Test The Highway Of Truth, 1 John 4 16
1 John 4 16
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(Verse 1) Standing on the corner in the fading light, Voices down the boulevard calling out tonight. They're selling cheap salvation on a neon sign, Promises of glory down a broken line. Well, don't you buy the shadows in the midnight air, Gotta test every spirit that is standing there. Search for the light where the real truth stands, Not the hollow promises of mortal hands. (Chorus) Oh, test the spirits on the highway of truth! Don't trade your soul for the lies of your youth! If they proclaim Lord Jesus came in the flesh, A living, breathing Savior who can heal this mess— Then step into the light, let the engine run, We’re walking in the promise of God’s holy Son! (Verse 2) Now the deceiver travels in a polished suit, Offering a harvest from a poisoned root. He’ll tell you that the dark is just a shade of gray, Tryin' to steal your heart and wash the cross away. But the Spirit of the Lord is like a thunder crack, Calling out to every lone wandering heart come back! Look to Jesus Christ and the blood He spilled, On an old wooden cross on a lonely hill. (Chorus) Oh, test the spirits on the highway of truth! Don't trade your soul for the lies of your youth! If they proclaim Lord Jesus came in the flesh, A living, breathing Savior who can heal this mess— Then step into the light, let the engine run, We’re walking in the promise of God’s holy Son! (Verse 3) So turn away from the darkness, leave your sins behind, There’s a brand new mercy that you’re gonna find! Lay your heavy burden down in the dust, There's a Savior waiting who you can really trust. Accept Jesus as your Lord, let Him take the wheel, He’s the King of Kings, the only thing that's real! Say "Yes" to the grace, let the glory ring! (Chorus) Oh, test the spirits on the highway of truth! Don't trade your soul for the lies of your youth! If they proclaim Lord Jesus came in the flesh, A living, breathing Savior who can heal this mess— Then step into the light, let the engine run, We’re walking in the promise of God’s holy Son! (Outro) Test the spirits, yeah! Jesus is the Lord! Hallelujah on the highway! Turn from the dark, step into the light! Jesus is Lord!
Study notes
Main Themes and Message God's True Nature: Calling God "love" means His fundamental character is loving, benevolent, and relational. His ultimate proof of this love was sending Jesus Christ to save humanity. Knowing and Trusting Love: Believers must actively know, accept, and rely on (or "believe") this divine love in their daily lives rather than doubting it. Abiding (Living) in God: To "abide" or live in love means making God's love your permanent spiritual home. When you love others, you share in God's presence, and He actively lives and works through you. Removing Fear: When people truly understand and dwell in God's unconditional love, it removes their dread of judgment and replaces it with deep peace and confidence.