Consider, for example, the Epistle of Jude (and its parallel in 2 Peter 2). When one accepts false teaching, God's unfailing, infinite wisdom is rejected and the natural, finite wisdom of fallible humans is embraced. It is worth noting that just because a church has a decent faith statement on their website, does not mean that they teach according to their stated beliefs. So, we should not be caught off guard that false teachers have arisen throughout church history and likely have multiplied in our day. Tithing is an Old Testament demand on Israel that isnt in effect today (because we arent Israel). Jude continues: For certain intruders have stolen in among you, people who long ago were designated for this condemnation as ungodly, who pervert the grace of our God into licentiousness and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ (v. 4). His post was liked over 18,000 times and had more than 2,500 shares. As someone who wants Gods people to grow in spiritual maturity, I cannot recommend Life.Church under any circumstance. So His criticism is that God didnt submit Himself to the context and authority of what was written in His own word (even though Luke 4:16-21 highlights Christs respect for context). For a person in the audience, thats heartbreaking. One strength of the evangelical movement in the US has been an emphasis on orthodoxy, or right doctrine. While preaching through Luke 5, Furtick . And now, like millions of Christians worldwide, I have everlasting life through my faith in Him (John 3:36; 6:47). The same struggles and deceptions that plagued the early church continue to plague modern-day believers. Life.Church follows the modern trend of making the pastor a gender-neutral role. How, then, does the church discern true teachers from false ones in a world like ours, where its easier than ever to spread false teaching? Maybe its time we start believing him, and act accordingly. They are worldly. This was an alarming reality I noticed as I listened to sermon after sermon. Winning the War in Your Mind will help you: God has something better for your life than your old ways of thinking. They were at the starting gate. A false teacher who teaches the false doctrine that you can't be holy do so because they haven't yet experienced the new birth that comes with genuine salvation that brings about the new nature of Christ in a believer to enable them to live a holy life that's free from sin. Like so many churches across all denominations, Life.Church is guilty of leading so many people to a false sense of salvation. Within that goal, they recognize that our holy God has likewise called us to holiness. Conclusion: Is Life.Church safe for Christians? With articles like this, I try to be balanced in my conclusions. While this is closely tied to topical preaching, its more extreme than what many pastors are guilty of. Yes. The challenge is simple, and I will again quote their website: If youre not tithing already, a great way to start is with the Three-Month Tithe Challenge. But they will come. And if a simple click a button or raise your hand if you want to be saved gets ten times the numerical results compared to biblical discipleship or an intentional, personal gospel presentation that accurately explains what salvation is no businessman in their right mind is going to shy away from the bigger results. Exposing Charismatic False Teacher, Jack Hayford Posted by Marsha West May 1, 2021 In Opinion Charismaticism, Church, Ecumenism, False Doctrine, False Gospel, False Teacher, Mysticism, New Apostolic Reformation, Pentecostalism, Purpose Drivenism, Roman Catholicism, Foster Richard, Warren Rick Bookmark permalink In their greed, they fleece the flock for material gain. If false teaching, then, is not only about what our leaders say and write, but also how they live, how is the church to recognize and expose false teaching today? The themes and emphases repeated week after week tell the congregation what is important in life. Theres nothing biblical about the entire sermon, even though he abuses Hebrews 11:1 and 2 Corinthians 10:5. Everything else is about their lives. Rick Warren - False Teacher. Life.Church was listed on Newsmax's "top 50 megachurches of America", with approximately 100,000 people attending weekly. 1: Faith alone. secretly bring in destructive heresies" (2 Pet. One of the mysteries of the Christian faith can be found in Jesus' warning that the way to life is "narrow" and that "few" would actually find it. If you watch a sermon on their website, theres a built-in chat feature with hosts who strike up conversations and even seem to recognize frequent attenders. Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock (Matt. Elizabeth Prata of The End Time reveals yet another reason to leave Lysa. What we might find surprising both from Jesus and his apostles is how revealing the everyday lives of false teachers are about their falseness. We can have our systems of accountability (and we should), and we can do our best to watch both the lives and the doctrine of our leaders (and we should), but in the end there is no foolproof human system or effort. As far as whether Christians can attend or listen to Life.Church, I can say is that its better than attending something like Bethel, Hillsong, Elevation, or Lakewood that are clearly and unquestionably led by false teachers. Jude encourages us to confront ungodly and licentious living. Jesus is not only the greatest and truest teacher who ever lived, but he also is the great rescuer, who has redeemed us from sin and will keep those who are truly his from soul-destroying error. 