The Spirit of Antichrist at Work :: By Joe Hawkins

[Andy C]

The apostle John warned the church that deception would not wait for the end of the age to appear. “Every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God; this is the spirit of the antichrist, of which you have heard that it is coming, and now it is already in the world” (1 John 4:3).

This sobering statement reminds believers that while the final Antichrist has not yet been revealed, the spirit that will empower him has long been at work—quietly conditioning the world for his arrival.

The spirit of antichrist is not always loud or obvious. It rarely announces itself openly. Instead, it operates through subtle redefinitions, gradual compromises, and systems that normalize rebellion against God while appearing helpful, progressive, or necessary. Its goal is not merely opposition to Christ, but replacement—offering a counterfeit version of truth, salvation, and authority.

One of the most effective tools of this conditioning is technology. What began as innovation for convenience and connection is rapidly evolving into systems of surveillance, behavioral monitoring, and digital dependence. Artificial intelligence, biometric identification, digital currencies, and algorithm-driven influence are reshaping how people live, think, and interact.

The world is being trained to trust systems more than Scripture, data more than discernment, and machines more than the Creator. This infrastructure aligns seamlessly with the prophetic warnings of a future global system that controls buying, selling, and allegiance.

Globalism works hand in hand with this technological shift. Crises—whether economic, medical, environmental, or military—are consistently used to justify centralized authority and global solutions. National borders, personal freedoms, and moral absolutes are increasingly portrayed as obstacles to peace. Scripture, however, foretells a coming ruler who will wield authority “over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.” The world is not resisting this idea—it is being prepared to welcome it.

The Spirit of Antichrist at Work :: By Joe Hawkins

The apostle John warned the church that deception would not wait for the end of the age to appear. “Every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from

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[Andy C]

From the OP:

“Taken together—technology, globalism, and apostasy form a powerful conditioning process. They train humanity to accept control without question, unity without truth, and spirituality without Christ. This is not accidental. It is preparation.

Yet Scripture does not leave believers without hope or instruction. John immediately follows his warning with reassurance: “Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4).

The answer to deception is discernment. The response to compromise is faithfulness. The antidote to lies is truth.”

 

[mattfivefour]

Very good article! Near the end of it (as I see Andy has just pointed out in his post above mine) Joe writes: "The answer to deception is discernment. The response to compromise is faithfulness. The antidote to lies is truth." All true. But that last sentence raises the same question raised by Pilate: what is truth?

That question reverberates around our world as people hang their lives on such as "you be you," "everyone has their own truth," "well, that's your truth, this is my truth." No wonder there seems to be no real answer to "What is truth?" But Jesus has already answered that question for us.

In John 17:17 while asking the Father to sanctify His people, He states the following: "Thy Word is Truth." Indeed it is! God's Word --and God's Word alone-- is truth. THE truth. And Almighty God has given it to us in the Bible.

Sadly, too many Christians --including not a few "pastors"-- have an arms length relationship with their Bible. And that is why there is so much weakness and deception in Christian circles.

There is no other secure, unmistakeable, and unshakeable foundation than God. And every Word of His is intentional and has proceeded from His mouth. Therefore that Word must inform our every decision and our every action. And if we live by it --every word of it-- we shall be one hundred percent safe ... from deception, from compromise, and from lies.