Antichrist - Alive today?

In my lifetime I have heard many names floated and speculated upon as being the Antichrist. Interestingly most, if not, all have been political figures. Of course time and death has proved otherwise for those potential candidates and has proved the promoters of that particular Antichrist wrong.

I was reading 1 John before going to work this morning in The New English translation and the following is how two Antichrist verses are recorded:

1 Jn. 2:22-23 "Who is the liar? Who but he that denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is Antichrist, for he denies both the Father and Son..."

and

1 Jn 4:2-3 "...This is how we may recognize the Spirit of God: every spirit which acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and every spirit which does not thus acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is what is meant by 'Antichrist', you have been told that he was to come, and here he is in the world already!"

Hmm. How does John's definition of Antichrist fit with the traditional end-times view concerning "The Antichrist" arising to power, etc.? Let me here your thoughts.

Prairie Parson

The Journey

Life is not a sprint, it is a journey. Following Christ is a journey not a destination. Jesus simply said, "Follow me." The journey is full of surprises and is certainly not sterile. There is mystery and intrigue, excitement and plodding forward, disappointment and satisfaction. To be a follower of Jesus Christ is to be a participant in the journey - the entirety of the journey.

I suppose the reason I have "journey" on my mind is because Genelle and I just drove 1938 miles! from Wednesday evening through Monday night and we were only in three states; Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas. Our journey allowed us to see all five of our kids. We were also privileged to be present when Elliot Prescott was born on Friday and to celebrate Isaac's first birthday a day later. Brandi and Elliot are doing well. Elliot began his journey at 5 lbs. 4 oz. Daddy Kyle is bursting his buttons.

Isaac enjoyed the cake and frosting and was more interested in climbing the stairs than his presents. He will be walking before long. His birthday is the 20th, Elliot's the 21st, and Brandi's is the 22nd. We will just have a three day party next year!

The journey of life and following Jesus is to be welcomed and embraced. I am privileged to be a participant in both.

PrairieParson

Maybe my next blog will not be 8 months down the road.