Test every spirit;
What Leads People Into Deception?
The primary thing that leads people into deception is a desire for superior revelation.
In New Testament times, a group called the Gnostics was invading the Church. The word Gnostic means "to know." They claimed superior knowledge, special revelation, or new light beyond anyone else—including Paul himself, (before he became Paul). They were misleading and beguiling many people away into false doctrine.
Today the New Age Movement is claiming to bring light to the world. They even talk about "the Christ," but they're not talking about the same Christ that we know. They're talking about a "Christ spirit" that has nothing to do with Jesus at all. And if you will plug into this "Christ spirit" in the universe, they say, it will bring light and revelation into your life.
Satan is no longer disguising himself as a devil with a pitchfork. Today he is coming to the world in the form of light. And Paul says, "And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light." Satan is a master at disguise!
The following three texts have establish the fact that we need to test spiritual manifestations and new teachings.
1 John 4:1 tells us to test spirits.
Revelation 2:2,3, the Ephesian Church is commended for doing it. And in
2 Corinthians 11:13,14, Paul says, "Don't be shocked! No marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light."
When you test a dream, a vision, an angelic visitation, or a new revelation, this does not mean that you are opposing God or walking in unbelief. If your dream, vision, angelic visitation, or new revelation is from God, first of all, it will pass the test. And, second, God will commend you for your integrity in wanting to know the truth.
Be an example of Christ Jesus in your generation in testing every spiritual manifestation.
SHALOM!!!!
"IMPACTING GENERATIONGS"
What Leads People Into Deception?
The primary thing that leads people into deception is a desire for superior revelation.
In New Testament times, a group called the Gnostics was invading the Church. The word Gnostic means "to know." They claimed superior knowledge, special revelation, or new light beyond anyone else—including Paul himself, (before he became Paul). They were misleading and beguiling many people away into false doctrine.
Today the New Age Movement is claiming to bring light to the world. They even talk about "the Christ," but they're not talking about the same Christ that we know. They're talking about a "Christ spirit" that has nothing to do with Jesus at all. And if you will plug into this "Christ spirit" in the universe, they say, it will bring light and revelation into your life.
Satan is no longer disguising himself as a devil with a pitchfork. Today he is coming to the world in the form of light. And Paul says, "And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light." Satan is a master at disguise!
The following three texts have establish the fact that we need to test spiritual manifestations and new teachings.
1 John 4:1 tells us to test spirits.
Revelation 2:2,3, the Ephesian Church is commended for doing it. And in
2 Corinthians 11:13,14, Paul says, "Don't be shocked! No marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light."
When you test a dream, a vision, an angelic visitation, or a new revelation, this does not mean that you are opposing God or walking in unbelief. If your dream, vision, angelic visitation, or new revelation is from God, first of all, it will pass the test. And, second, God will commend you for your integrity in wanting to know the truth.
Be an example of Christ Jesus in your generation in testing every spiritual manifestation.
SHALOM!!!!
"IMPACTING GENERATIONGS"
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