10-2-16
1 John 2:18-27
The Line in the Sand
Introductory Comments: These verses draw a definitive line between:
1. Those who are in the Father/Christ or not
2. Those who oppose the Father/Christ or not
3. Those who confess the Father/Christ or not
I. The Defining Line - at the Last Hour vss 18-19
A. Some have gone out
B. Some have remained true
C. The Antichrist and antichrists
II. The Anointed Ones vss 20-23
A. You have the Holy One and the Holy Spirit
B. You have adequate knowledge
C. No lie comes from the truth
III. The Remnant Remains vss 24-27
A. What you heard must remain
B. Do not be deceived
1. by false teaching/teachers
2. by knowledge that is prideful
3. by reason that justifies sin
C. The Anointing remains
1. The Holy Spirit remains in you
2. The Holy Spirit will teach you