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1 John 2:22 (ESV) Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son. 1 John 2:22 (ESV) Memory Verse 2 October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

FocusBasis of FellowshipBehavior of Fellowship Reference 1:1 - 2:142:15 - 2:272:28 - 5:35:4 - 5:21 Division Conditions for Fellowship Cautions to Fellowship Characteristics of Fellowship Consequences of Fellowship Topic Meaning of FellowshipManifestations of Fellowship Abiding in God’s LightAbiding in God’s Love Time Written in Ephesus around 90 AD 3 1 John Outline October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

1 John Purposes Pastoral: - “that you too may have fellowship” (1 John 1:3) - “that your joy may be full” (1 John 1:4) - “that you may not sin” (1 John 2:1) - “that you may know you have eternal life” (1 John 5:13) Polemical: - “concerning those trying deceive you” (1 John 2:26) - “make sure no one deceives you” (1 John 3:7) - “test the spirits” (1 John 4:1-3) 4 October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

1 John Warnings 5 Conflicts: 1)Light & Darkness – 1 John 1:1-2:61 John 1:1-2:6 2)Love & Hatred – 1 John 2:7-171 John 2:7-17 3)Truth & Error – 1 John 2: John 2:18-29 The Wiersbe Bible Study Series, 1 John, p.60 October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

1 John Tests 6 1)Moral Test: Obedience – 1 John 2:3-61 John 2:3-6 2)Social Test: Loving Attitude – 1 John 2:7-111 John 2:7-11 3)Doctrinal Test: Right Belief – 1 John 2: John 2:18-27 Shepherd’s Notes, I, II, III John, pp.27,30,41 October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

Writing to the Church1 John 2: John 2:12-14 Do not love the World1 John 2: John 2:15-17 Last Week 7 October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

Warning about Antichrists1 John 2: John 2:18-27 Children of God1 John 2: John 2:28-29 This Week 8 October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

18 Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us. 20 But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge. 21 I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth. 22 Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son. 1 John 2:18-27 (ESV) Warning about Antichrists 9 October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

23 No one who denies the Son has the Father. Whoever confesses the Son has the Father also. 24 Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father. 25 And this is the promise that he made to us - eternal life. 26 I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. 27 But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie - just as it has taught you, abide in him. 1 John 2:18-27 (ESV) Warning about Antichrists 10 October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

28 And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. 29 If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him. 1 John 2:28-29 (ESV) Children of God 11 October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

18 Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us. 20 But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge. 21 I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth. 22 Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son. 1 John 2:18-27 (ESV) Observation 12 October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

1 John 2:18-27 Interpretation 13 hour Strong's Concordance hóra: a time or period, an hour Original Word: ὥρα, ας, ἡ Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: hóra Phonetic Spelling: (ho'-rah) Short Definition: an hour, season Definition: (a) a definite space of time, a season, (b) an hour, (c) the particular time for anything. October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

1 John 2:18-27 Interpretation 14 antichrist Strong's Concordance antichristos: antichrist, (one who opposes Christ) Original Word: ἀντίχριστος, ου, ὁ Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: antichristos Phonetic Spelling: (an-tee'-khris-tos) Short Definition: antichrist Definition: antichrist, either one who puts himself in the place of, or the enemy (opponent) of the Messiah. October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

1 John 2:18-27 Interpretation 15 antichrist 1)a spirit in the world that opposes or denies Christ 2)the false teachers who embody this spirit; and 3)a person who will head up the final world rebellion against Christ. The Wiersbe Bible Study Series, 1 John, p.61 Wiersbe, Be Real, pp October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

1 John 2:18-27 Interpretation 16 antichrist 1)Departs from the Fellowship – 1 John 2: John 2: )Denies the Faith – 1 John 2:20-25, 4:1-61 John 2:20-25, 4:1-6 3)Tries to Deceive the Faithful – 1 John 2: John 2:26-29 Shepherd’s Notes, I, II, III John, p.6 October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

23 No one who denies the Son has the Father. Whoever confesses the Son has the Father also. 24 Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father. 25 And this is the promise that he made to us - eternal life. 26 I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. 27 But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie - just as it has taught you, abide in him. 1 John 2:18-27 (ESV) Observation 17 October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

1 John 2:18-27 Interpretation 18 abide Strong's Concordance menó: to stay, abide, remain Original Word: μένω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: menó Phonetic Spelling: (men'-o) Short Definition: I remain, abide Definition: I remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

