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The Bible is our instruction book in the ways of righteousness
Bible Study: Online KJV Bible
To commit unrighteous deeds is to turn away from the kingdom of God. 1Corinthians 6:9-10- Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. Ephesians 5:3-5- But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this can you be sure: no immoral, impure or greedy person--such a man is an idolater--has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Galatians 5:19-21- The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. Matt 7:21-23- Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven;
but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will
say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name?
and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many
wonderful works? And then I will profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Matt
13:40-42- As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire;
so shall it be in the end of this world. The son of man shall send
forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all
things that offend, and them which do iniquity; and shall cast them
into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
We must turn away from all unrighteousness. 2Tim 2:19- "Everyone who confesses the name of Christ must turn away from unrighteousness." 1Cor 15:34- Awake to righteousness, and sin no more. Ps 45:7- The Lord lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness. Gal 5:24- they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. Titus 2:12- Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Titus 2:14- Jesus
Christ gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all
unrighteousness, and purify unto himself a special people, zealous of
good works. Gal 1:4- Jesus gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world. Matthew 5:6- Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Proverbs 21:21- He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
1John 3:6- No one who lives in Christ keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen the Lord or known him. Romans 6:1-2- Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? Romans 6:14-15- For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. 2Peter 2:16- Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Galatians 5:13- do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature. Luke 13:5- Except ye repent, ye shall perish. Matt 9:13- I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Matthew 4:17- Repent: for the kingdom of God is at hand. Acts 26:20- I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds. Acts 17:30- And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 2Pet 3:9- The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Proverbs 28:13- He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Zechariah 1:4- Turn ye now from your evil ways, and from your evil doings. 2Cor 7:1- let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Luke 3:8- bring forth fruits worthy of repentance. Isaiah
55:7- Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his
thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon
him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
Be a new person in Christ We cannot be the new man until we put off the old man Jesus is the Savior of the world 1John 4:14- And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the son to be the saviour of the world. The MAN Christ Jesus is the true savior The trinitarians teach that Jesus atoned for our sins on the cross as a "god-man," but the bible teaches no such thing. It was a MAN who offered one sacrifice forever Heb 10:12- But this MAN, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;..
It was a MAN and not a "god-man" who died on the cross for our sins Phil 2:8- And being found in fashion as a MAN, he humbled himself, and became obedient to death, even the death of the Cross.
It was the MAN Christ Jesus who gave himself a ransom for all 1Tim 2:5-6-For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the MAN Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all,...
By a man(adam) came death and by a MAN(Jesus) came the atonement Rom 5:11-15- we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. Wherefore, as by one man (adam) sin entered into the world, and death by sin;........For if through the offence of one (adam) many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one MAN, Jesus Christ,... 1Cor 15:21- For since by man (adam) came death, by MAN (Jesus) came also the resurrection of the dead.
It was the MAN Jesus who made reconcilliation for the sins of the people Heb 2:17- 3:3- Wherefore in ALL THINGS
it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a
merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make
reconcilliation for the sins of the people.......For this MAN was
counted worthy of more glory than moses,.... Jesus bared our sins on the cross 1Pet 2:24- Jesus bared our sins in his own body on the cross, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
We have redemption through the blood of Christ Rev 1:5- Jesus loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood. Jesus is the reconciliation for our sins John 1:29- Behold the lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
Jesus opened the door unto salvation Isa 22:22- And the key of the house of
David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall
shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.
Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead on the third day
Jesus is the only way to salvation Jesus is the only way or gate unto the Father and eternal life. Be not deceived by those who say that there are many ways to get to heaven. There is salvation in only one name and that name is Jesus. Acts 4:12- Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. John 14:6- I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 8:24- if ye believe not that I am He(Christ), ye shall die in your sins.
Jesus is the door to salvation John 10:7- I am the door of the sheep.
Christ is our peace Belief in Christ is the only way to have peace with the God the Father.
The wrath of God abides on those who do not believe in Jesus: John 3:36- He that believeth on the son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not on the son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
Jesus stands at the door
Come Unto Jesus
Whoever believes on Jesus in truth shall be saved Calling on Jesus in truth means
that you have repented of your sins and have put off the old man and
will truly follow Jesus and keep his sayings and will no longer walk in
darkness. Salvation cometh by faith We do not have to do good deeds or perform rituals in order to get saved. We cannot earn our salvation. Salvation is the gift of God. Eph 2:8-10- For by grace are ye saved
through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not
of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship,
created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained
that we should walk in them. Gal 2:21- if righteousness cometh by works, then Christ is dead in vain. Isa 55:1- Ho, every one that
thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye,
buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without
price. Eph 2:8-10- For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
We must be born again of the Spirit John 3:3-6- Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Romans 8:13- if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the spirit do put to death the deeds of the body, ye shall live. Galatians 5:24- they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. Romans 8:1- There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the spirit.
Live for Christ Col 3:4- When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
Love is above all things John 13:34- A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. Walk by faith Let your light shine Rom 13:12- let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Be humble
Have mercy on the poor and afflicted
Prov 28:27- He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
The meek shall inherit the earth Be not selfish Prayer Be ye honest Prov 12:22- Lying lips are an abomination unto the Lord. Keep the Lord's Sayings (teachings) We must keep the Lord's sayings to truly love him. John 14:23-24- If a man love me, he will keep my sayings:....He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings:... Luke 6:46- "Why do you call me, Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say? Matt 7:26- And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: Luke 8:21- My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. Luke 11:28- blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. James 1:22- be ye doers of the word of God, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 1John 2:3-4- We know that we have come to know the Lord if we obey his commands. The man who says, "I know him(Jesus), but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. Enter in at the strait gate The strait gate is true belief in the Lord Jesus Christ in which one truly follows his teachings and departs from all iniquity. Matt 7:13-14- Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Matt 7:21-23- Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Luke 13:24-26- Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not, whence ye are: then shall ye begin to say, we have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, ALL YE WORKERS OF INIQUITY. Seek wisdom and knowledge Prov 2:3-5- Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasure, then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. Prov 4:7- Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Praise the Lord God (the Father) Ps 150:6- Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Ps 147:1- Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. Ps 145:3- Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. Ps 146:2- While I live I will praise the Lord: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being. Ps 135:1- Praise ye the Lord, praise ye the name of the Lord; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord. Ps 109:30- I will greatly praise the Lord with my mouth; yea, I will praise him among the multitude. Ps 100:2- Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Ps 95:1-3- O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For the Lord is a great God, and a great king above all gods. Fear the Lord Proverbs 1:7- The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 3:7- fear the Lord, and depart from evil. Proverbs 8:13- The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way. Proverbs 14:2- He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. Proverbs 14:16- A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. Proverbs 14:27- The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. Proverbs 19:23- The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. Psalm 22:23- Ye that fear the Lord, praise him. Psalm 33:18- Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy. Psalm 34:7- The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. Psalm 36:1- The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes. Psalm 89:7- God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about them. Psalm 103:11- For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. Psalm 112:1- Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord. Psalm 115:11- Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield. Psalm 119:63- I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts. Psalm 119:120- My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments. Psalm 128:4- Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord. Psalm 147:11- The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. Matt 10:28 - And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him (the Father) which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Strive not to be rich 1Tim 6:9-10- they that
strive to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many
foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and
perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while
some coveted after, they have ERRED FROM THE FAITH, and pierced
themselves through with many sorrows. Ps 37:16- A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. Mark
10:21-23- Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, one
thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to
the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the
cross, and follow me. And he was sad at that saying, and went away
grieved: for he had great possessions. And Jesus looked round about,
and saith unto his disciples, how hardly shall they that have riches
enter into the kingdom of God! Matt 6:19-21- Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will be your heart also. Col 3:1-2- If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Jesus is the mediator of the new testament Heb 9:15- Jesus Christ is the mediator of the new covenant. Jer 31:31- Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah. Gal 3:23-26- before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a scoolmaster. For ye are all children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. Heb 8:13- In that he saith, a new covenant, he hath made the first old. The Father is the ONE God and Jesus is the ONE mediator between the Father and men The fact that Jesus is the mediator between men and THE FATHER alone, shows that God is not a trinity of persons. John 14:6- I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto THE FATHER, but by me. Eph 2:18- For through Christ we both have access by one spirit unto THE FATHER. 1Tim 2:5- For there is ONE GOD (the Father), and one mediator between God (the Father) and men, the man Christ Jesus. The ONE Mediator The ONE God Men ---------------> The Man Christ Jesus <-------------- The Father Jesus mediates only between the Father and men, because only the Father is God. The Father is the ONE God 1Tim 2:5- For there is ONE GOD (the Father), and one mediator between God (the Father) and men, the man Christ Jesus. 1Cor 8:6- yet unto us is there but ONE God, which is the Father,... Eph 4:6- ONE God and Father of all,... John 17:3- And this is life eternal, that they might know thee (the Father) the ONLY true God,... CONTEND FOR THE TRUE FAITH Jude 3- Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. Trinitarianism is not the true faith. The Father alone is God is the true faith and we should earnestly contend for that truth and give the Father all of the glory and honor due his great name. We should also contend against other false teachings that lead people astray from the true faith such as eternal security, original sin, baptismal regeneration, pre-trib rapture, calvinism, catholicism, mormonism, Jehovah witnesses, modalism, and so on... Paul would not compromise the truth of the gospel and neither should we compromise the true gospel. Gal 2:-5- Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also. And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain. But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you. Help contend for the truth that the Father alone is God Witness openly to people that God is not a trinity so that they will know the truth and escape idolatry Help call people unto the true Jesus...the Son of God and not "God the Son." Wherever that you may live in the world, you can make a difference by standing up for the true faith. Here is a flyer that you can print out and give to people: The Father Alone Is God Flyer I pray that many will stand up for the truth that the Father alone is God. The truth does matter Jesus said that we must worship the Father IN TRUTH to be true worshippers of the Father John 4:23-24- But the hour cometh, and now is, when the TRUE WORSHIPPERS shall worship the Father in spirit and IN TRUTH: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him MUST WORSHIP HIM in spirit and IN TRUTH. To worship the Father as the "first person of a trinity" is not worshipping him in truth. The Father is not just one part of God, but he is all of God. The trinity denies the Father of his rightful title of God alone. The Father is a God of truth and we must serve him in truth Deut
32:4- He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are
judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he. Joshua 24:14- Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and IN TRUTH: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD. Ps 145:18- The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him IN TRUTH. CHRISTIANITY IS NOT TRINITARIAN Trinitarianism teaches that the trinity is the foundation of christianity, but that is not true. Christianity and trinitarianism are two totally different belief systems. Christianity believes that the Father alone is God and that Jesus is the begotten (created) Son of God and trinitarianism believes that God is a trinity of persons and that Jesus is "God the Son." The trinity is not a christian teaching and was never taught by Jesus or his apostles.. Jesus taught that the Father is the only true God (John 17:3) and that the Father is greater than he (John 14:28) and that the Father is greater than all (John 10:29) and that the Father is his God (John 20:17). How much clearer can Jesus be that the Father alone is God? I know that the trinitarians would argue that Jesus has 2 natures (God-man) and that he said those things in his "human" nature only. The two natures of Christ doctrine is not the truth. We do not have two Jesus'...the Jesus who said those things and the Jesus who didn't say those things. We have only one Jesus and all of the one Jesus said that the Father is the only true God and all of the one Jesus that the Father is greater than he and all of the one Jesus said that the Father is his God. The Trinity Is A False Teaching Here is an example of how the two-natures doctrine splits Jesus into two persons The trinitarians teach that Jesus died only in his "human" part. Trinitarian quotes "The human Jesus died, but the divine Jesus did not." "It was THE HUMAN PART of Jesus that died on the cross, not the divine." " In the sacrifice of Jesus, we have Jesus dying. But, did the divine nature of Christ also die? No it did not since God cannot die." "Christ suffered and died in his human nature" Wrong: we do not have two Jesus'....the "human" Jesus who died on the cross and the "divine" Jesus who didn't die on the cross. Jesus is only one person and all of that one person died on the cross for our sins. The teaching that Jesus died on the cross as a man only is backed up by the scriptures. The teaching that Jesus had two natures (God-man) and died only in his "human" nature is not backed up by the scriptures. The truth is so simple and uncomplicated...We have only ONE Jesus...the MAN Christ Jesus who took our sins upon himself. Heb 10:12- But this MAN, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;.. 1Tim 2:5-6- For there is one God(the Father), and one mediator between God and men, the MAN Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all,... Phil 2:8- And being found in fashion as a MAN, he humbled himself, and became obedient to death, even the death of the Cross. The two-natures doctrine splits Jesus into two persons The Apostasy is upon us 2Thess 2:3- Let no one in any way deceive you, for the day of the Lord will not come except there come a falling away first (the Apostasy), ..... I believe that we are now living in the time of the apostasy....False teachers and false teachings abound and false christianity has taken root. List of false teachings The way of truth that the Father alone is God is rejected by the vast majority of professing christians today. People who reject the trinity and rightfully believe that the Father alone is God are labled as non-christians, heretics, cultists and blasphemers. *Trinitarian quotes* "the Trinity must be held in order to be a christian" "if you have come to a settled conclusion that the doctrine of the Trinity is not true--you are not a christian at all. You are in fact a heretic." "Anyone who knowingly fails to accept or intentionally rejects the doctrine of the Trinity cannot be saved." "Whoever denies the Trinity is an unbeliever and a heretic" See We Do Not Have To Believe In The Trinity To Be Saved for more quotes We do not have to believe in the trinity to be saved. Nor are we heretics for believing the truth that the Father is the one God. The scriptures teach that the Father is the ONE God. 1Cor 8:6- yet unto us is there but ONE God, which is the Father,... Eph 4:6- ONE God and Father of all, who is above all,.. 