Sermon Tone Analysis

Another Jesus.

A Different Spirit.

A Different Gospel.

Paul warned of deception in the last days

Statistics show that people choose the church they attend, not based on core Christian tenets of the faith, but based on friendliness, facilities, music, programs, spiritual “experiences” and “manifestations”, nurseries, children and youth activities, charisma, personality, popularity, social class.

Many have no idea what the church believes.

They trust that if the name “church” is on the sign, it must be doctrinally sound.

Unfortunately, many do not know or understand the core tenets of the Christian faith.

They are not growing and learning as disciples.

They are unprepared to discern.

They are prime candidates for deception.

Christians are betrothed to one Husband, Jesus Christ

Paul was concerned that Satan could deceive them and corrupt their minds.

A good shepherd will warn his flock of the dangers of false doctrine and of the false apostles, prophets, pastors, and teachers that teach and preach it.

Beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing who invite you to their “house” for dinner!

Paul was concerned that the Serpent (Satan) who deceived Eve by his craftiness could also deceive them through men who preach:

Another Jesus

A Different Spirit

A Different Gospel

Another Jesus

Deceivers seduce by redefining accepted terminology.

Satan deceived Eve by distorting the truth so that she believed the lie.

Many believe in and preach another “Jesus”.

Mormons believe Jesus is a separate god from the Father and a brother to Lucifer.

Jehovah Witnesses believe Jesus is Michael the archangel and not God.

Islam believes that Jesus is a prophet lesser than Mohammed and not God.

Philosophers say Jesus was simply a good moral teacher.

Jews believe that Jesus was either a false Messiah or a good rabbi that was martyred.

Buddhist’s believe that Jesus is an enlightened man.

Hindus see Jesus as a spiritual guru, not God.

The New Age believes Jesus is not the one true God or a savior, but a spiritual model and guide.

Christian Science believes that Jesus was not the Christ, but a man who displayed the Christ idea.

Scientology rarely mentions Jesus and that He did not die for our sins.

Oneness or “Jesus Only” believers do not believe in the Christian doctrine of the Godhead.

They believe that Jesus is eternally God the Father.

Jesus as and that His “manifestation” as the “Son of God” referred only to His fleshly body upon this earth.

God the Father, the Son of God, and the Holy Spirit are all Jesus.

Believing in Jesus as the Father, baptism specifically “in the name of Jesus” by an ordained oneness minister, and speaking in other tongues are all necessary to salvation.

Which Jesus?

We cannot unify around “Jesus” unless we mean the Jesus of the Bible.

The True Jesus

It is not enough to talk about “Jesus”.

The question is whether we are talking about the true Jesus or an imposter.

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the second Person within the Godhead—one God in three Persons (God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit)—one in divine essence but eternally distinct in Persons.

He is God’s last days Messenger (Hebrews 1:1-2).

He is greater than all the prophets (Hebrews 1:2).

He is greater than the angels of heaven (Hebrews 1:4-7).

He is God (Hebrews 1:8-9).

He is eternal (Hebrews 1:10-12).

In Him is the fullness of the Godhead bodily (Colossians 2:9).

He has been given a name that is above every other name (Philippians 2:9-11).

He is the Messiah, the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:16).

Jesus is not the Father (Galatians 1:3; 2 John 3; Revelation 3:12, 21).

He is equal to the Father (John 5:18; Philippians 2:5-6; John 5:22-23).

He is not greater than the Father (John 14:28).

He and the Father are one (John 17:21).

He pre-existed with the Father (John 1:1; 1:15; 8:58; 17:5).

He assisted the Father in the creation of the world (Colossians 1:16-17).

He, is the Word of God (John 1:1)

He became flesh and dwelt among us on this earth (John 1:14).

He was born in Bethlehem to the virgin, Mary (Luke 1:34-35; 2:1-7).

Jesus came to reveal the Father (John 1:18).

He suffered in the flesh and died on the cross for our sins (2 Corinthians 15:3; Philippians 2:5-11).

He was buried and rose again on the third day (2 Corinthians 15:4).

He ascended to the Father and is now seated at His right hand (Acts 2:32-33).

He is our High Priest before God (1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 3:1; 4:14; 7).

He is the only way to the Father (John 14:6).

Jesus is the only name in which there is salvation (Acts 4:12).

He will come again (Acts 1:11).

He is our Judge (John 5:22).

Don’t be fooled by an imposter.

Don’t be fooled by Satan posing as an angel of light.

Don’t be tricked by false teachers.

Find the real Jesus in the Bible.

Get to know Him in prayer.

Hold on to the real Jesus!

A Different Spirit

A "different spirit" refers to a spirit other than the Holy Spirit.

A different spirit is called a false spirit (Micah 2:11) and the spirit of error.

(1 John 4:6)

A different spirit is called a deceiving spirit whose lies are called doctrines of demons.

We are commanded not to believe every spirit but to test the spirits.

The spirit operating in false apostles and deceitful workers is not the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit is called the Spirit of Truth.

(John 15:26)

The Holy Spirit leads and guides us into the truth.

(John 16:13)

The Holy Spirit testifies of the real Jesus.

(Jn 15:26).

The Holy Spirit convicts of sin, righteousness and judgment.

(John 16:8)

A Different Gospel

Paul warned about embracing a false gospel

A false gospel is one that deviates from the gospel presented in the New Testament.

Paul declared the gospel he preached in 1 Corinthians 2:1-4

The gospel includes a clear presentation of the real Jesus and His finished work on the cross as the only means of salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.

Response to the Word

Believe and embrace the real Jesus.

Test the spirits to see if they are of God.

Believe the true gospel of Jesus Christ and Him crucified so that you might be saved.