Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction. It’s part of daily life. But as AI becomes more powerful, serious spiritual questions have been raised: Is AI the Antichrist? Is AI connected to end times? And how should Christians think about AI?
In my recent podcast, we cover the topic of AI because it isn’t something to discuss in the future. These are questions for right now.
Is AI the Antichrist?
The Bible tells us that in the last days, there’s going to be a world figure that will emerge—the Antichrist, also called the Beast and the Wicked One.
I don’t believe AI is the Antichrist. When the Bible speaks of the Antichrist, I believe it is referring to a real, literal person.
A man, the Antichrist, will be a world figure who comes on the scene and inaugurates what we often call the great tribulation period. The great tribulation period will begin with the emergence of Antichrist and it will end with the return of Jesus Christ.
But could AI be part of the end times scenario? I think it’s very possible.
Is AI Part of End Times Events?
The Bible tells us the Antichrist will erect an image of himself and demand worship—and that the image will somehow appear animated or alive: “And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived. He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed” (Revelation 13:14–15).
Not too long ago, this was hard to fathom. It all sounded so futuristic. But now with the advances in robot technology, AI technology, and more, what we read in Revelation doesn’t seem so far-fetched.
AI and Christianity: The Real Spiritual Danger
AI has become a part of our lives. In fact, Mark Zuckerberg said that artificial intelligence might be better than actually having real friends!
The word antichrist doesn’t only mean “against Christ.” It also means “instead of Christ.” And when we start looking to AI for wisdom, guidance, and even companionship—that is antichrist behavior, or “instead of Christ” behavior; you’re substituting God in your life with AI. Rather than looking to God’s Word, you’re looking to artificial intelligence.
While AI can be a great tool (I even use it), don’t let it take the place of God.
If we start looking to machines for what is right and wrong, good and evil, we’ve already stepped into deception. That’s the danger of the spirit of Antichrist or “instead of Christ” behavior.
God says to have no other gods before Him (see Exodus 20:3). Everything you need is found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Everything you need to know about God is found in the pages of the Bible. The Bible is the user’s manual of life. I urge you to open it.
