Overview of the Antichrist

A summarized description of the Antichrist is a charismatic, deceptive, blasphemous world leader empowered by Satan, who seeks global worship and persecutes believers before his ultimate defeat by Christ. Below I've generated a list of characteristics and the scriptures associated with each characteristic:

• Denies that Jesus is the Christ (Messiah). — 1 John 2:22
• Denies the Father and the Son (rejects core Christian doctrine about God and Christ). — 1 John 2:22
• Does not confess/acknowledge that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh (denies the incarnation). — 1 John 4:2-3; 2 John 1:7
• Many "antichrists" have already come as a sign of the last hour, but the Antichrist is coming. — 1 John 2:18
• Is a deceiver who leads people astray. — 2 John 1:7
• Revealed after a great rebellion/apostasy (falling away from the faith). — 2 Thessalonians 2:3
• Called the man of lawlessness (or sin) and the son of destruction/perdition. — 2 Thessalonians 2:3
• Opposes and exalts himself above everything called God or worshiped. — 2 Thessalonians 2:4
• Takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God (the "abomination of desolation"). — 2 Thessalonians 2:4; cf. Daniel 11:31, Matthew 24:15
• Performs false signs and wonders with Satan's power. — 2 Thessalonians 2:9
• Leads people into a strong delusion so they believe "the lie." — 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11
• Ultimately destroyed by the Lord Jesus at His coming. — 2 Thessalonians 2:8
• An eleventh little horn/king that uproots three of ten kings. — Daniel 7:8, 24
• Has eyes like a man and a boastful mouth speaking great things. — Daniel 7:8, 20
• Makes war against the saints and prevails over them for a time. — Daniel 7:21, 25
• Speaks against the Most High, wears out the saints, and attempts to change times and the law. — Daniel 7:25
• Arises as a king of fierce countenance who understands sinister schemes. — Daniel 8:23
• Exalts himself above every god, speaks astonishing things against the God of gods. — Daniel 11:36
• Shows no regard for gods of his fathers or desire of women; honors a "god of fortresses." — Daniel 11:37-38
• A deceiver who destroys many by peace (or cunning). — Daniel 8:25; 11:21-24
• A prince who is to come — Daniel 9:26
• Leader of a world government that is described as:
• Rises out of the sea, with seven heads, ten horns, and blasphemous names. — Revelation 13:1
• Resembles a leopard, with feet like a bear and mouth like a lion (composite of prior empires in Daniel). — Revelation 13:2
• Receives power, throne, and great authority from the dragon (Satan). — Revelation 13:2, 4
• One head appears mortally wounded but heals, causing the world to marvel and follow him. — Revelation 13:3
• Blasphemes God, His name, His dwelling, and those in heaven. — Revelation 13:5-6
• Exercises authority for 42 months (3½ years). — Revelation 13:5
• Makes war against the saints and conquers them. — Revelation 13:7
• Given authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation. — Revelation 13:7
• Worshiped by all whose names are not in the Book of Life. — Revelation 13:8
• Associated with a mark (666) on the right hand or forehead required for buying/selling. — Revelation 13:16-18