1 John chapter 4 is a letter from the apostle John to a community of Christians, in which he encourages them to discern between true and false teachers and to love one another as evidence of their relationship with God. Verse 1 begins with a warning to test the spirits, or teachings, that are being preached. John instructs his readers to discern whether a teaching comes from the Spirit of God or from a false spirit. He emphasizes that false prophets and false teachings are prevalent, and that we must exercise discernment in our spiritual lives. Verse 2 highlights the key belief of Christianity: that Jesus Christ came in the flesh. John affirms that anyone who confesses this truth is from God, and anyone who denies it is not from God. Verse 3 goes on to say that anyone who acknowledges Jesus as the Son of God has the Spirit of God living in them, and that this is the test for knowing whether someone truly knows God. In verse 7, John urges his readers to love one another, for love comes from God and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. He emphasizes that God is love, and that we should love one another because of the love that God has shown to us. Verse 10 explains that God showed his love for us by sending his son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and that our response should be to love one another in the same way that God has loved us. In verse 19, John explains that we love because God first loved us, and that our love for others is evidence of our love for God. Overall, 1 John 4 emphasizes the importance of discernment in the Christian life, the centrality of Jesus Christ in our faith, and the essential role of love in our relationships with one another and with God. SendMe Radio is now an online streaming internet radio station, packed with all the messages on the podcast. Listen to awesome Interviews, thousands of Gospel Music, and discover new businesses and they’re inspiring stores. Also if you would like a radio commercial for your Church, Social or Business event contact us via email at digitalink@sendmeradio.com Google Assistant Google Action is available on Google Home: https://assistant.google.com/services/a/uid/000000aec764f20f?hl=en Alexa skill is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLN6LHM SendMe Radio Apple Store App for IOS  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sendme-radio/id6444263130 SendMe Radio Google Play App for Android   https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icreo.sendmeradio --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sendmeradio/support