1) Rick Warren's Purpose Driven movement offers a Broad Way Christianity. We arent called to just grow personally, but to grow together. Life.Church isnt blunt or manipulative enough to create a red flag with this (since trusting God does mean obeying the Holy Spirit in our giving), but theres an undertone of Prosperity Theology with how many examples of lacking faith include not giving money to the church. False teaching was as much an issue in the early church as it is today. David Mathis is executive editor for desiringGod.org and pastor at. Is the Bible so prominent that you could remove its use that the sermon would absolutely fall apart? But there is also longstanding historical myopia when it comes to the embodiment of doctrine in daily practice. In several sermons, examples of ways people doubt God would always include some form of maybe you need to trust God with your money and give. Sometimes it would be giving to those in need, but the implication was to trust God and tithe to the church. Like cancer, it rots beliefs, then character, and ultimately pulls people away from Christ and his church. 7:24). Of course. I agree that for the three-month period, my household will contribute to God, through Life.Church, a tithe equal to 10% of our income. Likewise, they describe separation from God as hell, meaning that hell is simply a way to describe the experience. (1 Timothy 2:11-12). Not only does Groeschel frame his Christian worldview around secular thinking, but he leads his whole church in doing the same. Craig Groeschel - Exposing His False Teachings Craig is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Life.Church with 32 Life.Church campuses, but started his ministry in the United Methodist Church according to Wikipedia. Much of the music they sing is fairly typical for a contemporary church, but the way they do it creates a feeling of a concert more than buildings of people worshipping God together. The first false teaching that you will commonly hear in mainstream Christianity would be the teaching, "faith alone.". This is something God isnt too fond of. Likewise, Paul warns the Ephesian elders (Acts 20:2931) and his protg Timothy (2 Timothy 4:34) that false teaching is sure to come (also 1 Timothy 4:1 and 2 Timothy 3:16). Can Bubble Tea Bring Gen Z into the Chinese Church? At best, they are being wildly irresponsible by allowing false teachers to come in and speak with authority and support. FALSE TEACHERS LIST & FALSE PROPHETS EXPOSED + PROBLEMATIC TEACHERS - Exposing the False Teachings of the "Word of Faith" Prosperity Gospel & those who Preach a: Worldly Man-centered Shallow "gospel" that is CONTRARY to God's Word VS the True Gospel of Jesus Christ which is about the Good News of Jesus Christ & "Repentance & Faith" ( Mark 1:15 ). Emphasis on community Its a false teaching that says we speak or believe our dreams into reality (if you remember the popular book The Secret, its the same thing): In a nutshell, its a feel-good story about how his church got a building because they believed they would. He denies the full humanity of women in both word and deed, advocates for profane views of gender and sex, rages with unrepentant pride, engages in habitual self-promotion, and manipulates and abuses others. This is why 2 Peter 2:9, the apex of this chapter on false teaching, serves as such a sweet assurance the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials.. The only reason this isnt a red flag is that the stories (usually) drive people to understand biblical truth. This is the idea that because we're saved, we can do whatever we want and God's okay with it. [ This article is also available in She is the author of Quivering Families and a forthcoming book on the season of Christmas (InterVarsity Press). Or, very simply, Follow me (Luke 5:27; John 1:43). He runs a successful leadership podcast, a resource on their website is an ebook called Measuring What Matters which is essentially a how to grow your online business for churches, and in an interview he said they measure success by the number of people participating in various aspects of the church (new visitors, engaging in serving at church, participating in small groups, etc). Indeed, anyone who teaches against the core doctrines of our faith can rightly be called a false teacher. In fact, in nearly every letter, some false teaching or heresy is exposed and dealt with. There is hope. He even has a popular book called Winning the War In Your Mind. Heres the summary from Amazon (emphasis mine): Are your thoughts out of controljust like your life? Life.Church wants people to be who God has called them to be. observe and evaluate students' performance and development. And those dont usually come out overnight; they take time. However, the way music is approached feeds into the bigger issue of this church being a means of entertainment. However, the message being preached to thousands of people is that Gods will is for them to make choices that will ultimately lead to their happiness and self-betterment. False teachers take on many forms, custom-crafted to times, cultures, and contexts. (Romans 6:23), Some may have noticed this in the previous point, but it needs to be directly pointed out. They dont teach such absolute heresy that its impossible to come to a true understanding of salvation through Jesus Christ. Basically, the conflict between biblical truth and false teaching is a battle over what "source" (authority) is to be trusted. Ioannes Apiarius - The Orthodox Church is being attacked by false teachers and deceitful venues that question, challenge, mock, deconstruct, contradict, and distort Church teaching, practices, and theology. It teaches people to pick and choose verses regardless of their context; it puts the pastors opinion at the core of a sermon; and it doesnt require the pastor to study or grow in understanding because its easy to avoid confusing or difficult passages. To spot a counterfeit, study the real thing. On its own, that statement may not be inherently wrong, but in the context of everything else said from the stage, it highlights a false understanding that weaves through everything Life.Church does. It places us in the spotlight, and as a result, people are regularly told that sin simply keeps them from realizing ultimate happiness, with little-to-no mention of how our sin positions us against the holiness of God. