We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer
Therefore let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrines in harmony with the word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth. --Basil of Caesarea
Once you learn to discern, there's no going back. You will begin to spot the lie everywhere it appears.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Random Apostasies and Heresies


Well it looks like the History Channel’s series about the Bible has come to an end, but the effects of the false presentation will last forever for those who watched it and believed the lies they were told.  This article from the web site, “abandoned to Christ” gives a very good synopsis of the serious errors in this series - as well as why Christians should not promote it in any way.

Of course once you’ve made a TV mini-series, the next thing you have to do is make a book version.  So Roman Downey and her husband, Mark Burnett - the producers of the mini-series, have written a book called, “A Story of God all All of Us: A Novel Based on the Epic TV Miniseries, The Bible.”  Another mine to be sold in the “Christian” minefields bookstores.

Speaking of the Bible, are you ready for a NEW version?  How about one that makes it all about YOU?!!  It should sell very well to members of seeker-sensitive and market-driven assemblies.

How about another “Christian” movie with false teachings?  Coming soon will be a movie version of “Heaven Is For Real,” that book which as about as much truth in it as does “The Shack.”  One of the producers is well-known modalist/Word of Faith teacher T.D. Jakes.

Rob Bell has once again hit the news: he has come out in support of same-sex fake, counterfeit marriage.  Not only that, but he calls upon the Church to repent of their attitude against such an abomination.  And wouldn’t you just know it, fellow false-teaching heretic Brian McLaren supports Rob Bell’s stance.  What’s amazing is the in this video McLaren calls Bell an “evangelical pastor.”  Bell is no more “evangelical” than was Adolf Hitler, and he is no more a “shepherd" (pastor) that any other wolf!

While on the subject of counterfeit marriage, a North Carolina United Methodist Church has stated they will not perform real marriages until same-sex couples can have fake ones.  Will the denominational leaders excommunicate the leaders of this assembly for its apostasy?  Of course not, because the UMC had been letting all sorts of their leaders sanction homosexuality.

Well, I don’t know about you, but I am so excited to know that I can go to Houston, TX to have the Holy Spirit imparted to me and see the “Shekinah Outpouring” when to women teachers come to the River Assembly of God church.  I hope you realized I was being sarcastic.  Read this article and you will see this absolutely nonsensical claim:

The "Houston Shekinah Outpouring" is prophetically planned by the leading of the Holy Spirit in response to mighty moves of the Holy Spirit in Los Angeles and around the nation. It is birthed out of divine guidance in response to the continued move of the Holy Spirit specifically through Glenda Jackson and Verna Linzey. The rest of the team are ministry support personnel to uplift these "Generals" as they bring forth God's Word and speak oracles of the Holy Spirit, praying over those who come and over the City of Houston, imparting the Spirit who has used them mightily all their lives.

I really have very little patience with this sort of false teaching.  Brothers and sisters, this is nothing but unbiblical foolishness!

For those of us who keep up with the Mormons, an interesting development has taken place - the Mormons are adjusting their “scriptures” in an attempt to clean up some of the more embarrassing teachings in regards to blacks and polygamy.  If God really gave them these revelations, why are they so touchy about them?

4 comments:

Neil said...

Great roundup, by which I mean, awful roundup.

Bell is the worst of all. Not only is he a wolf, but he only "came out" once it cost him nothing and actually helped him.

Anonymous said...

Ugh. That Heaven is for Real book is awful. It is mind boggling how many believers read it and were "moved", same with the Shack. Zero discernment. And when you try to correct the doctrine error, they look at you sideways. My husband and I have lost a few friends...

I agree with you, "Christian" bookstores these days are mine fields. We barely enter them, except to buy Bibles, and occasionally, the rare, decent book.

Thanks for the post.
-carolyn

Richard said...

Whenever I hear the words 'Holy Spirit' combined with 'outpouring' and also 'specifically through' or 'planned' I shudder.

Did Peter plan Pentecost? Nope. I've heard of Patricia King stating there will be revival this year (and boy is she soooo excited!), conveniently at the SAME TIME as her 'planned' tent meeting. Seems like a year for the Lakeland-lites methinks.

Oh, and it would only cost me $39 to hear it all on mp3. I'll stick to my Bible thank you.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for posting regarding the false prophetess Glenda Jackson. One of her devoted followers recently stated that you can be wrong about a prophecy and still be God's anointed prophet! Why? Because we see in part and prophecy in part.... Oh good grief.... Lord Come Quickly!!! I read their shpeel on the gospel too. It was convoluted chaos making no sense whatsoever and basing salvation on faith in the heart that you will go to heaven. If you believe you will go, then you will go... So many will say in that day, Lord Lord.... God help the and be merciful to us sinners. Thanks again!