1Jo 2:20 | MHM | STEP | Concerning Antichrist. In this section, John encourages believers during a time when false teachers, called antichrists, are trying to lead people away from Christ. He reminds Christians that they have received the Holy Spirit, who helps them know the truth and stay faithful. John urges them to hold on to the teachings they received from the beginning and not be fooled by those who deny Jesus as the Christ. v. 20 : John tells the believers, But you have an unction from the Holy One, and you know all things (1 John 2:20 ). This means that true Christians have been anointed by the Holy Spirit. The Spirit gives them understanding and helps them recognize what is true about Jesus and the gospel (John 14:26 ). This spiritual blessing comes from Jesus, the Holy One, and makes believers more like Him.

‏ 1 John 2:20

Concerning Antichrist.

In this section, John encourages believers during a time when false teachers, called antichrists, are trying to lead people away from Christ. He reminds Christians that they have received the Holy Spirit, who helps them know the truth and stay faithful. John urges them to hold on to the teachings they received from the beginning and not be fooled by those who deny Jesus as the Christ.

v. 20: John tells the believers, But you have an unction from the Holy One, and you know all things (1 John 2:20 ^a). This means that true Christians have been anointed by the Holy Spirit. The Spirit gives them understanding and helps them recognize what is true about Jesus and the gospel (John 14:26 ^b). This spiritual blessing comes from Jesus, the Holy One, and makes believers more like Him.