1 John 4:1-6

The Spirit of God testifies that Jesus is the Christ. The Apostles received this message from the Spirit, so by listening to the Apostles and believing their testimony, we become children of God.

How do we receive the Apostles’ message today? Through the Word. The Bible. It’s the testimony of the Apostles written down.

Discerning Truth from deception is just as important today as it was in John’s day. There are a lot of voices out there. It matters who you listen to. How do you know what is true? How do you “test” the spirits? It’s simple. Does it align with the Word of God? If not, don’t listen. But how will you know? No shortcuts. You have to spend time in God’s Word. You have to receive the testimony of the Apostles (NT) and Prophets (OT). Otherwise, it’s easy to be led astray.

If you haven’t trusted in Jesus yet, you can do that today. You, too, can become a child of God. It’s as simple as recognizing that you are a sinner in need of a Savior. Believing that Jesus is the Savior that God promised. He lived a perfect life, died a sacrificial death, and was raised to life on the third day, conquering death so that your sins would be forgiven, that you would have eternal life, and that you would become a child of God. Then you, too, can walk in the light and have fellowship with the Father and the Son.

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This post is based on a sermon from our 1 John series, “Unshakeable.” Download the podcast at: Central Christian Church Main Service, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X or Threads: @ccclancaster. You can also download our Central Christian app in the iTunes App Store.