1. The antichrists (18-23)

The antichrists appear between Jesus' first and second coming. Who are the antichrists? They depart from the church as the Gnostic Christians did, for they don't belong to the Christ. They are liars for they deny Jesus as the Christ though they claim to be Christians. By denying Jesus, the Son, they deny the Father too. But we, the people of God are anointed by the Holy Spirit. We know the truth that those who deny Jesus as the Christ are liars and do not belong to God.

2. Continue in him (24-29)

How can we win the victory over the antichrists that lead people astray? We should remain in what we have heard from the beginning and the teachings taught to us: that Jesus is the Christ! He is God's only Son who died and was raised from the dead. Now whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. The Holy Spirit who remains in us will help us to remain in Jesus until Jesus appears again. We know we will be able to do right as the newborn in Jesus who is righteous.