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For the prophecy came not by the will of man: but holy men of God- Who Is Teaching You?
False Teachers In The Christian Church Are Leading People Astray
2 Peter 1:20-21 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
The prophecies of the scripture are of no private interpretation. As the above verses point out to us, no one individual or group has control over, or final authority on the correct understanding of what is written in these books that make up the Holy Bible. This task is reserved for the Holy Spirit that teaches us all things. And yet many people hold up these false teachers in the Christian Church to a god like level, convinced that they alone are empowered with the truth and understanding of scripture.
False teachers in the Christian Church can position themselves into a self imposed exalted position by means of theatrics, a good memory and manipulation.
This allows them to be in control; few question this position of power or authority, as they are led to believe that it is God ordained.
Suggestive words and emotional conditioning through lighting, soft music and or a teary eyed plea, are some of the tactics employed to manipulate people to respond in a certain manner.
There are many other manipulative techniques used by false teachers in the Christian Church, here are a few of them:
1- Lying by omission is when you leave out some of the truth to present your truth, this is also known as propaganda.
2- Laying a guilt trip is a favorite tactic used by most professional, yet false teachers in the Christian Church today. The manipulator suggests to the audience, that already is in a state of agreeableness (who typically want to please and be accepted) that they are selfish, do not care, or are spoiled. The result is usually one where the person feels bad or unworthy, leading to self doubt. Ultimately the victim will wind up in a position of submission to the teacher, thus allowing this control to continue.
3- Note that the submission is now towards a man (usually employing these tactics for power and financial control) who does not submit to others.
4- Subtle but effective shaming or put-downs are utilized to intensify the fear of ones actions as not being acceptable; the self doubt continues or grows to the point where there is now a dependency on the teacher. This technique is widely used especially when the leader is questioned on his authority or doctrines, and when money is required. At this point the subject can be led to accept control by other means.
5- Seduction is a favorite tool of the false teachers in the Christian Church, who are professional manipulators. They use their voice, stance, confidence and image to grab the attention of a crowd and keep it. With almost a magical charm they can allure or captivate the audience with a hypnotic like manipulation of the truth. This tool can be very profitable in dealing with inter personal relationships; the seducer becomes like a drug dealer. He has what you think you need. After the magic of charm has taken hold of an individual or group, flattery can be put into practice to lower their defenses. This will usually allow the manipulator to gain trust and possibly even loyalty, which is the goal.
6- The victim mentality method is used for pity, sympathy or concern about himself personally or his organization. False teachers in the Christian Church make claims that the ministry is in trouble, and without immediate financial contributions many will suffer. People do not like to see or hear of sufferings, and if they are made to feel responsible, it is usually fairly easy to get them to cooperate.
7- The ultimate and end game of this manipulation, is one in which the false teachers in the Christian Church are seen as having the role of being God’s ordained teachers, or prophets. Once they have obtained this cult like status, people no longer even think for themselves. As well they sometimes violently protect the belief system and the leader(s) that they unwittingly worship.
False teachers in the Christian ChurchWith all the tactics above employed it is easy to masquerade using a disguising pretense, and thus cloak or hide a self-serving agenda, under the pretext of operating as the servant or spokesperson of God.
Leaders and teachers should be the most humble of men, and if truly called to be servants, and led by the Spirit they must direct all praise and adoration towards God. Likewise those being taught need to have their eyes and hearts focused on the spirit that gives man the understanding and the ability to teach truth, and not the man!
Eph 1:13-14 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, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
Spiritually speaking, we are to put our trust in no man. Only Christ can be totally trusted, and He alone has the power to redeem us. This verse in Ephesians, it is a condensed version of the Christian journey unto salvation. We hear the message of truth revealed to us in the gospel that shows the path unto Salvation. Then once we trust and believe the Word we are sealed by means of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. This infilling of the Spirit is a down payment on the purchased possession wherein Jesus bought us through His shed blood. The inheritance is when we are redeemed, and join Christ for all of eternity. Many hear of the word by means of a teacher or preacher, however to stay under a teacher never graduating so to speak, is not what is expected of us. Hearing the messenger, if he is truly sent by God, is only the first part in ones walk. The next step is to be taught of the Holy Spirit, and then receive the power to know the truth for yourself and partake in the ministry.
Romans 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Matt 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
To be effective in the ministry, pride ego and self-centered or self-righteous behaviors should not be at all present. Christ reveals His truth to all that ask in faith and love, but we must be humble and submit to His commandments.
When one truly believes on Christ Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit through a real faith, it is natural to obey and follow the Word and be faithful even unto death. The question remains then what are we to believe and how are we to follow? Christ said to take care that you be not deceived by men. Part of the deception is at the hands of the false teachers in the Christian Church (Math 24:4). Below we will examine just a few of the deceptions that are commonly taught today by these false teachers in the Christian Church, and compare them to the true Word of God.
Luke 14:27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
We are all to bear the cross with our eyes set on Jesus, thus fulfilling the mission of becoming part of the church. The average person thinks that the Christian experience involves the following:
◾Spending an hour a week at a building that is incorrectly refereed to as a church.
◾Giving money, incorrectly referred to as tithes, to 501c3 corporations posing as the church.
◾Repeating verses that they are led to recite under the illusion that doing so will ensure their immediate salvation.
These actions have nothing to do with bearing the cross of Christ; they prove a complete lack of the Spiritual understanding and depth required to follow Christ.
2 Cor 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
Here we have an improper translation that is commonly taught by the false teachers in the Christian Church, but a diligent student led by the spirit will pick up on the obvious error, and easily discern the truth. At first glance it would appear that Christ was made sin for us, for our righteousness. But we will show the obvious error below.
There are two key word groups to break down here: He hath made, simply means to bear or carry, and the words (he hath) are improperly added.
Him to be sin, is actually translated simply as sin, and the words (him to be) are also improperly added. Therefore an appropriate translation is; Verily He carried or bared our sin for us, although He knew no sin…
1 John 3:4-5 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin
So Christ who was without sin was manifested to take away all sins. Remember He is, was and will always be God, totally and forever without sin. The following verses will also confirm the error (Heb 1:3; Heb 7:26-27; Heb 9:28; Heb 4:15; Rom 8:3).
Heb 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?
http://destinedtoberevealed.com/false-teachers-in-the-christian-church/
It’s all false, the word catholic means ‘universal’, and is a formal amalgamation of the pagan mystery cults, Mithraism and Dionysus. They frequently shared the same building, with Mithraism occupying the cellar, it was a male only warrior cult based on self sacrifice and Dionysus with ground level temples based on the celebration of life, living off the land on gods good graces, turning water into wine, etc. The name Jesus Christ comes directly from the name Dionysus, which is a composite word. Dion means the same as Christ, anointed one, or ‘a being like the source’, and the letter J didn’t exist back then, they used the letter Y. It’s the difference between Greek and Latin language syntax, Christ Y.sus V’s Je.sus Christ.
Dionysus followers even worn crucifix amulets. http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/biblianazar/esp_biblianazar_33.htm
There is nothing unique or original in Christianity.
One example of the infinite uniqueness of the Gospel through the blood of Yhshua is:
“Rather, the true circumcision in spirit has become profitable in every respect.” Gospel of Thomas #53