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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Signs of Cults and Their Leaders

What Are the Signs of Cults and Their Leaders?

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How can we distinguish orthodox Christianity from cults? There are a number of signs that can help is to recognize cults and their leaders.

Jesus Is the Ultimate Truth

Jesus Is the Ultimate Truth – 2 Timothy 3:7

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People can look for truth in many different places. And there is some in many of them. But the ultimate truth is only found in Jesus.

Guard What Is Entrusted to You

Guard What Is Entrusted to You – 1 Timothy 6:20-21

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We are called to guard the truths of the gospel that have been entrusted to us. Hold tightly to them and pass them on to others.

Nourished on the Truths of the Faith

Nourished on the Truths of the Faith – 1 Timothy 4:6

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How can you distinguish and confront false teaching? By daily finding nourishment in the truths of the faith. By spending time in God's word.

False and Misleading Prophets

False and Misleading Prophets – Lamentations 2:14

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False and misleading prophets abound. Rather than proclaiming God's word, they say what people want to hear so they can collect a following.

Contending for the Faith

Contending for the Faith – Jude 1:3-4

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Many false teachers sneak into the church today. This makes it very important that we contend for the faith passed down to us.

How to Recognize the Spirit of Truth

How to Recognize the Spirit of Truth – 1 John 4:6

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How do you recognize the spirit of truth and distinguish it from falsehood? If it does not conform to the Scripture, it is not from God.

hold firmly to sound doctrine

Hold Firmly to Sound Doctrine – Titus 1:9

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It is important for all believers to hold firmly to sound doctrine. It will keep us from error and will enable us to pass our faith on.

the yeast of the pharisees

Guard Against the Yeast of the Pharisees – Matthew 16:6

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Be on guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, corrupting teachings and influences that can sneak into our midst and corrupt the whole body.

false prophets

Sermon on the Mount: False Prophets – Matt. 7:15-20

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Jesus warns us against false prophets, those claiming to speak for him, but who are serving themselves. Discern them by examining their fruit

the compromising church

Pergamum: The Compromising Church – Revelation 2:12-17

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Pergamum had some good qualities. But they were also starting to become a compromising church, looking to fit into the culture around them.

Hold on the sound doctrine

Hold on to Sound Doctrine – 2 Timothy 4:3

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Hold on to sound doctrine. Don't fall into the trap of believing what is most appealing. Hold firmly to the truth of Scripture.

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