Test Every Spirit Series

a) Worldly talk in a spiritual package.

b) Jesus warned about these teachers – Matthew 7:15

c) Paul warned about these teachers – 1 Timothy 4:1-3

d) Peter warned about these teachers – 1 Peter 2:1-2

e) Doctrine is to follow the pattern of the Bible – 2 Timothy 1:;13

f) Doctrine is to be healthy – Titus 2:1

g) Doctrine is to be spiritually edifying – Ephesians 4:29

h) Doctrine is to be truthful and familiar – Ephesians 4:14-15

2. What is heard! – Who is listening (6)

a) The teaching of God – Psalm 1:2

b) By receptive hearts (Acts 2:41) or seared conscience (1 Timothy 4:2)

c) By discerning minds (Acts 17:11) or gullible one.

d) By knowledgeable people or those that are Biblically ignorant (Hosea 4:6).

e) God’s people will know the difference between truth and error.

f) God’s people will want to hear the truth.

III. Conclusion

A. Passing the Tests

1. Passing the Testing Test

a) Are we testing every spirit?

b) Are we scripture searchers or casual listeners?

c) Do we care enough about our teachers and preachers to even check them out?

2. Passing the Teaching Test

a) Do we confess (agree with) Christ?

b) Do we cooperate with truth or error?

c) Have we overcome worldliness?

d) Do communicate the truth and accept the truth when we hear it?

B. Invitation