Speaker: Jeremy Utley
Title: Guarding Your Faith Against False Teachers
Date: 03/01/2026
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
Jeremy Utley emphasizes the critical importance of guarding against false teachers who deny that Jesus Christ came in the flesh, using 2 John as a foundation. He explains that Jesus's physical incarnation is essential because it makes him a true example and forerunner—demonstrating that we can follow his teachings and live victoriously through the Holy Spirit's power. Utley encourages believers to embrace the high standard of discipleship taught in Scripture, trusting that God will enable us to meet it through faith in Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
A prayer for God's purposeThe speaker opens by welcoming the congregation and praying that the Lord's purpose would be fulfilled in their gathering.
The warning in 2 JohnDrawing from 2 John, the speaker highlights the danger of losing the prize by being susceptible to false teaching.
The danger of false teachersThe speaker explains that false teachers deny that Jesus Christ came to earth in a human body.
Why the incarnation matters for our discipleshipIf Jesus had not come in the flesh, we would have an excuse to disobey because He would not be a true example or forerunner for us.
God's high standard and His enablementThe speaker concludes by praying that God would not lower His high standards, trusting that the Holy Spirit enables us to meet them through Christ.
Speaker: Jeremy Utley
Title: Guarding Your Faith Against False Teachers
Date: 03/01/2026
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
Jeremy Utley emphasizes the critical importance of guarding against false teachers who deny that Jesus Christ came in the flesh, using 2 John as a foundation. He explains that Jesus's physical incarnation is essential because it makes him a true example and forerunner—demonstrating that we can follow his teachings and live victoriously through the Holy Spirit's power. Utley encourages believers to embrace the high standard of discipleship taught in Scripture, trusting that God will enable us to meet it through faith in Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
A prayer for God's purposeThe speaker opens by welcoming the congregation and praying that the Lord's purpose would be fulfilled in their gathering.
The warning in 2 JohnDrawing from 2 John, the speaker highlights the danger of losing the prize by being susceptible to false teaching.
The danger of false teachersThe speaker explains that false teachers deny that Jesus Christ came to earth in a human body.
Why the incarnation matters for our discipleshipIf Jesus had not come in the flesh, we would have an excuse to disobey because He would not be a true example or forerunner for us.
God's high standard and His enablementThe speaker concludes by praying that God would not lower His high standards, trusting that the Holy Spirit enables us to meet them through Christ.
