One summer night the birds near our home suddenly erupted into chaotic cawing The squawking intensified as the songbirds sent piercing calls from the trees We finally realized why As the sun set a large hawk swooped from a treetop sending the birds scattering in a screeching frenzy sounding the alarm as they flew from danger In our lives spiritual warnings can be heard throughout Scripture mdash cautions against false teachings for example We may doubt that rsquo s what we rsquo re hearing Because of His love for us however our heavenly Father provides the clarity of Scripture to [... more]

So far in this series Stephen has introduced us to diverse snares which can destroy churches We've learned what happens when a church accommodates culture embraces false teaching and forgets how to love But in this message Stephen warns us of a dangerous and far more subtle snare the snare of growing comfortable Access all of the lessons and resources in this series https www wisdomonline org special-delivery [... more]

The early church in Corinth was troubled by division confusion and false teaching Today R C Sproul considers Paul's two letters to these struggling Christians and his instructions on what the church of Jesus Christ ought to be Get the 'Dust to Glory' Special Edition DVD and Digital Study Guide for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org dust-to-glory Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of our podcasts https www ligonier org podcasts [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Is there a difference between faith and saving faith Will I remember the things that happened on Earth when I'm in heaven How can I recognize false teaching Must I be an ethnic Jew to be part of God's chosen people What should I do as a Christian who isn't being fed at church Today's Offer What Still Divides Us Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone Want to partner with us in [... more]

Eric heard about Jesus rsquo love for him while in his early twenties He started attending church where he met someone who helped him grow to know Jesus better It wasn rsquo t long before Eric rsquo s mentor assigned him to teach a small group of boys at church Through the years God drew Eric rsquo s heart to help at-risk youth in his city to visit the elderly and to show hospitality to his neighbors mdash all for God rsquo s honor Now in his late fifties Eric explains how grateful he is that he was taught early [... more]

Modern-day false prophets promise blessings without repentance and prosperity for all who send a gift Beware of false prophets who are outwardly like lambs but inwardly they are wolves In this message we expose four characteristics of false teaching and prophets Will we pass the test of only following those who preach Christ and Him crucified This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

You'll only identify counterfeit money as fake if you know what the real currency looks like The same is true with Christian teaching you need to know the truth to recognize the lies Learn how to spot false teaching on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Join us as we worship our Triune God- For more information about Grace Church please visit www graceharrisburg org [... more]

The nature of God is something that people have argued about for centuries From individuals to theologians and various religious groups there is a vast amount of misinformation about who God is Today's episode of the Alex McFarland Show kicks off a new series on the nature of God Tune in to learn about the Trinity one of the most misunderstood of all Bible doctrines and to hear the origins of some of the false teachings of this subject matter Alex McFarlandAsk Alex OnlineFaith and Family RetreatThe Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask about Christianity Alex McFarland at The CoveApologetics [... more]

False teaching and persecution have threatened the Christian faith from the church's earliest days How do we discern truth and stay strong in our beliefs while living in a confused and corrupt world Hear the answer on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

As our country reflects on the solemn anniversary of Alex continues his series on cults and false teachings focusing this episode on the religion of Islam Islam has nearly doubled in size since that fateful day years ago and Alex does a deep-dive into its rapid growth Exploring the beliefs practices and nuances of the religion and its followers Alex arms his listeners with the understanding that they need to lovingly spread the Gospel message of hope with Muslims Alex McFarlandThe Assault on America alex alexmcfarland combooking alexmcfarland comTruth and Liberty Coalition [... more]

The current moral decline and theological compromise among Christians is no longer concerning it's alarming We see division and false teaching even in the Church itself What can those who care do In this program Chip explains how can we stand for biblical truth and winsomely communicate even regarding controversial issues with love and integrity - just like Jesus did [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode How should I approach Christians who disagree with me about abortion If salvation is a gift what role do works play in the Christian life My husband and I have a question about the worship music from Bethel Elevation Church Hillsong but mostly worship music that comes from churches that preach false teachings like health and wealth prosperity teachings As we moved from the big church we were attending and are now looking for another church that is one thing we have been [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Should I be concerned if my mom believes in purgatory How can I lovingly engage my friend about the false teaching he believes Does Timothy teach that no human will ever see the Father I wanted to know if we will only see Jesus and not the Father in heaven Are Elders necessary or can a pastor make all of the decisions in the church alone What do the Psalms mean being saying we should meditate on God's word day and night Today's [... more]

