Hey BEAT family! It is my SINCERE desire that you watch this entire video. I know it's long but I PROMISE you that you will truly understand my heart on this issue. If you click off too soon you'll only get part of the story. So, please do watch it all the way through so you can hear my heart on this issue of false teachers and false teaching. Let me know your thoughts!

When I first started attending a new church, the pastor said something I remember to this day: He said, “ Don’t ever blindly accept my preaching as solid truth without researching the scriptures for yourself. I might misspeak, or misread a passage or interpret it incorrectly. Don’t base your salvation on my teaching, but on the teaching of the Bible. I am human and can make mistakes, but the Bible is always true.”

I always lean on the dollar analogy. There are people who’s job is to detect fake dollar bills. They don’t study all the different fakes, the become so knowledgeable of the details of a real dollar bill that the fake is evident. We must become so knowledgeable of God’s true word, strengthen our connection with God that when we are approached with false teachings, the Holy Spirit reveals it to us.

The Bible Project definitely sparked my desire to read the Word of God. It is an EXCELLENT tool to start your Bible journey, which so many Christians lack. I started from the beginning then watch the chapter videos afterwards for a recap. It makes the Bible less intimidating.

This video was really timely for me as lately I have felt bombarded by Christians who are labeling anyone who preaches as false teachers, and it has left me feeling like I can't listen to anyone. But your insight and points about the dollar bill and focusing on learning sound doctrine is EXACTLY what I needed to hear. Thank you for this!

I think there's a difference between false teaching and error.

Piper is not saying that you are saved by works. He is say that if you don't produce Spiritual fruit, i.e. works, you never were saved. This is exactly what James says in chapter 2.

It is because of Francis Chan that I spend more time reading scripture, being in prayer and just having conversations with Jesus. I've learned a lot from him and his demonstrations.

You hit the nail on the head. Discernment and knowing the Bible. For new Christians it will require them to read the scriptures for themselves, pray for discernment and read again. Don't just take someone at THEIR word. Dig it out yourself. Seek and you will find.

The thing everyone needs to remember is that all preachers/teachers are human. The best thing to do is study the word yourself and ask God to help you understand. Edit: To be clear, I’m not saying not to be discerning, I’m just reminded to not to follow a church leader blindly without making sure what they say lines up with the word of God.

I think Joel Osteen is seriously leading people in serious error.

I love this. You will never find a minister that is perfect, they are growing too. As they learn and grow some views may become clearer as their faith deepens. The same is for us as well. You have to take responsibility for your own faith and relationship with God. Too many people blindly follow preachers without going to the Bible to discover it for themselves. God can speak through anyone.

This was one of the finest videos I have ever seen on You Tube. Great job!! This video clearly shows all Believers that THEY are responsible to know God's Word and to check out what is being taught against God's Word. There are too many Believers in the world today that are too quick to label a person a False Teacher when these same people have no clue what God's Word actually says. Finally, as a fellow Pastor myself, I try to be very clear in my preaching on any subject I preach about so there is little room for confusion or misunderstanding!! I would encourage all my fellow Pastors to do the same!! God bless you all!!

I think at the end of time, when we stand before God, we will ALL discover that we got something wrong.

While God was drawing me to Himself, before I got saved, I ran into some big names and listened to and read a lot of their stuff and I have now come to hear people claim they are false teachers. Whether they are or aren't, or whether they get some things right and some things wrong, it's clear that God was able to use them in some way. I remember someone saying "the Bible will change your life" and that motivated me to start reading the Bible. Now that I'm saved, I recently started running into all these false teaching claims and it was really messing with my head. I just pray that God would open the Scriptures to me and give me wisdom and discernment, and I know I can trust Him to do that.

New sub here! I deal with kids and it is impossible to shield them from the lies of Satan especially because of social media. This is why this video has helped me. I realize that more than just doing my best to keep them from this world's influence, which I could never do, I must focus on teaching them what, where, and how to find the truth. Then, Lord-willing, they will live for The Truth. Thanks for this content!

