POSITIVE I.D.

1 John 2:18-27

Pastor David Steele

I. THE POSITIVE I.D. OF AN _______________________

A. SIX IDENTIFYING MARKS

1. A faith that is _________________________.

2. A faith that is _________________________.

3. A faith that is __________________________.
• A _________________________ heart (Heb. 2:8; 1 Sam. 15:22-23).
• A _________________________ heart (Neh. 9:16-17).
• A heart that sees the works of God and remains ____________________ (Heb. 3:9).
• A heart that ________________________ from the truth of God.
• A _______________ heart (Heb. 3:12).
• A heart that is puffed up with ____________________ (Dan. 5:20)

4. A denial of ____________________.

5. A denial of the __________________ and the Son.

6. A ________________________ agenda.

II. THE POSITIVE I.D. OF A ______________________________

A. FOUR IDENTIFYING MARKS

1. ___________________________ by the holy One.

2. A ______________________________ of the truth.

3. An abiding ________________ in Christ.

4. A ________________ future.

POSITIVE I.D.

1 John 2:18-27

Discussion Questions

1. What are the marks of an imposter (what John refers to as antichrist)?

2. Why is it important to recognize these imposters?

3. What is the ultimate destination of these imposters?

4. Why do the imposters seek to work their way through local churches?

5. What is the role of leadership when it comes to imposters?

6. What are the marks of a genuine believer that John outlines in our passage?

7. The Puritans used to say, "The same sun that melts the wax, hardens the clay." What are some practical steps you can take this week to steer clear from a hard heart?

• What role does God's Word play?

• What role does prayer play?

• What role does accountability play?

• What role does the gospel play?