In a Phuket marketplace, Pastor Justin Sturgeon once bought a counterfeit Tag Heuer watch he was sure could fool people — until a jeweler spotted it instantly with one glance. That's the picture for week five of the "Proof of Life" series through 1 John. Drawing from 1 John 2:18–27, Pastor Justin walks through John's warning about antichrists — false teachers who had left the church and were peddling a counterfeit Jesus. This sermon at First Christian Church of The Dalles asks the harder question: how do you spot a counterfeit message in your own day? The answer isn't paranoia or cynicism. It's knowing the real Jesus so well that the fakes can't fool you. Pastor Justin unpacks the anointing of the Spirit, the steadying power of historic Christian truth, and why remaining in what you've been taught is your best defense against deception. If you've ever wondered how to tell good teaching from bad in a flooded online world, this message will give you tools that actually work. If this sermon encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it. Visit fcctd.org to learn more about FCC — we'd love to have you join us this Sunday, online or in person.