We are often warning people about the massive deception and false teachers that are all over the internet, TV, radio and in religious buildings on every corner. Jesus commanded we be in spirit and truth ( John 4:24 ) so how can you assure yourself of that?
Sadly most people today are getting their theology, bible study and even fellowship on line or via media and in man made false religion which will NOT please the Father or get you to eternal truth/life.
People will say when I warn them: so why should we trust you at dontperish since you are in online also? ( a valid question )
First, nothing beats you being born of God and also being well rooted in His Word and always testing all things 1 Thessalonians 5.21 as the best defense against false teaching. Discernment comes with time, study and maturity in Christ, see 2 Timothy 2:15
But to answer that question, my goal is to teach you how to avoid 99% of the false teachers out there so please see the following points you can use to test ANY bible teacher or religious group to make sure you are NOT being deceived:
1) Do they preach (and have it easy to find on their website) the biblical gospel? ( Faith in Christ, repentance, new life, obedience as fruit and enduring in the faith. ) If not, they must be rejected as teachers as they do NOT have even the foundation correct.
( Paul said any false gospel is accursed in Galatians 1 )
Note: dontperish preaches a biblical gospel all the time and posts it all over our website.
2) Do they sell ANYTHING regarding God's truth or ask for any donations/support? If they do, they are NOT modeling Christ or Paul's ministry at all and you should avoid them as they have a monetary goal / aim and it is not biblical.
( Jesus was angry at the money changers in John 2 )
Note: dontperish sells nothing and does NOT want your money!
3) Are they linked to any man made organization, denomination or are they lifting up a man's name in their ministry and do they desire you to JOIN their club? If so, you should avoid them as they have an additional motive for reaching you and it is not biblical.
(Paul said no divisions in 1 Corinthians 1 )
Note: dontperish is NOT part of ANY group nor do we lift up any man.
4) Are they available for you to contact, test to the Word, answer questions/speak with and are they open to biblical fellowship / accountability as their goal? Or do they just want to keep you at a distance as you support their ministry? If they are not available for you to call and speak to (often) as the body of Christ, they are TOO busy for you to ever trust them as your teacher.
(The bible tells us over 50 times in the NT to 'one another' each other.)
Note: dontperish is always available to email, speak to on the phone and even visit face to face and we desire to be tested biblically. We indeed desire accountability in the body of Christ.
5) Do they call you out of the world ( tv, sports, movies, entertainment etc ) If not, they are preaching to grow an audience/market and thus you must reject them as a compromis-er!
(To be holy is to be set apart for God / 1 Peter 1:15 )
Note: dontperish will and does call you out of the worlds ways
6) Is the biblical New Testament body of close fellowship of the saints, training up for ministry and accountability their goal? ( with elders and all men participating making disciples.) If not, they are NOT working for God's biblical model but their own false one!
( Paul said keep the traditions he handed down in 2 Thessalonians 2:15 )
Note: we teach that biblical model New Testament at dontperish
7) A few other key points to look for that will tell you ASAP if they are biblical (to be looked into) or not:
Do they have a title like reverend, apostle or doctor?
Do they keep pagan holidays ( Christmas and Easter )?
Do use instrumental music?
Do you they teach biblical dress and head covering for ladies?
Note: we are biblical on all of these issues at dontperish.com
Go to our teaching blog with biblical articles to support all our theological views:
http://spiritandtruthdiscernment.blogspot.com/
If you are born again in Christ ( see the gospel below ) your goal should be to ONLY unite and take teaching from other true set apart saints ( men teachers only ) that you can test, speak to and have accountability with. To just sit and listen to them on line is NOT wise.
Note: If you find dontperish, STOP listening to us online, test us first and then contact us for biblical accountable study/fellowship together or to bring us any correction.
(You are welcome to get to know us and see we LIVE all that we teach and we will travel to meet, teach and encourage others in the faith.)
If you are alone today, just strive in the Word as God is able to grow you up / 1 John says you only need Him, (but we are here for you anytime as well.) If you have other true believers near you, then you should ONLY be studying/fellow shipping with them and be striving for the body that God ordained. (Multiple men elders with all men using their gifts in free and orderly gatherings, NOT run by one man but the Holy Spirit. )
Either way saints, you should stay off the internet for your theology and fellowship! It is NOT wise to go to youtube and such for bible teaching UNLESS you have tested them to these theological points and can have real contact, testing, accountability and biblical fellowship with them. God's model works and we MUST obey it.
While this test is not a exhaustive one, ot will go a long way to help you filter out MOST false teachers today. If they have one thing wrong and will not correct it do they warrant your continued listening? What of they were a thief or a drunk, would you listen still? Of course not!
The goal of this quick test was allow you to test ANYONE you plan to listen to for bible truth, including us. If they do not have these areas correct and will not repent, I can promise you they have MUCH more sin they are harboring and they will deceive you in the end. Jesus warned of deception and false teachers in the last days in Matt 24.
Please do not be deceived!
See our bible resources below and contact us so we can help you and strive in truth together. It is what we do for His glory.....
