Prior to . It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. False teachers often distort Scripture to fit their own agenda. ( Romans 10:13, 14) Some religious leaders say that when something terrible happens, it is God's will. However, this discussion is important because Life.Church isnt just a local church, but a church continually creating a global outreach. Speakers will regularly call for the online chat to type things in the comments, whether its something fun or proclaiming their new decision to be a Christian. People arent excited about what God reveals in the Bible, but instead live through the stories and experiences of others while dreaming of someday, somehow, having their own experiences. There are many warnings in the Bible that tell us to . Emily Hunter McGowin is an assistant professor of theology at Wheaton College. However, I cant end this section without being clear about one thing: Life.Church does talk about Gods wrath when the sermon topic demands it (such as Groeschels specific discussions about Hell). Its no surprise that Jesus told the apostles before his ascension to make disciples of all nations by baptizing them in the Triune Name and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you (Matt. It is worth noting that just because a church has a decent faith statement on their website, does not mean that they teach according to their stated beliefs. Perhaps it makes sense, then, that Whitefield, Hudgins, and others kept doctrine and practice largely divorced from each other. What they think matters most, and Gods word must bend to fit that belief. But he is teaching with his whole personwords and deedsnot just explicitly named doctrines. Likewise, Paul warns the Ephesian elders (Acts 20:2931) and his protg Timothy (2 Timothy 4:34) that false teaching is sure to come (also 1 Timothy 4:1 and 2 Timothy 3:16). As a pastor and professor, for example, I am acutely aware of my weaknesses and failings. However, in light of everything, its difficult not to question how fit he is to be a spiritually mature pastor, and by extension whether Life.Church is walking in obedience to Christ. Sermons are complex, intricate, and complicated pieces of art. This is an abuse of the freedom God has given us ( Romans 6:2 ). March 15, 2022 Linda Wright Bible Study & Worship, The Relationship. Yes, the New Testament speaks of false teachers whose doctrine denies core elements of the apostolic gospel. Trying to affix Bible verses to these conclusions feels good, but in the end it still makes us inwardly focused. This is obviously closely related to community. Consider, for example, the Epistle of Jude (and its parallel in 2 Peter 2). It doesnt matter what it takes to get someone there, whether its a sermon that preys on someones fear of Hell or a fluffy sermon that makes people want a therapist named Jesus. Jesus is the one who helps us be who were meant to be. In Colossians, Paul warns against a . I would not be who I am today if it wasn't for godly leaders in the church. Browse 60+ years of magazine archives and web exclusives. Another danger is that anything is justified when the numbers support it. For my whole life, I have loved God's church. Within that goal, they recognize that our holy God has likewise called us to holiness. But I should do it anyway. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Teaching that adds human religious works to Christ's finished work on the cross as necessary ingredients for salvation. "Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ." ~Colossians 2:8. My hope is that the church might get better at assessing corrupt practices that qualify a leader as a false teacher, even if that person espouses all the recognizable elements of Christian orthodoxy. To that end, I think it would be most beneficial to look at a variety of things to help people better evaluate if Life.Church is a safe place for Christians to learn, grow, and trust their spiritual health. And I suspect that replacing absolute surrender to Gods word in favor of a business mentality is where Life.Church finds many of these red flags Ive discussed. As far as whether Christians can attend or listen to Life.Church, I can say is that its better than attending something like Bethel, Hillsong, Elevation, or Lakewood that are clearly and unquestionably led by false teachers. Online participants see the concert from multiple camera angles and the event features lighting and other visuals youd expect at a concert meant to entertain, rather than a time of corporate worship. With help from the Orthodox editors, I have compiled a list of articles, essays, and Of course. Of all the themes frequently repeated, purity is one that really stands out. To share this article with your friends, use any of the social share buttons on our site, or simply copy the link below. They came quickly and early in the life of the church. God is good and can grow His people in any circumstance. He obstructed the civil rights movement and vocally resisted integration efforts, leading his church to ban Black Christians from religious assemblies. Our leaders need to be held accountable, and not held in such high esteem that we give them a pass on the normal Christian life. But how exactly do we use the label false teacher for those who deny Christ and lead people astray with their lives? False Teachers Will Arise "If you cannot identify any voices you hear as false, it's not because you aren't being exposed, but because you're falling for it in some way." We begin by acknowledging not just the possibility of false teaching, but the certainty of it. In particular, 2 Peter 2 is remarkable in how it fleshes out Jesuss warning about the fruit of false teaching. We should not be surprised to find false teaching in the church today. Verses 1 and 3 mention the generalities destructive heresies and false words which indeed relate to teaching but then, nothing further in this chapter focuses on their