1 John 2:24-27
Believers must continue in the apostolic message they heard from the beginning, for abiding in that truth secures fellowship with the Father and the Son and is safeguarded by the Spirit’s anointing.
24 Therefore, as for you, let that remain in you which you heard from the beginning. If that which you heard from the beginning remains in you, you also will remain in the Son, and in the Father.
25 This is the promise which he promised us, the eternal life.
26 These things I have written to you concerning those who would lead you astray.
27 As for you, the anointing which you received from him remains in you, and you don’t need for anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, you will remain in him.
Believers must continue in the apostolic message they heard from the beginning, for abiding in that truth secures fellowship with the Father and the Son and is safeguarded by the Spirit’s anointing.
To exhort believers to remain rooted in the original gospel proclamation and to reassure them that the Spirit’s anointing equips them to resist deception.
Christ Our Advocate, Walking as He Walked, and Abiding in the Truth
Because Jesus Christ is the righteous advocate and atoning sacrifice, believers must abide in him through obedience, love, truth, and discernment until his appearing.