God be praised
www.dontperish.com
see our contact info at our website......
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Sadly most people today are getting their theology, bible study and even fellowship on line or via media and in man made false religion which will NOT please the Father or get you to eternal truth/life.
People will say when I warn them: so why should we trust you at dontperish since you are in online also? ( a valid question )
First, nothing beats you being born of God and also being well rooted in His Word and always testing all things 1 Thessalonians 5.21 as the best defense against false teaching. Discernment comes with time, study and maturity in Christ, see 2 Timothy 2:15
But to answer that question, my goal is to teach you how to avoid 99% of the false teachers out there so please see the following points you can use to test ANY bible teacher or religious group to make sure you are NOT being deceived:
1) Do they preach (and have it easy to find on their website) the biblical gospel? ( Faith in Christ, repentance, new life, obedience as fruit and enduring in the faith. ) If not, they must be rejected as teachers as they do NOT have even the foundation correct.
( Paul said any false gospel is accursed in Galatians 1 )
Note: dontperish preaches a biblical gospel all the time and posts it all over our website.
2) Do they sell ANYTHING regarding God's truth or ask for any donations/support? If they do, they are NOT modeling Christ or Paul's ministry at all and you should avoid them as they have a monetary goal / aim and it is not biblical.
( Jesus was angry at the money changers in John 2 )
Note: dontperish sells nothing and does NOT want your money!
3) Are they linked to any man made organization, denomination or are they lifting up a man's name in their ministry and do they desire you to JOIN their club? If so, you should avoid them as they have an additional motive for reaching you and it is not biblical.
(Paul said no divisions in 1 Corinthians 1 )
Note: dontperish is NOT part of ANY group nor do we lift up any man.
4) Are they available for you to contact, test to the Word, answer questions/speak with and are they open to biblical fellowship / accountability as their goal? Or do they just want to keep you at a distance as you support their ministry? If they are not available for you to call and speak to (often) as the body of Christ, they are TOO busy for you to ever trust them as your teacher.
(The bible tells us over 50 times in the NT to 'one another' each other.)
Note: dontperish is always available to email, speak to on the phone and even visit face to face and we desire to be tested biblically. We indeed desire accountability in the body of Christ.
5) Do they call you out of the world ( tv, sports, movies, entertainment etc ) If not, they are preaching to grow an audience/market and thus you must reject them as a compromis-er!
(To be holy is to be set apart for God / 1 Peter 1:15 )
Note: dontperish will and does call you out of the worlds ways
6) Is the biblical New Testament body of close fellowship of the saints, training up for ministry and accountability their goal? ( with elders and all men participating making disciples.) If not, they are NOT working for God's biblical model but their own false one!
( Paul said keep the traditions he handed down in 2 Thessalonians 2:15 )
Note: we teach that biblical model New Testament at dontperish
7) A few other key points to look for that will tell you ASAP if they are biblical (to be looked into) or not:
Do they have a title like reverend, apostle or doctor?
Do they keep pagan holidays ( Christmas and Easter )?
Do use instrumental music?
Do you they teach biblical dress and head covering for ladies?
Note: we are biblical on all of these issues at dontperish.com
Go to our teaching blog with biblical articles to support all our theological views:
http://spiritandtruthdiscernment.blogspot.com/
If you are born again in Christ ( see the gospel below ) your goal should be to ONLY unite and take teaching from other true set apart saints ( men teachers only ) that you can test, speak to and have accountability with. To just sit and listen to them on line is NOT wise.
Note: If you find dontperish, STOP listening to us online, test us first and then contact us for biblical accountable study/fellowship together or to bring us any correction.
(You are welcome to get to know us and see we LIVE all that we teach and we will travel to meet, teach and encourage others in the faith.)
If you are alone today, just strive in the Word as God is able to grow you up / 1 John says you only need Him, (but we are here for you anytime as well.) If you have other true believers near you, then you should ONLY be studying/fellow shipping with them and be striving for the body that God ordained. (Multiple men elders with all men using their gifts in free and orderly gatherings, NOT run by one man but the Holy Spirit. )
Either way saints, you should stay off the internet for your theology and fellowship! It is NOT wise to go to youtube and such for bible teaching UNLESS you have tested them to these theological points and can have real contact, testing, accountability and biblical fellowship with them. God's model works and we MUST obey it.
While this test is not a exhaustive one, ot will go a long way to help you filter out MOST false teachers today. If they have one thing wrong and will not correct it do they warrant your continued listening? What of they were a thief or a drunk, would you listen still? Of course not!
The goal of this quick test was allow you to test ANYONE you plan to listen to for bible truth, including us. If they do not have these areas correct and will not repent, I can promise you they have MUCH more sin they are harboring and they will deceive you in the end. Jesus warned of deception and false teachers in the last days in Matt 24.
Please do not be deceived!
See our bible resources below and contact us so we can help you and strive in truth together. It is what we do for His glory.....
God be praised
www.dontperish.com
see our contact info at our website......
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Here is a 10 point biblical test:
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