Noticing that this video is 2 years old explains a lot of things that he did not bring up about Andy Stanley... I did appreciate the clarifying information on Francis Chan.

There’s a difference between teaching with errors and being a false teacher. One the teaching with errors, we are all human and make mistakes. It’s my belief that teachers should be transparent in that manner, and many, like Francis Chan can be. A false teacher is Joel Osteen.

Great bottom-line point at the end of the video. Preachers (like all people) make errors, say things in confusing ways, use mixed metaphors, etc. Nobody speaks perfectly or understands perfectly except Jesus. It's much better for each of us to get to know what the Bible says for ourselves than to rely on any given human to teach us perfectly.

Yes! I so agree, discernment is so important when pickin through some of these videos, and sermons. It's really not fair to just label someone a "false teacher" when they may have some good things to say and just lack the articulation. I've really enjoyed your last few videos, thank you so much God bless 😊

Years ago I was encouraged to join a friend in a Bible study class. It was a Precept In and Out class. I think it was I Peter. Well, to say I was hooked is an understatement. I spent the majority of the next two decades taking Bible study classes. Mostly Precept, but some Beth Moore and others. Also a lot of study in Sunday School classes. What I liked about Precept was that it taught me how to study the Word, digging out the meaning and how to apply it in my own life by myself, without much help from commentaries. You only used those after you did all other work in the scriptures. When you have that tool under your belt, you can have the discernment needed when listening to any teacher. Bible literacy is so important, especially in this day and age. We have the ability to sit in our living rooms a listen to any number of different teachers. We have to be able to, as you say, eat the meat, and spit out the fat. ❤️😊

The Bible Project is one of the most scholarly teaching tools I've yet to find on the web. Tim Mackie's pulpit ministry is certainly nuanced toward an unchurched culture but that's a good thing. I've never heard him compromise the essentials of the Faith.

JESUS is clear. "I am the only way...." There is NO other way.

Thank you for making this video. I was a bit skeptical of the purpose of this video but I genuinely appreciate the message at the end.

Thank you for talking about how just because someone associates at an event with a false teacher doesn’t make them a false teacher. I’ve seen many KZfaqrs claim this and by that own logic would make Jesus himself a false teacher… thank you for actually giving facts instead of just a crazy premise and a jump to a conclusion like some people on this platform do. Also the guy who called you out pretty much claims everyone is a false teacher. The dude is off his rocker lately.

“Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong. It is knowing the difference between right, and almost right.” C.H. Spurgeon

I want to assure you that John Piper would condemn the statement that works get you to Heaven. I think he is highlighting that fruits of the spirit are a result of being saved. We need to remember that faith without works is dead as James tells us.

I like how you think outside the box and can explain things like this. Good job.

Great perspective! Thank you for this video! Kudos for putting yourself on the list.

Allen, thank you. I’m a Marine, Swat team member, father of three, husband, and now Youth Pastor. There was a period in my life that I didn’t sleep a full night for possibly near 2 years. I was crushed over my past sins. I want to be clear with the word “past” because they have been long left behind. This isn’t to present me as sinless by any means whatsoever, but, I look back at a period that I was thinking bad thoughts and and acting in a manner that I am not proud of, actually, very ashamed. The shame came in knowing that I failed God. That pain hurt very badly and is hard to describe. There was a period during all this that I no longer wanted to live. I’ve never told anyone this, so it’s quite odd that I’m mentioning it here do publicly. The deeper I went down the tunnel of past sins, the less I talked to God, the less I would read His Word. I went from truly loving every word in the Bible and not being able to read a chapter without stopping to praise God, to feeling unjustified and dirty and worthless, much like painting a wall with a roller and water. I found your videos, specifically on eternal security, and that helped me greatly. Not to go sin, because I absolutely despise sin, it troubles be so greatly now to have a random thought cross my mind, rather to have peace that when God says we are justified and sealed, we are indeed justified and sealed. God’s love is so very great and I am so undeserving of that love. I am truly grateful for Salvation through Jesus, and the repentance of sin. I have a whole new Christian perspective, but I wanted to take a moment to say thank you. I know it may get tiresome making and editing videos for many people you’ll never meet, but trust me when I say you are making an impact. Let’s all continue to pray for each other and lift each other up to God in prayer. And if you have a moment lift me up by name. “Paul.” Thank you all. 🙏

God did not “break” the Law but FULFILLED the Law!-Steven Furtick was in error.

