In this message from our Apostles series, we take a deep biblical look at Bartholomew, also known as Nathanael, and what his life teaches us about discernment, honesty, and faith grounded in Scripture. Though often overlooked, Nathanael’s encounter with Jesus in John 1:43–51 reveals a powerful example of how believers are called to test the spirits, guard truth, and follow Christ with sincerity.

Jesus describes Nathanael as “an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit,” showing us that God values authentic hearts over polished religion. This teaching addresses the growing need for biblical discernment in an age of false teaching, spiritual deception, and emotional Christianity.

📖 In this video, you’ll learn:

Why discernment is a command, not an optional spiritual gift

How Nathanael models honest faith without hypocrisy

What it means to test the spirits according to 1 John 4:1–6

How to recognize false teaching using the Christ test, Scripture test, and fruit test

Why knowing the Bible deeply protects believers from deception

This message is rooted in Scripture and speaks directly to the modern church’s call to stand firm in truth, love Christ faithfully, and guard the gospel.

📌 Key Scriptures:

John 1:43–51 | John 21:2 | 1 John 4:1–6 | Acts 17:11 | Matthew 10:16 | Galatians 1:8–9 | 2 Timothy 3:16–17

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