Developing Biblical Discernment: 1 John 2:18-21

Purpose: Since John has just stated the sobering fact that these Christians are living in the last days, he wants to give them encouragement that they are well equipped to recognize and reject false teaching.
Proposition: God wants you to develop Biblical discernment, so that you can recognize and reject false teaching.
Interrogative: How can you develop Biblical discernment?

Three Questions:
• Question 1: Am I really equipped to recognize false teaching?
• Question 2: How can I recognize false teaching?
• Question 3: What steps must I take to develop Biblical discernment?