The Antichrist is coming.

John warns that the Antichrist is coming and, what’s more, many antichrists have already come but we can discern the truth and not be led away by false teaching (see 1 John 2:18-23).

Let’s recognize we are being “taught” all day long in many, many ways in our post it, tweet it, blog it, video it, culture.

It’s easier than ever for others to share their thoughts and influence us.

So, let’s be incredibly diligent to test everything we hear and keep testing it so we can avoid being deceived by false teaching.

Let’s compare what people are saying to what Scripture says (including anything I write!)

What’s more, just because we have found someone to rightly divide the Word in the past does not mean they cannot get off track. Anyone with flesh on them is capable of getting off track.

Let me be clear – there are some today, with large platforms, of whom in the past, I have genuinely learned from and grown closer to God because of their teaching. However, I am concerned that these very same teachers are no longer rightly dividing the Word.

There is a check in my spirit when I read what they post and tweet now.

When I test what they say with Scripture, I’m further concerned.

I suspect as the days get harder, and the enemy knows his time is short, many in positions of influence will fall away from speaking and living truth.

And in order to guard our hearts-and minds in Christ Jesus, so we can walk in truth and help those we love do so, we better spend time studying the Word for ourselves and our families.

Your quiet time needs to be protected and cherished! (Forsake some laundry if you have to and pick up your Bible!)

I know these days aren’t easy. There are false teachers. Many are falling away from truth. Our country is divided. Our world is chaotic.

But God chose you and your family to be here for such a time as this. He truly did! John’s encouragement and his warnings in this book are for Christians today.

As you seek the Lord, through His Word, prayer and fellowship with other believers, He will equip you with what you need to walk close to Him (1 Thess 5:24). Listen for His voice. Be wise in who you follow. Churches, be careful in who you allow to lead.

Oh friend, in all your ways acknowledge Him. He will make your path straight (Prov 3:5-6). Do what He says. Test everything. Hold onto the good (1 Thess 5:21) . The joy of the Lord really will be your strength (Neh 8:10)

He truly will give us what we need when we need it. He’s not going to leave us or forsake us. Let’s hold tight to Him. (Heb 13:5)

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Note – this is a continuation of my study of 1 John.