1Tim 2:5- For there is ONE GOD (the Father), and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. Is it not total apostasy when people are condemned for believing the truth? The Trinity Has A Bloody History Many people were persecuted and killed for refusing to accept the trinity doctrine. Does that sound like a christian doctrine to you? The trinitarians teach that the trinity is a "mystery" that cannot be explained or understood, but we have to believe in it to be saved. Trinitarian quotes "We cannot fully understand how the three divine person are one and the same God, because this is a mystery." "It is a mystery how God can exist in three persons yet be one God." "The doctrine of the Trinity is a mystery beyond our understanding, beyond explanation or definition" "An understanding of the Trinity remains incomprehensible to us." "If you want to be saved, you have to believe in the mystery of the Trinity" "The doctrine of the Trinity cannot be explained, but must be believed" What? We have to believe in a mysterious doctrine that cannot be explained or understood to be saved. That is ridiculous. Doctrines of men Colossians 2:8- Beware lest any man come and spoil you through philosophy and deceitful vanity, through the traditions of men, and ordinances after the world, and not after Christ. Matt 15: 7-9- Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. We must look only to the scriptures for doctrine. What men teach for doctrine is irrelevant. Jesus said that the Father is the only true God and that is true biblical doctrine. John 17:3- And this is life eternal, that they might know thee (the Father) the ONLY true God,.. Reject false doctrines Hebrews 13:9- Be not carried about with various and strange (false) doctrines. Ephesians 4:14- be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the wiliness of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lay wait for us to deceive us. Prov 19:27- Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. The Love Of The Truth Prov 23:23- Buy the truth, and sell it not. 1John 2:21- no lie is of the truth 2Cor 13:8- For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. John 8:32- the truth shall make you free. Bearing False Witness It is vital to know that Jesus is not God, because it is bearing false witness to say that he is God. Jesus said to go forth and preach the Gospel to all people. He did not say go forth and preach a false Gospel to all people. Mark 16:14-15- Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. And he said unto them (the eleven apostles) Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every person. Deut 5:20- Thou shalt not bear false witness Rom 13:9- Thou shalt not bear false witness,.. Mark 10:19- Do not bear false witness,.. quote "If we say that Christ said he was God, when he did not, we make ourselves false witnesses....." Jesus never claimed to be God, but he said that he was the Son of God. John 10:36- say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I AM THE SON OF GOD? Matt 27:43- He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he (Jesus) said, I AM THE SON OF GOD. Jesus is the Son Of God and not "God the Son" Mark 1:1- The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the SON OF GOD. John 11:27- She(Martha) unto him(Jesus), yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world. John 1:34- And I saw, and bare record that this is THE SON OF GOD. Acts 9:20- And straightway he (Paul) preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the SON OF GOD. Luke 1:32- He shall be great, and shall be called THE SON of the Highest:... Luke 1:35- that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called THE SON OF GOD. False Plan For salvation Trinitarianism teaches that we must believe that Jesus is God to have salvation, which is a false plan for salvation Trinitarian quotes "you must confess the deity of Christ to be saved" "If you don't believe that Jesus is God--you are not a christian" "To be saved, one must believe that Jesus Christ is God. Therefore, those who deny his deity are not saved" "The deity of Christ is required to procure salvation." WRONG: It is not a requirement to believe that Jesus is God to procure salvation. The biblical plan for salvation is that we have to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, to be saved. The Bible does not teach that we have to believe that Jesus is God to be saved. The Bible teaches that we have to believe that Jesus is the SON OF GOD to be saved: 1John 4:15- Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the SON OF GOD, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 1John 5:5- Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the SON OF GOD? John 20:31- But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the SON OF GOD. Jesus asked the apostles, "whom say ye that I am?" and they answered and said that he was the SON OF GOD. Matt 16:15-16- He (Jesus) saith unto them (the apostles), But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, thou art the Christ, THE SON OF THE LIVING GOD. John 6:67-69- Then said Jesus unto the twelve (apostles), will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the SON OF THE LIVING GOD. ANOTHER JESUS 2Cor 11:3-4- But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth ANOTHER (false) JESUS, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. The "God-man" Jesus taught by trinitarianism is not the Jesus that the apostle paul taught. The apostle Paul taught that the Father is the God of Jesus and that the Father is the one God, which shows very clearly that Paul did not believe or teach that Jesus is God. The Apostle Paul taught that the Father is the God of Jesus: Eph 1:16-17- Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, cease not to give hanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; that THE GOD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE FATHER OF GLORY, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom ..... Eph 1:3- Blessed be THE GOD and FATHER of our Lord Jesus Christ,... 2Cor 1:3- Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and THE GOD of all comfort;... 2Cor 11:31- The GOD and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,... The Apostle Paul taught that the Father is the one God: 1Cor 8:6- yet unto us is there but one God, which is the Father,... Eph 4:6- One God and Father of all, who is above all,.. 1Tim 2:5- For there is ONE God (the Father), and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. Be a light for Jesus Walk in righteousness and holiness and meekeness and love to all people and help contend for the true faith and the true Jesus. Matt 5:14-16- Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 1Thess 5:5-6- Ye are all children of the light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. Rom 13:12- let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. 1John 1:6-7- If we say that we have fellowship with God, yet walk in the darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: but if we walk in the light, as Christ is in the light, then we have fellowship with God, and the blood of Jesus Christ his son cleanseth us from all sin. John 3:20- every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. Eph 5:8- ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light. ALPHA & OMEGA The Alpha & Omega sits upon the throne: Rev 21:5-6- And HE THAT SAT UPON THE THRONE said, behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, It is done. I am ALPHA AND OMEGA, the beginning and the end. There is only ONE who sits upon the throne and that ONE is the Father Rev 4:2- And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and ONE sat on the throne. 1Cor 8:6- yet unto us is there but ONE God, which is the Father,... Eph 4:6- ONE God and Father of all,... 1Tim 2:5- For there is ONE God (the Father), and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;... John 17:3- And this is life eternal, that they might know thee (the Father) the ONLY true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. Rev 5:7 is undeniable proof that Jesus is not the Alpha and the Omega Jesus is not the Great "I AM" John 8:58 is one of the main verses used to try to prove that Jesus is God.Does this verse say that Jesus is "I AM." No, it does not! The "I am (he)" is referring to Jesus being the CHRIST and not to Jesus being God. John 8:58- Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, before Abraham was, I AM (he) (i.e. the Christ). Mark 14:61-62- Again the high priest, and said unto him, art thou THE CHRIST, the son of the blessed? And Jesus said, I AM:.. John 4:25-26- The woman saith unto him, I know that Messiah cometh, which is called CHRIST: when he is come, he will tell us all things. Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee AM he. Mark 8:29- And he said unto them, But whom say ye that I AM? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art THE CHRIST. Matt 16:15-16- He (Jesus) saith unto them (the apostles), But whom say ye that I AM? And Simon Peter answered and said, thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus is the Christ of God Luke 9:20- He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, THE CHRIST of God. 1John 5:1- Whosoever believeth that Jesus is THE CHRIST is born of God:.. John 20:31- But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is THE CHRIST ,... John 6:69- we believe and are sure that thou art THAT CHRIST, the Son of the living God. John 11:27- She(Martha) unto him(Jesus), yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the CHRIST, the Son of God, which should come into the world. John 8:24 is another "I am he"verse being used out of context. The trinitarians teach that John 8:24 is saying that we have to believe that Jesus is I AM (God) to be saved.. Trinitarian quotes "Jesus says that we must believe that he is God before we can be saved from our sins." "Jesus declared that belief in his deity was absolutely essential for salvation. He said, `unless you believe that I AM, you will die in your sins' (John 8:24). "Jesus said in John 8:24 `I said therefore to you, that you shall die in your sins; for unless you believe that I AM, you shall die in your sins.´ Jesus said unless we believe that he is Jehovah God in the flesh, we cannot be saved." Wrong: Jesus did not say in John 8:24 that we have to believe that he is God to be saved. What Jesus is saying in John 8:24 is that we have to believe that he is the Christ to be saved , which lines up with other verses which state the very same thing. John 8:24 does not teach that Jesus is "I AM" 1John 5:1 and John 20:31 puts John 8:24 into context, which is that we have to believe that Jesus is THE CHRIST to be saved. John 8:24- if ye believe not that I am he (christ), ye shall die in your sins. The "I am he" of John 8:24 refers to Jesus being the Christ just as the "I am he" of John 8:58 refers to Jesus being the Christ. John 8:24- if ye believe not that I am he (christ), ye shall die in your sins. John 8:58- Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, before Abraham was, I am (he) (Christ). Mark 14:61-62- Again the high priest, and said unto him, art thou THE CHRIST, the son of the blessed? And Jesus said, I am (christ):.. More info: The Great "I Am" Hoax John 8:58 Confusion Trinitarian quotes "Jesus claimed to be alive before Abraham was born" "Jesus claims that He existed before Abraham existed" "Jesus then said he had existed before Abraham. Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am." Wrong: Jesus did not claim to be alive before abraham was born, but he was saying that he was ordained to be Christ before abraham was born. The trinitarians claim that Jesus said that he was alive before abraham was born, yet the "human" Jesus who they claim said that is not the Jesus who was actually alive before abraham was born. The trinitarians teach that the "divine" Jesus existed before abraham was born, but the "human" Jesus had a beginning and did not exist before abraham was born. Trinitarian quotes "....For example, Jesus says in John 8:58, "...before Abraham was born, I am." Now, Christ's human nature did not exist before Abraham. It is Christ's divine nature that eternally exists before Abraham" "The phrase, Before Abraham was, I am (Jn 8:58), implies that the divine nature existed before Abraham, not the whole person or the human nature." "Jesus in His Humanity definitely did not pre-exist" "Jesus the man was born on earth and had a beginning." "As a man, Jesus had a beginning." "Jesus is both human and divine, and it is the divine side of his nature that pre-existed before Jesus' birth." "the human nature of Christ did not exist before the conception in Mary" "He was eternal according to His divine nature, yet His human nature came into existence." So, according to the trinitarians, the "human" Jesus who said the words "before abraham was, I am" is not the Jesus who actually lived before abraham was born. What utter craziness! How many Jesus' do we have? The trinitarians have divided Jesus into two persons......the "divine" Jesus who lived before abraham was born and the "human" Jesus who didn't live before abraham was born. The "human" Jesus can never be the I AM according to trinitarian theology, so it is strange that the trinitarians teach that the "human" Jesus claimed to be the I AM in John 8:58. The "human" Jesus did not pre-exist and is not divine, so why would the "human" Jesus claim to be the I AM? That is senseless. The whole John 8:58 "I AM" scenario is false. Jesus did not claim to be the great I AM. The "I am (he)" of John 8:58 is being used out of context. "I am (he)" is referring to Jesus being the Christ John 8:58- Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, before Abraham was, I am (he) (i.e. the Christ). Quotes "John 8:58 ... is speaking of the fact that before Abraham even came into existence, Jesus of Nazareth was foreordained to be the Messiah. The phrase 'I am he' (ego eimi) is simply an affirmation that Jesus is indeed the Messiah." "John 8:58: "‘I am he’ means a claim to be the Messiah and implies neither divinity nor preexistence…‘Before Abraham’s coming, I am he,’ that is, the promised Messiah." "So what did Jesus mean? In John 4:25, 26 the woman at the well says "I know that Messiah is coming" Jesus said to her: "I who am speaking to you am he".(ego eimi). So he is saying "I am he the Messiah". Hence in 8:58 he is telling them the same thing, that is, that he is the Messiah." "The woman said to him, I know that Messiah is coming (he who is called Christ); when he comes, he will show us all things. Jesus said to her, I who speak to you am he" (literally "I am he speaking to you". John 4:25-26). Similarly in two other passages in John 8, just prior to where Jesus made the alleged I AM statement, the translators have rendered ego eimi as 'I am he", with no suggestion that it represents a personal name: "You will die in your sins unless you believe that I am he" (v24). "When you have lifted up the Son of man, then you will know that I am he" (v28. Other similar examples in John 18:5,8; Luke 22:70). By stating "I am he" in these three passages Jesus is obviously identifying himself as the Messiah and saying that belief of this fact is essential. If the translators had been consistent they would also have translated John 8:58 as "Before Abraham was, I am he", and no one would have thought it a reference to the divine name. Jesus was not suggesting that he was God, but claiming that he was the Messiah to whose day Abraham looked forward in faith and hope." PROPHECY 2 Timothy 3:1- This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 1 Peter 1:20- Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, Acts 2:17- And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: Hebrews 1:2- Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Revelation 1:3- Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. Revelation 22:10- And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. 1 Corinthians 10:11- Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. 1 Peter 4:7- But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. The pre-tribulation rapture is a false teaching. The gathering of the Lord's people will occur immediately after the tribulation when Jesus returns to the earth at his second coming. matt 24:29-31- IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE TRIBULATION of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: And then shall appear the sign of the son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And he shall send his angels with the great sound of a trumpet (7th trump), and they shall GATHER TOGETHER HIS ELECT from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. mark 13:24-27- But in those days, AFTER THAT TRIBULATION, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And then shall he send his angels, and shall GATHER TOGETHER HIS ELECT from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven. The Gathering of the Christians The pre-trib rapture is just not going to happen. Do not be led astray. The gathering comes immediately after the tribulation (post-trib). Here are verses which show that christians will go through the tribulation. Rev 6:9-11- And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: And they cried with a loud voice, saying, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow servants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. rev 12:17-And the dragon was wroth with the woman(israel), and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. rev 13:7-And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. dan 7:25- And he shall speak great words against the most high, and shall wear out the saints of the most high, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time(3 1/2 years). rev 20:4- And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. Jesus said that christians would go through the great tribulation The days of the great tribulation will be shortened for the elect's sake Matt 24:3-22- And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains: Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house: Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes. And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day: For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. The Tribulation is not the Day of the Lord The gathering of the christians (rapture) happens at the day of the Lord. 1thess 4:14 to 1thess 5:2- if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words. But of the times and seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that THE DAY OF THE LORD so cometh as A THIEF IN THE NIGHT. The day of the Lord comes after the great tribulation is over. Paul wrote that the day of the Lord will not occur until after the antichrist is reavealed, which takes place during the great tribulation. 2thess 2:1-4- Now we beseech you, brethren by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, that ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of the Lord is at hand. Let no man DECEIVE YOU by any means: for the day of the Lord shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. The day of the Lord will come after the 3 1/2 year great tribulation is over, which means that the gathering, which occurs at the day of the Lord, also comes after the 3 1/2 year great tribulation is over. The great day of the Lord comes after the 6th vial rev 16:12-16 (6th vial)- And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be prepared. And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God almighty. Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth,and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame. And he gathered them together into a place called in the hebrew tongue Armageddon. Here we are at the 6th vial, which is the gathering together of the world's armies to armageddon and the day of the Lord is still to come. Rev 16:15 states: "Behold, I come as a thief," which means that the Lord hasn't come as yet. We know that rev 16:15 is referring to the day of the Lord coming as a thief, because of these scripture verses: 1thess 5:2- The day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 2pet 3:10- the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night. Rev 16:15- Behold, I come as a thief. The day of the Lord cannot be the 7 year tribulation, for the earth will be burned up at the day of the Lord. 2Pet 3:10- the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. Eternal Life 1John 5:10-12- He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. Romans 6:23- For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 10:27-28- My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. John 3:14-16- And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Matthew 25:45-47- Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. There is no life outside of Christ 1 John 5:12- He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. John 3:18- He that believeth on Christ is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten son of God. Mark 16:16- he that believeth not shall be damned. Jesus is our great treasure. Matt 6:19-21- Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will be your heart also. Col 3:1-2- If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. REQUIREMENTS TO BE A PREACHER It is required by God that a preacher teach only true doctrines. 1Tim 3:1-3- This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 2Tim 2:15- Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Titus 1:5-11- For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound (true) doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake. Titus 2:1- But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: Titus 2:7- In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Having a diploma doesn't make one a preacher. What makes one a preacher is teaching the truth to people. If a preacher teaches CONTRARY to the scriptures, then he is not a true preacher. Rom 16:17-18- Now I beseech you, mark them which cause divisions and offences CONTRARY to the doctrine which ye have learned; and AVOID THEM. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, Gal 1:9- if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, hold him as accursed. Religious Hypocrisy A preacher must be blameless and without hypocrisy titus 1:5-7- For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; 1tim 3:1-2- This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Matt 7:3-5- And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. Beware of religious hypocrites Matthew 7:15- Beware of false teachers, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits (actions). We must walk with discernment. Hypocrites are everywhere today using religion as a cover for their evildoing. It makes one heartsick to read through the endless amount of cases of religious hypocrites who committed horrific crimes against people. Religious Hypocrisy Put your trust in God--not in man Ps 40:4- Blessed is the man that maketh the Lord his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. Jer 17:5-7- Thus saith the Lord; cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord....Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. Ps 91:2- I will say of the Lord, he is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Ps 141:8- But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord: in thee is my trust. Ps 118:8- It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. Serve only God Matt 4:10- Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve Deut 10:20- Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name. Let no one be a lord over your faith 1Pet 5:2-3- The elders which are among you, I exhort, which am also an elder and a witness of the afflictions of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: see that ye feed Christ's flock which is among you, taking the oversight of them, not as though ye were compelled thereto, but willingly: not for the desire of filthy profit(money), but of a good mind: not as though ye were lords over God's heritage: but that ye be an example to the flock. 2Cor 1:23-24- I call God for record unto my soul, that for to favour you withal, I came not any more unto corinth. Not that we be lords over your faith: but helpers of your joy. John 10:30 Confusion The trinitarians teach that Jesus claimed equality with the Father when he said "I and the Father are one." Trinitarian quotes "In John 10:30 the Lord Jesus claimed absolute equality with the Father. He said, `I and the Father are one.´ "In John 10:30 he (Jesus) claims equality with the Father when he states, "I and my Father are one." Wrong: Jesus was not claiming equality with the Father. Don't read John 10:30 out of context, but read John 10:29-30 together. Jesus told the Pharisees that the Father was greater than all just before he uttered the words, "I and my Father are one:" John 10:29-30- MY FATHER, which gave them me, IS GREATER THAN ALL; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one. The trinitarians want us to believe that Jesus said in one breath that the Father is greater than all, then in the very next breath claimed equality with the Father. I don't think so. The meaning of "I and my Father are one" is simple. It means that the Father and Jesus are in perfect accord with each other. John 10:30- I and my Father are one (in perfect accord). We are to be one (in perfect accord) with each other just as the Father and the Son are one (in perfect accord) with each other. John 17:11- Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, THAT THEY MAY BE ONE (in perfect accord), as we are. John 17:20-22- Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; THAT THEY MAY BE ONE (in perfect accord), EVEN AS WE ARE ONE (in perfect accord):... 1Cor 1:10-13- Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be NO DIVISIONS among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of paul; and I of apollos; and I of cephas; and I of Christ. Is Christ divided? Phil 1:27- stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel. Phil 2:2- Fufil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Jesus is the only mediator Many organizations claim that they are the only true church and that we have to go through them to be saved. The Catholics say that they are the only true church.....The protestants say that they have the truth...the mormons say that they are the only true church...the jehovah's witnesses say that they are the only true church....and on and on............ See: The true church is within us What are we to believe? I look at the doctrines that are being taught today and I just don't see any of those organizations preaching the true gospel. False teachings The Trinity, Deity of Christ, The Incarnation, Two-natures of Christ, Eternal sonship, Original Sin, Eternal Security, Calvinism, Pre-Trib Rapture, Saved by works, Baptismal Regeneration, Infant baptism, Trinitarian baptism, Purgatory, Soul Sleep, Mandatory 10% tithing, Mandatory Sabbath keeping, Amillennialism, catholicism, mariology, Immaculate conception of Mary, mormonism, Modalism--Oneness, prosperity gospel, The teaching that there is no Hell,... For a church to be a true church it must teach the truth to people. Those who teach contrary to the scriptures are false teachers. Rom 16:17-18- Now I beseech you, mark them which cause divisions and offences CONTRARY to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, False-1. untruthful 2. not genuine or real; counterfeit False teachers masquerade as true teachers, but the doctrines will show who is true and who is false. 2Cor 11:13-15- For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve. Eternal Security Deception
