This week, as we continue our series in 1 John, we come to a passage talking about the last hour and antichrists. It's the kind of passage some Christians simply avoid while others seem to go down a rabbit hole. John intends neither of those options. Instead, he is writing churches with passionate concern for how they are struggling to stay focused on what matters most. While the culture outside the Church mocked much of what Christians believed, John seems much more concerned about threats from within the churches. He does not want them to walk away from their joy. And yet clearly some did. How might we have the same temptation? Let's talk about "Denying the Main Thing" (1 John 2:18-29).
