1 John
Introduction

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Intolerance
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"It is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time." -- 2 John 2:18

First John Highlights

  • John thinks he is living in "the last times." He "knows" this because he sees so many antichrists around. 2:18

  •  Whoever denies "that Jesus is the Christ" is a liar and an antichrist. 2:22

  • John warns his followers to get ready because Jesus is coming soon. 2:28

  • "He that committeth sin is of the devil." 3:8

  • "Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God." 3:10

  • The antichrist was already present at the time 1 John was written. 4:3

  • "God is love." 4:8

  •  Christians are "of God;" everyone else is wicked. 5:19