Acts 3:19- Repent ye, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out. Luke 13:5- Except ye repent, ye shall perish. Proverbs 28:13- He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Zechariah 1:4- Turn ye now from your evil ways, and from your evil doings. Luke 3:8- bring forth fruits worthy of repentance. Isaiah 55:7- Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
We cannot commit unrighteous deeds and still be saved, so be not deceived. 1cor 6:9- Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived:.... Galatians 6:7-8- Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. Ephesians 5:3-6- But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient. James 1:22- be ye doers of the word of God, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 2Tim 2:19- "Everyone who confesses the name of Christ must turn away from unrighteousness." 1Cor 15:34- Awake to righteousness, and sin no more. Ps 45:7- The Lord lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness. Eternal security offers a false hope to those who do not want to give up sinning. We must forsake sin to be a follower of Christ. John 8:12- Then spake Jesus unto them again, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness (commit sin), ... 1John 3:6- No one who lives in Christ keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen the Lord or known him. 1John 1:6- If we say that we have fellowship with God, yet walk in the darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:.. Eternal security is so out of touch with reality that it actually teaches that a believer can become an unbeliever and still be a believer. Quotes "The behavior pattern of a carnal christian cannot be distinguished from that of an unbeliever. As far as God's word is concerned, YOU MAY ACT LIKE AN UNBELIEVER; but if you believed in Christ, you are still a believer" "Even if a believer for all practical purposes becomes an unbeliever, HIS SALVATION IS NOT IN JEOPARDY." "you can't tell a carnal believer from a lost man. That is, you can't tell the cold from the carnal because the truth is, they're both acting the same way. Now, one of them IS IN CHRIST and one of them isn't." "As far as overt behaviour is concerned, a carnal believer cannot be distinguished from an unbeliever." "Our salvation is so secure-even if we believe not after we're saved" "Salvation Does Not Depend on Continuing to Believe" "believers who lose or abandon their faith will retain their salvation." "carnal Christians are still saved, but they are living like unbelievers." "Even if a person who was once saved, later comes to deny Christ, yet he is saved regardless" So, we can deny Christ and become an unbeliever again and still be saved. That is craziness. Do not buy into eternal security, for it is a fraud. Becoming a christian will cost us our life of sin. The old things have to go. 2Corinthians 5:17- if any man be in Christ, he is a new person: old things are passed away, behold, all things are become new. Galatians 5:24- they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. We are not born sinners (original sin is false) One of the major stumbling blocks to holiness is the original sin doctrine. People are being taught that they are born sinners and cannot help but sin, which is not the truth. original sin quotes "We're all born sinners" "We were all born into sin. We cannot help sinning" "We commit sin because we are born sinners" "we do bad things because we are born sinners" "How many think that you could get to the point of being sinless here on earth? Of course not. You can’t. None of us can. We were born sinners and we will die sinners." "As a Human you can never stop sinning. We were born into sin" "We were born sinners, we can NEVER stop sinning" "We cannot live even one day without sinning against God, and we do not have the ability in ourselves to stop sinning and live a holy sinless life" "It is not possible to stop sinning. At one point or another in your life, no matter what you do for the most part, you will HAVE to sin. We are all born with original sin, so sinning is natural and there is no way we can control it." "We are all born with original sin, so sinning is natural and there is no way we can control it." Wrong: We are not "born sinners" nor are we powerless to stop sinning. The original sin doctrine is a built in excuse for sinful behavior. What Adam did thousands of years ago has nothing to do with a person who decides of his own free will to commit sin. If we commit sinful deeds, it is because we chose to sin and not because we are a born sinners who cannot help sinning. Original sin is an obvious false teaching, for how can sin be inherited? Is there a sin gene that is passed on from parents to their children? Of course not. It is ridiculous to teach that sin can be inherited. Sin is an ACTION and not genetic material that can be passed on. Definition of Sin:- an ACTION that is or is felt to be highly reprehensible. Original sin is a lie about God God did not make us "born sinners" God does not tempt people to sin, but people sin because of their own lust James 1:13-15- Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. Those who teach original sin say that it is a "mystery" that cannot be understood. Quotes "The Mystery of Original Sin." "Original sin is a mystery taught as a revealed doctrine, a reality which cannot be fully understood by the power of our minds," "the transmission of original sin is a mystery that we cannot fully understand." So, original sin is a mysterious doctrine that cannot be understood. It seems like everything that the trinitarians teach is a mystery that cannot be understood. The trinity is a mystery, the incarnation is a mystery, the two natures doctrine is a mystery and original sin is a mystery. The bible is not a book of "mysteries" that cannot be explained or understood. We should reject all of these so-called "mysterious" doctrines, for they are not biblical doctrines. Original sin is not a "mystery" but it is a false doctrine. We are not born sinners. Sin is something that we choose to do and not something that we are forced to do. It is an excuse to say that we sin because we are born into sin. We are not pre-programmed sinners who are helpless to stop sinning. We can stop sin in our lives if we truly repent and put off the old man. True Belief vs False Belief Our actions speak louder than our words. We can profess that we believe in God, but the way we live will show if we really believe in him. If we continue in sin and rebellion, then our profession of belief in God is hollow and phoney. Titus 1:16- They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. Titus 1:16- They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good. Titus 1:16- They say they know God, but their actions speak louder than their words. Titus 1:16- Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, ... Titus 1:16- They profess to know God [to recognize, perceive, and be acquainted with Him], but deny and disown and renounce Him by what they do; they are detestable and loathsome, unbelieving and disobedient and disloyal and rebellious,.... We are liars if we profess to know God, yet continue in sin and rebellion. 1John 1:6- If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness (commit sin), we lie, and do not the truth: 1John 1:6- If we claim that we experience a shared life with him and continue to stumble around in the dark, we're obviously lying through our teeth—we're not living what we claim. 1John 2:4- He that saith, I know him, yet keepeth not his sayings, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1John 2:4- If someone claims, “I know God,” but doesn’t obey God’s commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth. 1John 2:4- If someone claims, "I know him well!" but doesn't keep his commandments, he's obviously a liar. His life doesn't match his words. We must serve God with our actions and not just our words. Matt 15:7-9- Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me,... We are known by the fruits that we bring forth. If we do evil then we are evil. Matthew 7:17-18- every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Matthew 12:33- Either make the tree good, and his fruit good also: or else make the tree evil, and his fruit evil also: for the tree is known by the fruit he brings forth. Luke 6:43-44- a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. For every tree is known by his own fruit. Matthew 3:10- And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. We must keep the Lord's sayings for our belief to be a genuine belief. If we do not follow the Lord's teachings, then how can we claim to believe in him? That would be a belief in words only and not in actions where we actually do what the Lord says to do. Luke 6:46- "Why do you call me, Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say? Matt 7:21-23- Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then I will profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity (commit sin). We have to be doers of the Lord's teachings to be his disciples John 8:31-32- To the jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. John 8:31- If ye continue in my word (keep my sayings), then are ye my disciples indeed;... Luke 8:21- My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. Luke 11:28- blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. James 1:22- be ye doers of the word of God, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Hell's Fire Do not believe those who teach that we can be wicked and still be saved, for they are teaching a false message. The wicked will be cast into hell Ps 9:17 - The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. Matt 25:46- and these (the wicked) shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. Matt 13:40-41- As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Jesus warned about hell Mt 5:29 - And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. Mt 5:30 - And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. Mt 18:9 - And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. Mt 10:28 - And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Luke 12:5 - But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. We have two paths set before us....the narrow path that leads to eternal life and the broad path that leads to hell and destruction. Matt 7:13-14- Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. The narrow path is the path of true belief in which we forsake sin and truly keep the Lord's sayings The broad path is the path of unbelief in which we commit sinful deeds and do not follow the teachings of the Lord. Eternal security and original sin might sound appealing ("we are born sinners and we don't have to give up sin to be saved"), but that is a fantasy world. Reality is that we do have to stop sinning to be of Christ. 1John 3:6- No one who lives in Christ keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen the Lord or known him. 2Corinthians 5:17- if any man be in Christ, he is a new person: old things are passed away, behold, all things are become new. Galatians 5:24- they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. Jesus said that not everyone who professes to believe in him shall be saved, but only those who do the will of the Father. Those who work iniquity (commit sin) will be told by Jesus to depart from him. Matt 7:21-23- Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity (commit sin). Jesus will not accept lukewarm servants Rev 3:15-17- I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: Jesus gave it all for us and we should give it all for him. We shouldn't have to be told that we have to forsake sin and that we have to follow his teachings. We should want to do those things without hesitation for our great Lord and savior. 2Cor 5:15- Christ died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. Gal 2:20- I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. The Holy Spirit Is The Father Of Jesus Jesus was created in Mary's womb by the Holy Spirit: Matt 1:18- Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Matt 1:20- that which is conceived in her is OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Luke 1:31-35- And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus......Then said Mary unto the angel, how shall this be, seeing I know not a man? And the angel answered and said unto her, THE HOLY SPIRIT shall come upon thee,... Jesus came forth from the Father who is the Holy Spirit. John 1:14- and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only BEGOTTEN OF THE FATHER,... John 16:28- I came forth FROM THE FATHER, and am come into the world:... John 1:14- and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only BEGOTTEN OF THE FATHER,... The trinitarians teach that the Holy Spirit is distinct from the Father and is the third person of a trinity, but that scenario is false. The Holy Spirit is the Father of Jesus Christ, so it is not feasible that the Holy Spirit could be distinct from the Father. The Father has to be the Holy Spirit. If the Father is not the Holy Spirit, then the Father is not the Father of Jesus Christ. Whoever conceived Jesus in Mary's womb is the Father of Jesus Christ. If the Father is the Holy Spirit, then it was the Father who came upon Mary and conceived Jesus in her womb, but if the Holy Spirit is the third person of a trinity then it was the third person of a trinity who came upon Mary and conceived Jesus in her womb. *Quotes* "By definition, the one who begets (causes conception) is the father of the one begotten." "The word beget means to procreate as the father, in other words cause conception .. Therefore one who begets is the Father of the one begotten." "It is not physiologically or Scriptural possible to be "conceived" by one person and then when born, be the son of another person! Whoever causes a women to conceive is also the FATHER of the child conceived, NOT ANOTHER AND DIFFERENT PERSON! Jesus was conceived by the holy spirit. It was the spirit OF the Father, not some other spirit that caused Mary to conceive." And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God....."Do you see WHO Fathered the child? It was the Holy Spirit" "Is not the one who conceived you your father? If the Spirit accomplished the conception, then He alone should be the Father." "The Holy Spirit cannot be separated from the Father,.....That which was conceived in the virgin Mary was of the Holy Ghost. Matt. 1:20. The truth becomes evident that the Holy Spirit is the Father of the Son. To try to separate the Father and the Holy Spirit and form two Persons, would give the Son two Fathers, which is impossible. Definitely the Father and the Holy Spirit would have to be the same Spirit.There is only ONE SPIRIT. Eph 4:4. "For by ONE SPIRIT are we all baptized into one body..." 1Cor. 12:13." "The honest reader can see that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God the Father who conceived baby Jesus of Nazareth and not a 3rd and separate person who is not the Father. In Trinitarianism, the Holy Spirit is not the Father and they create for themselves here the ridiculous predicament of having one person conceive baby Jesus but Jesus having another person altogether as his father. Absurd." "So the question, Who is the Father? The Holy Ghost IS the Father! That is exactly what the Bible says! So if the Father ISN'T the Father, then Jesus had a surrogate Dad! That is in the doctrine of the Trinity." "Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as His mother Mary was espoused to Joseph before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost." *** Matthew 1:18....."But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost." *** Matthew 1:20...."And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God." *** Luke 1:35........All three scriptures proclaim that the Holy Ghost fathered Jesus. So, by this, we know that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Father." "The Lord Jesus Christ stated very clearly about the essence of the Deity, "God is Spirit." (Jn 4:24) Bearing this in mind and at the same time remembering that there is only "One Spirit" (Eph 4:4), we shall come to the important truth that the Father and the Holy Spirit are one and the same Divine Person......Since there is only one Holy Spirit of God, who is the Father of us all; there can be no question about the Father and the Holy Spirit being the one and the same Divine Person. (Eph. 4:4-6; Jn 4:23-24).... During the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, this one and only Holy Spirit of God entered the womb of the virgin Mary to conceive the Child Jesus (Mt. 1:20-25; Lk. 1:30-35). The Lord Jesus has no human father. His only Father is God who is the Holy Spirit. If the Father and the Holy Spirit were two separate and distinct Persons as taught by some theologians, then Jesus would have two Fathers, which cannot be true (Eph. 4:6). The truth is, the Father and the Holy Spirit are one and the same Divine Person" "Although I will probably recieve all thumbs down with this answer, I will give you the main idea that I've come across: The Bible says that God is a Spirit right? The Bible also says the the Holy Spirit impregnated Mary. So if the Holy Spirit is separate from God the Father, that means there are two fathers of Jesus Christ. That obviously is wrong, so in turn, there is no separate Holy Spirit, but the Holy Spirit is God the Father and vice versa." The trinitarians teach that the Holy Spirit is a separate person from the Father, but that scenario is false. Trinitarian quotes "The Father and the Spirit are seperate" "The Holy Spirit is distinct from God the Father" "The Holy Spirit is a distinct person from God the Father" "The Holy Spirit is not the same person as Father" Wrong: Jesus was not conceived by a separate person from the Father. That is ridiculous. It was the Father who conceived Jesus in Mary's womb. That is why the Father is called the Father. He would not be the Father if someone else conceived Jesus. The Holy Spirit is the Father of Jesus Christ, so it is not feasible that the Holy Spirit could be separate from the Father. If the Holy Spirit is the third person of a trinity, then it was the third person of at trinity which came upon Mary and conceived Jesus in her womb, which means that the Father is not the Father of Jesus Christ but the third person of a trinity is the Father of Jesus Christ. That makes no sense. If the Father is the Holy Spirit, then it was the Father which came upon Mary and conceived Jesus in her womb, which means that the Father is the Father of Jesus Christ. Now, that makes perfect sense. The trinity splits the Father from the Holy Spirit and makes them two separate persons, which is not the truth. The Father is not a separate person from the Holy Spirit, but the Father is the Holy Spirit. The whole trinity doctrine collapses once you realize that the Father is not separate from the Holy Spirit. There can be no trinity without 3 separate persons. The Holy Spirit proceedeth from the Father, which makes it impossible for the Holy Spirit to be separate from the Father. Luke 11:13- how much more shall your heavenly FATHER give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? John 15:26- "When the counselor comes, whom I will send to you FROM THE FATHER, the spirit of truth who PROCEEDETH FROM THE FATHER, he will testify about me. