Child or Counterfeit?

 1 John 2:18-29: The Apostle John deliberately contrasts counterfeit Christianity with authentic Christianity. A part of living life in his name is exercising discernment between the time of Jesus’ ascension and his return. John explains the reality of anti-Christ, the marks of true children and the call to confidence.

For Further Discussion

Why is it easy to affirm the idea of God but deny the Biblical Jesus?

What are other implications of the word ‘abide’?