About this episode

Pastor Sean teaches through 1 John 4:1–6, emphasizing the importance of testing teachings against God's truth and the role of the Holy Spirit in discernment.

In this week’s message, Pastor Sean teaches through 1 John 4:1–6, encouraging us to carefully test every teaching and spirit against the truth of God’s Word. The message reminds us that not every voice claiming to speak for God is from God, making discernment an essential part of the Christian life. Pastor Sean emphasizes that believers can stand confidently in the truth because the Holy Spirit who lives within us is greater than the spirit of the world. It’s a timely reminder to stay rooted in Scripture and anchored in Christ as we navigate a world full of competing voices.

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Sean

Topics covered

• discernment
• Christian life
• truth of God’s Word
• Holy Spirit
• Scripture
• competing voices

Keywords

• 1 John
• discernment
• Christianity
• Holy Spirit
• truth
• Scripture
• competing voices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pleasant View Missionary Church

Books & works: 1 John 4:1-6

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