The Apostle John urges us to abide in the truth about Christ in a world that is passing and full of spiritual danger, with many "antichrists" and false teachers denying who Jesus really is. To abide in Christ is to remain in the truth about Him, resist lies that distort His person and work, and continue in fellowship with the Father and the Son so that we may have confidence at His coming. We must test all teaching by Scripture, cling to the biblical Christ, and live in daily dependence on Him.