Well said Mr. Parr. I think you hit the nail on the head! Learn the bible, study it and understand its doctrines and then you are in a good position to recognise false teachings!

I am so glad you have made this video. Its so true to be very careful of labelling. I agree yes it can hinder somebody else's blessing. Me being new to faith I've had friends who have said be careful of such and such. I know they are only looking out for me but sometimes it doesn't always help. Thanks for sharing this Allen Parr.

Read and study the scriptures for yourself, do not rely on imperfect men. Pray for discernment.

On Furtick... I wouldn't say you can't be saved and listen to Furtick, but I would contend that a bible-reading, Spirit-filled, mature Christian can only take so much narcigesis & misapplication of scripture. ⠀ The messages tend to be motivational, built around lifestyle & relational improvements. But where is Christ and Him crucified? Where is the Gospel presentation which can convict the sinner's heart and bring salvation? Why is scripture taken out of context to fit a narrative? Why do we settle for rock concerts followed by moralistic Ted talks? A few select quotes: -"You are enough" (no i am not) -"God broke the law for love" (no he didn't) -"I am not leaving you, I am changing forms" (modalism) -"it’s not how God sees me, but how I think God sees me that determines where I end up" -“God needed someone to show the world what he looked like or else he would have just been a concept. God would have been an abstract theory” -"If you know Jesus Christ, I’m sorry to break it to you, this church is not for you" .... -"There’s one thing that Jesus can’t do. One thing the Son of God can’t do. Even Jesus cannot override your unbelief" If you are a pastor who never presents the Gospel, takes scripture out of context, teaches false things and never issue clarifications, flaunts wealth and suggest a possible love of money etc.... be prepared to be labeled a false teacher🤷🏻‍♂️

Hey, @Allen Parr, I have watched a couple of your videos and am figuring out where I stand with some of the things you taught. (I do not agree with your view on deliverance and tongues, but I agree with your trinity analogy and salvation prayer view.) After watching this video, I no longer need to wonder. I am 100% in agreement with you on this video; we need to be very careful about whom and why we label people as false teachers. You right pointed out that we can block others from being blessed just by our labeling. God bless you, and continue the great work.

Gorgeous, cut-straight-to-the-bone, common sense, LOVING words of wisdom, my brother!!! This should be required viewing for ALL Christians. Peace and many thanks and blessings to you, and may the name of God be forever in our hearts and on our lips.

Lesson of the day: be a Berean. Search the Scriptures daily and see if what anybody says lines up with the Word.

My husband said when he first got saved he turned off the Hip Hop and started reading Joel Olsteen. He does not follow Joel now as he matured but it Was Olsteen that got him the basics.

I appreciated your conclusion. I think most of us struggle with this subject because there ARE doctrinally solid facts that many of these teachers avow. So when there's something that ISN'T quite right, we might be quick to suspect that person a wolf in sheep's clothing. Ultimately, we are all fallible humans, and unless we are fully relying on Jesus to be our example, our Teacher, and for His Spirit to make the Scripture come alive for us, then we will be susceptible to falsehoods. If we don't delve into the Bible, we're effectively disarming ourselves against spiritual attack. And on that note, I gotta go read some of the Bible right now.

And God didn't murder Christ. Christ was obedient and GAVE his life for us.

Seems like everyone gets accused of being a false teacher at some point or another.

Allen Parr needs to review several Bible passages regarding false teachers and to beware of them (Romans 16:17-18 and II Timothy 4:3-4). He also needs to update this video now that Andy Stanley sponsored the Unconditional Conference in full support of the LGBTQ lifestyle instead of proclaiming God's Truth on the matter (see I Corinthians 6:9-10 and Romans 1:26-27, just to name a couple of Scriptures).

