MM
I think that much of prophecy takes place/is fulfilled on two levels, natural and spiritual, of course, but also, outwardly and inwardly. If a person is really obsessed with trying to find out who the antichrist is, he might just miss the fact that someone other than the Lord is ruling in his own heart. JMHO. Also, it's 2.a.m here, sorry if that is not real coherent.