We live in a world full of voices—preachers, influencers, content creators—all claiming to speak truth. Many sound right, use Christian language, and even quote Scripture. But John is clear: not every spirit is from God. What’s behind the message matters. This is spiritual war, and we are called to walk in truth with vigilance.

This past Sunday, we continued our series, KNOW: You Can Be Sure, by exploring what it truly means to be a child of God. John draws a sharp distinction—there is no neutral ground. You either belong to God or remain in sin. This is an identity war, a battle for your soul. The question is: Who is your father?

This past Sunday, we continued our series, KNOW: You Can Be Sure, by exploring how true believers stay rooted in Christ and are guided by the Holy Spirit to discern truth from deception. John writes with urgency, warning us that we are in a spiritual battle where false teachings and deception threaten to pull us away from Christ.

This past Sunday, we continued our series, KNOW: You Can Be Sure, exploring how confidence in Christ fuels a life that rejects worldliness and lives for eternity. John shifts from encouragement to warning, reminding us that following Jesus requires resisting the pull of the world and fixing our affections on Christ. Faith is not passive; it is a battle of the heart.