PERSEVERANCE

Pastor Jeremy Helmuth
2 Thessalonians 2:1-8
October 20-22, 2023

The Coming Antichrist
God warns us about the coming Antichrist. If we want to discern the identity of this person and how we should resist him, we must know four characteristics of this man of lawlessness. After seeing these evil traits, we can hold onto the promise that Antichrist will be destroyed.

Antichrist is a

man who

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out of the

Roman Empire.

Antichrist will

himself,

everyone to

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him.

Antichrist has

that the

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will limit until the

begins.

Antichrist will

his

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upon every

of the world.

Jesus will

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and

him into the

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of

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Discussion Questions

Did you know that a counterfeit TRINITY exists?
In the end times, Satan leads his own evil trinity. Satan plays the part of Father (John 8:44; Is 14:14). Antichrist tries to act like the Son by riding a white horse (Rev 6:2; 19:11). The false prophet is a substitute for the Holy Spirit (Rev 13:11-17). Why does Satan try to present himself as an angel of light (2 Cor 11:14)? What patterns in our culture are a counterfeit of God’s correct principles?

Who are the CURRENT antichrists?
What does John mean when he states that many antichrists have come (1 John 2:18-22; 2 John 1:7; Matt 24:24)? How can we discern who the various “antichrists” are in this world?

Why does the MARK of the BEAST destroy your SOUL?
Read about this 666 marking (Rev 13:16-19; 14:9-11; Gen 1:27-31). The pressure to receive this mark to exist in society will be so strong that only true believers will resist it. Is it possible that this mark is more than an informational chip that is inside your body? Could this mark alter your DNA? Could this corrupt your image (the likeness of God) if you take the mark because it will forever align yourself with the Antichrist (Satan), and forfeit your opportunity for salvation?

What is the MARK of GOD?
What does it mean that God will put a seal upon the forehead of believers (Rev 7:3-4; 9:4; 14:1; Ex 13:9; Dt 6:5-8)? How does someone make sure that they are sealed by God and protected from all the destruction that will take place? Discuss the contrasts between the mark of the beast and the mark of God.

How will Christians SURVIVE the TRIBULATION?
How would you live if you would become an outcast in society for refusing to show allegiance to the government of the Antichrist? Read Revelation 20:4 and discuss how you will need Christ’s strength to help you face unfair persecution towards you and your loved ones.