1 John 2:18-25 - Antichrists

With verse 18 of chapter two we begin a new section in this epistle, though it is based upon the previous section and ties into it. In this new section we discover a couple of new themes. The first is the last hour. John states emphatically that it is the last hour already. The end times were inaugurated at the advent, the first advent, of Jesus.

The second theme is the concept of Antichrist. John has much to say about this theme, but he speaks of it in plural form—antichrists. He is going to define them and call them out.



The third theme is that of perseverance. Perseverance is the proof of possession. John has much to say about perseverance in the faith, something which includes both a perseverance in the Church as well as a perseverance in the apostolic teaching.

And the fourth theme is the anointing. What is the anointing and what does it guarantee for us as believers? All this and more is covered in these eight verses. I hope you will take the time to listen. At the link below you will find an MP3 recording of the bible study we had that covered this passage of scripture. Just click and stream or download for later listening. God bless.

Click here: 1 John 2:18-25 - Antichrists


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