What Is Discernment?

08/02/22 • 6 min

In an era of great deception, every Christian needs to be armed with biblical discernment. A good place to start is by defining what discernment is, as Rodgers Atwebembeire explains.

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1:05 - Robert Bowman's definition
1:45 - Tim Challies' definition
2:43 - Charles Spurgeon's definition
3:27 - The Bible on discernment
3:56 - Jesus on discernment
4:18 - Paul's call to the Ephesian elders
4:52 - False teachers are not obvious
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Reposted by kind permission of The Gospel Coalition—Africa.

In an era of great deception, every Christian needs to be armed with biblical discernment. A good place to start is by defining what discernment is, as Rodgers Atwebembeire explains.

TIMESTAMPS: TOPICS COVERED

Previous Episode

Beware—False Teachers Are Seldom Obvious

“...we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of people, by craftiness in deceitful scheming...” (Ephesians 4:14)
According to Scripture, false teachers typically operate with cunning and guile. Rodgers Atwebembeire highlights “red flags” that all Christians need to be aware of:
0:23 – A question often asked
0:42 – Misconceptions about false teachers
1:06 – Key truths about false teachers
1:29 – The Bible helps us identify false teachers
1:47 – False teachers are not always obvious
2:22 – Jesus warns believers about false teachers
2:59 – False teachers work secretly
4:08 – The believer’s need for discernment
4:27 – False teachers try to “blend in”
www.ACFAR.org
Reposted by kind permission of The Gospel Coalition—Africa.

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INTERVIEW: Who Is Jesus?

The Bible reveals that Jesus Christ is preeminent—in His person, His power, His position, and His passion. If this is true, what are the implications for your life? Rodgers Atwebembeire of ACFAR answers this question and many more in this challenging and encouraging interview.
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