1. Definition of Antichrist:**
- 1 John 2:22: "Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, the one who denies the Father and the Son."
**2. Spirit of Antichrist:**
- 1 John 4:3: "but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world."
**3. False Teachings and Deception:**
- 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10: "The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie."
**4. Antichrist's Deceptive Influence:**
- Matthew 24:24: "For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect."
**5. The Man of Lawlessness:**
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4: "Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God."
**6. The Beast in Revelation:**
- Revelation 13:1-18: Describes a beast representing worldly power and another beast, the false prophet, associated with the Antichrist.
**7. Mark of the Beast:**
- Revelation 13:16-18: Describes a mark associated with the beast, often interpreted symbolically.
**8. End Times and Ultimate Triumph of Christ:**
- Revelation 19:11-21: Describes the return of Christ, who triumphs over the forces of evil.
**9. Encouragement to Believers:**
- 1 John 4:4: "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."
This overview provides a starting point for a comprehensive teaching on the Antichrist, allowing for a deeper exploration of each aspect with a study of additional scriptures.