"Can I Get a Witness?” - 1 John 5 - (November 21, 2021 - Pentecost 26)

<p>Back in 1963, Marvin Gaye recorded a minor-hit song that became so popular that it was covered at least nine times, including by the Temptations and Lee Michaels, who made it a hit in 1971. The song, “Can I get a Witness.” Today’s text immediately brought this chorus to mind…and you’ll shortly see why. Today, John finishes his letter to the congregations in modern-day Western Turkey threatened by the false teaching of Cerinthus and his followers. John has spent time and energy, helping those Christians discern who is the true Christian. &nbsp;To wrap up his letter he focuses our attention on three key words: <em>testimony</em>, <em>faith</em>, and to <em>know</em>.</p>