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Father: Mark 13:11- But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but THE HOLY SPIRIT. Luke 12:11-12- And when they shall bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: for THE HOLY SPIRIT shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say. Matt 10:19-20- But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. For it is not ye that speak, but THE SPIRIT OF YOUR FATHER which speaketh in you. The Father puts his holy spirit in people Joel 2:27-29- And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the Lord your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed. And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out MY SPIRIT upon all flesh; and your sons and daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: and also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out MY SPIRIT. Acts 2:17-18- And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of MY SPIRIT upon all flesh:....And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of MY SPIRIT;.... Ezek 36:27- And I will put MY SPIRIT within you,... Ezek 37:14- And shall put MY SPIRIT in you,... Ezek 39:29- Neither will I hide my face any more from them: for I have poured out MY SPIRIT upon the house of Israel, saith the Lord God. Prov 1:23- Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out MY SPIRIT unto you,... Isa 44:3- I will pour MY SPIRIT upon thy seed,... The Father is a Holy Spirit Question #1- Is the Father Holy? a) Yes b) No Question #2- Is the Father a Spirit? a) Yes b) No If you have answered yes to both questions, then you believe as I do that the Father is a Holy Spirit. The Father is Holy: John 17:11- and I come to thee, Holy Father,.... The Father is a Spirit: John 4:23-24- But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God (the Father) is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. Matt 10:19-20- But when they deliver you up take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. For it is not ye that speak, but THE SPIRIT OF YOUR FATHER which speaketh IN you. The Father is Holy and the Father is a Spirit, which makes the Father a "Holy Spirit." The Father is a Holy Spirit, which means that the Father is the Holy Spirit. We do not have two Holy Spirit's...the Father and the "third person" of a trinity. To believe that the Holy Spirit is separate from the Father is to believe that there are two Holy Spirits, which is totally unscriptural. There is only ONE Spirit and the Father is that ONE Spirit. 1Cor 12:13- For by ONE Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into ONE Spirit. Eph 4:4- There is one body, and ONE Spirit,... *Quotes* "Jesus also said, "God (the Father) is a SPIRIT!' (John 4: 23, 24). Knowing that God the Father, is HOLY, will He then not be a Holy Spirit? Thus, the Trinitarian is faced with two Holy Spirits in his teaching - the Holy Spirit Himself (Third Person) and the Father." "The Bible calls the Holy Spirit the "Spirit of the LORD" (Isaiah 40:13), the Spirit of God (Genesis 1:2), and the Spirit of the Father (Matthew 10:20). Since there is only one Spirit, all these phrases must refer to the same being. The Holy Spirit is none other than Jehovah God and none other than the Father." "Father and Holy Ghost are simply two different descriptions of the one God. The two terms describe the same being" "God The Father is Spirit, and since He is absolutely holy, it follows that He is the Holy Spirit. There is no need for two Holy Spirits, especially since the Scriptures plainly state in numerous places that there is one God (Ge 41:25 Mal 2:10 Mr 12:32 Ro 3:30 1Co 8:6 Eph 4:6 1Ti 2:5 Jas 2:19)." "Well if the Father is Spirit, and holy–which He is; and there's also a Holy Spirit besides, THAT'S TWO HOLY SPIRITS!" "the Holy Spirit is the Father as we have said before. What else could the Father be but Holy Spirit? There are not two Holy Spirits that are both co-equal Gods." "How many Spirits are there? God the Father is a Spirit (John 4:24), and the Holy Spirit is a Spirit by definition. Yet there is one Spirit (I Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 4:4)." The Father, who is the Holy Spirit, dwelt IN Jesus. John 14:10- but the Father that dwelleth IN me, he doeth the works. Col 2:9- For IN him dwelleth all the fullness... 2Cor 5:19- To wit, that God (the Father) was IN Christ, reconciling the world unto himself,... Jesus was a temple of God the Father just like every believer is a temple of God the Father The Father, who is the Holy Spirit, dwells IN us: 1Cor 6:19- know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (the Father), which is IN you, which ye have of God,... 1Cor 3:16- Know ye not that ye are the temple of God (the Father), and that the Spirit of God (the Father) dwelleth IN you? Eph 4:6- One God and FATHER of all, who is above all, and through all, and IN you all,... 2Cor 6:16-18- And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell IN them, and walk IN them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. And will be A FATHER unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. Matt 10:19-20- But when they deliver you up take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. For it is not ye that speak, but THE SPIRIT OF YOUR FATHER which speaketh IN you. Rom 8:11- But if THE SPIRIT OF HIM (the Father) that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell IN you, HE (the Father) that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by HIS SPIRIT that dwelleth IN you. *The spirit of him that raised Jesus from the dead was the Father-----Rom 6:4- Christ was raised up from the dead by THE GLORY OF THE FATHER. ----Gal 1:1- Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and GOD THE FATHER, who raised him from the dead;)... If the Father was separate from the holy spirit, then we would have a bizzare scenario in which there would be two separate holy spirits that dwell in us...the Father and the "third person" of a trinity. The Holy Spirit is not the third person of a trinity. There is no such thing as a "third person" of a trinity. The only Spirit that dwells in us is the Father. The "third person" of a trinity does not exist. The trinitarians have taken the description of the Father (holy Spirit) and have created a person who is separate from the Father. What craziness. The holy spirit is not a separate person from the Father, but the Father is the Holy Spirit. The term "holy spirit" describes what the Father is...the Father is holy (John 17:11) and the Father is a spirit (John 4:23-24)-(Matt 10:20).. We are not indwelt by the "third person" of a trinity. It is the Father that dwells IN us: 2Cor 6:16-18- And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell IN them, and walk IN them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. And will be A FATHER unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. 1Cor 6:19- know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (the Father), which is IN you, which ye have of God,... John 14:10- but the Father that dwelleth IN me, he doeth the works. 1Cor 3:16- Know ye not that ye are the temple of God (the Father), and that the Spirit of God (the Father) dwelleth IN you? Eph 4:6- One God and FATHER of all, who is above all, and through all, and IN you all,... Matt 10:19-20- But when they deliver you up take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. For it is not ye that speak, but THE SPIRIT OF YOUR FATHER which speaketh IN you. Rom 8:11- But if THE SPIRIT OF HIM (the Father) that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell IN you, HE (the Father) that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by HIS SPIRIT that dwelleth IN you. The Holy Spirit is God Both the trinitarians and the anti-trinity groups are wrong about the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not the third person of a trinity nor is the Holy Spirit just the "energy" or "power" of God. The scriptures teach that the Holy Spirit is God and that the Father is the ONE GOD, which shows that the Father is the Holy Spirit. The holy spirit is God: Acts 5:3-4- But Peter said, Ananias, why hath satan filled thine heart to lie to THE HOLY SPIRIT, and to keep back part of the price of the land? Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but UNTO GOD. John 4:23-24- But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit (a holy spirit): and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. The Father alone is God: 1Cor 8:6- yet unto us is there but ONE GOD, which is THE FATHER,... Eph 4:6- ONE GOD and Father of all, who is above all,.. 1Tim 2:5- For there is ONE GOD (the Father), and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. Psalm 86:10- For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone. John 17:3- And this is life eternal, that they might know thee (the Father) the ONLY true God,... Put on the Armour of God  Ephesians 6:10-17- Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Acceptable service to God Heb 12:28- Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear Unrighteous behavior is not acceptable to God Heb 12:14- Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 1Cor 6:9- Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Matt 13:40-42- As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. The son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity (unrighteousness); and shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Ephesians 5:3-5- But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this can you be sure: no immoral (unrighteous), impure or greedy person--such a man is an idolater--has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God 1John 3:10- whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, 3John 11- He that doeth righteousness is of God: but he that doeth evil is not of God. Acts10:34-35- Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. The wrath of God is upon those who do unrighteousness: Romans 1:18- For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Romans 2:5- But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; Rom 2:8-9- But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil Ephesians 5:6- Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Colossians 3:5-10- Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry. For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience. In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: Ezra 8:22- The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him. 2 Chronicles 29:10- Now it is in mine heart to make a covenant with the LORD God of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turn away from us. 2 Chronicles 30:8- Now be ye not stiffnecked, as your fathers were, but yield yourselves unto the LORD, and enter into his sanctuary, which he hath sanctified for ever: and serve the LORD your God, that the fierceness of his wrath may turn away from you. Isaiah 13:9- Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it. Ezekiel 22:31- Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD. 1Tim 6:11- But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 1 Timothy 4:12- be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Corinthians 13:13- And now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 2 Timothy 2:22- Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2pet 1:5-9- And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness love. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. DON'T TRADE YOUR SOUL Matt 16:26- For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Job 27:8- For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul? There is nothing on earth worth trading our soul for...no sinful deed or sexual immorality or wealth or status or fame or fortune is worth spending eternity in Hell's fire. Ps 9:17- The wicked shall be cast into Hell. Matt 25:46- the wicked shall go away into everlasting punishment. Turn away from all sin and come unto Jesus, for nothing can compare to him. Jesus is the light of the world and his blood cleanseth us from all sin if we will only repent and follow him in truth. 1John 1:7- but if we walk in the light, as Christ is in the light, then we have fellowship with God (the Father), and the blood of Jesus Christ his son cleanseth us from all sin Repentance from sin is not an option. The apostle John wrote that we are liars if we profess to be saved, yet continue to walk in the darkness (commit sin). 1John 1:6- If we say that we have fellowship with God, yet walk in the darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: There is no such thing as a "carnal" christian. Eternal security is a great deception. The scriptures teach that it is spiritual death to commit sin. Rom 8:6- For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Romans 8:12-14- brothers, we have an obligation--but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, because those who are led by the spirit of God are the sons of God. Ezekiel 18:20- The soul who sins is the one who will die. Romans 6:23- the wages of sin is death. James 1:15- when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. Prov 11:19- he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. We will lose our salvation if we continue in sin: Heb 10:26- if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,... Ezekiel 18:24- if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and committeth iniquity (sin) and does the same detestable things the wicked man does, will he live? None of the righteous things he has done will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness he is guilty of and because of the sins he has committed, he will die. Rom11:22- Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, IF thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shall be cut off. Coming to Jesus is a total life committment and not some part-time thing in which we can live in righteousness one day and live in sin the next day. That is being double-minded and is not following the Lord in truth. James 1:6-8- he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. Righteousness can have no fellowship with unrighteouness, nor can we be both of the light and of the darkness, nor can we be both of Christ and of the devil. 2Cor 6:14-15- Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with the devil? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? Jesus gave his life for us and, so, we, too, have to give up our life for him. We are to bury our old man of sin with Christ so that we can raise up from the dead to be the new man of righteousness and holiness. Rom 6:3-13- Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is freed from sin. Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. Rom 6:19-23- I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness. For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Witnessing: The great commission Jesus instructed his apostles to go forth and witness the Gospel to all people: Mark 16:14-15- Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. And he said unto them (the eleven apostles) Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every person. The apostles knew true doctrine, so they were qualified to go forth and witness the Gospel unto people. God requires that we witness only true doctrines to people: 2Tim 2:15- Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Titus 2:1- But speak thou the things which become sound (true) doctrine: Titus 2:7- In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Unfortunately, there are multitudes of witnessers today who go forth preaching false doctrines in the name of the Lord. List of false teachings We are supposed to contend for the true faith and not contend for a false gospel. Jude 3- Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. Jesus railed against the pharisees for false proselytizing (false witnessing): Matt 23:15- Woe unto you, scribes and pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one convert, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. God will hold us responsible if we lead his sheep astray, so we better make sure that we know true doctrine before we go about witnessing. False teachers will face a greater condmenation from God: James 3:1- My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. Luke 20:46-47- Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation. Matthew 18:6- But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Mark 9:42- And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea. Jeremiah 23:2- Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD. 2Pet 2:1- But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. Woe unto us if we hinder people from the true gospel: Rom 14:13- Let no man put a stumblingblock or an obstacle in his brother's way. Matt 18:7- "Woe to the world because of (its) stumblingblocks! For it is inevitable that stumblingblocks come; but woe to that man through whom the stumblingblocks comes! Matt 23:13- But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in. Jeremiah 23:1- Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD. Matt 23:15- Woe unto you, scribes and pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one convert, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. Matt 23:16- Woe unto you, ye blind guides,.. Beware Of False Teachers Matthew 7:15- Beware of false teachers, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 2Pet 2:1- But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 1John 4:1- Beloved, believe not every spirit, but test the spirits whether they are of God or not: For many false teachers are gone out into the world. Colossians 2:8- Beware lest any man come and spoil you through philosophy and deceitful vanity, through the traditions of men, and ordinances after the world, and not after Christ. Psalms & Proverbs The word of God is a lamp unto our feet. We will find great treasure in the scriptures if we seek it. Psalms Proverbs The "He is, but he isn't" confusion
Trinitarian quotes If
Jesus were the "same God" as the Father, then he would be the "same
person" as the Father. You cannot be someone and not be someone at the
same time. The
trinitarians call it a heresy to teach that Jesus is the Father
(modalism), yet they teach the same heresy only in a different manner. The
trinitarians teach that Jesus is the same God as the Father which is no
different than teaching that Jesus is the Father. You end
up at the same place with Jesus and the Father as the same being, which
is not true. Jesus is not the Father and Jesus is not the same God as the Father. Jesus and the Father are two totally separate beings. The Father is the one God and Jesus is the Son of God. Here is another "He is, but he isn't" teaching that defies reasoning
The trinitarians have a quite a dilemma....If they teach that the "human" nature is part of the trinity, then they have deified the "human" nature, which destroys their incarnation theory that the two natures are distinct and do not mix......And if they teach that the "human" nature is not part of the trinity, then they have divided Jesus into two persons....the Jesus who is part of the trinity and the Jesus who is not part of the trinity. Refuting Baptismal Regeneration Many teach that we must be baptised before we can be saved, which is not the truth. We do not have to earn our salvation by performing rituals and ceremonies and good deeds.
Salvation cometh by faith and not by works Eph 2:8-10- For by grace are ye
saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship,
created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained
that we should walk in them. Rom 3:24- we are justified freely by God's grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Rom 3:28- a man is justified by faith without works. Gal 2:16- a man is not justified by doing works. Titus 3:4-5- But after that the kindness and love of God our saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration,and renewing of the holy ghost. Gal 2:21- if righteousness cometh by works, then Christ is dead in vain. Cornelius and his house received the Holy Spirit before they were baptised: Acts 10:44-48- While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them which heard the word....Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Spirit as well as we? We do not have to perform rituals and ceremonies and baptisms or observe sabbath days to be saved: Col 2:16- Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: which are a shadow of things to come;... Water baptism is a token of our repentance: Matt
3:11- I indeed baptise you with water in token of repentance: but he
that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to
bear: he shall baptise you with the holy ghost, and with fire.
There is only one way to salvation and that is through belief in Christ. Rom
10:9-13- if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt
believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou
shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness;
and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture
saith, whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no
difference between the jew and the greek: for the same Lord over all is
rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the
name of the Lord shall be saved. Rom 5:1-2- Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand. Trinitarian baptism is a false baptism Matt 28:19- Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit:..
Alot of people believe that matt 28:19 is an interpolation that does not belong in the scriptures and I agree. Quotes "Feine (PER3, XIX, 396 f) and Kattenbusch (Sch-Herz, I, 435 f. argue that the Trinitarian formula in Matthew 28:19 is spurious. No record of the use of the Trinitarian formula can be discovered in the Acts of the epistles of the apostles" (The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, James Orr, 1946, page 398). Matt 28:19- Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit:.. Matt 28:19 makes no sense. There is no "Father and the Holy Spirit," but there is only the Father who is the Holy Spirit. See The Father Is The Holy Spirit The fact that the Father is the holy spirit proves that Matt 28:19 is an interpolation. Jesus never taught that God was three persons, but Jesus taught that the Father was greater than all (John 14:28)-(John 10:29) and that the Father was the only true God (John 17:3) and that the Father was his God (John 20:17). The trinitarians teach that we must be baptised in the name of the trinity for our baptism to be legitimate, which is not the truth. *Trinitarian quotes* "for indeed, legitimate baptism is had only in the name of the Trinity" "The only baptism that is a Christian baptism is in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit". "only a Trinitarian baptism is a Biblical baptism, and the only baptism recognized by God."
