Do you ever feel like you’re being "ripped off" by the things you’re chasing? We live in a culture that promises satisfaction through the latest trends, possessions, and status, but why does it always leave us feeling more empty than when we started?
In this study, Pastor Ron Hindt continues our series through the book of 1 John titled Get Real. Moving verse-by-verse through 1 John 2:15-29, we are confronted with a critical choice: will we love a world that is passing away, or will we love the Father who offers us eternal life? John warns us about the company we keep and the spiritual "counterfeits" that try to pull us away from the truth of Jesus Christ.
The Triple-Threat Warning: Unpack the three great deceptions—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—and learn how these worldly "hooks" are designed to steal your joy and destroy your fellowship with God.
The Worldly Rip-Off: Discover why chasing the world is a losing game. Pastor Ron shares how Satan, like modern-day violent movements, uses lies and hatred to take advantage of people, while Jesus comes to give life more abundantly.
The Spirit of the Antichrist: Learn how to identify false teachers and "religious simulators" who deny the Father and the Son. Discover why your greatest defense against deception is the "unction" or anointing of the Holy Spirit.
The Power of Abiding: Explore what it means to "remain" in Christ so that when He appears, you can stand before Him with confidence and boldness rather than shrinking away in shame.