1 John 2:18-27 Interpretation 19 anointing Strong's Concordance chrisma: an anointing, unction Original Word: χρίσμα, ατος, τό Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: chrisma Phonetic Spelling: (khris'-mah) Short Definition: an anointing Definition: an anointing. October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

28 And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. 29 If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him. 1 John 2:28-29 (ESV) Observation 20 October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

1 John 2:18-27 Interpretation 21 Biblical Cross-References: Matthew 24:3-5; Mark 13:3-13 Matthew 24:3-5Mark 13:3-13 Matthew 24:15-28; Mark 13:14-23 Matthew 24:15-28Mark 13: Timothy 4:1 1 John 4:1-6 2 John 1:6-9 John 3:1-8 October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

“They” = False Teachers 22 Predicted by the Apostle Paul (Acts 20:28-31)Acts 20:28-31 Syncretism ‐Mix of Greek philosophy & eastern mysticism (Egypt, Syria, Persia) ‐Extreme pluralism (“many paths to truth”) Gnosticism (gnosis = “knowledge”; secret knowledge) ‐Plato: Matter is Evil, Spirit is Good Docetic Gnosticism (dokein = “seem”) ‐Jesus was Christ, but only seemed to have a physical body (allusion) ‐Pure Spirit only (denied the Incarnation & Jesus’ humanity) Cerinthian Gnosticism (named after Cerinthus, c. AD 100) ‐Jesus was a mere man (denied Jesus’ divinity) ‐Christ came upon Jesus at baptism & departed before crucifixion Results: ‐Harsh treatment of body ‐Licentious (immoral) living October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

Assurance 23 Assurance through abiding in Christ (1 John 2:28) +Regeneration +Practice of Righteousness +Righteousness manifested in love Results +Fellowship +Hope: Full conformance when Jesus appears (1 John 3:1-3) Mutual Abiding Believer in God + God in Believer = Assurance October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

1 John 2:18-29 Application / Discussion 24 1)Are John’s warnings to the early church applicable today? Why? 2)How can a Christian discern between truth and error? (1. p.60) 3)Why are churches so easily divided? (6. p.65) 4)Have you ever been an “antichrist”? (12. p.71) 5)How do you identify and discern between false teachers and false teachings? (11. p.71) October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

Closing Questions? Comments? Closing Prayer 25 October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

Closing Questions? Comments? Closing Prayer 26 October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

1 John Overview 27 Fellowship Barometer God is Light God is Love God is Life October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

God is Light 28 Walk in Light Regularly confess sins +Continuous cleansing +Christ defends us Proof: + Obedience (God’s commandments) + Love (others) Roadblocks: ‐Love of the World ‐False Teachings October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

God is Love 29 Walk in Love ‐No love, no fellowship with God ‐Love must be practical (actions > words) ‐Giving, not getting ‐Unconditional Our Model: Jesus Christ ‐Met spiritual needs ‐Met physical needs Results: ‐Free of self-condemnation ‐Confidence before God October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

God is Life 30 Fellowship with God means you will possess His quality of life Spiritual life begins with spiritual birth (John 3:1-15)John 3:1-15 Spiritual birth begins with faith in Jesus Christ Faith in Jesus Christ infuses us with love October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

Conclusion 31 One who walks in fellowship with God will walk in light, love, and life. October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

2015 – 2016 Overview 32 1 John “Fellowship Barometer” 2 Peter “Poison in the Pew” 2 John “Bolt the Door” 3 John “Open the Door” Jude “Fight for the Faith” Daniel “Dreams” October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

1 John Circular Chain 33 1.Love for others comes from love for God (1 John 4:20 – 5:17) 2.Love for God arises out of obedience to His commandments (1 John 5:2-3) 3.Obedience to God results in Faith in His Son (1 John 5:4-5) 4.Faith in Jesus; Christ before/at baptism & at/after death (1 John 5:6-8) 5.Divine witness to Christ is worthy of complete belief (1 John 5:9-13) 6.Belief produces confident access to God in prayer (1 John 5:14-17) Intercessory prayer is a manifestation of love for others (complete circle) October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

Epilogue 34 Epilogue (1 John 5:18-21) Conclusions: 1.Sin is a threat to fellowship (Romans 6) 2.Stand with God against the Satanic World system 3.The Incarnation produces true knowledge & communion with Christ Since Jesus is true God and eternal life, avoid the lure of any substitutes October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29

1 John Themes 35 Joy (1 John 1:4) Holiness (1 John 2:1) Assurance (1 John 5:13) “Litmus test” of a true Christian October 13, 2015 Lesson John 2:18-29