antichrist

/'æntikraist/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • (Christianity) The adversary of Christ: In Christian theology, the Antichrist is a powerful, evil figure who opposes Christ and His teachings, as prophesied in the New Testament. This figure is often associated with a period of great tribulation before the Second Coming of Christ.
    • A person or force seen as opposing Christ or Christian principles: More broadly, the term can be used to describe any person or power viewed as a fundamental enemy of Christ, Christianity, or its core values.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Many early Christian writings warned believers to be vigilant for the coming of the Antichrist.
    • The preacher described the corrupt dictator as an antichrist for his persecution of the church.
Advanced Usage

  • "the spirit of antichrist": A concept from the New Testament (1 John 4:3) referring to any teaching or influence that denies the fundamental truth about Jesus Christ.

    • The apostle John wrote that any spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is the spirit of antichrist.

  • "antichrist" (lowercase): When not used as a proper name, it can refer to a false Christ or a person who sets themselves up in opposition to Christ.

    • The cult leader was denounced as an antichrist by mainstream religious authorities.
Variants and Related Words
  • Antichristian (adj): Opposed to Christianity or its teachings.
    • The regime's antichristian policies led to the closure of many churches.
Synonyms
  • Adversary: An opponent or enemy.
  • False Christ: A deceiver who claims to be the Messiah.
  • Beast: A symbolic term from the Book of Revelation often associated with the Antichrist figure.
Related Phrases
  • "Man of Sin" / "Son of Perdition": Alternative biblical titles for the Antichrist figure (from 2 Thessalonians 2:3).
    • Theologians have debated the identity of the "Man of Sin" for centuries.
Noun
  1. (Christianity) the adversary of Christ (or Christianity) mentioned in the New Testament; the Antichrist will rule the world until overthrown by the Second Coming of Christ

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