So Many, There Are Some Here!


Bible Text: 1 John 2:18-19 | Preacher: Jeff Voegtlin | Series: 1 John

It is the Last Time – The revelation of the Messiah began the last time period for humankind.  One proof of this truth is the many alternate or anti- Christ positions and spirits in the world.

Antichrist

If possible, he would deceive the elect – gospels
A very powerful deceiver – Thessalonians
The Satan-empowered being/beast of Revelation – the culmination or complete embodiment of antichrist spirits

Many Antichrists

Any spirit of error about Christ is anti-Christ
Historical – not God/ not man/ not His gospel/ etc. (believing false gospels)
Today – here, in churches, in religion

Went our from us/ were not of us — there are some here

Some you have known are antichrist
Some of you are antichrist
Some you have or could follow are antichrist

Why does God allow these antichrist in churches?  RATHER, How does God use these evil people for His own purposes?

To reveal truly who they are (leaders and followers)

To the True
To Themselves – merciful, they can then truly repent

Warning/Challenge to antichrists…

Instruction… you will see this happen

Encourage… respond properly – treat as an unbeliever, confront with the gospel.

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Published by Jeff Voegtlin

Dr. Jeff Voegtlin has been in Christian service for over twenty years. He is an associate pastor at Fairhaven Baptist Church in Chesterton, Indiana, and a Vice President of Fairhaven Baptist College. As conductor of the church and schools' orchestra program, and overseer of the educational program of the college, his teaching has helped to train hundreds of young adults to prepare for full-time ministry. After completing a bachelor's degree from Fairhaven Baptist College, he received a master's degree in Bible from Pensacola Christian College. In 2007, he completed the requirements to finish a doctor's degree in education from Bob Jones University. Dr. Voegtlin is available for seminars in instrumental and choral music practice and philosophy, for education seminars, and to preach and present the college ministry.