THE WORLD: An invisible spiritual to God.
John offers two blunt warnings for believers:
1. Don’t what won’t
LUST: An for
2. Don’t for
NOTES:
QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY
• When you hear the phrase “every heart has a throne”, what images or
experiences come to mind?
Read 1 John 2:15-17 and discuss:
• How does John describe “the world”? How is this different from how
we might casually use the word “world”?
• Why does John say that love for the world and love for the Father
cannot coexist?
• Which of the “desires of the flesh, desires of the eyes, and pride of
life” feels most tempting for you personally, and why?
• How do you see the “familiarization ->fascination -> imitation” cycle
of worldliness at work in our culture today? Where do you see it at
work in your own life?
Read 1 John 2:18-27 and discuss:
• How does John define an “antichrist”? How is that different from how
many Christians typically think about the Antichrist?
• What test does John give believers for discerning truth from error?
How does this help us recognize false teachers?
• What are some modern examples of “false teachings” or distorted
views of Jesus that believers might encounter?
• How can abiding in Christ (v. 27) protect us from both worldliness
and deception?
PERSONAL REFLECTION AND APPLICATION
• Do you believe, deep down, that God’s love is enough? Why or why
not? Where do you most often look for satisfaction or comfort apart
from Christ?
• Discernment Practice – Pick a podcast, article, or influencer you
often engage with. Ask: “What does this source teach me about
Jesus? Does it line up with Scripture, or does it distort Him?”
• Memorize 1 John 2:17 or 2:25 and use it to pray daily when you feel
drawn to the world or confused by competing voices.