Chapter 24

“Jesus said, ‘Watch out for doomsday deceivers.’”

On TV, radio, magazines, and movies, we have seen a plethora of false teachers now more than ever. During this period of time, we have also seen an increase in independent churches. Now this is not necessarily a bad thing, the only place where the rain starts beating is when the independent church does not report, is not supervised or overseen by any other pastor or church apart from themselves.

2+2 = 4, same in this case. The result of having no overseeing or supervising pastor or church apart from the church itself is very predictable. It is like a chain that is not linked to anything; it will always follow the whims and movements of the constant beating and pulling by anyone. 

This leads to a league of churches that have what I like to call "swaying morality". churches like this can easily switch up their doctrinal beliefs to fit into whatever sphere they would like to at whatever point in time.

THE PREDICTABLE RESULT?

Heresy; living, breading, and breathing in the walls of the church, festering into every ministry and eventually every home.

THE OTHER PREDICTABLE RESULT?

Cultic churches that no longer align with the beliefs of the church of Jesus, but with their own beliefs and traditions. 

In Acts 17:11, Paul talks about the Berean community saying, “They were treated a lot better than the Thessalonian Jews. They were open-minded and willing to listen, and they studied the Scriptures carefully every day. They checked up on Paul and Silas’ story to see if they were really so.”

It is important to always put the Scriptures against Scriptures, whether they appear in doctrine books, a sermon, or meetings, put it against scripture and ask god for revelation.

In Matthew 24, Jesus talks about the last days, what to expect, the signs, and eventually the coming of man after the Gospel has been proclaimed throughout the whole world. Jesus warned us about false teachers and prophets who might even deceive the very elect. Let us have a personal relationship with God, the scriptures, and Jesus Christ.

Our prayer today is that God may open our hearts and our spiritual eyes that we may not fall prey to false teachers, give us the strength and commitment to read the word for ourselves, that we may know you for ourselves as well as your will for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

"God help us to have an honest & personal relationship with you"