*WRONG* We do not have to be baptized in the name of the trinity, for there is no such thing as a trinity. To be baptised in the name of a trinity is to be baptised into something that doesn't even exist.. The trinitarian baptism is a false baptism. The scriptures clearly teach that baptism is to be done in the name of the Lord Jesus. Acts 2:38- Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST for the remission of sins,... Acts 8:14-16- Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS. Acts 10:48- And he(Peter) commanded them to BE BAPTIZED IN THE NAME OF THE LORD. Acts 19:5- When they heard this, they were baptized IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS. The Father alone is our great God and he deserves all of the glory of being worshipped as God alone. The trinity teaches that the Father is only one part of God Trinitarian quotes "God the Father, the first person of the Trinity" "We affirm that the Father is the first person of the Trinity" "The Father is not God as such, for God is not only Father, but also Son and Holy Spirit." "God is made up of three parts. God is not just the Father." What an insult it is to the Father to relegate him to only one part of God. The Father is not just part of God, but he is all of God. There is no God beside the Father. He alone is the Almighty. Isa 43:10- I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shalt there be after me. Isa 44:6- beside me there is no God. Isa 44:8- Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any. Isa 45:5- I am the Lord, and there is none else, there is no God beside me. Isa 45:21- there is no God else beside me. 1Cor 8:6- yet unto us is there but ONE God, which is the Father,... Eph 4:6- ONE God and Father of all, who is above all,.. 1Tim 2:5- For there is ONE GOD (the Father), and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. Psalm 86:10- For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone. John 17:3- And this is life eternal, that they might know thee (the Father) the ONLY true God,... The Father is Lord of Heaven and Earth Luke 10:21-In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth,... Matt 11:25- At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth,... Deut 4:39- Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD (the Father) he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else. Psalm 103:19- The LORD (the Father) hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. Matt 6:9-13- After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 1 Chronicles 29:11- Thine, O LORD (the Father) is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head ABOVE ALL THE WAY OF TRUTH 2Pet 2:1-2- there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damanable heresies,.......And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom THE WAY OF TRUTH (true christianity) shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you:... The way of truth that the Father alone is God is evil spoken of today. People are labled as heretics and anti-christs if they believe the truth that the Father alone is God....See: Quotes That is exactly what the devil wants. He wants true doctrine to be reviled and rejected and he wants false doctrines to be accepted and defended. doctrines of devils 1 Timothy 4:1- Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;.. The devil does not want us to follow true doctrine, be he wants us to be led astray into believing false doctrines such as the trinity and eternal security. The Trinity: doctrine of the devil The devil is our enemy and he will do anything to deceive us and to hinder us from the truth. 1 Peter 5:8- Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Matthew 13:39- The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. Luke 8:12- Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. Mark 4:15- And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. Matthew 13:19- When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one(Satan), and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. The devil is a liar and the father of all lies and he is the great deceiver. John 8:44- Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. Rev 12:7-9- And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. 2 Corinthians 11:3-4 But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted you may well put up with it! Quotes "Satan hates you. Understand that he hates your very existence. Your life is a stench to him. He hates you because God loves you and you have a promise of reconciliation with God. Satan has one objective and one objective only: To steal, to kill, to destroy, and to bring as many people down to hell with him as he possibly can." "the devil is a great deceiver who desires the worship that belongs to God alone. He delights in drawing people into false doctrine. The people think they are serving God but they are serving the devil." "Satan wants to lead people and move people away from the truth of God. He wants to delude and deceive and trick. He wants to replace God s doctrine with false doctrine. Instead of "SOUND (healthy) DOCTRINE" (1 Timothy 1:10; Titus 1:9; 2:1), he seeks to delude people into believing poisonous doctrines (to their eternal harm). Satan is waging a never ending war against the truth of God and the battle is taking place in the minds of men and women." "This battle for the minds of men affects every one of us. On what ground are you standing? Are you standing on the truth of God or on the delusions of Satan? BEWARE, lest you substitute the ideas and thoughts and opinions of men for the truth of God. It is very easy to be led astray. It is very easy to be deceived. It is very easy to let go of the truth and start clinging to Satan s lies." "Whom did the devil trick (beguile) in the garden long ago (2 Cor. 11:3)? He has been busy tricking people ever since. He has been very successful! He has many workers (2 Cor. 11:13). He makes error look so good and he makes darkness look so bright (2 Cor. 11:14). Satan s ministers appear to be so righteous (2 Cor. 11:15). Some even have the letters REV. before their name and they stand behind a pulpit every Sunday morning and preach to people. There s only one problem. THEY DON'T PREACH THE TRUTH!" "The devil makes his doctrine appealing to man and many fall for his lies. Junk food may be appealing and may taste good but most people will not do very well if they eat nothing but candy and cake. The devil s doctrines may be appealing but they are poisonous. Sound healthy doctrine is found only in God s Word." "In Galatians chapter 1 we learn how Satan successfully led people away from the truth of God and Paul was amazed that it had happened so quickly:" "Throughout the New Testament God gives strong warnings to people about the dangers of moving away from God s truth and being tricked into believing Satan s delusions." "You all know, don't you, that the devil never lets up on the Christian. He is constantly working and striving and fighting and plotting and scheming and devising and lying and killing and deceiving and accusing and preaching to us and against us, all so that, in the end, we would join him in hell. He doesn't want us to have life; he is our enemy." "The Bible describes Satan as "the most subtle of all creatures". He is the arch-deceiver and the original liar. His evil machinations have misled billions into a perception of him that completely clouds his real intentions. And this he doesn't mind, for behind his smoke-screen of deception he blinds mankind to the truth (II Corinthians 4:4) and forwards his evil design. Elsewhere we're told by the apostle Paul that even Christians would "give heed to ... doctrines of demons" (I Timothy 4:2). "The devil is a very subtle and crafty liar, and will minutely misstate the Holy Word of God in order to slightly misdirect you. The end result of the uncorrected misdirection will always be hell." "Satan is very real and he is very powerful. He seeks to deceive, side track us, disillusion, destroy and confuse us. He wants to keep us from the truth. He is ruthless, will use any means." "Satan is a con artist. He wants to rip you off, cheating you out of everything that is rightfully yours. He s the enemy of everything good, hating you with all his filthy fury. He offers the soft, warm bomb that will explode your life into a million pieces. He generously gives momentary relief and fun that leads to deeper bondage and torment; the short cut to heaven s ecstasy that ends in hell." "the Devil is the deceiver, he was a deceiver back then, and he is a deceiver to this day. He still continues to speak lies into the world and He attempts to get the Children of God to believe His lies." "We know that the devil is a liar. We know that he lives just to hate and destroy. He will stop at nothing to trip up Christians and keep unbelievers from seeing the truth." "the devil relentlessly attacks the truth with his lies (Jn 8:44)" "Satan has ministers who preach from the word of God in the pulpits every Sunday. They sound really good to the unsuspecting. They have and share many doctrinal truths that are found in Scripture, but there is always a catch. They are subtly preaching another Jesus and another gospel. The apostle Paul warns us concerning this: 2Cor 11:4 "For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted..." "The devil loves to change the word of God and the truth of that word into a lie" "Do not assume that just because someone quotes Scripture they are right. Satan is the master Scripture twister." "Satan gets men to believe what he wants them to believe by blinding their minds to the truth of God's word." Mark 16 controversy - "Marcan Appendix" Those who teach baptismal regeneration use mark 16:16 as proof that we must be baptized to get saved. Mark 16:16- He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned The first part of mark 16:16 is correct that we have to believe in Jesus to be saved and the last part of mark 16:16 is correct that those who believe not in Jesus are condemned, for that is backed up by many other verses. John 8:24- if ye believe not that I am He(Christ), ye shall die in your sins. 1John 5:12- He that hath the son hath life; and he that hath not the son of God hath not life. John 3:18- He that believeth on Christ is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten son of God. It is the middle part of mark 16:16 that makes no sense. Why would Jesus tell his apostles that people who believe on him had to also be baptised before they can be saved? That would be adding a condition unto salvation, which would mean that we are not saved by faith alone. The scriptures teach that we are saved by belief alone in Jesus. 1John 5:1- Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God. Acts 16:31- Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved. Acts 10:43- whosoever believeth in Christ shall receive remission of sins. Eph 2:8-10- For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. 1John 4:15- Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. There are two big problems with mark 16:16......the first problem is that mark 16:16 contradicts many other scripture verses which teach that we are saved by belief alone in Jesus and the second problem is that mark 16:16 may not even be genuine scripture. Many consider mark 16:9-20 to be an interpolation. Quotes "Some of the oldest copies of the Gospel of Mark, the Sinaitic (circa 370 CE) and Vatican (circa 325 CE), end at Mark 16:8. Papyrus-45 (a.k.a. P-45) is an even older manuscript of Mark, but it is incomplete; none of its text from Mark 16 has survived. Unknown Christian forgers appear to have added one of two passages after Mark 16:8; each passages comes in various versions. One addition was quoted in the writings of Irenaeus circa 180 CE, 9 and of Hippolytus in the second or third century CE." "In scholarly circles, Mark 16:9-20 is known as the "Marcan Appendix," because there are sound reasons for believing that the author of Mark did not write this passage. Textual evidence indicates that as far as original materials are concerned Mark should end at verse 8 with the statement about the women being too afraid to tell others what they had seen. Verses 9-20 were redacted by a later scribe." "The two oldest Greek manuscripts, and some other authorities, omit from ver. 9 to the end. Some other authorities have a different ending to the Gospel." My NIV edition has a bracketed statement between verses 8 and 9: "The most reliable early manuscripts and other ancient witnesses do not have Mark 16: 9-20." Of the 17 versions of the New Testament in my personal library, 15 of them have reference notes to tell readers that this ending to Mark was not in the oldest and most reliable manuscripts." "The Longer Ending: This consist of verses 9 to 20, and is the ending found most often in Biblical translations. They describe that Jesus visited Mary Magdelene, who told the disciples about the empty tomb. But the disciples did not believe her. Jesus then appeared to two of the disciples who told the others; still they did not believe that he was risen. Afterwards, Jesus was received up into heaven and sat on the right hand of God. The disciples then followed the Great Commission. Theologians often refer to this passage as the "Marcan Appendix," because it appears to have been written by a later copyist, and not by the author of the rest of the Gospel of Mark. It "has traditionally been accepted as a canonical part of the gospel and was defined as such by the Council of Trent." 1 The Appendix is incorporated without comment in the King James Version of the Bible. However, more recent authorities suggest that it is a forgery:" "A note in recent copies of the New International Version of the Bible states: "The earliest manuscripts and some other ancient witnesses do not have Mark 16:9-20." "Most biblical translations that contain a footnote concerning Mark 16 indicating that some manuscripts do not contain these verses." "One of the reasons this seems to be a hotly contested debate is because certain verses in Mark 16:9-20 are used by certain groups to support their doctrine. Some churches use verse 16 to prove that a person must be baptized to be saved. Pentecostals often point to verses 17-18 as proving that every Christian should speak in tongues." "This information about the ending of Mark is not intended to cast doubt upon God's word. But the fact is that the ending is under a large cloud of doubt as to its authenticity. I would not use it as a defense for baptismal regeneration. It appears that the ending of Mark may have been lost and someone rewrote it and attached it to a copy at sometime. It is possible that the ending under question was never there to begin with." "Mark 16 is the final chapter of the Gospel of Mark in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It begins with the discovery of the empty tomb by Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome — there they encounter a man dressed in white who announces Jesus' resurrection.Verse 8 ends with the women fleeing from the empty tomb, and saying "nothing to anyone, because they were afraid." Most scholars take 16:8 as the original ending and believe verses 9 through 20 were written later and by another hand" Quotes Baptismal regeneration:" the literal meaning of which is "being generated again" (regeneration) "through baptism" (baptismal), is the doctrine within some denominations that holds that salvation is dependent upon the act of baptism; in other words, baptismal regenerationists believe that one must be baptized in order to be saved instead of by mere belief." Baptismal regeneration "is the unbiblical doctrine that requires a person to be baptized in order to be saved. Famous religious figures such as Martin Luther and John Calvin foolishly taught baptismal regeneration. Many false religions such as Catholicism, Mormonism, and the Jehovah Witnesses also teach this demonic heresy." The apostle paul sure did not believe that we have to be baptised to be saved Paul said that Christ sent him not to baptize but to preach the gospel. 1Cor 10-17- Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. Paul baptised only a few people and wrote that Christ did not send him to baptise, which makes no sense if baptism were required to obtain salvation. The baptism ritual would have been a big deal to Paul if it was a requirement to be saved. He would have instructed us that we had to be baptised to be saved if that were true. But Paul never taught any such thing, which totally refutes baptismal regeneration. Paul did not write that we had to be baptized to be saved, but Paul wrote that salvation is obtained through belief in Jesus Christ. Rom 10:9-13- if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the jew and the greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Quote "Paul: I Was Not Sent to Baptize 1 Corinthians 1:14-17 A situation in Corinth has arose which is dividing the Church. Some are saying they follow Paul , some Apollos, some Peter, others say they are of Christ only. Paul uses both the example of Christ dying for them and being baptized in his name to illustrate their divisiveness. Paul then states "I thank God I baptized none of you." Less they say they were baptized in the name of Paul. he only baptized a few. This is quite a dilemma for those who say baptism saves. Paul states, "Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the Gospel." If baptism was a central part of the Gospel message, Paul would never have stated this." Also, if baptism were mandatory, then who is supposed to baptise us? Who are the official baptizers to baptize us so that we are qualified to be saved? How about the trinitarians (catholics-protestants) are they the official baptizers? I don't think so. The trinity is idolatry, so why would we want to be baptised in the name of a trinity? How about the anti-trinity groups? are they the official baptizers? I don't think so. The anti-trinity groups deny that the holy spirit is God and teach many false doctrines. How about the greedy prosperity tv preachers? are they the official baptizers? I don't think so. We are in alot of trouble if we have to be baptised to get saved, for false teachers are everywhere today. 2Pet 2:1- But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 1John 4:1- Beloved, believe not every spirit, but test the spirits whether they are of God or not: For many false teachers are gone out into the world. What? Are we to go to false teachers to be baptised so that we can get saved? God forbid! We should never permit a false teacher to perform the baptism ritual on us, for that would be an abomination to the Lord. Paul wrote that false teachers are accursed (Gal 1:6-9) and that we are to avoid false teachers (Rom 16:17-18). Do you see the problems that would arise if baptism were a requirement to be saved? The gospel of christ would be greatly hindered if we had to go through men to obtain salvation. Do not be led astray into believing that you have to be baptized to get saved. Salvation cometh by belief in Jesus Christ and not by rituals performed by men. Rom 10:9-13- if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the jew and the greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Ps 145:18-19- The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. 1John 4:15- Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 1John 5:1- Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God. Acts 16:31- Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved. Acts 10:43- whosoever believeth in Christ shall receive remission of sins. Those who teach baptism regeneration want us to go through them to be saved, but we do not have to go through anyone but Jesus to obtain salvation. Jesus is the only mediator that we have to go through to be saved. John 14:6- I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto THE FATHER, but by me. Eph 2:18- For through Christ we both have access by one spirit unto THE FATHER. 1Tim 2:5- For there is ONE GOD (the Father), and one mediator between God (the Father) and men, the man Christ Jesus. Heb 9:15- Jesus Christ is the mediator of the new covenant. John 10:9- I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. John 10:7- I am the door of the sheep. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit Do we have to be baptised before we can receive the holy spirit and be saved? Absolutely not. Salvation is the gift of God and not the working of men. We are saved by grace through faith. Eph 2:8-10- For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Cornelius and his house received the Holy Spirit before they were baptised, which is irrefutable proof that we do not have to be baptised to get saved. Acts 10:44-48- While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them which heard the word....Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Spirit as well as we? Acts 11:15-16- And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. Baptismal regeneration is a false teaching. We are baptized with the holy spirit when we call upon the Lord Jesus and believe on him. Matthew 3:11- I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire: Mark 1:8- I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit Luke 3:16- John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire: John 1:33- And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Spirit Acts 1:5- For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days hence. Acts 11:16- Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit Titus 3:4-7- But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. We are sealed by the holy spirit and not by water baptism Ephesians 4:30- And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 1:13- In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Baptismal regeneration is a ridiculous teaching...Just think about it...what if someone reads the new testament and believes on Jesus and wants to be saved right away, but there was no one around to baptise him. What is he supposed to do? Put off coming to the Lord until he can find someone to perform the baptism ritual on him? That is craziness. Baptismal regeneration gives men the power to administer salvation to people, which is totally unscriptural. Salvation goes through Jesus Christ alone, so there is no need to go through a middle man to get saved. And why would we want to give men that kind of authority over us anyway? Do we really want men to lord over our faith like that? It was Jesus who died on the cross for our sins and he alone is the mediator between God and men. 1Tim 2:5- For there is ONE GOD (the Father), and one mediator between God (the Father) and men, the man Christ Jesus.
