Discerning of Spirits
A Study On The Holy Spirit Part 12
The supernatural ability to recognize, distinguish, and evaluate the source of godly or ungodly spiritual influence comes directly from the Holy Spirit. James and John wanted to call down fire from heaven and incinerate a hostile Samaritan village. Jesus rebuked them for failing to recognize what spirit was influencing them.
John would later warn Christians to “try the spirits” because there are false prophets and cults which deny the deity of Jesus and operate under the spirit of antichrist. True discernment distinguishes the Spirit of God from the spirit of error. This is essential in deliverance ministry, enabling Christians to identify and effectively confront demonic influences.
Pastor John recounted his first encounter with demonic oppression and how vital discerning of spirits is for deliverance and counseling. Operating in this gift is exciting because it means you are in God’s will and He is choosing to use you for a specific purpose.
RLJ-2028 -- AUGUST 17, 2025
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