<p>How do you actually discern false teaching without becoming cynical, arrogant, or fearful? In this message from 1 John 4:1-6, we continue John’s call to “test the spirits” by exploring three additional tests: the life test, the worldly test, and the Bible test. While false teaching is a real and present danger, John also gives deep comfort—“he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”</p> <p>The Christian response is not panic, but discernment rooted in truth. This sermon helps the church see that false teaching can be identified not just by what is said, but by how someone lives, what they value, and whether they align with the apostles’ teaching. </p> <p>Message Highlights:A Call to Discernment Without Fear. False teaching is prevalent and dangerous. But believers are not called to be afraid—Christ has already secured the victory. Discernment is necessary, but panic is not.</p> <p>The Life Test – Does Their Life Match Their Message? True teaching is accompani...
