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David Guzik commentary on 1 John 4, where John encourages the believers to abide in God and His love, which is perfected among us.
What does 1 John chapter 4 mean? Chapter 4 includes two major ideas. The first is that believers ought to "test the spirits" to see whether they are from God (1 John 4:1–6). The second theme is that God both loves us and "God is love" (1 John 4:7–21), leading believers to love one another.
(1) - Because there are many false prophets 3) If one is truly led by the Spirit of God, what will they confess? (2) - That Jesus Christ has come in the flesh 4) What did John say about the coming of Antichrist?
5 mar 2024 · Summary of 1 John Chapter 4. 1 John 4 opens with a call to test the spirits to ensure they originate from God. False prophets and teachings are a concern, and discernment is crucial. John emphasizes that the true test lies in confessing Jesus Christ as the Son of God who came in the flesh.
It was foreknown by God that antichrists would arise, and antichristian spirits oppose his Spirit and his truth; it was foreknown also that one eminent antichrist would arise, and make a long and fatal war against the Christ of God, and his institution, and honour, and kingdom in the world.
1 John 4:1: Test the spirits to see whether they are of God. 1 John 4:2: Every spirit which confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God. 1 John 4:3: Every spirit which does not confess Jesus Christ is not of God. 1 John 4:4: Little children, you are of God. 1 John 4:6: We are of God.... He who is not of God does not listen to us.