False teaching is deceiving many people these days and Christians aren't immune Today Stephen Nichols and Burk Parsons join Ligonier's president Chris Larson to discuss a unique resource that can help you contend for the truth of God's Word Get Two Copies of 'A Field Guide on False Teaching' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org field-guide-false-teaching Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

The doctrine of election is the focus of much debate and false teaching If God chose His people before eternity then why bother evangelizing On Truth For Life Alistair Begg looks at the role of God's sovereignty in election versus that of human responsibility Listen [... more]

GUEST CARY GORDON Pastor and Executive Producer Enemies Within The Church As first century churches were established by followers of Christ it didn't take long for false teachings to creep in through people with persuasive personalities and ideologies In response Paul and others needed to constantly point out to churches what misrepresented God and His Word to keep professing Christians from going astray Paul wrote mark them which cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned and avoid them Romans Today a tidal wave of false teaching has flooded evangelical churches seminaries colleges schools and bookstores [... more]

The phrase doom and gloom can describe one of Jude s themes in his epistle In the message quot Gloom and Doom quot Skip considers how this theme relates to the future of false teachers sharing how you can be watchful for false teaching This teaching is from the series Fight for the House Links Website https connectwithskip comDonate https connnectwithskip com donateThis week's DevoMail https connnectwithskip com devomail [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Lots of people talk about the topic of God's sovereignty as it relates to if we choose God or if God chooses us but I am wondering if this truth is good news to those who are suffering or does it add to their pain knowing that God allowed it to happen Should we not mention it at all to those who are experiencing suffering What does the term unconditional election mean Is purgatory still taught and preached in the Catholic Church If it is does it [... more]

How can you spot false teachers or false teachings It s something we must be careful of In the message quot Watch Out for Fakes quot Skip shares a few recommendations that Peter gave in dealing with such counterfeits This teaching is from the series Rock Solid Links Website https connectwithskip comDonate https connnectwithskip com donateThis week's DevoMail https connnectwithskip com devomail [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com How should we consider vows in light of Judges Will there be a year reign of believers with Christ on earth There seem to be different translations of Romas which one is correct Is it a sin to disobey your parents if it means following God Should I be concerned about false teachings be spread through contemporary worship music Is it ok if I do not pray out loud in group settings Today's Offer REVELATION BIBLE STUDY Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE [... more]

Twenty long years passed before British journalist John McCarthy mdash a five-year hostage during Lebanon rsquo s grueling civil war mdash met the man who negotiated his release When McCarthy finally met U N envoy Giandomenico Picco McCarthy simply said ldquo Thank you for my freedom rdquo His heartfelt words carried great weight because Picco had risked his own life during dangerous negotiations to secure freedom for McCarthy and others We as believers can relate to such hard-won freedom Jesus gave up His life mdash enduring death on a Roman cross mdash to secure spiritual freedom for all people including [... more]

Three-year-old Dylan McCoy had just learned to swim when he fell through a rotted plywood covering into a forty-foot deep stone-walled well in his grandfather rsquo s backyard Dylan managed to stay afloat in ten feet of water until his father climbed down the slippery rocks to rescue him Firefighters brought ropes to raise the boy but the father was so worried about his son that he hastily climbed down to make sure he was safe Oh the love of a parent Oh the lengths and depths we will go for our children When the apostle John writes to believers [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions CoreChristianity com Show Notes How do I deal with a Christian friend who has fallen for a lot of false teaching and is absolutely not teachable and gets offended if I don't agree with them If God will blot out our sins why do we have to give an account for every word that we speak What is the biblical distinction between the spirit and the soul What role do the heart and mind play in this relationship or distinction My daughter told me about a lecture she heard in her [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com I recently was reading to my children a new children's book about the bible and the book described sin as loving things more than God It warned the kids that if they love anything too much like their parents and friends then this is the definition of sin Is that the entirety of what sin is I understand that we need to love God supremely however I don't necessarily want my children insecure or afraid if they love me or their father too much Is there a [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com How do I deal with a Christian friend who has fallen for a lot of false teaching and who is not teachable and gets offended if I don't agree with them If God will blot out our sins why do we have to give an account for every word that we speak What is the biblical distinction between the spirit and the soul What role do the heart and mind play in this relationship or distinction My daughter told me about a lecture she heard in her [... more]

