1 John 4:1
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Treated in 6 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- How to Bring Men to Christ ·
Dealing with the Willful and the Deluded cites 1 John iv. 1
…x. 31; xx. 6; Deut. xviii. 10‒12; 2 Kings xxi. 1, 2, 6; 1 Chron. x. 13; Is. viii. 19, 20; 1 John iv. 1‒3; 2 Thes. ii. 9‒12, are passages to be used with this class. In dealing with all classes…
- Soar Like The Eagle ·
Being Released cites 1 John 4:1
…Such office is ‘God-given.’ 1 Cor.12:28 Should be recognized by current pastor/eldership. 1 John 4:1 Approved by congregation (election). 1 Tim. 3:7 On being appointed to the office of elder…
- Watchman Nee ·
Stand: Spiritual Warfare and Victory cites 1 John 4:1
…nds, “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God” (1 John 4:1, ASV). Testing requires Scripture, the confession of Christ, moral fruit, wisdom, and the…
- The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit ·
The Holy Spirit Guiding the Believer into a Life as a Son cites 1 John 4:1
… always remember that many false spirits and false prophets have gone out into the world (1 John 4:1). Many are so worried to be led by some unseen power that they are ready to surrender the…
- Watchman Nee ·
Spirit, Soul, and Body cites 1 John 4:1
…nds, “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God” (1 John 4:1, ASV). Testing is itself spiritual. Modern knowledge about the brain also encourages humi…
- Watchman Nee ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites 1 John 4:1
…ures to revisit 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 4:12; Romans 8:16; Romans 12:2; Mark 12:30; 1 John 4:1. Reflection 1. Do you mistake strong emotion for the Holy Spirit? 2. Do you mistake ratio…