It is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 2:18
Trivia: According to 1 John 4:2, how do you know if a spirit is of God?
The author warns his listeners to get ready because Jesus is coming soon. 2:28
John expects to live to see Jesus return. 3:2
John thinks he is living in "the last times." He "knows" this because he sees so many antichrists around. 2:18, 4:3