Why does there have to be a "the Antichrist"?
Hi...because the bible says that there is a THE antiChrist 1John2:18 as there is also a spirit of antiChrist that men can have.1John2:22, 1John4:3, 2John1:7
The spirit of antichrist has been in the world ever since there were those who denied that Christ was who He is.
agreed
"The Antichrist" of the Endtimes will simply be the culmination of that.
well, actually it will be the supernatural fallen angel Satan, cast from heaven to the earth for a short season. (Rev12) but while Satan is bound in heaven today, his spirit is freely cast here to the earth, influencing etc...but when he is cast out of haven forever and to earth, Satan takes on the role of false prophet or antiChrist (instead of Christ - Rev13:11). beware, for he is supernatural and is coming to fool the world into believing that he is really Jesus Christ come to save them and you and me...
Essentially, the enemy is promoting the rule of man, or some other form of government, rather than the rule of God.
the enemy is Satan, and he is promoting his own plan, of being worshipped. (2Thes2)
Anything and everything that is not of the kingdom of God--> that's the Antichrist.
well, more properly, that is an antiChrist...as even men can be.
Jesus rules the kingdom of God, and all who do not recognize and submit to Jesus Christ's authority are anti-Christians.
As for Obama and the rest of the US politicians, the US Constitution makes it perfectly clear that no one in office in the United States can grant a title of nobility or accept any sort of gift, office, title, or emolument from any foreign king, prince, or head of state.
Jesus is the King of the Jews, and furthermore, the King of kings of the kingdom of God. He offers the gift of everlasting life. The Bible clearly says these things in the New Testament (read Romans)--He is a King offering a free gift of salvation to us.
But nobody in office in the US government can accept any gift whatsoever from a foreign king, nor can they grant Jesus the title of Lord, Christ, Master, etc... The Constitutuion says so. So every time a politician swears to abide by the Constitution, every time a president is sworn into office... that person rejects the free gift of salvation from King Jesus Christ.
now you are being silly and ignorant...willingly ignorant.
Know this, and then tell me what you think of Obama, or McCain, or Bush, or anyone else who ever was part of the criminal organization that calls itself the United States government... They are absolutely NOT Christians. The fruit they bear proves it.