1 JOHN 2:26-29

 

26 These things I have written to you concerning those who are trying to deceive you.

 

    John is writing this letter because there are those who are trying to deceive you.  The Gnostics who were peddling their form of Christianity and the Judaizers who were telling them that they needed the law as well as Christ.  One was taking away from the truth and the other was adding.  In both cases it was deception and a lie.  The devil is always trying to altar the truth of the gospel it is only those thoroughly grounded in the word and led by the Holy Spirit that are able to see through it.

 

27 As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in Him.

 

     John then once again reminds his hearers, readers, and audience there is an anointing which you received from Christ and it dwells, is part of you.  The anointing refers to the indwelling Holy Spirit who teaches, guides, and empowers all believers in Christ, which conveys being set apart, consecrated, or endowed for a divine purpose.  All Christians receive the Holy Spirit at conversion, which permanently abides in them and equips them for truth and godly living. 

     So, because of this anointing they have no need for anyone to teach you.  This means they will be able to tell truth from a lie.  His anointing means the Holy Spirit teaches you all things.  Jesus said that the Holy Spirit takes what He hears and passes it to us.  He teaches you what is a lie and what is truth.  The Holy Spirit also confirms what we have been taught and these truths remain in us. 

 

28 And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming.

 

     John then calls the listeners and readers his little children.  A reference to his perception of them as an older man and a spiritual father.  He encourages them to continue with what they have been doing and follow his previous instructions and encouragements. 

     The reason is clear that when He appears.  John is referencing the soon coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.  John like all apostles believed that Jesus Christ could back at any time.  Today most of us subscribe to this idea that either through the portal of death or the rapture His coming for us is soon and immanent. 

     When that event happens, we will stand in confidence and not in shame because we believed, practiced and showed the anointing and the abiding we did in Him.  Like the wise virgins we kept our lamps full of oil so when the bridegroom came, we were ready and able to enjoy the wedding.

 

29 If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who does what is right has been born of him.

     John then points out that if you know He is righteous. This points out that true knowledge of God leads to a conviction of His righteousness, which in turn influences one's conduct and actions. Righteousness in this context is about living in a way that reflects God's character, which includes obeying God's commands, loving fellow believers, and walking in truth and purity. The verse connects being born of God with living righteously, indicating that a true relationship with God results in a transformation that manifests in righteous actions.  When you know Christ is righteous you follow His example and live it before others.  This demonstrates that you are born of God and know Him not in the head but in the heart.

1 JOHN 2:24-25

 

24 As for you, let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father.

 

     John then addresses his audience.  As for you listening to this letter being read.  Let what you have heard remain in you.  The word abide in the bible means, to remain, stay, continue, or dwell in a lasting, faithful, and intimate relationship—especially describing the believer’s ongoing connection with Christ.  It came to you at the beginning when you first were taught it.  Let is stay in your heart and mind.  Let it be your action and activity.

     If you heard from the beginning stays and remains in you.  This will be the foundation of your being the temple and the abode of the Holy Spirit who points to the Father and the Son.  You will walk in unity with the Godhead and will have all the benefits of that relationship and truth.

 

25 This is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life.

     So, the promise has been given and executed.  Jesus Christ gave this promise in the upper room and now John is once again relating this truth.  John was there and he recorded it in his gospel and now he is once again reminding his audience of that.  The promise made to all who call on the name of the Lord and confess Him as Lord and Savior is eternal life.  Eternal life in the Bible is the gift of a personal, ongoing relationship with God through Jesus Christ, beginning now and continuing forever.  In Scripture, eternal life is not merely unending existence or a long lifespan; it is life from God that is characterized by fellowship with Him, freedom from sin, and spiritual vitality

1 JOHN 2:21-23

 

. 21 I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it, and because no lie is of the truth.

    

     John reminds them that this letter is not written because they do not know the truth.  Right from the beginning it was the centerpiece of the gospel.  Jesus is the way, truth, and the life.  NO one comes to the Father but through Him.  This is the truth.