I agree. I am not to judge. I need to stay in His Word and continue to ask for wisdom and discernment. 👍🏻

When my dad worked at the bank, he would have to sit and just count money. The point wasn’t to tally it, but to get to learn what it felt like. When counterfeit money entered his hands it would immediately feel different. Don’t study the false, know the truth and discerning the false will be made easier.

Not agreeing with what a preacher says does not make them false. Let me also state that it is wrong for Christians to just go out and label any a false teacher. We forget that these people are human and can err like any other person. The Bible says pray for your leaders, spiritual as well. David knew Saul was rejected by God but still accorded him the respect due. He would have been disqualified if he did otherwise. That is what I see happening to Christians who go out of their way to just cancel preachers,

Love this. No one should be canceled due to a sound byte, or due to holy mysteries we aren’t meant to know! I’m okay with HUMAN teachers having their own theories, I know my Bible well enough to spit out what I think is fat. I feel like Satan wins when we cancel Bible teachers for such things. As a member of Pastor Jeremiah’s church, I tried his name in the Google search and false teacher did not auto complete - not surprised but I expected a troll to have something out there 😅

So I haven't watched your content often. But the answers and explanations you give are always exactly the answers and explanations I have when I see these clips even before you respond. It is so clear that you are well grounded in the word of God and ultimately your relationship with Jesus.

I absolutely love The Bible Project. I think Tim teaches people all the theories he knows. He doesn't say "this is it", but he clearly says "there are theories about this"

I mean, for cryin' out loud, the people of Jesus's day knew so much about God, that they didn't even recognize Him when He was standing face to face.

Much like our current culture, I think we throw this term "false teacher" around way to much.

I have watched many of Tim Mackey's sermons and lessons. I've only been studying the Bible for about eight years, but I study it with my heart. When he expresses things that are counter to what I've learned, I just listen to my heart (and check it out!). I do the same with others I listen to (Dr. Burdette, Lion of Judah, and more). I only found you a couple of days ago, and I'm enjoying all that I've shared with you at this point. I also listen to Daniel Maritz...and, maybe, I should worry because I have yet to find anything from him with which I disagree. I haven't found anything "un-agree-able" with you, either. OH, I had to come back to add Brandon Robbins! I love how he shares more concise meanings in the original languages and their historical nuances.

Chan didn't do anything "wrong" by appearing at the same event as notable false teachers. Where he messed up was endorsing their messages by calling them "Bold men of God" and saying their message was "on fire". That makes him complicit.

3 years ago, at almost 22 years old i almost took my own life. I was abused as a kid, broken, depressed, anorexic, bulimic, suicidal. I went in & out of psych units like it was a game of tic-tac-toe. Suicide watch. I was on enough Antidepressants to kill a horse. I hated myself. I wanted out. I wanted the pain to stop. The gaslighting* to end. *(when a psycho makes a sane person question their own sanity, and thus think they themselves are the insane one). I wanted power. I got into witchcraft. I thought it would give me the identity i wanted, to be set apart from people who hurt me. It only made me sicker. Sicker. Thats what it did to me. The doctor said id never get well. That i would suffer severe Chronic Manic depression, and never be well, that id be stuck on antidepressants all of my life. I would plot suicide on a daily basis, binging and purging my food as often as opening and closing a door. The pain was too real. People choked me. Assaulted me. Told me i was ugly, i felt worthless. Nothing ever got better. Then my mother died. The (1) & only soul who ever loved /emotionally supported me was removed from the earth. I was stuck living with people who broke me, ruined my identity, thus causing me to hate God. I thought God hated me, that he was just like the ones who tortured me, a family of abusers, who cover up all their actions with the mask of religion. I didnt know that God is on my side. I didnt know that Jesus would Love and Defend me, and fight for me and that He later would heal me, rescue me from Family. The ones who caused me pain. The ones who choked me for wearing a necklace. I moved out after family threatened to throw all my belongings on the front yard, and have me permanently institutionalized in an insane asylum, when they were the ones who caused my mental illness via abuse. They blamed me for the abuse they did to me. To take my life in an insane asylum when they were the ones who made me suicidal. Next morning i spoke with my dead moms parents who let me live with them. I stayed on the antidepressants, prescribed. But they only made me sicker. I got deeper and deeper into witchcraft, thinking it was a solution. But it made me even more suicidal. Self hatred was inescapable. I decided i was going to kill myself. I was going to take all my pills. But then Jesus stepped in. I didnt die. I surrendered my life to Jesus to make me well and heal me. The deity i blamed for me being abused wanted to heal me. He Was fighting for me and Loved me all along. He wanted to love me. He wanted to give me His Heart. 😭 HE LOVES ME. JESUS. LOVES. ME . Jesus miraculously healed me - i am off all drugs and dont need them and i dont have any mental illnesses. I work a job and am totally healed , full of joy. I’m now a born again Christian, who wants the entire world to know that ❤️JESUS WANTS TO HEAL YOU HE. LOVES. YOU. Nuff said. ❤️

