(1 John 2:18-29)

I. The antichrists

A. Who is an Antichrist? (1 John 2:18; 2 John 9-11; Matthew 24:5, 24; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4)
B. What does an Antichrist do?
1. Disobeys (1 John 2:19)
2. Denies (1 John 2:22-23; John 5:22-23)
3. Deceives (1 John 2:26; Acts 17:11; 20:29-30)

II. The anointing

A. Christians are opposed to those who oppose Christ!
(1 John 2:20-21; 1 John 4:1)
B. Abide in the truth (1 John 2:24; Luke 12:8-9; Acts 2:42)
C. Abide in the Son and the Father (1 John 2:24-25; John 8:31-32)

III. The assurance

A. What does inspiration teach? (1 John 2:27; 2 Tim. 3:16-17)
B. Confidence (1 John 2:28; Acts 4:13; 4:29; Eph. 6:18-19)
C. Be modeled after the righteousness of God (1 John 2:29; 2 Timothy 2:11-13)