New Beginnings Baptist Church

July 6th, 2025 | The Love of God | 1 John 2:18-29 ; 4:1-6In Week 5 of our summer series through 1 John, Pastor Ben Lofton walks us through a powerful and sobering reminder: if the foundation of our faith isn’t firmly rooted in the truth of the Gospel, everything else is at risk. Drawing from 1 John 2 and 4, we explore how John calls the early church—and us—to stay anchored in Christ amidst a world full of deception, spiritual confusion, and cultural compromise.Pastor Ben highlights the Apostle John’s straightforward teaching and deep love for the church, showing us how the truth that Jesus is both fully God and fully man isn’t just doctrine—it’s our stability, our protection, and our eternal security.In a world that redefines truth and distorts the Gospel, John’s words cut through the noise: Abide in Him.Key Themes:– How the Gospel stabilizes our faith– Recognizing deception and false teaching– The role of the Holy Spirit in discernment– Why we must test every spirit– Living with confidence in Christ’s return