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The Fateful Fact - Warning against Deception

In the 1st Letter of John, verses 18-27, the truth about the Antichrist and staying faithful to Christ is emphasized. The text cautions against false teachings and the importance of discerning truth from lies. It highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers. Explore the significance of knowing the truth and remaining in fellowship with Christ amidst challenges. "The Fateful Fact" by Dick Williams poses existential questions on the purpose of life, while reflecting on the contemporary threats like nuclear, biosecurity, and climate change. Lastly, the theme of false teachings about Jesus Christ is discussed, with a quote from Rick Warren challenging cultural misconceptions about compassion and conviction. Stay vigilant in the face of deception, and embrace the truth that sets you free.

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The Fateful Fact - Warning against Deception

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  1. Truth Matters! 1st Letter of John chapter 2 verses 18-27

  2. 18 Dear children, the last hour is here. You have heard that the Antichrist is coming, and already many such antichrists have appeared. From this we know that the last hour has come. 19 These people left our churches, but they never really belonged with us; otherwise they would have stayed with us. When they left, it proved that they did not belong with us. 20 But you are not like that, for the Holy One has given you his Spirit [anointing], and all of you know the truth. 21 So I am writing to you not because you don’t know the truth but because you know the difference between truth and lies. 22 And who is a liar? Anyone who says that Jesus is not the Christ.[b] Anyone who denies the Father and the Son is an antichrist.[c]23 Anyone who denies the Son doesn’t have the Father, either. But anyone who acknowledges the Son has the Father also. 24 So you must remain faithful to what you have been taught from the beginning. If you do, you will remain in fellowship with the Son and with the Father. 25 And in this fellowship we enjoy the eternal life he promised us. 26 I am writing these things to warn you about those who want to lead you astray. 27 But you have received the Holy Spirit [anointing], and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit [anointing] teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true - it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ.

  3. ‘The Fateful Fact’ - Dick Williams If there is no reason behind the universe, then that is a fact, and it is a fact I need to know. For if I knew that, I should know that whatever reason I can construct for living will be sheer invention, having no authority whatever, save that of my own mind. But if there is a reason for everything, that too is a fact, and it is even more important that I should know it. For to be alive for a purpose and to be ignorant of it, would be a tragedy beyond imagination.

  4. The Doomsday Clock • Nuclear threats • Climate change • Biosecurity • Bioterrorism • Miscellaneous threats

  5. The TwoAges before & after Jesus Present Age Kingdom of God Day of the Lord JUDGEMENT DAY Kingdom of God Present Age Last Days Second coming of Jesus First coming of Jesus

  6. 18 Dear children, the last hour is here. You have heard that the Antichrist is coming, and already many such antichrists have appeared. From this we know that the last hour has come. 19 These people left our churches, but they never really belonged with us; otherwise they would have stayed with us. When they left, it proved that they did not belong with us. 20 But you are not like that, for the Holy One has given you his Spirit,[a] and all of you know the truth. 21 So I am writing to you not because you don’t know the truth but because you know the difference between truth and lies. 22 And who is a liar? Anyone who says that Jesus is not the Christ.[b] Anyone who denies the Father and the Son is an antichrist.[c]23 Anyone who denies the Son doesn’t have the Father, either. But anyone who acknowledges the Son has the Father also. 24 So you must remain faithful to what you have been taught from the beginning. If you do, you will remain in fellowship with the Son and with the Father. 25 And in this fellowship we enjoy the eternal life he promised us. 26 I am writing these things to warn you about those who want to lead you astray. 27 But you have received the Holy Spirit,[d] and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit[e] teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true - it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ.

  7. The letters spell the word “fish” in Greek Iēsous Christos Theou (h)Yios Sōtēr Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour

  8. Gnosticism (gnosis) – knowledge “Not because of who I am But because of what You've done Not because of what I've done But because of who You are.” From Casting Crowns song ‘Who am I?’ What are the false teachings, the heresies, about Jesus Christ today?

  9. Rick Warren Quote  Our Western culture has accepted two big lies? 1. Disagreeing with someone's lifestyle means you fear or hate them. 2. Loving someone means you agree with everything they do or believe. Both are untrue. You don't have to compromise your convictions to be compassionate.

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