The Antichrist

A. W. Pink's "The Antichrist" explores the development of the idea that the Roman papacy is the Antichrist, presenting it as an error arising from the persecution of Christians during the Middle Ages. Pink argues that this intense persecution led Christians to view the Antichrist as a system rather than an individual. Using Scripture, he constructs a profile of the Antichrist, providing a clear example of how the Bible interprets itself. The book is a collection of lectures given between 1913 and 1923, with Pink laying out his argument in the Introduction and addressing the issue of the Roman papacy in the subsequent chapters.

Arthur W. Pink, born in England in 1886 and died in Scotland in 1952, was influenced by Protestant, Calvinist, premillennial dispensational, and evangelical thinking. Despite not being credentialed by a major institutional church, his writings became influential in American Evangelical churches after his death. He spent his later years in the Scottish Hebrides, where he enjoyed the ministry of writing, publishing a newsletter and engaging in wide correspondence. Although this volume lacks a bibliography, it includes references that will appeal to Bible fans, but may not be well received by American mainline ministers due to its staunch position against relativism and fundamentalist preachers who reject the notion that Luther and the Puritans were wrong about the papacy.

For the majority of American Christians, Bible enthusiasts, and those seeking to understand Christian beliefs, "The Antichrist" is a masterful must-read. Its flawless logical flow, incorporation of historical thought into Scripture, and unwavering certainty of faith provide a welcome comfort in these uncertain times. However, it may not appeal to internet addicts who enjoy speculating about the end of times online, as its intellectual and academic nature and dry humor may be missed.

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