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According to John's writing, those who abandon the faith were never truly of the Christian community.
According to John's writing, those who abandon the faith were never truly of the Christian community.
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The Nicolaitans mentioned in Revelation 2 and 3 were a Jewish sect.
The Nicolaitans mentioned in Revelation 2 and 3 were a Jewish sect.
False
Jesus was unaware of Judas' betrayal until the last night of his life.
Jesus was unaware of Judas' betrayal until the last night of his life.
False
The passage suggests that spiritual deception is a surprise to Christians.
The passage suggests that spiritual deception is a surprise to Christians.
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John's writing is primarily focused on reassuring Christians of their salvation.
John's writing is primarily focused on reassuring Christians of their salvation.
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The example of Judas is given as a warning to Christians about the dangers of spiritual deception.
The example of Judas is given as a warning to Christians about the dangers of spiritual deception.
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The passage suggests that Christians should be surprised by the apostasy of others.
The passage suggests that Christians should be surprised by the apostasy of others.
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Jesus came to establish a worldly kingdom on earth.
Jesus came to establish a worldly kingdom on earth.
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The Nicolaitans are mentioned in John's writing as an example of apostasy.
The Nicolaitans are mentioned in John's writing as an example of apostasy.
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Knowing Jesus personally can help us understand his message better.
Knowing Jesus personally can help us understand his message better.
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The world is inherently evil and should be rejected by Christians.
The world is inherently evil and should be rejected by Christians.
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John's message can be interpreted in a way that is extreme or hyperbolic.
John's message can be interpreted in a way that is extreme or hyperbolic.
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The reign of God began with Jesus' coming.
The reign of God began with Jesus' coming.
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Christians should relate to the world in the same way as non-believers.
Christians should relate to the world in the same way as non-believers.
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Doctrine of unity of scripture can help in interpreting John's message.
Doctrine of unity of scripture can help in interpreting John's message.
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Jesus' kingdom is limited to the spiritual realm and does not extend to the physical world.
Jesus' kingdom is limited to the spiritual realm and does not extend to the physical world.
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People who fall away from the faith will never come back to Christianity.
People who fall away from the faith will never come back to Christianity.
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According to the speaker, people's hearts are unable to deceive themselves.
According to the speaker, people's hearts are unable to deceive themselves.
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The speaker is no longer bothered by people falling away from the faith.
The speaker is no longer bothered by people falling away from the faith.
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People who participate in church activities are necessarily members of Christ.
People who participate in church activities are necessarily members of Christ.
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The speaker believes that people who seem to originate from the faith will remain faithful.
The speaker believes that people who seem to originate from the faith will remain faithful.
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The speaker thinks that it is impossible for people to counterfeit their faith.
The speaker thinks that it is impossible for people to counterfeit their faith.
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The speaker believes that people fall away from the faith for only one reason.
The speaker believes that people fall away from the faith for only one reason.
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The speaker has never seen people fall away from the faith.
The speaker has never seen people fall away from the faith.
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The contrast in the passage is primarily between the present and the future
The contrast in the passage is primarily between the present and the future
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The world and its desires are eternal, and those who do God's will are transient
The world and its desires are eternal, and those who do God's will are transient
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The antichrist in John's writing refers specifically to a single person who is against Christ.
The antichrist in John's writing refers specifically to a single person who is against Christ.
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The passage suggests that believers should be surprised by the apostasy of others
The passage suggests that believers should be surprised by the apostasy of others
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The passage is primarily focused on reassuring Christians of their salvation
The passage is primarily focused on reassuring Christians of their salvation
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The ultimate antichrist in John's writing corresponds to Paul's man of lawlessness.
The ultimate antichrist in John's writing corresponds to Paul's man of lawlessness.
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John's writing suggests that believers should not be concerned with apostasy from within the church.
John's writing suggests that believers should not be concerned with apostasy from within the church.
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The passage teaches that spiritual deception is a surprise to Christians
The passage teaches that spiritual deception is a surprise to Christians
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False teachers who left the church were never truly part of the Christian community.
False teachers who left the church were never truly part of the Christian community.
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Those who do God's will shall not last, unlike the world and its desires
Those who do God's will shall not last, unlike the world and its desires
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The believers are encouraged to tolerate false teachings in order to maintain unity within the church.
The believers are encouraged to tolerate false teachings in order to maintain unity within the church.
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The brevity of the world and its desires can be escaped
The brevity of the world and its desires can be escaped
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John's writing focuses on the theme of reassuring Christians of their salvation.
John's writing focuses on the theme of reassuring Christians of their salvation.
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The passage provides a strong motivation for believers to remain faithful to God's will
The passage provides a strong motivation for believers to remain faithful to God's will
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The passage suggests that spiritual deception is a surprise to Christians.
The passage suggests that spiritual deception is a surprise to Christians.
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The example of Judas is not given as a warning to Christians about the dangers of spiritual deception.
The example of Judas is not given as a warning to Christians about the dangers of spiritual deception.
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