John continues his epistle by warning us that external threats to our relationship with Jesus exist as well as the internal struggles with our flesh. We overcome those threats by knowing the truth ourselves and the resources we have available through the fulfilled promises of God.

1. The majority of false teachers come from within the church rather than outside of it.

2. The Holy Spirit doesn't stop working in and through your life after you get saved.

3. If you know the real deal, counterfeits will become obvious to you.