Evening Sermon - 18th May 2025 - Identifying the Antichrist in 2 Thessalonians

This evening's sermon is delivered by Rev. George Speers.

In this evening sermon on 2 Thessalonians 2, the Reverend George Speers tackles the question 'Who is the Antichrist?', setting aside popular culture's answers in favour of careful biblical study. He outlines the principles of progressive revelation, the many-and-one Antichrist figures, and their presence across the ages, before identifying six characteristics from Paul's letter: lawlessness, destruction, opposition, deception, heresy, and political power. Rev Speers then surveys historic Reformed and confessional statements identifying the papacy with the Antichrist, before closing with practical applications about discernment, apostasy, and the assurance believers have in Christ.

Bible passages referenced:

• 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17
• 2 Thessalonians 2:3
• 2 Thessalonians 2:4
• 2 Thessalonians 2:5
• 2 Thessalonians 2:6
• 2 Thessalonians 2:7
• 2 Thessalonians 2:8-9
• 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10
• 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12
• 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
• 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
• 1 John 2:18
• Daniel (unspecified chapters)
• Matthew 24
• Revelation (unspecified chapters, e.g. concerning the beast/Antichrist)
• Matthew 24:24 (deception of the elect)
• Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50 (Judas' betrayal with a kiss)
• Romans 3:23