(OPINION) Express – Bible prophecy states the Antichrist will rise in the End Times to deceive mankind and usurp power before the rightful Second Coming of Jesus Christ. A scripture expert has now warned the Antichrist is “already at work in the world” even if he has not revealed himself.

Many Christians across the globe believe the day will come when the Antichrist will arrive on the world scene in a desperate and deceitful power grab. Interpretations of the Bible suggest the Antichrist, who will arrive as the False Messiah, will attempt to take his seat of power in the Holy Temple of Jerusalem.

And though the Temple has not been rebuilt since its destruction by the Romans in 70 AD, some scripture experts have claimed his evil influence is already affecting the world. According to Tom Meyer, a professor in Bible studies at Shasta Bible College and Graduate School in California, US, the clock is ticking away the hours until the End Days.


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The Bible expert has previously told Express.co.uk the countdown began some 2,000 years ago with the death and resurrection of Christ. He has now warned of a coming age of suffering and strife he claims will plunge the world into chaos. Professor Meyer, who has memorized some 20 books from the Bible, said: “The Unholy Spirit of the Antichrist is already at work in the world. READ MORE