1 John 4:1

How To Recognize The Spirit Of God

¹ Beloved! not in every spirit, believe ye, but test the spirits, whether they are, of God; because, many false prophets, have gone out into the world. ² Hereby, do ye perceive the Spirit of God: - every spirit that confesseth Jesus Christ as having come, in flesh, is, of God;

False Prophets

From God

In the World

Test the Spirits

By The Spirit

Try The Spirits

2 Peter 2:1

But there arose false-prophets also among the people, as, among you also, there shall be, false-teachers, - men who will stealthily bring in destructive parties, even the Master that bought them, denying, bringing upon themselves speedy destruction;

1 John 2:18

Little children! it is, the last hour; and, just as ye have heard that, an antichrist, is coming, even now, antichrists have become, many, whence we perceive that it is, the last hour:

1 Thessalonians 5:21

But, all things, put to the proof - what is comely, hold ye fast:

Luke 12:57

Why, moreover, even from yourselves, judge ye not what is just?

Acts 17:11

and, these, were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they welcomed the word with all readiness of mind, daily, searching the Scriptures, - whether these things could be so.

1 Corinthians 12:10

And, unto another, energies of mighty works, and, unto another, prophesying, and, unto another, discriminations of spirits, - unto a different one, kinds of tongues, and, unto another, translation of tongues; -

1 Corinthians 14:29

Prophets, moreover, let two or three speak, and let, the others, judge.

1 Timothy 4:1

Howbeit, the Spirit, expressly saith - that, in later seasons, some will revolt from the faith, giving heed unto seducing spirits, and unto teachings of demons -

Revelation 2:2

I know thy works, and thy toil, and endurance, and that thou canst not bear bad men, and thou hast tried them who were affirming themselves to be apostles, and they were not, and hast found them false;

Deuteronomy 13:1-5

When there shall arise in thy midst - a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, - and he shall give unto thee a sign or a wonder;

Proverbs 14:15

The simple, believeth every word, but, the prudent, looketh well to his going.

Jeremiah 5:31

The prophets, have prophesied, falsely, And the priests tread down by their means, And, my people, love it, so, - What then can ye do as to her latter end?

Jeremiah 29:8-9

For Thus, saith Yahweh of hosts God of Israel, Let not your prophets that are in your midst nor your diviners beguile you, - Neither hearken ye unto your dreams which ye are dreaming;

Matthew 7:15-16

Beware of false prophets, who come unto you in clothing of sheep, - while, within, they are ravening wolves.

Matthew 24:4-5

And, answering, Jesus said unto them - Be taking heed, lest anyone, deceive, you;

Matthew 24:23-26

Then, if any, unto you, say - Lo! here, is the Christ, or, there, Do not believe it;

Mark 13:21

And, then, if any, unto you, say - See! Here, is the Christ! See! there, do not believe it;

Luke 21:8

And, he, said - Be taking heed ye be not deceived; for, many, will come upon my name, saying - I, am he, - and - The season, hath drawn near! Do not go after them.

Acts 20:29

I, know, that there will enter, after my departure, grievous wolves into your midst, not sparing the little flock;

Romans 16:18-19

For, they who are such, unto our Lord Christ are not doing service, but unto their own belly, - and, through their smooth and flattering speech, deceive the hearts of the innocent.

2 Timothy 3:13

Whereas, wicked men and howling impostors, will force their way to the worse, deceiving and being deceived.