1 John 1:5-7

The central message of this sermon is that the true knowledge of Jesus can only be obtained through submitting to His Spirit and His Word, the Bible. The preacher argues that there are two fundamental mistakes people make about the Gospel: either they believe one needs to do something to earn salvation (Judaizers), or they believe one needs to know some secret truth or special insight to attain it (Gnostics). Both of these errors arise from human pride and a desire for self-justification. The preacher warns against getting caught up in various "Jesus imposters" that have been created by people who seek to subject the Lord to their own agendas, rather than submitting to His agenda. To know the true Jesus, one must be willing to humble oneself and submit to Scripture as the complete and authoritative testimony of the One True God. The preacher's personal story illustrates how he came to know the real Jesus through reading the Bible, rather than relying on modern media or self-proclaimed gurus.