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Welcome to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. This is Jeff M Newman. Get a new lesson every other week on Mondays at 12:00 PM Pacific.

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In Lesson 65, we are going to study the first part of 1 John 2:27.

Let’s read the verse:

1 John 2:27 And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you…

Let’s go over the definitions of the words.

* And as for you (2532. kai) — means so, that, also, or then.

* You (4771. su) — means you the reader.

* The anointing (3588. ho, hé, to) (5545. chrisma) — refers to a smearing or pouring on of oil, symbolizing a special consecration or empowerment by the Holy Spirit. It implies a divine equipping for spiritual understanding or guidance.

* You received from Him (2983. lambanó) (575. apo) (846. autos) — means that you have taken hold of or accepted this anointing from God Himself. It’s a divine gift granted to you, not earned or produced by human means.

* Remains in you (3306. menó) (1722. en) (4771. su) — means the anointing remains, dwells, or continues in you. This is a lasting, internal reality for every believer, a continuing presence, not a fleeting or external experience.

* And you do not need anyone to teach you. (2532. kai) (2192. echó) (3756. ou, ouk, ouch) (5532. chreia) (5100. tis) (1321. didaskó) (4771. su) — Means, because of the anointing, you are not dependent on human instruction to recognize truth. The Spirit of God within you teaches, affirms, and guides you into all truth.

Here is a paraphrased and expanded version: As for you, the anointing you have received from God dwells in, continues in, and remains within you. This anointing is the Holy Spirit’s sacred empowerment and consecration, given not by human effort but as a gracious gift from God. Because the Spirit dwells in you permanently, you do not need anyone else to teach you the truth. The Spirit Himself teaches you all things and guides you into understanding what is true and right.

1 John 2:27 begins with “As for you,” which shows that John is speaking directly to true believers.

This is in contrast with the false teachers, or "antichrists," described in 1 John 2:18–1