Who is the AntiChrist?

Opening Discussion

Do you think we are close to the end of the age? Why or why not?

Should this affect the way we live as believers?

• If so, how and why?
• If not, why not?

When you hear the word antichrist, what comes to mind?

What is your first thought about what this term probably means?

Are you afraid of the antichrist?

Going Deeper

What does John say here about the antichrist?

What does he say about the last days?

How is this different or similar to what you thought before we looked at this passage?

Cross References on Antichrist and Last Day/Hour

• Matthew 24:5
• Matthew 24:24
• Mark 13:22
• Romans 13:11-12
• 1 Timothy 4:1
• 1 Peter 4:7
• 1 John 4:1-3
• 2 John 1:7
• Revelation 13
• 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4

Takeaways

Why does it matter that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh?

What does this passage (1 John 2:18-29) say about how can we live with confidence?