In this message we look at John’s warning that, before the final Antichrist appears, the spirit of antichrist is already at work in the world. Scripture teaches that Christians already face tribulation, deception, and lawlessness, even as it also points forward to a final intensification before Christ returns. We will consider how the spirit of antichrist denies and redefines Jesus, produces many antichrists and counterfeit saviours, and pressures Christians to compromise. Yet John’s central encouragement is not fear, but confidence: “He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” Christians overcome by confessing the true Christ, abiding in Him, testing the spirits, loving one another, and remaining faithful even under pressure.

1 John 2:18–27 & 1 John 4:1–6

In Matthew 24:9–14, Jesus gives a sober but hopeful picture of the age before his return: his followers will face opposition, deception, betrayal, lawlessness, and the danger of love growing cold, yet the gospel of the kingdom will still be preached to all nations before the end comes. This message explores how God’s apparent delay is not forgetfulness or failure, but patience and mercy for the sake of repentance and mission. The church is therefore called not to speculate about dates, grow cynical, or become cold under pressure, but to stay faithful, proclaim Christ, and burn brighter with holy, courageous love until the Great Commission is fulfilled and the King returns.

Matthew 24:9-14