1Jo 2:18 | MHM | STEP | Concerning Antichrist. In this passage, John warns believers about the coming of antichrists. He wants them to be aware of the times they are living in. John explains that the presence of people who oppose Christ is a sign that important changes are happening. He also teaches that false teachers and those who leave the faith help reveal who truly belongs to God’s people. v. 18 : John says, Little children, it is the last time (1 John 2:18 ). He may be speaking especially to young believers because they are often most at risk of being led astray, or he could be addressing all Christians. He explains that their old religious system is coming to an end, just as the prophets said (Daniel 9:26 ). It is important for Christians to be alert and recognize the times they live in. v. 18 continued : John points out a sign of these times: Even now there are many antichrists (1 John 2:18 ). These are people who are against Christ and His teaching. The church has always been warned that such enemies would come (2 Thessalonians 2:8-10 ). Their presence shows that the last period before big changes has begun (Matthew 24:24 ). This should not surprise believers, but help them stay strong in their faith.

‏ 1 John 2:18

Concerning Antichrist.

In this passage, John warns believers about the coming of antichrists. He wants them to be aware of the times they are living in. John explains that the presence of people who oppose Christ is a sign that important changes are happening. He also teaches that false teachers and those who leave the faith help reveal who truly belongs to God’s people.

v. 18: John says, Little children, it is the last time (1 John 2:18 ^a). He may be speaking especially to young believers because they are often most at risk of being led astray, or he could be addressing all Christians. He explains that their old religious system is coming to an end, just as the prophets said (Daniel 9:26 ^b). It is important for Christians to be alert and recognize the times they live in.

v. 18 continued: John points out a sign of these times: Even now there are many antichrists (1 John 2:18 ^c). These are people who are against Christ and His teaching. The church has always been warned that such enemies would come (2 Thessalonians 2:8-10 ^d). Their presence shows that the last period before big changes has begun (Matthew 24:24 ^e). This should not surprise believers, but help them stay strong in their faith.