𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝘃𝘀 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧

ANTICHRIST vs CHRIST

Rightly Dividing the False Prince from the Prince of Peace
Key Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:3–4 (KJV)

INTRODUCTION

Scripture warns that deception increases as the end approaches.
The Bible does not merely reveal who Christ is—it also exposes who the Antichrist is not.

In this Dispensation of Grace, the Body of Christ is not appointed to wrath (1 Thess. 5:9), yet we are called to discern truth, defend doctrine, and distinguish the counterfeit from the Christ.

Today we will clearly divide ANTICHRIST vs CHRIST through 9 Pauline contrasts.

AUTHORITY — USURPED vs UNQUESTIONED
Revelation 13:4; Matthew 28:18 (KJV)

A. Stolen Power – Antichrist receives authority from Satan
B. Sovereign Power – Christ possesses all authority
C. Temporary vs Total – Borrowed rule vs absolute reign
Dispensational Insight:
Antichrist imitates authority; Christ is authority.

ADORATION — DEMANDED vs DESERVED
Revelation 13:8; Philippians 2:9–11 (KJV)

A. Forced Worship – Antichrist demands allegiance
B. Willing Worship – Christ receives heartfelt praise
C. False Glory vs True Glory – One steals, One deserves
Pauline Truth:
Every knee will bow to Christ—not the counterfeit.

AGENDA — DECEPTION vs DELIVERANCE
2 Thessalonians 2:9–10; Colossians 1:13 (KJV)

A. Lying Wonders – Antichrist deceives the nations
B. Liberating Gospel – Christ delivers from darkness
C. Bondage vs Freedom – Chains vs salvation
Emphasis:
Grace delivers now; deception dominates later.

ATMOSPHERE — CHAOS vs CALM
Daniel 8:24; John 14:27 (KJV)

A. Global Turmoil – Antichrist brings unrest
B. Gospel Peace – Christ gives peace within
C. Fear vs Faith – Terror contrasted with trust
Grace Application:
Christ’s peace rules hearts before He rules nations.

AUTHENTICITY — COUNTERFEIT vs COMPLETE
2 Corinthians 11:13–15; Colossians 2:9 (KJV)

A. False Light – Satan masquerades as truth
B. Fullness of God – Christ embodies deity
C. Imitation vs Incarnation – Copy vs Creator
Right Division:
Antichrist mimics; Christ fulfills.

AUTHORITY DURATION — TEMPORARY vs TIMELESS
Revelation 13:5; Hebrews 13:8 (KJV)

A. Short Reign – Forty-two months only
B. Same Forever – Christ never changes
C. Ending Rule vs Everlasting Rule – Limited vs eternal
Dispensational Truth:
Antichrist reigns briefly; Christ reigns endlessly.

ALLEGIANCE — MARK vs MEDIATOR
Revelation 13:16–17; 1 Timothy 2:5 (KJV)

A. Forced Mark – Economic control and coercion
B. Free Access – One Mediator to God
C. Servitude vs Sonship – Slaves vs sons
Grace Assurance:
Believers are sealed—not marked.

ACCOUNTABILITY — JUDGMENT vs JUSTIFICATION
Revelation 19:20; Romans 5:1 (KJV)

A. Final Destruction – Antichrist cast into the lake of fire
B. Finished Work – Christ secures justification
C. Condemned vs Cleansed – Wrath vs righteousness
Pauline Comfort:
We are justified now, not judged later.

ARRIVAL — DESTRUCTION vs DOMINION
2 Thessalonians 2:8; Revelation 19:11–16 (KJV)

A. Sudden End – Christ destroys Antichrist with His coming
B. Supreme Dominion – Christ reigns as King of kings
C. Darkness Removed – Light established forever
Final Reality:
The counterfeit falls when the Christ appears.

CONCLUSION

The Antichrist is real,
but Christ is reigning.
The Antichrist deceives the world,
but Christ delivers the redeemed.
Right division keeps believers grounded, guarded, and glorious in hope.

CALL TO ACTION

KNOW the truth
RIGHTLY divide the Word
WORSHIP the true Christ
LOOK for our blessed hope
Do not fear the Antichrist—
FOLLOW CHRIST.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Antichrist offers power without peace.
Christ offers peace with power.
Antichrist rules by deception.
Christ reigns in truth.
“Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” — Revelation 22:20 (KJV)