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BASIC MARKS OFA FALSE PROPHET / TEACHERTHEY REJECT the authority of the Scripture [1 Peter 1:12, 2 Peter 1:20-21]. Some agreed with the infallibility of the Scripture but honors their religious leaders above the word of God. Some partially rejected the authority of the Word and at the time recognizes the authority of their leaders above the Scripture. Some totally reject the authority of the Word and accept nothing but the authority of their leaders or gods. THEY REJECT HERMENEUTICS or the science that deals with the principles. They interpret the Scripture without going through the process of historical, categorical and exegetical studies [1 Corinthians 2:6-8, 10-14]. They interpret the Scripture from ignorance [1 Timothy 1:7, Hosea 4:6-9, James 3:1-5] and from arrogance [Philippians 1:15-17, 1 Timothy 5:22, 2 Timothy 3:6-7]. THEY REJECT BIBLICAL DOCTRINE and the systematic theology. THEY ADAPT MAN-MADE DOCTRINES without examining them [1 Timothy 1:3-4, 2 Timothy 4:4]. THEY PRACTICE SOME RELIGIOUS pattern and legalistic mannerism in their services and worship [Galatians 4:7-10, 2:16, Colossians 2:8]. THEY ARE PREACHING A DIFFERENT JESUS [Colossians 2:8]. The beginning of their ministry might seem inline with the truth but the progressive trend toward heretical teaching will become obvious 3-5 years after. The cultic leader who might proclaim the true Jesus Christ in the beginning of his ministry will claim for himself the title of Christ in no time. THEY ARE PROCLAIMING ANOTHER GOSPEL with another way of salvation [2 Corinthians 11:4]. THEY EMPHASIZE EMOTION OVER TRUTH, feelings over Bible doctrine whic cater to the unregenerated mind. THEY HAVE MYSTICAL method of receiving “TRUTH” like from their so called conversation with God or seeing vision or direct revelation from God [Jeremiah 5:31, 14:14, 23:1, 16:21]. THEY HAVE SPIRITUAL WANTONING, that is the desire to be known as ‘great man of God” [Jude 16-17], always aspiring and spearheading pseudo-spiritual projects. THEY SUBSTITUTE their man-made teachings to the truth of the Bible. Substitution, using theological terms but applying a different meaning, using a biblical name or term but referring to another or different person or thing. THEY HAVE A VERY STRONG desire to do great things “for God” [James 4:6]. Endless activities, programs and aggressive endeavor mistaken for spirituality. THEY ARE BUILDING THEIR OWN kingdom and not the kingdom of God [Jeremiah 45:5]. It is leader-founder centered ministry that focus on the teaching of their cultic leader. THEY ARE ABUSER OF AUTHORITY for most of them were not called by God but uses their ministries for doing their selfish ambition. THEY LORD OVER THEIR FLOCKS, they called themselves servants of God but they are dictators [1 Peter 5:3]. They are dictators, violating the free will of their people. THEY ARE MEN-PLEASERS and friends of the world [Galatians 1:10]. Their preaching are nothing but human viewpoint. THEY ARE DECEITFUL WORKERS, and blind leaders [2 Corinthians 11:13]. THEY ARE LOVERS OF MONEY. They condemn their member for greediness that enslaves them [1 Timothy 6:9-10, 19]. THEY ARE SOLICITING FOR SO MANY OFFERINGS, love gifts, donations, pledges, contributions and fund raising all in the name of God. THEY PRESSURE AND compel people to give, to serve or do something apart from their free will volition. R Cherreguine Bible Doctrine Ministries
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