Testing the Spirits - Nathan Rages

"Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world." (1John 4:1)

1. The necessity of testing the spirits (v1,6).

2. The specific tests to apply:

     (a) Theological test (v2-3).

     (b) Audience test (v5-6).

3. The encouragement in the testing process (v4).