Reasons to believe in Jesus Christ
True Church vs. Counterfeit Churches (Series) We have reached the end of our series on True Church vs. Counterfeit Churches. We have looked at groups that add to Scripture (Mormonism), groups that subtract from Christ’s deity (Jehovah’s Witnesses), groups that redefine the gospel (Liberalism/Progressive Christianity), systems that complicate salvation with human merit (Roman Catholicism), and…
Trading the Cross for a Crown of Politics In our previous posts, we explored how Progressive Christianity compromises the Gospel by twisting Scripture to align with the political and cultural Left. But spiritual discernment requires us to look in all directions. If the Left offers the danger of Progressivism, the Right offers a different, yet…
True Church vs. Counterfeit Churches (Series) Roman Catholicism — Authority and the Gospel Roman Catholicism stands apart from the other groups we have looked at. Unlike Mormons or Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Roman Catholic Church officially affirms the Trinity, the Deity of Christ, and the Virgin Birth. We share the ancient creeds (Nicene and Apostles’) with…
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How Progressive Christianity and Religious Liberalism is rewriting the Bible Progressive Christianity: A New Face on an Old Error If you scroll through religious hashtags on social media today, you will inevitably encounter a movement often called “deconstruction.” You’ll see pastors and influencers questioning the reality of Hell, redefining marriage, or labeling the idea of…
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True Church vs. Counterfeit Churches (Series) Jehovah’s Witnesses (often abbreviated JWs, formally The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society) are known for door-to-door evangelism, strong community, and emphasis on Bible reading. Many assume they are simply “serious Christians.” But when we apply the Bible’s tests from Part 1, Jehovah’s Witnesses present a different Christ, a different…
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Series: True Church vs. Counterfeit Churches (Select from the series) The Truth about Mormonism Mormonism—officially The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)—presents itself as another Christian church. Missionaries speak warmly of Jesus, families, and morality. Many assume it’s simply “another denomination” like Baptists or Presbyterians. But when we apply the biblical tests established…
Series: True Church vs. Counterfeit Churches (Select from the Series) Series Recap: We are testing different religious movements against Scripture. The Goal: To recognize when “Christian” language is used to teach a different gospel. Of all the “counterfeits” we have studied, the Prosperity Gospel (also known as the “Word of Faith” movement or “Health and…