The Anti-Christ, Person Or Spirit?

I know that today the name Anti Christ is associated with the “son of perdition” mentioned in the book of Revelation, but no where do I find that “title” referred to by John the Revelator. Please clarify our use of this title directed towards an “individual” when associated with the end times.

Q. I know that today the name Anti Christ is associated with the “son of perdition” mentioned in the book of Revelation, but no where do I find that “title” referred to by John the Revelator. The Apostle Paul spoke of “Anti Christ” as more or less a “spirit” and NOT an actual being. Please clarify our use of this title directed towards an “individual” when associated with the end times and the book of Revelation.

A. I’ve been told that there are 42 titles in the Bible that refer to the anti-Christ. The actual phrase “anti-Christ” comes from 1 John 4:3 and refers to a spirit of the denial of Jesus. It’s far from the best description of him. Pseudo Christ or false Christ would be better, since he presents himself as the Christ. In 2 Thes. 2:3-4 Paul spoke of “a man of sin, the son of perdition” as a man who would stand in the Temple and proclaim himself to be God. He was referring to the anti-Christ.

In the Revelation, the anti-Christ is called the Beast (see Rev. 13:1-10 &17:12-18 for example) and again the context of the passages indicate a man rather than a spirit.