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Lesson Summary:

John reminds believers that they possess the whole truth regarding Christ as revealed in the Word of God and as taught by the Holy Spirit who abides in them. Focus Passage: I John 2:18-27.

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Outline and Lesson Goal

Principles and Applications

I. Recognize the Lie (I John 2:18-23)

Principle: Any teaching that denies the divinity and sufficiency of Jesus Christ is rooted in the lies of the enemy.
Application: What are you doing to guard against the deception of the enemy?
Scripture Reference

Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ–this Jesus whom you crucified.
Acts 2:36

Scriptural References to Antichrist

II. Rejoice in the Truth (I John 2:23-27)

Principle: Believers can enjoy their salvation by abiding in the Word of God and by being filled with the Holy Spirit.
Application: What are you doing to continually abide and rejoice in the truth?
Scripture Reference

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians 3:16