While this present generation continues to look to the future for the mysterious "Man of Sin", it has missed the truth ...... and perhaps, also, missed the opportunity to identify the marks of the Antichrist in themselves ...... and repent.

We do not need to look for some mysterious evil ruler who has not yet appeared. The foundations were laid centuries ago when the first Pope occupied the throne of the Roman church.

However, the prophecy by Paul does say that Antichrist will continue until the coming of Jesus.

The chief Antichrist is to be destroyed by the breath of the mouth of Jesus and the brightness of His coming.

The prophecy also declares the final condemnation of all those who believe the Antichrist's lies; who do not believe the truth, but take pleasure in sin; who refuse to love the truth and be saved. (2 Thess 2,1-12)

We will not attempt to interpret the details encompassed in that vivid word picture, beyond saying that it represents final judgement and annihilation of everything associated with the Antichrist, the church over which he rules and her daughters.

The Pope who occupies the throne of the Roman church at the time when Jesus appears, will be the one in whom this prophecy finds it completion.

While there is still time, we need to hear the solemn warning:-

"Come out of her, my people". (Revelation 18:4)