second Coming of Christ
The visible, glorious return of Christ to judge and reign.
The Day of the Lord
A great and dreadful day of divine judgment and salvation.
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