Counterfeit Christians

 "Jesus said to them, 'Watch out that no one deceives you. Many will come in my name claiming, "I am he," and will deceive many." Mark 13:5

    There's an invasion of psuedo-Christians in our culture today who call themselves "progressive."

    The core beliefs of Christendom, that have shaped the church from its onset, are all up for conjecture according to this invasive group. The odor of Satan abounds in their tenets. Just smell this:

• Rather than seen as the inerrant, inspired, infallible word of God, the Bible is seen as an ancient spiritual travel journal written by people who were trying their best to understand God.
• The truth of Original Sin, which mankind inherited from Adam and Eve's fall, is rejected.
• The cross of Christ, which is the central message of the gospel, is deemed horrific and unnecessary.
• The deity of Jesus is questioned; we can follow his example by finding the divine within ourselves, which is the Universal Lie Satan first introduced in the Garden of Eden.
• Both the virgin birth and the resurrection are downplayed, unimportant.

    To recognize lies, one must know the truth and that is only found in the word of God. I am urging you today to become a Bible thumper! What a shame that Biblical illiteracy is so rampant among Christians. And why? We are so blessed to have the Holy Scriptures written in our language along with the liberty to read it openly. This vital piece of the armor of God is our sword, our only offensive equipment in battle. If you are satisfied with a scanty diet of the living word, you are under-armed and very vulnerable. 

    

    In the gospel of Mark, chapter 13 verses 5-37, you will find what's known as the Olivet Discourse. Jesus, sitting on the Mount of Olives, taught his disciples about the times in which we are currently living. Here's a list of his warnings I gleaned from that sermon: "Watch out that no one deceives you. Do not be alarmed. You must be on your guard. Do not worry. Stand firm. Let the reader understand. Pray. Do not believe it. So be on your guard. Learn. Keep watch. Do not let him find you sleeping. What I say, I say to everyone: Watch!" Please study this passage for yourself.

"For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect...Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away." Matthew 24: 24, 35