     They know this truth.  They no that eternal and abundant life only comes through Jesus Christ.  He is salvation and love with a face.  He destroyed the works of the devil.  That perfect love cats out all fear.

     John then points out that truth and lies cannot dwell together.   A lie needs lies to prop it up and truth can stand alone.  Truth is a fact and lie is a false hood.  Truth will always be truth no matter how many try to dispel it.  Lies even when repeated remain a lie.  Truth and lies are like darkness and light.  Truth dispels lies.

 

22 Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, the one who denies the Father and the Son.

 

     John points directly to who is a liar.  It is the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ.  The one who tells others that Jesus is not the Messiah.  Jesus is not the savior that his broken body and shed blood did not bring healing or forgiveness of sin.  It is the one who denies the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

     This person is operating in the spirit of the antichrist.  They deny the Father and the Son.  They deny the trinity.  They deny that the Son was sent by the Father.  They deny the deity of both.  This tells you what spirit those who deny the basics tenets of the faith are operating in.  This can also be found in the church as well.

 

23 Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father; the one who confesses the Son has the Father also.

 

     This verse is so concise, precise and straight forward.  Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father.  You cannot have claim relationship with the Father of you deny the Son.  You deny the deity, humanity and authority of the Son you do not have the Father. 

     Whoever confesses the Son and accepts Him as Lord and Savior has the Father also.  They are inseparable.  Jesus does not waste words.  This was a direct statement to both the Gnostics and Judaizers about who Jesus Christ is and His relationship and connection to the Father,

WISE SAYINGS

 

     Our influence lasts much longer than we do.  A person greatest goal is to leave a great legacy for those that follow us.  The greatest gift a parent can give their children is their love for Christ.   A parent can touch a child more in a moment of love than in a hundred moments of anger.

      Never, never, never strike a child in a moment of anger it will leave a scar on their life for a lifetime.  Children should be viewed as a heritage from the Lord.  Not an inconvenience of man.  A person has regrets when they strike out in anger but never when they comfort in love.

love.

     An angry person is an uncontrolled and undisciplined person.  How can you truly help others when you cannot help yourself.  Even GPS cannot help find the way of salvation.

REMIND YOUR PEOPLE

 

 

Oct 20 – Remember Your People - Isaiah 64:7-9

 

     The problem that the prophet sees is that no one at the time is calling on the name of the Lord.  The reign of Manasseh were dark times.  No one is striving to get a hold of God.  The results it feels like the Lord has hidden His face from them.  He states a sad thought.  The Lord has given them over to their sins.  Paul made the same statement in Romans when he said God gave them over to reprobate minds.

     Isaiah reminds the Lord that Judah is the clay and He is the potter, and they are the work of His hands.  He asks the Lord not to be angry beyond measure and not to remember their sins forever.  As he prays he asks the Lord to remember that they are His people. 

QUOTES FOR OCT 19, 2026

 

TTHE SURRENDERED LIFE

 

Prayer is the infinite key that unlocks God’s vast storehouse for us.  Iniquity and sib are the major reasons why prayer is not answer.  David said if I regard iniquity in my heart the Lord will not hear me.  David told us we must keep a clean heart.  So, what do we have to be careful of?

     Indifference is the first things we must be careful of.  This is apathy and no interest.  Secret sin that you are not willing to give up.  Neglect of mercy when your whole world revolves around you.  When you decide not to follow God’s laws and standards.  Stubbornness and instability.  Lastly when you live for yourself and choose selfishness as your top priority. 

     Billy Gragam said that a powerful life is one that is yielded life.  Prayer is the key.  The Lord is looking for a willing and surrendered heart.  You have to come to him in humility and with your whole heart.  You must seek the Lord in faith.  You must choose to live in righteousness.  You must be obedient.  Our example is Jesus Christ.  He was a man of prayer and always wanted to do the will of His father. Do these and your prayers will be answered and you will be effective.