Women of Grace Fall Semester ‘02

Tests of Eternal Life

Homework for Lesson Eight: I John 2:18-22

The Character of Antichrist

Your Homework is Not Only to Sharpen Your Understanding of the Bible but a Ministry to Others in Your Small Groups! Be Faithful to Give Careful Thought to Each Answer with the Expectation of Sharing with Others What You have Discovered.

 

Memory Verse – I John 2:19

 

1. Read I John 2:18-22. (a) What are the characteristics of antichrist(s) according to this passage?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) What are some modern day "cults or religions" that fall under this category?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. John says one way to know that it is the "last time" is because there are many antichrists. (vs. 18) (a) According to Scripture, what are some other signs of the "last time"? See I Tim. 4:1-3; II Tim. 3:1-5; II Peter 3:3-7; Jude 18,19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) Do you think we are in the last times? Why or why not?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. (a) Can a genuine believer lose their salvation?

 

 

 

(b) What does Scripture teach on this? John 10:27-29; Hebrews 3:12-14; 10:38,39; I John 2:19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c) How can these verses be used as a warning, but also a comfort?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(d) What do you think John means by the phrase "they went out from us?" (Vs. 19)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. (a) What does John mean by the statement in vs. 20, "and you know all things?" (Perhaps the following verses will help in answering this question.Prov. 28:5; John 10:4,5,14; John 14:26; John 16:13; I Cor. 2:13-16; Heb. 8:11.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) How could I John 2:20 be taken out of context?

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. (a) Why is it imperative that we as believers be discerning about false teaching and antichrists? Back up your answer with Scripture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) Do you think you can discern truth from error? (Can you recognize a false teacher?)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c) How will you better equip yourself?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. (a) Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ?

 

 

 

 

 

(b) How has it affected the way you lived your life this week?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. (a) Do you know someone who has apostasized (gone out from the faith)?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) What will you do about it? (Please be discreet in sharing.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. What do you think you should do to make sure you are not among those John mentions in verse 19? Please put your answer in the form of a prayer request.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Come with a request so that we might pray for you.