False teaching is deceiving many in our culture and Christians aren't immune On today's special edition Stephen Nichols and Burk Parsons join Ligonier President Chris Larson to discuss a new resource that can help you contend for the truth of God's Word Get a Copy of 'A Field Guide on False Teaching' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org field-guide-false-teaching Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Welcome to the Best of Matt Slick Live where you will get to hear some of the best calls and segments from Matt Slick Live This weeks episode is all about false teachers On - - Justin Peters was on MSL Justin Peters and his Ministry focuses on teaching the sufficiency of the word of God as well as exposing false teachings For more great content like this or to donate to the ministry be sure to visit carm org Equipping the Saints defending the faith and reaching the lost [... more]

Welcome to the Best of Matt Slick Live where you will get to hear some of the best calls and segments from Matt Slick Live This week Matt talks about various topics that range from free will Christians voting false teachings and more For more great content like this or to donate to the ministry be sure to visit carm org Equipping the Saints defending the faith and reaching the lost [... more]

Episode Dr Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Key questions answered in today's show How do you understand Ecclesiastes For he will not much remember the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with joy in his heart I have a friend and he is convinced that religion is just a tool to control people and I have to admit that sometimes religion especially false teaching has been used to control people How do we talk to people about this in a way that shows them that even though Christianity has been [... more]

- Matt talks about his experience the evening before on a large Catholic Facebook group -- - A caller wanted to share his false teaching Matt believed it was demonic influence -- - How do you respond to atheists who bring up Old Testament laws as a reason for why Christianity is wrong--- - Which branch of apologetics do you prefer--- - Can you explain the KJO movement in regard to the texts that the different translations were translated from--- - How do you respond to Matt Dillahunty and his arguments against the reliability of Scripture--- - I have a [... more]

We have reached the final weekend of our three-part series on the America Gospel films which expose the false teachings and teachers that corrupt the biblical gospel and sound doctrine In part we examined film on errant teachings such as moralistic preaching the works gospel the attractional church and the health wealth and prosperity gospel that afflict so many churches And then last week in part we began discussing film on progressive Christianity which is found in mainline Protestant denominations and the Emerging Church movement where foundational doctrines like the atoning death of Christ are rejected as cosmic child abuse [... more]

Last week we discussed the first American Gospel film that focuses on some of the false teaching and teachers infecting the church such as moralistic preaching do good be moral works gospel faith plus your good works make you right with God attractional church gear church for non-believers health wealth and prosperity gospel God will heal you and prosper you financially This weekend and next Brandon Kimber creator of both American Gospel films will join us to discuss his second film on progressive Christianity [... more]

Christians shouldn't be surprised that professing Christendom in America is full of fakes frauds and charlatans huckstering false teaching and non-saving gospels In fact the apostle Peter guaranteed it in his second letter But false prophets also arose among the people just as there will also be false teachers among you who will secretly introduce destructive heresies Peter Lack of surprise at this should not mean lack of discernment and unwillingness to point it out After all misrepresenting God and His Word are grievous sins and people are terribly impacted when they are drawn in by false teachers This week [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - Matt talks about some ministry needs such as laptops for the international staff - - What're your thoughts on Joyce Meyer-- - Are men and women equal-- - Have you ever heard of a belief that Eve had sexual intercourse with the serpent-- - When did the oneness doctrine begin-- - What is speaking in tongues- Is it praying in the Spirit-- - Did Judas hang himself or die from falling in the field-- - Can you be a Christian and a freemason-- - Matt [... more]

The current moral decline and theological compromise among Christians is no longer concerning it's alarming We see division and false teaching even in the Church itself What can those who care do In this program Chip explains how can we stand for biblical truth and winsomely communicate even regarding controversial issues with love and integrity - just like Jesus did [... more]

The last two weeks on the program we have discussed discernment and apostasy Discernment is the call for the believer to measure everything especially spiritual teachers and their teaching against the truth of Scripture so that sound doctrine can be elevated and errant doctrine can be exposed and removed Where discernment is not exercised all manner of false teaching fills the vacuum leading the church into apostasy which is a departing or falling away from primary doctrines of the faith such as the character and nature of God and the person and work of Jesus Christ [... more]

The Blessed Life part of Our culture is saturated with false teaching on what it means to be blessed but what does the Bible say about it How can we truly live blessed lives In this series based on Pastor Robert's bestselling book The Blessed Life Unlocking the Rewards of Generous Living you will be encouraged and challenged to change the way you think about generosity and living a full blessed life [... more]