Test every spirit. 1John 4:1-6

How do we know who is an antichrist?

1Jo 4:6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he who is not of God heareth us not. By this we know the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

The spirit of truth HEARS

HEAR the sayings of Jesus. Matt 7:24; John 12:48
EXAMPLES that match Christ. 1Cor 11:1; Php 3:17; 2Th 3:9; John 13:15; 1Tim 4:12; 1Pet 2:1-6, 21;
APOSTLES Doctrine. Acts 2:42; 1John 1:5; 2:19; John 17:20; 1Thess 2:13; 1Cor 2:9-13
READING is hearing. John 20:30-31; Eph 3:3-4; 1John 2:12-14.

additional outlines from 1John can be found here.

1JOhn 2:18-23 Who is the ANTICHRIST?

Who is the ANTICHRIST? 18-23

ALREADY in the world 2:18.
fits with an early dating

NOT CONTINUING in the Apostles Doctrine. 2:19; Act 2:42.
see 3John 9

TRUTH denier (liar). 2:22-23.
Hate Jesus… John 15:23;

Jesus did not come IN THE FLESH. 2:22; 1John 4:1-3;

Here’s a link to all the published studies from 1 John.

The Franklin and Juniper church of Christ begins an overview study of the book of 1John. If you live in the Borger area, We invite you to join us at 9:30am each Sunday Morning.