[[1 John-02]] Prev: [[Prophecies in 1 John-01]] | Next: [[Prophecies in 1 John-03]] --- ### as you heard that the Antichrist is coming *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: The author references a known prophecy regarding the future appearance of a singular, ultimate adversary to Christ. *Historical context*: The expectation of a singular 'Antichrist' or 'Man of Lawlessness' is a major theme in New Testament eschatology, appearing in [[2 Thess-02#v3|2 Thessalonians 2:3]]-4 and the 'Beast' of [[Rev|Revelation 13]]. Most theologians view this as a still-future eschatological event. *Related to*: ### even now many antichrists have arisen. By this we know that it is the final hour. *Type*: fulfillment *Summary*: The emergence of numerous false teachers and deniers of Jesus in the first century is identified as a fulfillment of warnings about the 'last hour' and the rise of opposers. *Historical context*: Scholars link this to Jesus' prophecy in the Olivet Discourse ([[Matt-24#v5|Matthew 24:5]], 24), where He warned that many false Christs and false prophets would appear to deceive people. The rise of early Gnostic sects in the late first century is often cited as the historical context for these 'many antichrists'. *Related to*: [[Matt-24#v5|Matthew 24:5]], 24 ### The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God's will remains forever. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: A prediction that the current worldly system and its sinful desires are transient and will eventually be destroyed, while the faithful will inherit eternal existence. *Historical context*: This prophecy aligns with the biblical doctrine of the 'New Heavens and New Earth' ([[Isa-65#v17|Isaiah 65:17]], [[2 Pet-03#v10|2 Peter 3:10]]-13, [[Rev-21#v1|Revelation 21:1]]), where the current corrupt cosmos is replaced by an eternal state. *Related to*: ### This is the promise which he promised us, the eternal life. *Type*: fulfillment *Summary*: John confirms that the promise of eternal life, previously revealed through Jesus Christ, is now an established reality/pledge for the community of believers. *Historical context*: Theologians identify this as the fulfillment of the core promise of the New Covenant and Jesus' own teachings recorded in the Gospels, particularly [[John-03#v16|John 3:16]] and [[John-10#v28|John 10:28]]. *Related to*: [[John-03#v16|John 3:16]]; [[John-10#v28|John 10:28]] ### when he appears, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: A specific prediction regarding the future visible manifestation and return of Jesus Christ to the world. *Historical context*: Commonly known as the 'Parousia' or Second Coming, this prophecy is found throughout the New Testament ([[Acts-01#v11|Acts 1:11]], [[1 Thess-04#v16|1 Thessalonians 4:16]], [[Rev|Revelation 19]]). It is considered the climactic future event in Christian theology. *Related to*: --- #ai_prophecy