1 John 4:1-21 The Spirit of Truth

Quote: "We are imbued with the Spirit...to combat false theologies (and) false teachings...The Spirit of Truth agrees with truth" - Mike Dick

Those who are saved by the Spirit of God are able to discern and test different spirits by the power of God.

• Only by God's power are we able to test the spirits because only the Spirit of truth can reveal truth. Only the Spirit of truth can know the real truth and obey it.
• Verbal affirmation of the truth does not equal salvation. But all who are saved will claim Christ as being the Son of God as well as their own personal Savior. The only proof is endurance since the spirit of the antichrist will not endure. Only the Spirit of God abides forever.
• Any denial of the person of Christ is the spirit of the antichrist.
• Christians cannot fully deny the truth, nor hide from it. Resistance is possible, but The Good Shepherd always retrieves the sheep. (John 10:11)
• Christians are not to be afraid to speak truth at any given time. Strengthen your self in the Lord.

The Spirit of Truth has real love for the things God loves...

Questions for meditation

What do you love?
What are your priorities?
How do we show real love?
What are your passions?