WALKING WITH GOD (L4)

Q: Why are there so many versions of the truth?

1 John 2:

1 John 2:26 ESV

I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you.

1 John 2:21 ESV

I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth.

Q: With so many different beliefs in our world how do we know we are really “walking in truth?”

John 8:31–32 ESV

So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

John 8:32 ESV

and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Q: How important does imply walking in the truth is?

Q: Why do many who know the source of truth still not know it sometimes?

1 John 4:1 ESV

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Q: what false teachings was John specifically referring in this letter?

1 John 2:22 ESV

Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son.

Q: What are some false teaching regarding Jesus in our time?

Q: What is the anointing that speaks about?

1 John 2:20 ESV

But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge.

1 John 2:27 ESV

But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him.

Q: What all does abiding in the truth mean that we have to do?

1 John

1 John 2:26–27 ESV

I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him.