Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 John 2:18-29
2:18-29 ENEMIES OF CHRISTThose who claimed to have superior knowledge of Christian truth had left the church and tried to draw others away with them. By denying that Jesus Christ was at the same time fully divine and fully human, they denied a truth that was basic to the Christian faith. Far from being superior Christians, they were enemies of Christ. They showed that within them was the spirit of antichrist (18-19).In contrast to these rebels, true believers are indwelt by the Spirit of God.... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 John 2:28-29
1 John 2:28-29. And now, little Or rather, beloved, children, (for, having finished his address to each, he now returns to all in general,) abide in him Maintain your union with and interest in him, by living a life of faith, love, and new obedience; of prayer, watchfulness, and self-denial; that when he shall appear As he assuredly will, in his own glory and in that of his Father, with all his holy angels; we may have confidence, (a modest expression,) and not be ashamed before him... read more