” although the word is precisely the same as in2Thessalonians 2:6—the only difference being that there it was neuter: “the thing which withholdeth;” while here it is masculine:” he.” Evidently
But symbols aren't always consistent in the Bible. In verse 9, I don't think that John has in mind "the word," the message, but the Holy Spirit as the seed. As we mentioned previously, Jesus teaches that the new birth takes place by the Holy Spirit: ...
This article is intended to point out that the Bible warns of both a Beast and a "false prophet" and will explain which one of them is the one commonly referred to as Antichrist as many seem to be confused on this point. Only Four Verses in the Bible Mention AntichristThe terms 'antich...