How can we discern true preaching from false preaching?

The ability to discern true preaching from false is crucial in a world rife with diverse doctrines. The Bible instructs believers to test the spirits (1 John 4:1) and to regard every preacher’s confession—specifically, whether they proclaim that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh. Genuine preaching must articulate the nature of Christ's work of atonement and the purpose of His coming to save His people, as declared in John 10:15. Furthermore, true preaching upholds the sovereign grace of God in salvation, making it clear that it is not by works of righteousness that we have done but according to His mercy (Titus 3:5). This discernment assists believers in identifying sound doctrine and avoiding misleading teachings.