Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is in the world.
1 John 4:1-3 NIV
As we near completion of the Chronological Bible, we read warnings of many false prophets. Today, in 1 John, we clearly are pointed to a method of discernment between Spirits of God and other false spirits. We read that spirits that do not acknowledge Jesus are not from God.
Our readings of God's Word, the Bible this year have included John 1:14, "The Word became flesh, and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the father, full of grace and truth." For excellent reading describing the Word becoming flesh, one can read John 1.
The Old Testament points ahead to God's plan of salvation through His Son Jesus. The gospels give the account of Jesus. The New Testament explains life now that Jesus has done his work. The Bible is whole, complete, perfect, and points to itself to clarify, amplify and define examples and truths.
Hopefully, we have been encouraged to stay in the Word daily, even after we "complete" the one year study.
What suggestions do you have that you could share to encourage others to continue daily in the Word?
Pray that God gives you the time management skills to continue daily in the Word.
In Christ,
David P
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