Big Truth: Antichrists Are All Around Us

WHAT IS AN ANTICHRIST?

Big Ideas: An antichrist is someone who compels the heart to hope in false saviors instead of Jesus. (2:22) Antichrists distort the truth, deceive the mind, and deny the gospel. (2:22-23, 26)

Marks of an Antichrist... - Abandonment of God’s people (2:19) - Denial of the gospel (2:22) - Denial of the Trinity (2:22-23) - Disregard for God’s Word (2:24-26) - An elevation of new revelation over God’s Word (2:26-27)

WHY SHOULD WE BE CONCERNED?

Big Idea: We are a people whose minds are prone to deception and whose hearts are prone to wander. (2:21-22, 26)

HOW SHOULD WE RESPOND?

Big Ideas: We live with the urgency of eternity. (2:18, 28) We hold fast our confession that Jesus alone is Lord and Savior. (2:23) We know, love, obey, and share the Word of truth. (2:24) We love God’s family. (2:19; 2:29-3:1) We abide in Jesus. (2:28)