Where in the Bible is the man of sin actually called the Antichrist?
The man of sin is actually called the Antichrist in I John 2:18. The context identifies this as the one place where the counterfeit Christ is given that title. It also notes that even now there are many Antichrists, but they do not compare to the coming one.
Les teaches that the man of sin, the counterfeit Christ, is called the Antichrist in one specific place: I John 2:18, the little letter by the same writer who wrote Revelation. There the text says, 'as you have heard that Antichrist shall come.' Les notes that even now there are many Antichrists, but they do not hold a candle to the One who is coming, the Antichrist. Earlier, Jesus begins in verse 4 to lay out the events of the seven years, starting with the White Horse of Revelation 6, the man of sin, counterfeit Christ, and Antichrist. This one will come on the scene, convince the world he is the Christ, and deceive many. Les then returns to Revelation 6, where the man of sin comes on the scene, begins to conquer and overtake nations, and sets up his power base. The first seal is the appearance of the Antichrist, and he signs the seven-year treaty with Israel, as seen back in Daniel.
Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
More Questions
Are the many antichrists in 1 John the same as the coming Antichrist?
The many antichrists that existed in John's day do not compare to the one Antichrist who is still coming.
Is there more than one Antichrist?
There are already many antichrists, but the coming Antichrist is a single, far greater figure.