1 John 2:18

Dutch 2023 (Venster Bijbel)

Kinderen, het laatste uur is al aangebroken. Jullie hebben gehoord dat de antichrist zal komen, en ook nu zijn er al vele antichristen gekomen. Daaraan weten we dat het laatste uur aangebroken is.

Wat betekent dit?

In this verse from 1 John, the writer (likely John) tells his audience that they are living in the end times and warns them about false teachers who oppose Christ. He says there are many antichrists appearing already, which is a sign of the last days.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine you're playing a game where some players pretend to be the opposite team. In this verse, John is saying that even though it's not the end yet, there are already people who act like they don't want Jesus to win, and that means the final part of the game is coming soon.

Historische achtergrond

The letter was written by John in the late first century AD to an early Christian community. He writes during a time of uncertainty and conflict within the church about false teachings and leaders who deny Christ’s teachings.

Toepassing voor vandaag

Today, this verse reminds us to be vigilant against those who spread misinformation or try to undermine faith. For example, when someone misrepresents Christianity on social media, we can recognize it as an antichrist-like behavior that requires careful discernment.

Onderwerpen

• end times
• antichrist
• discernment
• false teachers
• faith
• warning

Gerelateerde verzen

• 2 Thessalonians 2:3
• Revelation 17:14
• John 14:6
• Ephesians 5:10
• Matthew 24:4-5

Aanbevolen literatuur

Commentaar Commentaren op 1 John → Deze Bijbel Studiebijbel (Venster Bijbel) →

Veelgestelde vragen

Who are the 'antichrists' mentioned in this verse?

Antichrists refer to individuals or teachings that oppose Christ, often denying his role as the Messiah and savior. They can spread misinformation about Christianity.

What does it mean by 'the last time'?

'The last time' refers to the final period before Jesus returns, characterized by increased conflict between true faith and false teachings leading up to Christ's second coming.

How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?

We can apply this verse by staying informed about our faith and being vigilant against misinformation. It encourages us to critically evaluate beliefs that contradict Christian teachings.

Can you give an example of a modern antichrist?

A modern example could be someone who misrepresents Christianity or denies Jesus' central role in the Bible, leading others astray with false beliefs about God and salvation.