1 John 2:26 "These [things] have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you." But the anointing which ye have received of him The Spirit, and the grace of the Spirit, which they had received out of the fulness of grace which is in Christ; and is compared to oil or ointment; (See Gill on 1 John 2:20); for Christ, the anointed, is the fountain of it all, and it is had from him in a way of giving and receiving. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him. 1 John 2:26. ταῦτα ἔγραψα, These things have I written) these things from 1 John 2:21. It is used both of God’s abiding in us and our abiding in Him (see 2:27; 3:24; 4:15). 3 In the Bible, kings, high priests, priests, and occasionally prophets were anointed. John wants us to know that if these statements are true, it will show in our lives, especially in our love for brothers and sisters in Jesus. “Abide” is one of John’s favorite words. 2. 27 But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. John, as his practice is, begins and concludes with the same form of words; and having as it were ended his parenthesis, he continues the 20th verse in the 27th.— πλανώντων, them … He is "Jesus," … In the Upper Room, Jesus used it 11 times (in John 15:4-16). 26 I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to lead you astray. A third characteristic of antichrists is that they try to deceive the faithful (1 Tim. In Old Testament times, pouring oil over the head symbolized God's empowering of an individual. John makes it clear that much of his treatise has been called forth by opponents of orthodox teaching. He uses it more than all other New Testament writers combined—24 times in 1 John. Here is a summary and commentary on First John chapter two. 1 John 2:26-29 English Standard Version (ESV). If we believe that James 2:26 promotes works-based salvation, this passage would inherently contradict the writings of Paul and teachings of Jesus, which, thankfully, it does not. We are saved, not by works or deeds, but by the grace of God, redeemed by His work on the cross. In 1 John 2:27 the apostle tells his readers, “you have no need that anyone should teach you.” He says this because they have been “anointed by the Holy One”. 26 I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. I believe that when John tells his readers that they do not need anyone to teach them, he is talking about something specific. 1 John 2:26-27. It is the truth of Matthew 28:18-20 and of 1 John 2:26-27 combined which can help to explain how a Christian can come to know God, to know and to follow his truth. 2:14 I have written to you, children, that you have known the Father. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him ©2018 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission (1 John 2:26-27) "Anointing" (NIV, NRSV), "unction" (KJV) is chrisma, "oil for anointing, unguent," thus "anointing." The phrase is used in John 17:15 as a reference to Satan, and that is also its meaning here and in each of the four remaining occurrences in 1 John (2:14, 3:12, 5:18 and 19). Commentary on 1 John 2:1,2 (Read 1 John 2:1,2) When have an Advocate with the Father; one who has undertaken, and is fully able, to plead in behalf of every one who applies for pardon and salvation in his name, depending on his pleading for them. 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