John 10:9- I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. Acts 16:31- Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved. Acts 10:43- whosoever believeth in Christ shall receive remission of sins. If salvation cometh by water baptism, then salvation has to be earned, which is not what the scriptures teach. The scriptures teach that we are justified from our sins freely by grace Titus 3:5-7- Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. Romans 3:24- Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Romans 3:28- Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. Romans 5:1- Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Galatians 2:16- Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. Galatians 3:24- Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. Titus 3:7- That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life Galatians 5:4- Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. Galatians 2:21- I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. It is the blood of Christ that saves us from our sins and not water baptism Romans 5:9- Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. Matthew 26:28- For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. Acts 20:28- Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. Ephesians 1:7- In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Ephesians 2:13- But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. Colossians 1:14- In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Colossians 1:20- And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. Hebrews 10:19- Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 1 John 1:7- But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. Revelation 1:5- And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, Revelation 5:9- And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood Apologetics Apologetics is the defense of the true christian faith in which false teachers and false teachings are exposed. Jude 3- Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. Quotes "Apologetics- the branch of theology concerned with the defense or proof of Christianity." "That branch of theology which defends the Holy Scriptures," "the branch of theology that is concerned with the defense of Christian doctrines" "The word "APOLOGETICS" is taken from a Greek word which appears 13 times in the New Testament. The Greek form is APOLOGIA, and it means, "to give an answer," "to give a defense," or "to defend." Our Apologetic (defense), is focused toward the correct teaching of the Bible as opposed to unbiblical or unorthodox teachings." Apologetics is a good thing if you are defending the true faith. The problem with apologetics today is that many false doctrines are being defended as though they were true doctrines. This is false apologetics! I was listening to this well-known teacher and he was warning people about false teachers...this person was going on and on about false teachings and how false teachers destroy the true faith and the crowd would clap their approval not knowing that they were being warned about false teachers by a person who was a false teacher himself......The trinity and eternal security are false teachings, yet this teacher was defending those doctrines as true tenents of christianty...that is false apologetics! Unfortunately, there are many apologists like that teacher who think that they are defending true doctrines, when, in reality, they are defending false doctrines. Take a look through the doctrinal statements of the major apologetic organizations and you will find that they all hold to the trinity and the deity of christ, which are false teachings. We need to get the beam out of our own own eye before we reprove others for their errors. We are hypocrites if we correct others for their false teachings, yet we also hold to false teachings. Matt 7:3-5- And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. It is sad what is going on in apologetics today. We have the trinitarian apologists who label everyone as a cult and false teachers if they reject trinitarianism, and then we have the other side ( jehovah's witnesses & other anti-trinity groups) who call the trinitarians the false teachers. Both sides claim to defend the true faith, but when you take a close look at the doctrines that they are defending, you find that neither side is defending the true faith. Trinitarianism is a false gospel and the anti-trinity groups also teach many false doctrines. List of false teachings The Apostle Paul was a true apologist for the christian faith. He defended true doctrine and renounced false doctrine. 2Cor 2:17- For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. 2Cor 4:1-2- Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. Paul wrote that those who pervert the gospel are accursed, so it is imperative that we adhere only to true doctrine. Galatians 1: 6-9- I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, hold him as accursed. As we said before, so now I say again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, hold him as accursed. We must hold fast to the word of truth 2Tim 2:15- Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Titus 2:1- But speak thou the things which become sound (true) doctrine: Titus 2:7- In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Titus 1:5-11- For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound (true) doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake. We must be very aware that not every one who claims to be a true teacher is actually a true teacher. Jesus warned us that false teachers would present themselves as true teachers: Matthew 7:15- Beware of false teachers, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Paul wrote that false teachers would appoint themselves as true teachers 2Cor 11:13-15- For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve. False apologetics is rampant today, so we have to be careful about who we allow to define to us what is true doctrine and what is false doctrine. If we are not discerning, we could escape one false teacher only to be deceived by another false teacher. Example: We are warned today by many that the jehovah's witnesses are false teachers and that we should stay away from them, which is a good thing. The jehovah's witnesses are false teachers and we should reject their teachings. The problem is that those who are warning us about the jehovah's witnesses and other false teachers, are also teaching false doctrines and leading people astray from the truth. I went into this website that presented itself as exposers of false teachers, yet when I checked out their doctrinal statement, I found that, they, also, were teaching many false doctrines (the trinity, the deity of christ, two-natures doctrine, holy spirit is the 3rd person of a trinity and original sin, which are all false teachings). So, what we have today is a situation in which we are being warned about false teachers by those who also teach false doctrines. We lose no matter which way we turn. If we turn to the mainstream we get false teachings and if we turn to non-mainstream we get false teachings. What total apostasy! Where has truth gone? It seems like just about everything that is called "christianity" has departed from the original faith as taught by Jesus and his apostles. Where is the true faith being taught today? The answer is simple....the holy bible! The Bible is our instruction book 2Tim 16-17- All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. We don't need a middleman The doctrines taught in the new testament are put forth in a clear and concise manner. We do not need anyone to interpret the new testament for us and then tell us what to believe. We can read the scriptures for ourselves and get our doctrine directly from the source without going through a middleman. We have all the words of God at our fingertips in the bible, so there is no reason to look elsewhere for doctrine. The world is full of middleman who twist the scriptures and teach their own opinions, but the holy bible is a rock of truth. We will never be led astray if we hold only to the doctrines that are taught in the new testament. We go astray when we allow a middleman to interpret the scriptures for us. False doctrines do not come from the new testament, but false doctrines come from men who re-interpret and distort the new testament. Essential Doctrines Of The Christian Faith Essential doctrines are the foundational truths of christianity I have researched many essential doctrine lists and there are doctrines that are being promoted as essential doctrines which are not essential doctrines, but are false doctrines. The trinity and the deity of christ are at the top of just about every esential doctrine list that I came across, yet they are false teachings. The doctrines of original sin and eternal security and mandatory baptism are on alot of the essential doctrine lists, yet they are also false teachings. The true essential doctrines of christianity are vastly different from what is being taught today. Examples: Here are three essential doctrine lists that I found Quotes "Central doctrines include the Trinity, the deity of Christ, the bodily resurrection, the atoning work of Christ on the cross, and salvation by grace through faith. These doctrines so comprise the essence of the Christian faith that to remove any of them is to make the belief system non-Christian." "A common list of essential doctrines would be: * The deity and humanity of Christ * The doctrine of the Trinity (including the deity of the Holy Spirit) * Virgin birth of Jesus * The bodily resurrection of Christ * Salvation by grace through faith "Essential Doctrines: 1. Salvation by Grace Alone Through Faith Alone 2. Christ's Vicarious Atonement (The Penal Substitutionary View) 3. The Bodily Resurrection of Christ Jesus from the Dead 4. The Unique Deity (and Humanity) of Jesus Christ Christ is fully divine and fully human. He has two complete natures. 5. The Trinity" Wrong: The trinity and the deity of christ are not essential doctrines, for they are not even christian doctrines. The trinity and the deity of christ are doctrines taught by trinitarianism, which is a totally different belief system from christianity. Christianity holds to monotheism as taught in the scriptures that the Father is the one God. Trinitarianism teaches that three separate persons are one God, which is not true monotheism. Three is not one. .....One is one If three can mean one, then the meaning of one has been irrevocably altered. The definition of "One" is "alone," without the company of others. One- a single person or thing,.... single unit or individual or object rather than two or more; a single: one woman; one nation; one piece of cake. Single- one, unaccompanied by others: lone, sole Singly- 1. without the company of others Only- 1. Solely 2. without there being others; singly,2. consisting of of or having only one part Solely- 1. without another: Singly 2. to the exclusion of all else Alone- 1. Solely Monotheism- the doctrine or belief that there is only one God. True monotheism is the teaching that the Father is the one God: 1Cor 8:6- yet unto is there but ONE God, which is the Father,... Eph 4:6- ONE God and Father of all,... Psalm 86:10- For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone. Mark 12:29- the first of all the commanments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God (the Father) is ONE Lord:.. John 17:3- And this is life eternal, that they might know thee (the Father) THE ONLY TRUE GOD, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. Not only are false teachings being promoted as essential doctrines, but there are doctrines that are essential, which were not even on the essential doctrine lists. Where are the doctrines of repentance from sin and obedience to the Lord and his teachings? Those doctrines should be on every essential doctrine list. It is essential to keep the Lord's sayings (teachings), for Jesus said that we do not truly love him if we do not keep his sayings. John 14:23-24- If a man love me, he will keep my sayings:....He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings:... John 14:21- Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. John 14:15- "If you love me, you will obey what I command. John 15:14- Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Luke 6:46- "Why do you call me, Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say? Jesus also said that we have to hold to his teachings to be true disciples, which means that it is essential to keep the Lord's sayings to be saved. John 8:31-32- To the jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. We are liars if we profess to know Jesus, yet we keep not his sayings. 1John 2:3-4- We know that we have come to know the Lord if we obey his commands. The man who says, "I know him(Jesus), but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. We have to be doers of the word and not just hearers Luke 8:21- My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. Luke 11:28- blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. James 1:22- be ye doers of the word of God, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Repentance from sin is essential Luke 13:5- Except ye repent, ye shall perish. Acts 3:19- Repent ye, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out. Proverbs 28:13- He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Jeremiah 35:15- Return ye now every one of you from your evil way, and amend your way of life. Zechariah 1:4- Turn ye now from your evil ways, and from your evil doings. It is essential to repent from sin, for we cannot continue in sin and still retain our salvation. Hebrews 10:26- If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, NO SACRIFICE FOR SINS IS LEFT. 1John 3:6- No one who lives in Christ keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen the Lord or known him. 1John 5:18- We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin. Romans 6:1-2- Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? Romans 6:14-15- For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. 1John 3:9-10- No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God's seed remains in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God. This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not a child of God. We cannot do evil and still be of God, which means that it is essential that we stop sinning. 3John 11- he that doeth evil is not of God. John 8:34- Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. 1John 3:8- He that committeth sin is of the devil;.. The unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God, which means that it is essential that we do not commit unrighteous deeds. 2Tim 2:19- "Everyone who confesses the name of Christ must turn away from unrighteousness." 1Corinthians 6:9-10- Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21- The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. Ephesians 5:3-5- But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this can you be sure: no immoral, impure or greedy person--such a man is an idolater--has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. The Father alone is God is a foundational teaching of the christian faith, yet you will not find this doctrine on any essential doctrine list. 1Cor 8:6- yet unto is there but ONE God, which is the Father,... Eph 4:6- ONE God and Father of all,... Psalm 86:10- For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone. Mark 12:29- the first of all the commanments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God (the Father) is ONE Lord:.. John 17:3- And this is life eternal, that they might know thee (the Father) THE ONLY TRUE GOD, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. The doctrine that the Father alone is God should be at the top of the essential doctrine list. It is essential to worship only the Father as God, for it is idolatry to worship anyone but the Father as God. How ironic that the two doctrines that are on the top of all the essential doctrine lists ( the trinity and the deity of christ ) are doctrines that lead us into idolatry and not away from idolatry. Those lists are a deception, so do not accept them. We must put no other gods before the Father. Deut 5:9- Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God,.. Deut 5:7- Thou shalt have none other gods before me. Deut 11:16- Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other Gods, and worship them. Jesus said that we have to worship the Father in truth to be true worshippers, so it is critical to worship the Father in truth. To worship the Father as only one part of God is not worshipping the Father in truth. John 4:23-24- But the hour cometh, and now is, when the TRUE WORSHIPPERS shall worship the Father in spirit and IN TRUTH: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him MUST WORSHIP HIM in spirit and IN TRUTH. Here is my essential doctrine list 1. The Father alone is God 2. Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God 3. Jesus died on the cross for our sins, was buried, and was raised from the dead on the third day by the Father. 4. Jesus is the savior of the world and he is the only way unto salvation. 5. Salvation cometh by faith in Jesus Christ and not by works. 6. Keep the Lord's sayings 7. Repentance from sin 8. Walk in love 9. Be not conformed to the world 10. Worship the Father in truth 11. Walk in honesty and integrity 12. Be meek and gentle 13. Walk in humility 14. Loyalty to God (Do not help false teachers) Essential Doctrines Of The Christian Faith The damage caused by false teachings False teachings lead us astray from the true gospel and the true Jesus 2Cor 11:3-4- But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth ANOTHER (false) JESUS, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. Galatians 1: 6-9- I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, hold him as accursed. As we said before, so now I say again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, hold him as accursed. False teachings shut up the kingdom of heaven against men Matt 23:13-14- But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation. False teachings convert people to a false belief system Matt 23:15-16- Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. Woe unto you, ye blind guides,.... False doctrines deceive us 2 Timothy 3:13- seducers (false teachers) shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. Ephesians 4:14- be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the wiliness of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lay wait for us to deceive us. Luke 21:8- Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near. Go ye therefore not after them 2Tim 4:3-4- For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears. And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. False teachings pervert the way of truth (true christianity) 2Pet 2:1-2- there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damanable heresies,.......And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom THE WAY OF TRUTH (true christianity) shall be evil spoken of.... 2 Peter 3:16- As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. 2 Cor 2:17- For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. 1 Timothy 4:1- Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; False teachings spoil our faith Colossians 2:8- Beware lest any man come and spoil you through philosophy and deceitful vanity, through the traditions of men, and ordinances after the world, and not after Christ. We should have such an overwhelming love of the truth that we will refuse to accept any false teachings. Prov 23:23- Buy the truth, and sell it not. 1John 2:21- no lie is of the truth 2Cor 13:8- For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. John 8:32- the truth shall make you free. We are commanded to reject all false doctrines Ephesians 4:14- be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the wiliness of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lay wait for us to deceive us. Hebrews 13:9- Be not carried about with various and strange doctrines. The truth should matter greatly to us. If we go to a false teacher and accept his false teachings, then how can we have any love of the truth? We have turned away from the truth if we accept false teachings. 2Tim.4:1-4- I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound (true) doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables (false teachings). 2 Timothy 4:1-4- I solemnly urge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who will someday judge the living and the dead when he appears to set up his Kingdom: Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching. For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. They will reject the truth and chase after myths. 2 Timothy 4: 1-4- I give you a command in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, the One who will judge the living and the dead, and by his coming and his kingdom: Preach the Good News. Be ready at all times, and tell people what they need to do. Tell them when they are wrong. Encourage them with great patience and careful teaching, because the time will come when people will not listen to the true teaching but will find many more teachers who please them by saying the things they want to hear. They will stop listening to the truth and will begin to follow false stories. If we allow a blind guide to instruct us, then are we not also blind to the truth? How can we be of the truth if we accept false teachings? Jesus said that those who follow blind guides are also blind. Matt 15:14- Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. Luke 6:39- And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? False teachers are flourishing today because people keep going to them and accepting what they teach as the truth. We are to AVOID false teachers and not let them teach us their false doctrines. Rom 16:17- Now I beseech you, mark them which cause divisions and offences CONTRARY to the doctrine which ye have learned; and AVOID THEM. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, Romans 16:17-18- I appeal to you, brethren, to be on your guard concerning those who create dissensions and difficulties and cause divisions, in opposition to the doctrine (the teaching) which you have been taught. [I warn you to turn aside from them, to] avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ but their own appetites and base desires, and by ingratiating and flattering speech, they beguile the hearts of the unsuspecting and simpleminded [people]. Romans 16:17-18- And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; they are serving their own personal interests. By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people. 2Tim.3:1-8- This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. Prov 19:27- Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. We cannot avoid false teachers if we don't know true doctrine from false doctrine. The false teacher can easily deceive us if we are weak in our knowledge of the scriptures. False teachers can be very well-spoken and convincing Romans 16:17-18- I appeal to you, brethren, to be on your guard concerning those who create dissensions and difficulties and cause divisions, in opposition to the doctrine (the teaching) which you have been taught. [I warn you to turn aside from them, to] avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ but their own appetites and base desires, and by ingratiating and flattering speech, they beguile the hearts of the unsuspecting and simpleminded [people]. Romans 16:17-18- And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; they are serving their own personal interests. By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people. We must read the scriptures over and over and over again until we get so strong in the word of God that no one could ever lead us astray from the truth. Another reason to avoid false teachers is loyalty to God. What are we telling God if we give money and support to a false teacher and accept his false teachings? Are we not telling God that the truth doesn't matter? The false teacher takes the money donated to him and uses it to maintain and to prosper his organization. Do we really want to help a deceiver succeed in leading people astray? We must be very discerning about who we give money and support to, because it is disloyalty to God to help false teachers. Loyalty to God is to hold to his teachings and to follow his ways and to defend the true faith. Luke 8:21- My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. Luke 11:28- blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. James 1:22- be ye doers of the word of God, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Matt 4:4- Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Hosea 14:9- The ways of the Lord are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them. God considers us to be a traitor if we only welcome a false teacher into our house and say "godspeed" (good luck) to him. Can you imagine how much more of a traitor God considers us if we join a false church and give money and support to a false teacher and accept his false teachings? 2John 9-11- Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed (success-good luck): For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. Godspeed- [From Middle English God spede (you), may God prosper (you) : good fortune; success (used as a wish to a person starting on a journey, Success; prosperous journeying; False teachers think that they are right in what they are teaching, but, in reality, they do not know what they are talking about. 1 Timothy 1-7- Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine, Neither give heed to fables (false teachings) and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do. Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. Warning Against False Teachers 1Tim 1:3-7- As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain men not to teach false doctrines any longer nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. These promote controversies rather than God's work—which is by faith. The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Some have wandered away from these and turned to meaningless talk. They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm. Warning against False Teaching 1 Timothy 1-7- When I was leaving for Macedonia, I asked you to stay on in Ephesus and warn certain people there to stop spreading their false teachings. 4You needed to warn them to stop wasting their time on senseless stories and endless lists of ancestors. Such things only cause arguments. They don't help anyone to do God's work that can only be done by faith. You must teach people to have genuine love, as well as a good conscience and true faith. 6There are some who have given up these for nothing but empty talk. They want to be teachers of the Law of Moses. But they don't know what they are talking about, even though they think they do. Be unmoveable in the truth 1 Corinthians 15:58- Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. Stand firm in the true faith and refuse to be led astray......Just say NO to the false teacher...don't give him the opportunity to fill your head with his twisted reasonings and false doctrines. Stay far away from the spiritual con-artists of today and give them no power over your life. Listen not to their ramblings about how we have to accept their teachings or we are heretics or how we are robbing God if we don't give them 10% of our income or how we must be baptised by them to be saved. False teachers will use scare tactics like that to bring people into compliance to their authority, but give no heed to their words, for they are empty words. The only words that matter is what is written in the holy bible. The love of the truth 2thess
2:8-15- And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall
consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the
brightness of his coming: Even him, whose coming is after the working
of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all
deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because
they received not the love of the truth,
that they might be saved. And for this cause God
shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
That
they all might be damned who believed not the truth,
but had pleasure in unrighteousness. But we are bound to give thanks
alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath
from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of
the Spirit and
belief of the truth:
Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory
of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore,
brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions (teachings) which ye
have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. Jesus said that the truth would set us free John 8:31-32- Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word (teachings), then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free
What beautiful words from our Lord! The truth is precious and it does set us free from those who want to deceive us with their false doctrines. Ephesians 4:14- be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine (false doctrine), by the wiliness of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lay wait for us to deceive us. Ephesians
4:14- We must stop acting like children. We
must not let deceitful people trick us by their false teachings,
which are like winds that toss us around from place to place. Eph 5:6- Let no one deceive you with empty words (false teachings)
False
teachers are liars. They teach things that are not true. Proverbs 30:6- Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. 1 John 2:4- He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments (teachings), is a liar, and the truth is not in him. Revelation 2:2- I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles (teachers), and are not, and hast found them liars:
False teachers have abandoned the true faith and teach lies to people 1 Timothy 4:1-2- Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking (teaching) lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 1Tim 4:1-2- The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 2 Peter 2:1-2- But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. 2 Peter 2:1-2- BUT ALSO [in those days] there arose false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among yourselves, who will subtly and stealthily introduce heretical doctrines (destructive heresies), even denying and disowning the Master Who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their immoral ways and lascivious doings; because of them the true Way will be maligned and defamed.