Hey Allen… I’m a 'Trini’/ 'Trin-bay-Go-nee-an’… {from the Caribbean 'twin-island’ Republic of 'Trinidad & Tobago’… {pronounced… '2-bay-go’}… but born on the island of 'Trinidad’… I was born '1961’… to 2 'Bible School trained’ 'pastor-parents’… I grew up in an environment of church & 'church people’… my parents friends being mostly & almost entirely, 'pastors’ &/or 'church-people’… I recall an 'evangelist’… from our congregation, who would preach at our church whenever his schedule allowed… saying to us once… some time in the late 70s/early to mid 80s… that whenever we as believers listen to any preaching, we "Must learn to eat the 'meat’ & throw away the 'bones’” That advice guided me throughout my ‘Christian walk’… thank God… Thank you for the 'perpetually timely’ updated… God inspired rendition of this 'Very Wise’ advice… God Bless you…

Still with you brother. It is difficult to know who is a false teacher unless we ourselves are studying studying studying the Word of God for ourselves. We have become so lazy, letting others do all the hard work of studying and then just expecting some human to tell us what's up in Christian doctrine. Thank you for this video. BTW love me some Piper.

My fear is that lately Bible teaching has been so superficial that people accept anything as truth as long as it comes from a famous preacher. I found myself guilty of that like 10 years ago..

I struggled with the ravi zacharias scandal when I first heard about it, because his message would really resonate with me. As if his words were of God. I prayed about it and realized my faith wasn't based on any man but Jesus Christ. No one was perfect but him. That thought brought me peace. I also prayed that the lord would lead me to good and righteous teachers to satisfy my thirst for wisdom. Which I believe brought me to this channel. I still think everything I learned from the RZIM ministry was fruitful and of God, and if Ravi were still here I would thank him for his impact on my life. God bless

I love the twist with the number six name. I’ve seen quite a few of your videos and I’ve never heard anything I didn’t agree with or that sounded dangerous. There’s a lot of this false teaching accusation that flies around and I’m not going home and throwing away all my books over it.

Hi Allen. Thank you for this video. I agree with your final argument. The Word of God is the ultimate measuring stick of what people teach and preach. Discerning truth from errror only comes via the Word of God. Question: using your final argument how do you then address the dismissal or rejection of all that a man like Ravi Zacharias taught and preached over the decades after the revelation/allegations of his sexual misconduct? He still taught and preached truth - do we dismiss or throw all that way? I suspect that using your argument from this video the answer would be "No", but I am curious as to how you would answer my question.

I don’t understand how most Christians can’t understand this. Glad you made a video about this!

He’s right in his summary. When I was a young Christian I listened to a few teachers who I would not listen to now because I’ve grown in discernment but at that time fed me the “milk” I needed

Imagine this theology for those who receive salvation on their death bed - with no chance to “work” their salvation. Works don’t save - a magic prayer doesn’t save - only God knows the heart of the person - when they surrender to Him and invite Him into their life. Nothing else required - thank the Lord!