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers" ( 1 Tim. They will continue attending and feeling like they were filled, but only because their spiritual maturity is so weak that they dont know any better. In particular, 2 Peter 2 is remarkable in how it fleshes out Jesuss warning about the fruit of false teaching. In some sermons, several speakers have taken the time to explain the historical context of the verses they were using. They tell people to test His faithfulness, set Him up to be a liar, and thus blaspheme His name. They are not interested in teaching the truth. More numbers equal more disciple-making. Trying to affix Bible verses to these conclusions feels good, but in the end it still makes us inwardly focused. But you know what? Do you long to break free from the spiral of destructive thinking? A Christian blog and podcast by Ray Burns. To share this article with your friends, use any of the social share buttons on our site, or simply copy the link below. The reason this is a huge issue right now is that many churches have temporarily begun moving many of their regular "in person" activities to livestream, YouTube, Zoom, Skype, etc., due to COVID restrictions that prevent members from gathering together easily. Thus you will recognize them by their fruits. (see also Luke 6:4344). In several sermons, I heard Groeschel appeal to people's need to stop living for themselves and instead be obedient to God and the holy living He calls us to. They are divisive 2. To integrate Jesus into this, He must stop being our Savior from sin and instead be our Savior from us not thinking highly enough of ourselves. Some believe that the sabbath day of the 4th commandment has been abolished completely. The first reason why elders must rebuke false teachers is because they divide healthy churches. Its time to change your mind so God can change your life. Heres the clip (it goes from 9:30-10:10): While the whole rant is odd, I still cant believe this part was said (and celebrated): My church is right. That is, to stay firmly rooted in the passage and draw the lesson from the biblical text itself rather than starting with an opinion and finding whatever verses might support it. Second, look at their doctrine. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after them. The personality on the screen cant shepherd a flock three states away, the local pastors dont fulfill a primary function of teaching, and the church that isnt the pastors primary location becomes more like a franchise than a local church. Portugus, So many Christians, including Groeschel, try to make the interpretations of a secular worldview find harmony with Gods truth, but in the end they weaken both psychology and the Bible. Posted By Marsha West on September 5, 2016 in Discernment, False Teacher Alert, Women and the Church 13. This report published on April 19 wrongly states that Stanley's church is Southern Baptist. We all know the Christian lingo of repent and ask Jesus to save you from sin. And many of us may be neglectful sometimes by not fully explaining what exactly we mean. To be eternally separated from God is hell. ( Romans 1:25) For example, most religions have not taught their followers God's name. But when we focus on God and the reality of how He views our sin, we understand why He hates it and why we need Christ. Having multiple buildings across a state or country gives the image of being more successful, but many compromises are made for the sake of these larger numbers. Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel understands deeply this daily battle against self-doubt and negative thinking, and in this powerful new book he reveals the strategies hes discovered to change your mind and your life for the long-term. "Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ." ~Colossians 2:8. It points people to Gods word and draws its teaching from what God has revealed, not the clever words of a motivational speaker wielding a Bible. YouVersion, the Bible app created and supported by Life.Church, also features various devotionals by false teachers such as Kenneth Copeland. Any believer who "correctly handles the word of truth" ( 2 Timothy 2:15) and who makes a careful study of the Bible can identify false doctrine. There are a few key ways to spot a false teacher. Life.Church, likewise, makes promises for God that He hasnt made. That's what Craig Groeschel experienced and offers his hearers. We preach the unadulterated word of God. False Teacher - Craig Groeschel The Prettified Gates of Hell Satan, by his gospel, offers an ample entranceway through which you, and all you have, can enter. Those who take this more compartmentalized approach often assume that right doctrine will inevitably lead to right practice. David Cloud, Way of Life Literature, P.O. What they think matters most, and Gods word must bend to fit that belief. False teachers never say, "hey, I am a false teacher." Jesus calls them wolves in sheep's clothing. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. If pressed, the only way I can make sense of this is that their website is available to anyone, and talking about a literal Hell may be off-putting or offensive to newcomers, whereas a full sermon allows them to fully explain their position. Though the details of the stories vary, all were men who had the right doctrinal content in their books and sermons. They will be known by their fruit not the fruit of ministry quantity and numbers, but quality and endurance and ultimately the quality of their own lives. A false teacher leads into the emptiness of self-righteousness and death, but a true teacher leads to the fullness of Christ and life. Paul's epistles and early church history prove that. The Holy Spirit Is A Force. The church will refund the money, but they must also admit that God didnt keep His promise of faithfulness. Theres a vast difference between being neglectful during one sermon and having a formulaic gospel presentation that purposely ignores the wrath of God against our sin. Pastors rarely use church language or theological terms, instead keeping things approachable for everyone listening.While thats fine, and maybe appropriate for an audience full