Another issue I want to address is that it is very possible to CONTRAST SHARPLY Jesus Christ and Antichrist from the word, and discern either from such a contrast.
Contrasts
Christ came from Above. John 6:38.
Antichrist ascends from The Pit. Rev. 11:7.
Christ came in His Father's name. John 5:43.
Antichrist comes in his Own name. John 5:43.
Christ Humbled Himself. Phil. 2:8.
Antichrist Exalts himself. 2 Thess. 2:4.
Christ Despised. Isa. 53:3; Luke 23:18.
Antichrist Admired. Rev. 13:3,4.
Christ Exalted. Phil. 2:9.
Antichrist Cast Down to Hell. Isa. 14:14,15; Rev. 19:20.
Christ to do His Father's will. John 6:38.
Antichrist to do his Own will. Dan. 11:36.
Christ came to Save. Luke 19:10.
Antichrist comes to Destroy. Dan. 8:24.
Christ is the Good Shepherd. John 10:4-15.
Antichrist is the Idol (evil) Shepherd. Zech. 11:16,17.
Christ is the "True Vine." John 15:1.
Antichrist is the "Vine of the Earth." Rev. 14:18.
Christ is the "Truth." John 14:6.
Antichrist is the "Lie." 2 Thess. 2:11.
Christ is the "Holy One." Mark 1:24.
Antichrist is the "Lawless One." 2 Thess. 2:8, R.V.
Christ is the "Man of Sorrows." Isa. 53 :3.
Antichrist is the "Man of Sin." 2 Thess. 2:3.
Christ is the "Son of God." Luke 1:35.
Antichrist is the "Son of Perdition." 2 Thess. 2: 3.
Christ, "The Mystery of Godliness," is God manifest in the flesh. 1 Tim. 3:16.
Antichrist, "The Mystery of Iniquity,"' will be Satan manifest in the flesh. 2 Thess. 2:7.
I believe it is important when we read the word to LOOK for these contrasts, so we will not mistakenly switch the references given to us.
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