
Walk in the Light
June 29, 2025
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Main Idea:
Keep yourself from succumbing to false teaching by establishing the right firewalls.
1 John 4:1
Test the spirits—there are many false prophets.
Our "firewall" for truth: the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.
The enemy is a counterfeiter. Know the real thing (Scripture), and you’ll spot the fake.
1 John 4:2–3
False teaching is spiritually charged—but not by the Holy Spirit.
The spirit of the antichrist is already active in the world.
John 8:44 — Satan is the father of lies.
Confessing Jesus “in the flesh” was crucial in refuting early Gnostic heresies.
1 John 4:4–6
"He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world."
The enemy is real, but God is stronger.
Truth prevails where Christ dwells.
A. Elders
Titus 1:5–8; Acts 20:28–30
Elders serve as spiritual linemen, protecting sound doctrine.
Pastors and elders are qualified and accountable for doctrinal integrity.
B. Ethos (Doctrinal Distinctives)
Titus 1:9
Clear doctrinal categories: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary.
Knowing what the church believes—and why—equips believers to stand firm.
C. Expositional Preaching
2 Timothy 4:1–5
Preach the Word—in season and out.
Knowing Scripture helps identify and refute error.
The only "celebrity" in our church should be Jesus.
False teaching is real and relentless—but God's truth is our shield.
Know God’s Word
Trust your elders
Understand your church’s doctrine
Demand expositional preaching
Lead Pastor