Not only have false teachers abandoned the true faith, but, we, too, have also abandoned the true faith if we follow the teachings of false teachers. False teachers preach a false gospel, so if we accept their teachings, then we, too, are following a false gospel. 2 Corinthians 11:1-4- Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me. For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. We have a responsibility to take heed so that we are not tricked and deceived by a false teacher into believing in false doctrines. Ephesians 4:14- We must stop acting like children. We must not let deceitful people trick us by their false teachings, which are like winds that toss us around from place to place. Ephesians 4:14- be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine (false doctrine), by the wiliness of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lay wait for us to deceive us. Deuteronomy 11:16- Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them; Matt 16;6-12- Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven (teachings) of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have taken no bread. Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread? Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees? Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. Matt 24:4-5- And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. Mark 13:5-6- And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you: For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. Luke 21:8- And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. 1 Timothy 4:16- Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. Luke
6:39-40- He quoted a proverb: "'Can a blind man guide a blind
man?' Wouldn't they both end up in the ditch? An apprentice doesn't
lecture the master. The
point is to be careful who you follow as your teacher. Acts 20:26-30- Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.Therefore watch, 1cor 6:9- Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived:.... Galatians 6:7-8- Be not deceived;
God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also
reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap
corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap
life everlasting. Ephesians 5:3-6- But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with empty words (false teachings) for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
If we are deceived by a false teacher, it is because we didn't take heed and test his doctrines against the word of God. 1 John 4:1- Beloved, believe not every spirit, but test the spirits whether they are of God: because many false teachers are gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1- My dear friends, don't believe everything you hear. Carefully weigh and examine what people tell you. Not everyone who talks about God comes from God. There are a lot of lying preachers loose in the world. Luke 6:39-40- He quoted a proverb: "'Can a blind man guide a blind man?' Wouldn't they both end up in the ditch? An apprentice doesn't lecture the master. The point is to be careful who you follow as your teacher. Revelation 2:2- I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried (tested) them which say they are apostles (teachers), and are not, and hast found them liars: False teachings about Jesus There
are many false teachings about Jesus being taught today....his birth is
being distorted....his identity is being distorted....his death on the
cross is being distorted....his resurrection is being distorted....his ascension is being distorted....the atonement is being distorted..... and even his second coming is being distorted. The Identity of Jesus is being distorted
Fellowship Fellowship is important but not at the expense of the true gospel. What
good is fellowship if we are fellowshipping with false teachers?
The criteria of a true fellowship is simple. 1. The true gospel is taught (no false teachings) 2. The people of the congregation walk in the light and truly follow the teachings of Christ If a fellowship teaches false doctrines and allows evildoers to remain in the congregation, then that fellowship is a false church and we should stay far away from it.
The scriptures teach that we can have no fellowship with false teachers or with false christians. Paul wrote that false teachers are accursed and that we are to avoid them Galatians 1: 6-9- I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, hold him as accursed. As we said before, so now I say again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, hold him as accursed. Rom 16:17- Now I beseech you, mark them which cause divisions and offences CONTRARY to the doctrine which ye have learned; and AVOID THEM. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ,
Paul wrote that we can have no fellowship with false christians 1 Corinthians 5: 9-13- I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators: Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world. But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother (christian) be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolator, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. For what have I to do to judge them also that are without (unbelievers)? do not ye judge them that are within? But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person. 1 Corinthians 5:9-13- I wrote you in my earlier letter not to associate with those who sin sexually. But I did not mean you should not associate with those of this world who sin sexually, or with the greedy, or robbers, or those who worship idols. To get away from them you would have to leave this world. I am writing to tell you that you must not associate with those who call themselves believers in Christ but who sin sexually, or are greedy, or worship idols, or abuse others with words, or get drunk, or cheat people. Do not even eat with people like that It is not my business to judge those who are not part of the church. God will judge them. But you must judge the people who are part of the church. The Scripture says, "You must get rid of the evil person among you."
There can be no fellowship between light and darkness 2Cor 6:14-18- Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what fellowship hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them (unbelievers) and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my Sons and Daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. Eph 5:11- And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 1John
1:5-7- This then is the message which we have heard of him, and
declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at
all. If
we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we
lie, and do not the truth:
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have
fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son
cleanseth us from all sin. Prov 1:15- walk not thou in the way with sinners; refrain thy foot from their path.
Eph
5:7- Be not ye partakers with the children of disobedience.
Prov
24:1- do not desire to be with evil men.
Not only is it unscriptural to fellowship with false teachers, but it could be dangerous to fellowship with false teachers. There are multitudes of cases of false teachers who have committed crimes against people that were in their fellowship. Clergy Abuse Info Google Clergy Abuse News: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8
Wolves in sheep's clothing
Matt 7:15-16- Beware of false teachers, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Matthew 10:16-17- Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But beware of men: Luke 10:3- Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. Acts 20:26-30- Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things (false teachings), to draw away disciples after them. Therefore watch, Acts 20:26-31- "And so this is good-bye. You're not going to see me again, nor I you, you whom I have gone among for so long proclaiming the news of God's inaugurated kingdom. I've done my best for you, given you my all, held back nothing of God's will for you. "Now it's up to you. Be on your toes—both for yourselves and your congregation of sheep......."I know that as soon as I'm gone, vicious wolves are going to show up and rip into this flock, men from your very own ranks twisting words so as to seduce disciples into following them instead of Jesus. So stay awake and keep up your guard. Acts 20:26-30- I declare today that I have been faithful. If anyone suffers eternal death, it’s not my fault, for I didn’t shrink from declaring all that God wants you to know. “So guard yourselves and God’s people...... I know that false teachers, like vicious wolves, will come in among you after I leave, not sparing the flock. Even some men from your own group will rise up and distort the truth in order to draw a following. Watch out! Ezekiel 22:26-27- Her priests have violated my law, and have profaned mine holy things: they have put no difference between the holy and profane, neither have they shewed difference between the unclean and the clean, and have hid their eyes from my sabbaths, and I am profaned among them. Her princes in the midst thereof are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, and to destroy souls, to get dishonest gain.
"wolves in sheep's clothing" means that a false teacher will present himself as a true teacher and look very credible on the outside, but inwardly he is a hypocrite and a phoney
definition of "wolf in sheep's clothing"- a person who conceals his or her evil intentions or character beneath an innocent exterior. Matthew 23:27-28- Woe unto you...hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness. Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
How can we tell if a teacher is a true teacher or if he is a wolf in sheep's clothing? The true teacher has repented of sin and will be holy in all manner of life and he will truly follow the teachings of Christ and he will teach only true doctrines to people. The false teacher has not repented of sin and is not holy and he doesn't follow the teachings of Christ and he teaches false doctrines to people. Jesus said that we will know false teachers by their fruits (actions) Matt
7:15-20- Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's
clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them
by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree
bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit,
neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that
bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
False teachings are bad fruit, so we know that those who teach false doctrines are a corrupt tree Doing evil is bad fruit, so we know that those who do evil things, are a corrupt tree The "He is both" Doctrine The trinitarians teach that Jesus is both God and the Son of God at the same time, which is crazy theology. Jesus would be two persons if that scenario were true (and it is not true). Trinitarian quotes "Christ is truly God, and he is ALSO the Son of God" "Jesus Christ is both God and the Son of God" "Jesus is God the Son. Jesus is the Son of God" "Ultimately, which is it? Is Christ God the Son or the Son of God? The answer is both." "Thus the ultimate question must be asked again: Is Jesus God the Son or the Son of God?" The answer is undoubtedly both." "Jesus is both - God and the Son of God." "how can Jesus be both the son of God and God at the same time? This is a great mystery" "Christ is God and he is also the son of God" "Jesus is God as well as the Son of God." Wrong: Jesus is not both God and the Son of God, but he is the Son of God only. Jesus is the Son of God and not "God the Son" Mark 1:1- The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the SON OF GOD. John 11:27- She(Martha) unto him(Jesus), yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, THE SON OF GOD, which should come into the world. John 1:34- And I saw, and bare record that this is THE SON OF GOD. Acts 9:20- And straightway he (Paul) preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the SON OF GOD. Luke 1:32- He shall be great, and shall be called THE SON of the Highest:... Luke 1:35- that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called THE SON OF GOD. There is only one Jesus and all of the one Jesus is the Son of God....he does not have another part to him that is God. We do not have two Jesus'....the Son of God Jesus and the God Jesus. The two-natures doctrine is a false teaching that distorts the true gospel of Christ. Can you imagine what would have happened if Jesus went about telling people that he had two parts to him and that he was both God and the Son of God at the same time? They would have thought that he was a lunatic. The Father is the one God, which is overwhelming proof that Jesus does not have a God part to him. The scriptural proof that the Father alone is God is right in front of us...it is not a hidden doctrine or a "mystery" that cannot be explained or understood. The scriptures plainly teach that the Father is the one God. 1Cor 8:6- yet unto us is there but one God, which is the Father,... Eph 4:6- One God and Father of all, who is above all,.. 1Tim 2:5- For there is ONE God (the Father), and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. John 17:1-3- These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. And this is life eternal, that they might know thee (the Father) the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. Jesus never claimed to be God Jesus told people that he was the Son of God, which proves that he did not claim to be God. John 10:36- say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I AM THE SON OF GOD? Matt 27:43- He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he (Jesus) said, I AM THE SON OF GOD. The trinitarians point to John 8:58 as proof that Jesus claimed to be God, but John 8:58 does not teach that Jesus claimed to be God. "I AM" is referring to Jesus being the Christ, the Son of God and not to Jesus being God. Matt 16:15-16- He (Jesus) saith unto them (the apostles), But whom say ye that I AM? And Simon Peter answered and said, thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. John 10:36- say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I AM the Son of God? Matt 27:43- He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he (Jesus) said, I AM the Son of God. Mark 14:61-62- Again the high priest, and said unto him, art thou THE CHRIST, the son of the blessed? And Jesus said, I AM:.. Mark 8:29- And he said unto them, But whom say ye that I AM? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art THE CHRIST. Luke 9:20- whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, the CHRIST OF GOD. More info: The Great "I Am" Hoax We have to believe that Jesus is the SON OF GOD to be saved 1John 4:15- Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the SON OF GOD, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 1John 5:5- Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the SON OF GOD? John 20:31- But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the SON OF GOD. John 3:16-18- For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.....he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. John 3:36- he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. 1John 5:10-13- He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. The trinitarians teach that the title "Son of God" means that Jesus is God, which is not the truth. Trinitarian quotes "the title "Son of God" refers to Jesus' Deity" "The term Son of God means that Jesus was God." "The title Son of God means Jesus is God" "The title "Son of God" acknowledges that Jesus is divine." "The expression "Son of God" is used in the NT as a description of Christ's deity." "Son of God" means "God" Wrong: "Son of God" does not mean that Jesus is God "Son of God" means that Jesus is the Son of the Father who is the one God The Father is the one God and Jesus is his only begotten Son Matt 16:15-16- He (Jesus) saith unto them (the apostles), But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. John 6:67-69- Then said Jesus unto the twelve (apostles), will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ the Son of the living God. The Trinitarians Teach That Jesus Is Not God The trinitarians teach that we are heretics and anti-christs and cultists if we believe that Jesus is not God, yet the trinitarians, themselves, believe that the man Jesus is not God. Trinitarian quotes "If you don't believe that Jesus is God--you are not a christian" "To be saved, one must believe that Jesus Christ is God. Therefore, those who deny his deity are not saved" "an antichrist is one who denies Christ's deity" "those who deny the deity of Christ are rightly labeled heretics" "A cult denies the deity of Christ" Why are we heretics and cultists for believing that the man Jesus is not God? The trinitarians do not believe that the man Jesus is God, so it is quite hypocritical to label people as heretics and anti-christs and cultists for also believing that the man Jesus is not God. The trinitarians teach that the man Jesus is not God and that the man Jesus is not part of the trinity and that the man Jesus is a created being and that the man Jesus is not the Great I AM and that the man Jesus did not pre-exist and that the man Jesus alone died and paid for our sins and that the man Jesus is not equal with the Father and that the man Jesus is not all knowing but has limited knowledge. Trinitarian quotes "The human nature of Jesus is not the infinite God." "These natures were unchanged; the human nature was not deified, and the Divine nature was not humanised." "it would be wrong to conclude that Jesus' human nature became divine in some ways, or that His divine nature became human in some ways. Rather, each nature remains distinct, and thereby retains its own individual properties and does not change" "Jesus' human nature is human, and human only. His divine nature is divine, and divine only." "The human nature does not transfer some of its being to the divine nature. Nor does the divine nature transfer some of its being to the human nature." "The Son has two natures: a human nature and a divine nature. He is a member of the Trinity, but he is not only a member of the Trinity. He is also a man. His divine nature is a member of the Trinity, and possess all the divine attributes such as omniscience. His human nature is not part of the Trinity, and does not possess any divine attributes such as omniscience." "Jesus' human nature is not part of the Trinity," "His human nature WAS CREATED; it did not even possess the angelic powers. It was human, identical with our own." "Jesus has a CREATED human soul just like we do" "....For example, Jesus says in John 8:58, "...before Abraham was born, I am." Now, Christ's human nature did not exist before Abraham. It is Christ's divine nature that eternally exists before Abraham" "The phrase, Before Abraham was, I am (Jn 8:58), implies that the divine nature existed before Abraham, not the whole person or the human nature." "The Spirit of Jesus existed from all eternity because He is God Himself. However, the humanity of Jesus did not exist before the Incarnation, except as a plan in the mind of God." "Jesus in His Humanity definitely did not pre-exist" "Jesus the man was born on earth and had a beginning." "Jesus is both human and divine, and it is the divine side of his nature that pre-existed before Jesus' birth." "Christ s human nature was born by Mary, but his divine nature always existed" "Jesus was limited in knowledge in his human nature," "The Father is greater than Jesus' human nature." "Jesus is not equal to God in his human nature" "As Jesus hung on the cross He was, in His human nature, the true sin-offering for His people, and as such, it was necessary that He suffer alone. God can have no association whatever with sin," "It was the human part of Jesus that died on the cross, not the divine." "Only Jesus' human nature died on on the cross." "the divine part of Jesus did not die, as God does not die" "It was IN HIS HUMANITY that Jesus took on our sin and by dying atoned for it." "Jesus truly saved us by deeds performed in his human nature" "He went to the cross as a MAN to pay for our sins." "The human Jesus died, but the divine Jesus did not." more info: The Trinitarians Teach That Jesus Is Not God Love The Father Deuteronomy 6:5- And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.The Father alone is our great God and we are to love him with all of our heart and mind and soul and strength. Deuteronomy 10:12- And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, Mark 12:30- And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. Luke 10:27- And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. Matthew 22:37- Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 1 John 5:2- By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 1 John 5:3- For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. Deuteronomy 11:13- And it shall come to pass, if ye shall hearken diligently unto my commandments which I command you this day, to love the LORD your God, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul, Deuteronomy 11:22- For if ye shall diligently keep all these commandments which I command you, to do them, to love the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, and to cleave unto him; The Trinity Is An Inferred Doctrine Inferred- to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence: to guess; speculate; surmise. to hint; imply; suggest. to draw a conclusion, as by reasoning. The trinitarians admit that the trinity is not openly taught in the scriptures, but is an inferred doctrine. quotes "The doctrine of the Trinity is not explicitly taught in the Scriptures or the writings of the ante-Nicene church Fathers. Trinitarians believe their doctrine is inferred in the Scriptures and known through their process of reason from analyzing certain statements found in the Scriptures." "Theologians agree that the new testament also does not contain an explicit doctrine of the Trinity." (Vol 15 pg 54) Encyclopeia of religion "The Trinity is not directly and immediately the word of God." (1967, Vol. XIV Pg 304) Catholic encyclopedia "Search as you might, you will NOWHERE find the concept or doctrine of the "Trnity" delineated or discussed in the Bible. The apostles never heard of it. Jesus Christ never referrred to it. The apostle Paul not so much as mentioned it even once, in passing! It is simply not there. The word isn't there, and the concept of three divine Persons being "one God," "Three-in-One," each one being co-equal, and co-eternal, simply cannot be found stated or clearly implied in Scripture -- not from Genesis to Revelation!!!" "Doesn't that sound strange, that such a cardinal "Christian" belief and tenet of modern Churchianity is NOWHERE taught in Scripture?" "The dogma of the Trinity is an invention of mankind and the ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA once wrote on the subject..."The propositions constituent of the Trinity were not drawn directly from the New Testament and could not be expressed in New Testament terms....they WERE PRODUCTS OF REASON, SPECULATING on a revelation to faith...they were only formed THROUGH CENTURIES OF EFFORT, only elaborated by the aid of conceptions formulated in the terms of GREEK AND ROMAN METAPHYSICS." "Christ did not teach the trinity. Trinitarians cannot point to Him as the author of their belief. The Trinitarian scholars realize that you have to go outside of the Bible in order to find proof. " The trinity doctrine is definitely not a requirement for true faith and is not actually taught by Jesus any of the Apostles. " "The Trinity must be read into the Sacred Text, placed there by erogenous typology, or simply one must take the Scriptures out of context. The man-made Trinity Doctrine is not substantiated by the Holy Scriptures." The trinity is not a biblical doctrine, but it has to be forced into the scriptures by taking verses out of context and by twisting the true meaning of certain words and by just inventing things from speculations and private interpretations. There is no "God the Son" or "incarnation" or "two-natures" or "trinity of persons" or "third person" of a trinity .....those things are inventions and not biblical doctrines. Our own personal opinions and conjectures of what we think the scriptures teach do not matter, for the scriptures are not open up to private interpretations. What matters is what the scriptures actually teach....that is what we must accept and adhere to. The scriptures overtly teach that the Father is the One God. It is not some hidden obscure doctrine that no one can understand. The Father alone is God is taught very simply and strongly throughout the new testament. The truth is right in front of us that the Father is the ONE God.....there is no need to try to re-arrange the scriptures to force the trinity into them. 1Cor 8:6- yet unto us is there but ONE God, which is the Father,... Eph 4:6- ONE God and Father of all, who is above all,.. 