Tag Archives: 1 John 4

caring is from God

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250310 caring is from God 1 John 4:7-5:4a (JDV) 1 John 4:7 Dear ones, let us care about one another, because caring is from God, and everyone who cares has been born of God and knows God.1 John 4:8 The … Continue reading →

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be careful little ears

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250309 be careful little ears 1 John 4:1-6 (JDV) 1 John 4:1 Dear friends, do not believe every breath, but test the breaths to see if they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.1 … Continue reading →

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tests of authenticity

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 John 4.    Is your faith genuine?  Here are some tests to determine the authenticity of a profession of faith. Do I confess that Jesus is God’s Son who has come in the flesh?  (2,15) Do I love other believers, … Continue reading →

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test the spirits

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Jefferson Vann

1 John 4.  Jesus predicted that false prophets would predominate in this age. John said that they had already arrived and set up shop during his time. He encourages skepticism, and commands his readers to test the spirits to see … Continue reading →

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