The Antichrist Explained: What the Bible Really Says | John Ortberg
- Preacher
- John Ortberg
- Tradition
- Non-denominational Evangelical
- Published
- Length
- 22:50
About this sermon
What does the Bible actually say about the Antichrist, Armageddon, and the end times? In this episode, John Ortberg clears away the clutter of speculation—like presidential “666” theories, modern rapture charts, or end-times guessing games—and returns us to the words of Scripture itself. Drawing from 1 John, Revelation, and the prophets, John shows how terms like “Antichrist” and “tribulation” were meant for real people facing real suffering, not just future predictions. Along the way, you’ll hear insights from Bruce Metzger’s Breaking the Code and Dallas Willard’s vision of our eternal destiny—not endless bureaucracy, but creative life with Christ. Instead of fear, we’re invited into faithfulness, hope, and love, living today as people of God’s kingdom while looking forward to the day when all is made new. 00:00 — Why Do People Keep Predicting The Antichrist? 01:11 — What Does The Bible Actually Say About The Antichrist? 02:23 — Is The Word “Antichrist” In Revelation? 03:28 — Who Are The “Antichrists” Mentioned In 1 John? 05:07 — Why Failed End Times Predictions Damage Faith 06:25 — How Should Christians Read The Book Of Revelation? 09:34 — What Do Babylon And 666 Really Mean In Revelation? 11:54 — What Does The Mark On The Forehead And Hand Really Mean? 16:00 — How Revelation Predicted Rome’s Fall And Babylon’s Ongoing Power 19:56 — What Did Jesus Say About Not Knowing The End Times Date? 20:49 — Why Christian Hope Is Different From Secular Progress 21:24 — What Romans 8 Teaches About Creation, Hope, And Redemption Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT US at 855-888-0444 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/
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