Joe: Alright, so we're talking about 1 John 4. What's the gist of it?

Bible Expert: Well, the main focus of 1 John 4 is on testing the spirits to determine if they are from God. It encourages us to love one another and to be wary of false prophets who come in the name of God.

Joe: Whoa, whoa whoa, false prophets? What kind of false prophets?

Bible Expert: Well, they're people who claim to be delivering a special message from God, but who are really just trying to deceive people.

Joe: Oh, so these are like con artists?

Bible Expert: Yes, exactly.

Joe: Wait, how do we test these spirits to find out if they're from God?

Bible Expert: Well, the Bible says that we must believe in Jesus Christ as the son of God and that if we confess our sins, God will forgive us. We must also accept that Jesus came in the flesh and that God is love. If a spirit does not meet these criteria, then it is not from God.

Joe: Interesting. So, what else does this chapter say?

Bible Expert: It also tells us that God is greater than anything else in the world and that we should not be afraid to confess our love for him. Finally, it tells us that the only way to have true fellowship with God is to love one another.