Couldn't have put it into words better. Thanks for this video 🙏🙏🙏

God please give me the spirit of DISCERNMENT!!! AMEN.

John Piper may have confused people on his views about salvation with his wording but I believe what he was actually saying is exactly in line with what the bible says. Grace alone saves us, faith is a gift through no merit of our own and our good works are just proof of the holy spirit. I really dont think hes saying you can receive the undeserved gift of faith and not make it to heaven

I’ve been sitting here pondering what you’ve said pastor and one thought keeps coming to mind. Satans battlefield is for our minds. This is why we wear the helmet of salvation, why we guard our hearts and minds by putting them in Christs hands. While all things maybe lawful not all things build us up. If we listen to “ what WE want” and taking in things that are untruthful mixed with the truth after a time we will lose our ability to discern truth. Why because we are still sinful humans. We’re no longer bound to be slaves to that sin but we are still poor discerners of the things of God. Evidence is all around us of such. Satan lied and twisted scripture in the garden. He incorrectly quoted it to Yeshua in the wilderness. It would be wiser to walk away from anyone who isn’t 100% canonically sound. Who isn’t applying their views into it. That’s what’s wrong with many pastors today. Unsound doctrine.

I just saw a quote from another video that applies perfectly here: "Discernment is not only knowing the difference between right and wrong, but it's also knowing the difference between right and what's almost right."

I don't believe John Piper believes in a Work Salvation. He's a Calvinist. They do believe that your works prove your faith, but Calvinism teaches that even your faith is from God. Our salvation has zero to do with works. We are saved by God's Grace which includes faith. This is all basic Calvinism...

Summary: "Be careful of labeling people as false teachers. Instead, focus your time on understanding what true doctrine really is." ~Allen Parr

Outstanding final conclusion! I’ve been really getting a lot out of your videos! Stay true to the Lord and the word and keep up the good work!

Allen, you hace blown my mind. I didn’t expect you to include yourself! You are absolutely right when you say about listening to other pastors and accept what is good. I would even go further and go to scripture to see if what they said does square with the Word. Didn’t Paul commend the Bereans for checking Scripture to see if what he said squared with it? Allen, we are all fallible, but God isn’t. So, I’m going to listen to Him, and check what everyone says, and what I say, to see if it squares up with the Bible. Just so you know, I’d rather stay away from unscriptural teachers so that I don’t begin to think like they do.

"Know your Bible so well, that you can be able to eat the meat and throw out the fat when listening to any preacher of the Gospel" . Very powerful advice, that's literally what I do everytime I listen to any preacher of the Gospel.

The Bible Project, their videos, and their app, Read Scripture, have been such a blessing to me and my understanding of the Bible, the context and the overarching themes.

Matthew 7:15-20 15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.

THANK YOU, this is such an important concept to understand. Focusing your time on labeling people as false teachers or good quickly leads into a world of toxicity. Your time is much better spent learning what true doctrine is from the SOURCE. Learn what a real dollar bill is before you try to figure which ones are counterfeit. 💸💰

Why does the Bible then warn us of false people if everyone is fine? OR does the Bible lie? Test the spirit Believers!! Test the spirit!!!

Instead of searching for false teacher, we must all be focusing on knowing what is true teaching and what is false. That is my take. Thanks for this video.

Thank you Allen for sharing this amazing video, I love your channel and I believe that your opinion is honest. I became very disturbed lately, with all these videos , and social media posts about false Preachers. So I went to my trusted confidant “The Holy Sprit”, with the my concerns. As you said if you are a true reader of the Bible, God will give us wisdom, knowledge ,discernment,and understanding . He will guide me into all truths, so as you said , let’s separate the meat from the fat. There’s some truth in the message that they bring.

This is my first video of yours. I appreciate the message at the end and I think this was handled well.

These topics are the types we gotta go straight to God on

Love your videos!!! I don’t always agree with your views but what I love about you is that you’re always willing to put yourself under the microscope. Thank you for everything you do!

