作為教會的長老和牧師，使徒約翰警告他的會眾：敵基督是會最終出現的。他提醒信徒，敵基督肯定會出現，但在這事發生之前，許多敵基督已經出現在許多會眾中。
在約翰一書 2：18–19中，約翰指出這些敵基督的特徵之一。他指出這些人最初是屬於一些相信聖經的地方教會，但他們最終離開了這些會眾。這些所謂信徒實際上是假基督徒。他們不僅偏離正統基督教的教義，還把耶穌基督和祂的救贖歪曲了。最可悲的是，這些假基督徒到處傳播他們腐敗的信仰。難怪約翰將這些假信徒視為敵基督。
Author: Kenneth Thumb 譚約珥
When studying in England, Rev. Kenneth J. Thumb came to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and was later called to pastoral ministry. He received his theological training in Hong Kong and USA, and had served in churches and Christian organizations in Hong Kong and Canada respectively; he is the founder of Kenneth Thumb Ministry. He is married with a daughter.
在英國求學時，譚約珥牧師於當地信主及蒙召作傳道。他先後在香港及美國接受神學教育，並且分別在香港及加拿大於福音機構及教會事奉；他是譚約珥事工的創辦人。譚牧師已婚，育有一名女兒。
Many Antichrists
As an elder and pastor of God’s Church, the Apostle John warned his congregation about the final appearance of the antichrist. He reminds the believers that the antichrist will for sure come, but before it happens, many antichrists have already appeared in numerous congregations then.
In 1 John 2:18–19, John pointed out one of the traits of these antichrists. He stated that these people originally belonged to some Bible-believing local churches, but they finally departed from these congregations. These former so-called believers were in fact false Christians. Not only they departed from the orthodox teaching of the Christian faith, they also devised distorted views on Jesus Christ and salvation. The saddest thing is that these false Christians go around and spread their corrupt beliefs. No wonder John identified these false believers as antichrists.
你了解你的時代嗎？
讓我問你一個問題：你了解你的女朋友或男朋友嗎？你的答案是甚麼呢？有些人可能會自信地說：“當然呢！”有些人可能會喃喃自語：“我希望！”了解你所愛的人可能並不太難，但你了解你所身處的時代嗎？
但以理是巴比倫的俘虜。他所身處的時代真的很不尋常。令人驚訝的是，但以理能在他的世代活下來。他的時代有甚麼特別之處呢？
親愛的朋友，你們了解你們所身處的時代嗎？
Do You Understand Your Times?
Let me ask you a question. Do you understand your girlfriend or boyfriend? What is your answer? Some might say it assertively, “Definitely!” Some might mutter, “I wish!” Understanding your loved ones might be not too difficult, but do you understand the times that you live in?
Daniel was a captive in Babylon. His times were really unusual. Amazingly, Daniel survived in his times. What is so special about his times?
Dear friends, do you understand the times that you are living in?
測試 TEST
歷代以來，在世界各地，許多人自稱是耶穌基督的追隨者。一方面，有許多認真對待基督教信仰的人，他們認為自己是基督徒，但可悲的是，他們與主耶穌沒有生命聯繫。另一方面，有許所謂基督徒，他們對耶穌漠不關心；他們只是文化或掛名的基督徒。
究竟怎能確定自己是跟隨耶穌呢？
TEST
Throughout the ages, around the world, so many individuals claimed to be the followers of Jesus Christ. On the one hand, numerous folks who are serious about the Christian faith and thought they are Christians, but sadly they don’t have a living relationship with the Lord Jesus. On the other hand, there are so many so-called followers of Jesus, but they simply don’t care about Jesus at all; they are simply cultural or nominal Christians.
How can a person be sure of himself or herself is a follower of Jesus?
