(Read 1 John 2:12-14.)

Anointed ones “know the Father” because he has begotten them by his spirit. Some are “fathers”​—likely older, more experienced, and spiritually advanced believers. They know Jesus, who existed “from the beginning” in that God created him before all other things.

15. (a) Who are the “young men” John addresses, and how have they “conquered the wicked one”? (b) Give an example of how we might ‘conquer’ Satan today.

¹⁵ The “young men” John addresses may be younger, less experienced Christians. They “have conquered the wicked one,” Satan, by not succumbing to his “designs.” (2 Corinthians 2:11) For example, today this would include avoiding unclean entertainment, sensual music, and pornography, which can erode Christian principles and result in a fall into sexual immorality.