of new Christians, the problem comes when thats all they offer. The particular, electing love of God from before the foundation of the world is the reason why anyone becomes a Christian. However, we also want to make sure we are in obedience and surrender to Christ as we take part in the redemption of His people. Certainly, when we consider someones pattern of life as part of what potentially qualifies them as a false teacher, then leadership assessment gets very messy very quickly. Do not look for perfection In brief, a false teacher publicly denies something true about God and Christ and preys on the weak with greed and sensuality (Jude 4; 2 Pet 2:1-3; 2 Tim 3:6; Rom 16:18). However, theres much more to a church and its leaders than whether people have the capacity to be saved there. Were on a mission to change that. But he is teaching with his whole personwords and deedsnot just explicitly named doctrines. Church Life Beware False Teachers with Good Doctrine and Bad Ethics Poor leaders proclaim Christ in word but deny him with their lives. The purifying fire of Gods judgment is for our good. They came quickly and early in the life of the church. Listen to people who are truly God-centered, Christ-exalting, Bible-saturated, Spirit-dependent, who bear the marks in their lives of authenticity. No matter how small a minority the church becomes, and no matter how fragile we feel, the very one who is both the subject of true teaching and the model of true living is also our life-and-soul-preserver. Church leaders in the first several centuries pressed for clarity in worship and proclamation of this one person, the incarnate, preexistent Son, Jesus of Nazareth. James MacDonald, founding pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel, was fired in February 2019 for creating a culture of fear and intimidation and for enabling financial mismanagement. I dont discount Gods sovereignty in saving His people no matter how bad we may fumble things. They talk about eternity apart from God in the same way someone may talk about living through war or working at a horrible job. God often brings good things from bad situations, but the good result doesnt mean the bad situation shouldnt be avoided by others. It may seem odd to speak to Christians worldwide about one specific church. If you tithe for three months and dont see Gods blessings in your life, we will refund 100% of your tithe. The false prophets claiming God said this! were taking Gods name in vain. The sermons may bring out a simple spiritual truth, but the delivery is often so light and motivational that any relevance to God can be easily dismissed. Historically, Groeschel has also supported false teachers like Steven Furtick and Joel Osteen. During the gospel presentation, sin is regularly explained as messing up., Describing sin in this way is like telling someone to be afraid of a spaghetti noodle. Its clear that Groeschel gets part of his worldview from secular psychology, which emphasizes the basic goodness of people while minimizing their wickedness. Let Gods truth become your battle plan to win the war in your mind! 28:1920). Otherwise it begins with grabbing a random set of verses and creating a sermon with little regard to the bigger context. The example of Mark Driscollwhose story is now being revisited in depth through The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcastis illustrative of my point. However, this discussion is important because Life.Church isnt just a local church, but a church continually creating a global outreach. Groeschel is famous for integrating secular psychology into his teaching. . (Hebrews 10:24-25). Heres how Jesus prepares us in Matthew 7:1520: Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheeps clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. (Romans 1:18), Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. There are many critiques we can bring against any multi-site church. God Isn't A Trinity. However, much of what I encountered made the Bible a guest in the sermon, rather than being the star. 1. Again and again, Peters descriptions relate to greed, sensuality, and pride or money, sex, and power. The false teachings of the New Apostolic Reformation, Word of Faith and Prosperity Gospel have contributed to these false assumptions. I would like to test Gods faithfulness by accepting the Three-Month Tithe Challenge. And if someone grew up learning what the Bible says about sin and what Christ did on the cross, its a very solid presentation of the gospel. This isnt inherently wrong if its handled well, but it does present some problems. The few benefits they may offer are nothing compared to the serious issues faced by the church and its leadership. Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. This sounds good until we realize that if God hasnt promised this, they open God up to be a liar (which they acknowledge in their terms). Life.Churchs content presents a similar problem it goes down easily for everyone, but the natural outcome is that no one is being trained in things that are difficult to chew. I dont know if Groeschel frequently deals with sexual purity issues with his own congregation or if he just speaks to the culture around him, but he frequently calls people to embrace a biblical understanding of sexual purity and marital faithfulness. Peter has very little to say about compromised teaching, but he gives a litany of descriptions about compromised lives. Thats because messing up only matters when the emphasis is on ourselves and how it affects our lives. So it is very important that you know how to recognize a false church. Consider the ways Groeschel lacks the basic discernment and maturity necessary for a pastor: Im not questioning whether Groeschel is a Christian, nor am I saying that he is a false teacher, because I dont think theres clear evidence for either accusation. For the past several years, weve watched over and over as famous pastor-teachers go through very public falls from enormous heights. 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