I John 2:18,28
18Children, it is the last hour! As you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. From this we know that it is the last hour. … 28And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he is revealed we may have confidence and not be put to shame
before him at his coming.
Biblical scholars tell us that I and II John are the only New Testament books to refer to the term "antichrist." However, often in scripture we are reminded that one day, the "last hour" will come.
Doesn't it seem that today there are increasing predictions of "end times" in popular movies and books? (And almost always, using this theme in a calculated way, seeking to instill fear and deep anxiety in our hearts.)
How important, then, that we remember, for instance, what Jesus told his disciples, just before his ascension (Acts 1) – "It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be
my witnesses..." And also to hold fast to this reminder in I John – that there is NO reason to fear if we remain rooted in Christ, and no matter WHAT or WHEN, to know that we can live with confidence in his eternal presence.
Del Anderson
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