Respectfully my brother, you can find articles of any pastor being labeled a False Teacher, even you sir. I strongly believe you present this and all of your topics with grace and truth.

I grew up trying to find which church I aligned with most and was appalled how many times I heard preachers bashing other Christian denominations. I am no theologian but, to me, a false teacher is one who claims to be a servant of God but is actually corrupt and do not practice what they preach. I think we need to worry much more about trying to reach our young people who, for the most part, are lost.

The conclusion is true I experienced this today. There was a pastor who was labeled as false teacher (no names) it had nothing to do with the word but how he presented himself (or the sermon). It was a bit unorthodox (no pun intended) so to speak. But I decided to look it up and listen, and surprisingly enough, the sermon helped me further in a difficult choice I had to make, and I appreciate that.

I don't know about the others, but Pastor John Piper has been such a blessing to me over the past months. I've been on a marathon of his podcast Desiring God, and it has helped me with many questions I had and didn't even think about. I believe God has given him wisdom and knowledge about so many different aspects of life and his teachings are always been straightforward.

Disagree with the last comment, if a preacher is discieved and teaches false doctrine, why on Earth would I want to listen to anything they say? We must guard our minds

I started recording myself preaching sermons and I noticed sometimes I said something I didn’t mean to say and I can see how it can be misinterpreted. I think as humans it’s hard to perfectly articulate what you’re trying to say. Yes we have the Holy Spirit and should be led and yes we get better, but sometimes we say something and meant it one way but it came out another way. Like who knows if Furtick was really trying to say God broke the law? Couldn’t he have meant that God did away way the law and fulfilled it through Christ? Idk, I just agree with this video that we need to read our word and have discernment. We are too quick to judge.

Haha! Awesome video Well done on hooking us in by the carnal desire to label people and elevate ourselves but then surprising us with a good and wise message instead When I clicked on this video I was thinking, Ah, here we go again… 🙄 but I stuck it through and by the end, I was pleasantly surprised and subscribed! 😊

A false teacher can be determined wether or not their teachings match up to the bible. Test everything by scripture.

I really appreciate your last comment. Everyone should watch this. Very well said. Know your doctrine and disregard the the teachings do not line up with the word of God.

Very good and informative. I liked how you went over all before you presented weather or not you thought they were a false teacher. Àlso you gave some very advice about eating the meat and spitting out the fat.

The main point he arrives at around 21:15 is great. It’s up to you to know true from false as well as secondary matters. Just because you disagree with someone’s theology does not inherently make it false.

At the end of the day....GOD IS NOT A GOD OF CONFUSION...PERIOD...

Could it be that even the Holy Spirit will let us know when we're listening to something false? I would carefully say, He certainly would. The more we ourselves study and read our Bibles, the more the Holy Spirit draws near...the more we will be able to discern.

Thanks so much! I recently went to a new church and it was great. But then I saw now on FB they promoted a Francis Chan event. It made me wonder 8s this is then the right church for me and my family. Cause i remember watching this video a while ago and recognised Francis Chan now. But after rewatching this video again, I feel equipped how to not keep my whole family away from our new church because of this event that their promoting.

As much as I agree with Allen in saying that some teachers have a lot of good teaching and we can “swallow the meat and spit out the fat” when we come across something we disagree with, there are teachers who have gone too far down the path of error into heresy, and disqualified themselves from being considered reliable enough to listen to anything they say. Furtick and Stanley fall into that category because they have both said things counter to biblical truth, not necessarily in the examples given in this video, but do your own research as I don’t have time to write several paragraphs and provide links in this comment. Suffice to say that there are times when we should reject certain teachers out of hand when they’ve given us enough reason to. You don’t need to study the genuine dollar bill too hard to see that a play-money bill that doesn’t even have the right presidential portrait on it is not real.

The most important thing for me is reading the Bible for myself

“I believe our focus is off” I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE LOL

When you type in any pastor with an "f" false teacher pops up. John macarthur, Voddie Boucham, Billy Graham...