Have you ever been "spiritually catfished"? In a world where every social media influencer, politician, and "religious" leader claims to speak the truth, how do you know who is actually from God and who is a fraud? Being gullible isn't a spiritual virtue; in fact, it can be dangerous to your soul.
In this study, Pastor Ron Hindt continues our verse-by-verse journey through 1 John in the series Get Real. In 1 John 4:1-6, we learn the essential art of spiritual discernment. Pastor Ron shares his own "miracle" story of God’s healing and then dives into how we can protect ourselves from the many deceptions of the modern world.
The Command to Discern: Understand why John commands us to "test the spirits." Discover the "Rosie Ruiz" of spirituality—the religious frauds who cross the finish line without ever running the race—and how to spot them before you're deceived.
The Ultimate Litmus Test: Learn the one question that exposes every false teacher: "Who is Jesus Christ?" Discover why the confession of Jesus coming in the flesh is the dividing line between the Spirit of Truth and the spirit of the antichrist.
The Greater Power Within: Find comfort in the promise that "He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world." Learn how the Holy Spirit acts as your internal compass, keeping you anchored when the world tries to pull you into the current of popular opinion.
The Worldly Echo Chamber: Explore the contrast between those who belong to God and those who belong to the world. Discover why false teachers are so popular with the world—they speak the world’s language—and why the true child of God listens to the Word.
