The person who does good is of God.

The person who does evil is not of God.

The person who does righteousness is of God.

The person who sins is not of God.

To do good is evidence of divine birth

for your ordained unto good works.

So imitate those who do good.

Welcome to Grace to You with John MacArthur.

I'm your host, Phil Johnson.

Today, John continues a series of influential sermons

from five decades of ministry.

It's a compelling study that includes one sermon

from each New Testament book.

We've titled the series The New Testament,

Beginning to End.

The lesson you're about to hear is from third John.

It may be a book you're unfamiliar with.

John MacArthur is going to help you identify

genuine followers of Christ

and phonies who are actually enemies of the gospel.

So how do you know who your friends are in the church

and who your foes are?

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