1Tim 2:5- For there is ONE GOD (the Father), and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. Malachi 2:10- Have we not all ONE FATHER? hath not ONE GOD created us?.... Mark 12:29- Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is ONE Lord:... Psalm 86:10- For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone. John 17:3- And this is life eternal, that they might know thee (the Father) the ONLY true God,... We must not get caught up in private interpretations. We should accept the scriptures at face value that the Father is the ONE God and not try to change and re-interpret the scriptures. A prime example of private interpretation is John 1:1 and John 8:24 and John 8:58. These verses are being promoted as proof that Jesus is God, but those verses are being used out of context and are being twisted to a meaning that is not the true meaning of those verses. Who Is Knocking On Our Door?  Just a satan roars about looking for souls to devour, so do false teachers roam about looking for new recruits for their cults and false religions. 1 Peter 5:8- Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 2Cor.11:13-14- For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Ephesians 4:14- be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine (false doctrine), by the wiliness of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lay wait for us to deceive us. False teachers compass sea and land seeking new recruits Matt 23:15-16- Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. Woe unto you, ye blind guides,.... No one is exempt from being approached by cults and false teachers. I have been approached many times by false teachers to give me a pamphlet that I didn't want. How are we to deal with cults and false teachers who invade our privacy by approaching us on the streets and knocking on our doors? Should we argue and fight with them when they start espousing their false teachings? The way to deal with a false teacher is to avoid him and refuse to hear his false teachings. It is not the will of God that we allow a false teacher the opportunity to try to deceive us. Prov 19:27- Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. Ephesians 4:14- We must stop acting like children. We must not let deceitful people trick us by their false teachings, which are like winds that toss us around from place to place. Ephesians 4:14- be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the wiliness of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lay wait for us to deceive us. Hebrews 13:9- Be not carried about with various and strange doctrines. Avoid false teachers Romans 16:17-18- I appeal to you, brethren, to be on your guard concerning those who create dissensions and difficulties and cause divisions, in opposition to the doctrine (the teaching) which you have been taught. [I warn you to turn aside from them, to] avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ but their own appetites and base desires, and by ingratiating and flattering speech, they beguile the hearts of the unsuspecting and simpleminded [people]. Romans 16:17-18- And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; they are serving their own personal interests. By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people. more info: Who Is Knocking On Our Door? Preacher Malpractice We have laws that protect us from medical malpractice and attorney malpractice and car repair malpractice....and so on, but we have no laws that protect us against preacher malpractice. It is malpractice for a preacher to teach false doctrines. We are receiving a defective product. Preacher malpractice doesn't just cost people their money, but it could cost them their eternal soul if they don't turn away from the idolatrous false teachings put forth by the incompetent preacher. Many incompetent false teachers are in the world today masquerading as true teachers 1 John 4:1- Beloved, believe not every spirit, but test the spirits whether they are of God: because many false teachers are gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1- My dear friends, don't believe everything you hear. Carefully weigh and examine what people tell you. Not everyone who talks about God comes from God. There are a lot of lying preachers loose in the world. 2Cor 11:13-15- For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve. list of false teachings The incompetent preacher doesn't know true doctrine, so why would we allow him to preach to us? Would you go to an incompetent doctor and let him operate on you? Of course not. Would you get on a plane that had an incompetent pilot? Of course not. Would you permit an incompetent contractor to work on your house? Of course not. If we wouldn't allow incompetent professionals anywhere near us, then why would we allow incompetent preachers anywhere near us? We have alot more to lose than just money if we are deceived by an incompetent false teacher, which is our salvation. Our eternity is at stake, so we better make sure that we are not being guided by an incompetent preacher into accepting false doctrines. Line up what you are being taught with the scriptures...don't allow someone to tell you what to believe...search the scriptures for yourself and see if you are being lied to. Test the preacher to see if he is true or not. 1 John 4:1- Beloved, believe not every spirit, but test the spirits whether they are of God: because many false teachers are gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1- My dear friends, don't believe everything you hear. Carefully weigh and examine what people tell you. Not everyone who talks about God comes from God. There are a lot of lying preachers loose in the world. Luke 6:39-40- He quoted a proverb: "'Can a blind man guide a blind man?' Wouldn't they both end up in the ditch? An apprentice doesn't lecture the master. The point is to be careful who you follow as your teacher. Revelation 2:2- I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried (tested) them which say they are apostles (teachers), and are not, and hast found them liars: Spiritual Abuse Keep Your Thoughts Pure 2Cor 10:5- bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. Philippians 4:6-8- Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. The double minded man says he believes in Jesus, but in his mind he lives like an unbeliever. James 1:7-8- For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. James 4:8- Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 2 Peter 2:14- Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children: Do not be unstable and double minded, but have a clean mind and a clear conscious before God, for he knows our thoughts. Do not have a secret life of sin in your thoughts, but repent from all evil, which includes evil thoughts Isaiah 55:7- Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Ezekiel 18:30-31- Repent, and turn yourselves from all your evil ways; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. Cast away from you all your sins, whereby ye have sinned; and make you a new heart and a new spirit. Jeremiah 35:15- Return ye now every one of you from your evil way, and amend your way of life. Zechariah 1:4- Turn ye now from your evil ways, and from your evil doings. 2Cor 7:1- let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Seek to have a clear conscience before God...walk with integrity and honesty and purity of intentions Acts 23:1- And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day. Acts 24:16- And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void to offence toward God, and toward men. Acts 24:16- Because of this, I always try to maintain a clear conscience before God and all people. 2 Corinthians 1:12- For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. 2 Corinthians 1:12- We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have lived 1 Timothy 1:5- Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: 1 Timothy 1:18-20- This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: 1 Timothy 3:8-10- Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. 2 Timothy 1:3- I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; Titus 1:15- Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. Hebrews 9:14- How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? Hebrews 10:22- Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Hebrews 10:22- let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ’s blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with pure water. The Father knows everything.... even our thoughts We cannot hide anything from God..he sees everything that we do and think Hebrews 4:12- For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 1Chro 28:9- And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. Psalm 94:11- The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, Psalm 139:23- Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: Isa 66:18- For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory. Jer 23:24- Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the Lord. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord. Job 34:21-22- the Lord's eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings. There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves. Prov 15:3- The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. Prov 5:21- For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings. Be spiritually minded and not carnally minded The carnal (filthy) mind is spiritual death and enmity against God Rom 8:6-8- to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. Titus 1:15- Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. Our hearts are not right with the Lord if we have evil thoughts, for evil thoughts come from the heart. Matt 15:19- For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: Mark 7:21- For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Rom 1:24- Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Luke 6:45- A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil. When sinful thoughts come into your mind, let them go right out...don't induldge them...refuse to let sin have any control over you Indulging sinful thoughts is like rolling a snowball down a hill....the sin will start out small and get bigger and bigger the longer that you indulge it. Nip sin in the bud right away...do not give sin a chance to grow in your life Sin starts as lust in your mind (thoughts) and grows into full blown sin and ends in spiritual death James 1:12-15- Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust (in his mind-thoughts), and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. All impurity must be put away from us Galatians 5:19-21- The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. Ephesians 5:3-5- But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this can you be sure: no immoral, impure or greedy person--such a man is an idolater--has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Do not use your mind as an instrument of unrighteousness Rom 6:13- Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. Rom 6:19- as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness. We must cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the mind and the body and the spirit, for we are the temple of God and the temple of God is to be holy in every way. 2 Corinthians 7:1- Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Our body is the temple of God and we must not bring anything that is filthy and unclean and unrighteous into God's temple 1Cor 6:9-20- Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God........Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid. What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh............Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. The temple of God is to be holy 1Cor 3:16-17- Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. 2Cor 6:16-18- And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell IN them, and walk IN them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. And will be A FATHER unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. 1Pet 1:15-16- as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of life; because it is written, be ye holy; for I am holy. Lev 11:44-45- I am the Lord your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy. Lev 20:26- ye shall be holy unto me: for I the Lord am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine. Titus 2:12- we should deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world. Keep Your Thoughts Pure Walk in love Ephesians 5:2- And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 1Cor 16:14- Let all your things be done with love. Love is above all things Col 3:14- above all things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness. 1Cor 13:13- And now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Peter 4:8- And above all things have fervent love among yourselves: for love shall cover the multitude of sins. We are liars if we say that we love God, yet we have hate in our hearts. 1John 4:20- If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen. God is love 1John 4:7-- Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 1 John 4:8- He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 1John 4:11-12- Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. We abideth in death if we have not love 1John 3:14- We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. We shall not inherit the kingdom of God if we are violent and have hatred in our heart: Galatians 5:19-21- Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath (violence), strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. Love thy enemies Matthew 5:43-44- Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; Luke 6:27-28- But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Jesus commanded that we love one another John 15:12- This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. John 15:17- These things I command you, that ye love one another. John 13:34- A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. John 13:35- By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. 1 John 3:23- And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. 1 John 4:21- And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. 2 John 1:5- And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another. 1 Timothy 1:5- Now the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: 1 John 3:11- For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 1 Peter 1:22- Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: Love thy neighbor Rom 13:9-10- Thou shall love thy neighbour as thyself. Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. Romans 13:8- Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. Romans 12:9- Let love be without dissimulation. Ephesians 3:17- That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love. 1 Thessalonians 5:8- But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; 1 Timothy 6:11- But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Hebrews 10:24- And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 1 Peter 2:17- Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. 1 Peter 3:8- Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 1 John 2:10- He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. 1 John 3:18- My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. 1 Timothy 4:12- Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 2 Timothy 2:22- Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Peter 1:7- And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness love. Proverbs 10:18- He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. Proverbs 26:24- He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13- Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not love, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not love, it profiteth me nothing. Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Love never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. And now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. Come
Unto Jesus
Whoever
calls on Jesus in truth shall be saved
All
manner of sin shall be forgiven
God is merciful and ready to forgive
Isa
55:7- Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his
thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy
upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
God wants all people to be saved The
Father is a great merciful God and wants all people to be
saved.
Jesus came to save sinners
Luke
19:10- the son of man is come to seek and to save that which was
lost.
Don't delay your salvation There is nothing more important than your salvation........ come to the Lord today!!
We have only two fates awaiting us ..... Everlasting life with the Lord or everlasting punishment with the devil. Fate #1- Everlasting Life John 3:36- He that believeth on the Son, hath everlasting life. John 3:15-16- Whosoever believeth in Jesus Christ will never perish, but shall have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosover believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 5:24- Verily, verily, I say unto you, ha that heareth my sayings, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into damanation; but is passed from death unto life. John 6:40- And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day. John 6:47- Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me, hath everlasting life. John 10:27-28- My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: and I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish. John 11:25-26- I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Romans 2:6-8- Who will render to every man according to his deeds: To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, Romans 6:23- For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 John 5:10-12- He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 1John 5:12-14- He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:
Fate #2- Everlasting Punishment Matt 25:41- Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:... Matt 25:46- the wicked shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. Mark 16:16- he that believeth not shall be damned. Rev 21:8- the unbelieving shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone:... Mt 10:28 - And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Lu 16:23 - And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom Matt 13:40-41- As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Mt 13:41-42- them which do iniquity shall be cast into a furnace of fire:... Eph 5:5- no unclean (immoral) person hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 1Cor 6:9- Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived:.. Mr 9:43 - And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: Mr 9:45 - And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: Mr 9:47- And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: Ps 9:17 - The wicked shall be cast into hell, and all the nations that forget God. Pr 15:24 -The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Everyone
who confesses the name of Christ must repent and turn away from all wickedness
2Tim
2:19- "Everyone who confesses the name of Christ must turn away
from wickedness." Zechariah 1:4- Turn ye now from your evil ways, and from your evil doings.
2Cor
7:1- let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and
spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Luke
3:8- bring forth fruits worthy of repentance.
2Cor
13:5- Prove yourselves whether ye are in the faith or not. Examine
your own selves: know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ
is in you except ye be castaways. Walk in the spirit and not the flesh We must be born again of the spirit to enter into the kingdom of God
John 3:3-6- Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again (of the spirit), he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Romans 8:13- if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the spirit do put to death the deeds of the body, ye shall live. Galatians 5:24- they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
Romans
8:1- There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in
Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the spirit.
Gal
5:25- If we live in the spirit, let us also walk in the spirit.
Do Not Accept "Another" Jesus 1Tim 2:5- there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, THE MAN Christ Jesus;... Phil 2:7-8- But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: and being found in fashion AS A MAN,.... The God-Man Switch
The two natures doctrine treats Jesus like a light bulb who can switch his "God" part on and off and do this and that in his "human" nature but not in his "divine" nature.
The
trinitarians teach that Jesus was God, but they also teach that Jesus
wasn't God when he died on the cross and he wasn't God when he
declared that the Father is greater than he and he wasn't God when he
was tempted by the devil and he wasn't God when he said that he
doesn't know the time of his return and he wasn't God when he said
that the Father is the only true God and he wasn't God when he said
that the Father is his God and he wasn't God when he prayed and he
wasn't God when he was resurrected from the dead and he wasn't God
when he ascended into heaven.. It is crazy theology to teach that Jesus said or did something in his "man" part but not in his "God" part. Is Jesus two persons? I don't think so!.....We have only one Jesus who said and did things as a whole person and not only as "part" of a person. How does only "part" of a person say something? Did Jesus have a "God-man" switch to turn off his "God" part before he stated that the Father is the only true God and did Jesus have a "God-man" switch to turn off his "God" part before he was tempted by the devil and did Jesus have a "God-man" switch to turn off his "God" part before he died on the cross? And did Jesus have a "God-man" switch to turn off his "God" part before he stated that the Father was greater than he? Can one person both say something and not say something at the same time? Of course not! The
trinitarians have split Jesus in into two separate beings...the
"human" Jesus and the "divine" Jesus who say and do different things from
each other. By teaching that the "human" nature can do separate
things from the "divine" nature, the trinitarians end up at the same
place as nestorianism with Jesus being split into two persons. Quotes "But here's the tough one for me. Jesus was executed on a roman cross and died. Does that mean that God died? Even the question feels blasphemous. Did God die?....Did God die on two pieces of wood, with nails through his hands and feet? Logic offers a ready answer. Jesus is God. Jesus died on the cross. Therefore, God died on the cross. Simple syllogism. But I don't know that can subject the scriptures to that sort of analysis?not when we are dealing with something like the Incarnation.....We could approach it differently. God didn't die on the cross. Rather it was the human nature that God had robed Himself in. The man died but not the God. But I find this wholly unsatisfactory. It seems to be a denial of the Incarnation? It splits the human and divine natures such that Jesus can no longer be considered one person."
more info: The God-Man Switch
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