Series: 1 John: That You May Know
Preacher: Pastor Brian Bone
Key Points:
- The Ever-Present Threat of Deception: Satan actively seeks to deceive believers through false teachers and distorted truths about Jesus, a threat present since the early church.
- God's Perfect Protection: The Holy Spirit: For genuine believers, the Holy Spirit is God's designed safeguard, dwelling within them to sustain and protect them from deception.
- The Holy Spirit's Work: The Spirit indwells (lives within), instructs (teaches truth), and illuminates (brings understanding of the Bible) to believers.
- Spiritual Discernment: The Holy Spirit imparts the ability to discern truth from lies, protecting believers from false teachings and sinful temptations.
- Equipped to Abide in Jesus: Jesus empowers believers to "abide" (remain steadfast) in Him through the Holy Spirit, ensuring their perseverance in faith despite external pressures.
Reflect & Discuss:
- How does the realization that Satan is actively trying to deceive God's people impact your approach to seeking truth and spiritual growth?
- In what ways have you personally experienced the Holy Spirit's indwelling, instruction, or illumination in your life?
- How can you actively cultivate a deeper reliance on the Holy Spirit for discernment in your daily life?
- Considering the concept of "abiding in Jesus," what practical steps can you take to deepen your connection with Christ this week?
- How does the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints, as explained in the sermon, bring you comfort or challenge in your faith?
Scripture:
- 1 John 2:18-27
- Matthew 24:36-44
- 2 Timothy 3:1-5
- 2 Peter 3:3-9
- John 14:16-17, 26
- John 16:12-14
- 1 Corinthians 2:12-14
- 1 Corinthians 6:19
- 2 Corinthians 1:21-22
- Ephesians 1:13-14
- John 8:44
- 1 Timothy 4:1
- John 10:27-29
- Ephesians 4:11-12
- Hebrews 10:25
- Matthew 7:21-23
- Romans 10:9-10
- Proverbs 13:20
Keywords:
Holy Spirit, Abide, Discernment, Deception, False Teachers, Antichrist, Spiritual Protection, Indwelling, Instruction, Illumination, Perseverance of the Saints, Last Hour, Jesus, Truth, Faith.
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