Question: Who is the Antichrist and when will he come? The apostle John is the only inspired writer who uses the word "antichrist" (1 Jno.2:18,22; 4:3; 2 Jno.7). "Anti" is a Greek preposition which means "against." "Antichrist" is defined as one who stands against Christ. One who is a defiant adversary of Christ. It should be distinguished from the "false Christs" foretold by Jesus (Matt.24:5,24; Mk.13:22). An "antichrist" opposes and denies Christ, while "false Christs" pretend to be Christ. John also declares that "many antichrists" had already arisen at the very time he was writing (2:18:4:3). It is not then, a question of when will "antichrist" come, but of recognizing all such opponents of Christ who are presently in the world. This we are able to do by contrasting their teaching with that of the apostles of Christ (4:1-6). Some talk and write much about a certain individual, whom they suppose is the "antichrist," that will soon appear to rule the world. All such speculation is purely fanciful (Source: Jimmy Thomas) Related Question: Is the anti-Christ alive today? 1) The word anti-christ is found 4X. 1 Jno.2:18,22;4:3; 2 Jno.7. 2) From these verses we learn that there are many anti-christs (1 Jno.2:18). 3) He denies the Father and the Son (1 Jno.2:22). 4) Every spirit that confesseth not Jesus is not of God (1 Jno. 4:3). 5) Those who confess not that Jesus Christ came in the flesh (2 Jno.7). 6) To the extent that one is guilty of the sins specified in these passages, one is thus to be identified with the anti-christ mentioned in the Bible.