ἀντίχριστος
An opponent of the Messiah
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What does ἀντίχριστος (antíchristos) mean in the Bible?
ἀντίχριστος (antíchristos) is a Greek word meaning "an opponent of the Messiah". άντι-χριατος, -ον, ό Antichrist, "one who assuming the guise of Christ opposes Christ" (Westc. False teaching about Jesus is not minor error but direct opposition to God’s saving revelation. This term runs through the canonical themes of Messiah, Revelation.
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Meaning
One who falsely claims to be Christ or opposes Christ by deceptive imitation rather than open denial.
Antichrist, "one who assuming the guise of Christ opposes Christ" (Westc., Epp. Jo., 70): 1Jn.2:18 Jn 2:22 Jn 4:3, 1Jn.1:7 pl. 1Jn.2:18 (cf. ψευδόχριστος, and see MM, VGT, see word).
Why This Word Matters
False teaching about Jesus is not minor error but direct opposition to God’s saving revelation. 1 John 2:18-23
Doctrinal denial of Christ reveals alignment with spiritual opposition. 1 John 4:1-6
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