4 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.
6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.
7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Advent 1: Who Is This Jesus?First Sunday of Advent Reflection: Meaning, Bible Readings, and PrayersAdvent 1: Who Is This Jesus?
Explore the meaning of Advent 1 with historical insights, Bible readings, and prayers to prepare your heart for Christ’s coming.
Advent 1 – Sunday Sermon Matthew 21:1-13
This sermon for the First Sunday of Advent centers on the question, “Who is this Jesus?” Drawing from Matthew 21:1-13, it explores Jesus’ identity as prophet, Messiah (“Son of David”), and humble king who fulfills Scripture and bears the world’s sins. The message challenges listeners to reflect on their own expectations of Jesus, emphasizing that Christ’s true kingship is found in humility, sacrifice, and the promise of forgiveness and eternal life. The sermon encourages deeper faith and engagement with Christ as the church year begins.
