Have you ever stopped to consider the real intentions behind spiritual teachings, and whether they align with the core truths of Christianity? This episode of More Faith, More Life challenges us to apply the biblical instruction of 'testing the spirits' to our modern religious landscape. We delve into 1 John chapter 4 to confront the essential truth that discerning the nature of Jesus Christ is about examining the doctrines of people, not just supernatural entities. By revisiting historical debates and the significance of Jesus being both fully human and divine, we set the stage to rethink our theology and its profound impact on our relationship with Him.

Key Takeaways:

• John encourages believers to test the spirits and discern whether they come from God by examining the teachings and representations of Jesus to ensure they align with the biblical truth.
• The spirit of Antichrist is not limited to a specific person but refers to a theology or teaching that opposes or distorts the true nature of Jesus. It seeks to enthroned humanity instead of Christ and diminishes His divinity.
• To experience the power and freedom of God, it is crucial to give Jesus the highest position in our lives. He is both fully human and fully God, and acknowledging and serving Him as such is essential for true transformation.
• Steve cautions against a form of religion that focuses solely on soothing individuals' hurts and needs without leading to genuine change. It is important to move beyond psychological comfort and embrace the transformative power of the Gospel.
• The mark of the beast, often associated with the Antichrist, symbolizes the enthronement of humanity instead of Christ. It represents a self-centered approach to life that opposes the lordship of Jesus.

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About the host: Steve Gray is the founding and senior pastor of Revive Church KC. He has been in the full time ministry for over 40 years and was launched into national and international recognition in the late 1990’s as the leader of the historic Smithton Outpouring, and again in 2009 when he lead the Kansas City Revival which was televised nationally on the Daystar television network. Steve is also a veteran musician, songwriter, recording artist and published author. His books include When The Kingdom Comes, Follow The Fire, My Absurd Religion, and If You Only Knew.

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