Cary Cox, from 1 John 4:1-6. John calls the church to discernment. There is a spirit at work behind everyone who speaks to us, and not every spirit is from God! We test the spirits by looking at the doctrine of the one speaking – what do they say about Jesus? Do they hold to the historic, apostolic teaching of Christianity? Is their message the same as what the world is saying?
Tag: spiritual warfare
Warning for True Believers
Cary Cox, from 1 John 2:15-17. John warns the church about loving the world. We cannot love God and, at the same time, love the world system that hates God and stands opposed to his word. We must be loyal to him.
Encouragement for True Believers
Cary Cox, from 1 John 2:12-14. John pauses to remind the true believers, the ones still standing in the church on the true gospel, who they are and what they have in Christ! We are forgiven! We know the Father! We have overcome the evil one by his word!
Our Trust and Our Treasure
Cary Cox, from Genesis 14 (Genesis Study 30). Lot’s foolishness gets him in trouble, but Abram comes to the rescue. However, the real battle for Abraham is a test of spiritual discernment in his meeting of two kings. Melchizedek speaks God’s word to Abram, which helps him see through the temptation from the wicked king of Sodom. Our trust must be anchored in the Lord. Our treasure is in him alone!
Freefall Part 1
Cary Cox, from Genesis 6:1-8 (Genesis Study 17). In the days before the Flood, mankind collapsed into a freefall of sexual sin and violence. God’s boundaries were crossed. Demonic influence prevailed. Sin increased. Until God brought judgment. God’s wrath comes on the sin of man, but there is rescue through his grace!
There is an Enemy – Genesis Study 11
Cary Cox, from Genesis 3:1-6. Suddenly, there is a serpent in the garden, speaking with the woman about God’s word! He leads her astray, and his point of attack is the word of God. We have an enemy. But we also have a Savior, who has defeated the enemy at the cross! With trust in Christ, let us stand firm on the word of God!
The Danger of False Teachers – 2Cor Study 40
Cary Cox, from 2 Corinthians 11:1-4. We are bombarded with dangerous false teaching all the time, whether we realize it or not. The enemy attacks us in the realm of thoughts, ideas, arguments, beliefs. Paul warns us about false Jesuses being presented, false spirits, and false gospels. We must know the truth and cling to Christ!
Paul Goes to War – 2Cor Study 38
Cary Cox, from 2 Corinthians 10:1-11. Paul shows us what real spiritual warfare is all about. He is tearing down the strongholds of bad ideas, which produce bad behavior, using the weapon of truth! Our battlefield is in the realm of ideas. God’s people must oppose demonic teachings by clinging to the gospel of Jesus Christ!
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