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The Antichrist does not oppose God in ways that are immediately obvious. Instead, he disguises himself in “sheep’s clothing,” presenting himself as a servant of God while secretly opposing Him and deceiving believers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+7%3A15&version=NIV |title=Matthew 7:15 |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+11%3A14-15&version=NIV |title=2 Corinthians 11:14–15 |quote= }}</ref> | The Antichrist does not oppose God in ways that are immediately obvious. Instead, he disguises himself in “sheep’s clothing,” presenting himself as a servant of God while secretly opposing Him and deceiving believers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+7%3A15&version=NIV |title=Matthew 7:15 |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+11%3A14-15&version=NIV |title=2 Corinthians 11:14–15 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
A representative example from Jesus’ time can be seen in the religious leaders, such as the chief priests, the [[Scribes in the Bible|teachers of the law]], and the [[The Pharisees|Pharisees]] who opposed Christ. Through their actions, we can understand the characteristics of the Antichrist. | A representative example from Jesus’ time can be seen in the religious leaders, such as the chief priests, the [[Scribes in the Bible|teachers of the law]], and the [[The Pharisees|Pharisees]], who opposed Christ. Through their actions, we can understand the characteristics of the Antichrist. | ||
===Denial of God in the Flesh=== | ===Denial of God in the Flesh=== | ||