The Spirit of Antichrist

I. The Warning Against Antichrist (v. 18)
A. The prediction is that Antichrist is coming (1 John 4:3)
B. The presence of Antichrist is now
1. Operates in the religious arena
2. Operates in the political arena
3. Operates in the social arena
4. Operates in the moral arena
5. Operates in the entertainment arena
C. The point of time addressed - "The last hour"

II. The Characteristics of Antichrist(s) (v. 19, 22-23, 26)
A. They depart from the fellowship (v. 19)
B. They deny the faith (v. 22-23)
C. They deceive the faithful (v. 26)