teaching. Drawing upon Scripture and the latest findings of brain science, Groeschel lays out practical strategies that will free you from the grip of harmful, destructive thinking and enable you to live the life of joy and peace that God intends you to live. Not only does Groeschel frame his Christian worldview around secular thinking, but he leads his whole church in doing the same. Yes, being a heretic makes you a false teacher. Life.Church, likewise, makes promises for God that He hasnt made. (Jeremiah 14:14). If you watch a sermon on their website, theres a built-in chat feature with hosts who strike up conversations and even seem to recognize frequent attenders. At best, they are being wildly irresponsible by allowing false teachers to come in and speak with authority and support. Theres a reason so many pastors teaching using that exegetical, verse-by-verse teaching that Groeschel so bitterly mocks. False teachers will be known by their ungodly influence . On the one hand, it seems so obvious. When the power of a message rests in the personality, charisma, and cleverness of the speaker instead of the power of Christ and the Bible, then people arent changing because of truth. However, far more sermons were about what the speaker had to say, then theyd turn to an out-of-context verse to support their point (red flag). Many churches, whether innocently or manipulatively, tell people that God demands 10% of their income. Use condemnation sparingly. Paul's epistles and early church history prove that. THEY ARE DIVISIVE. The particular, electing love of God from before the foundation of the world is the reason why anyone becomes a Christian. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in Jesus Christ. If God desires that only men are in the role of pastor, then Life.Church is functioning and teaching in rebellion to God. Craig Groeschel - Exposing His False Teachings Craig is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Life.Church with 32 Life.Church campuses, but started his ministry in the United Methodist Church according to Wikipedia. Because of their poor exegetical understanding of Malachi 3:10, they are bold enough to promise that God will bless those who give 10% of their income to the church. God often brings good things from bad situations, but the good result doesnt mean the bad situation shouldnt be avoided by others. In brief, a false teacher publicly denies something true about God and Christ and preys on the weak with greed and sensuality (Jude 4; 2 Pet 2:1-3; 2 Tim 3:6; Rom 16:18). However, in every sermon I heard, I dont remember two necessary questions being answered: Why do we need forgiveness of sin, and why did Jesus need to save us sin? If a weaker message gets more clicks, then clearly thats Gods will. Here are seven of them you will find carrying out their deceptive, destructive work in the church today. We mess up when we dial the wrong number, misspell a word, or mistake tablespoons and teaspoons when adding salt to a recipe. Even when we account for their multilayered historical contexts, its still astonishing to study these men and their indifference to Black suffering and liberation. While Life.Church may not have such obviously false beliefs that we can make a blanket statement of No Christian should go there, there are several things worth considering beyond the surface level evaluations we hastily make. The ultimate goal of this is simply to get people to say yes and pray a prayer. (1 Corinthians 2:1-5). It has nothing to do with who we are in Christ, but instead who we can be because of Christ. Shepherds should smell like sheep, because they live and walk among the sheep, and are not sequestered from the flock. In the Book of Titus, Paul lists Christian virtues like hospitality, self-control, and love of goodness as the foundation for an overseers ability to preach with sound doctrine (1:89). In 1 Corinthians 3:2, Paul chastises the church for still being spiritually immature and weak in their thinking and understanding. However, Groeschel clearly understands it. They go together. Taking Gods name in vain isnt just using it as profanity. I have been crucified with Christ. These pastor-teachers confessed Christ with their mouths but denied him with their bodies. Another way to see it is that their falseness comes out in sin against themselves, against others, or against God. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Yet Life.Church is more than just a fluffy, come-as-you-are church with motivational sermons. Life.Church doesnt present any barriers for its listeners. Life.Church seems to recognize this and takes good steps to make people feel seen and free to ask questions or join in the discussions. I am compelled to examine my own life too. When one accepts false teaching, God's unfailing, infinite wisdom is rejected and the natural, finite wisdom of fallible humans is embraced. If someone really had faith, they would give beyond what makes sense because they believe God will bless them abundantly for it. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers" ( 1 Tim. I can't remember all of my missionary lies. For further reading, 9Marks has an excellent breakdown of 22 problems with multi-site churches. Craig Groeschels wife, Amy, is even called Pastor Amy on their own website. Furtick has a Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and 6.3 million followers on Facebook. The quote was taken from a sermon Furtick preached on Sunday (Oct. 24) entitled "Yes You!". [emphasis mine]. However, the idea of mandatory tithing is deeply entrenched in Christian tradition. Yes. #7 Hell is not real and God is too good to send anyone there. Groeschel and the other pastors are meant to protect not only themselves but the people that God has given them to care for. In the 20+ sermons I listened to, I dont think a single one ended without the gospel. Teaching through experiences, not the Bible. However, the purpose of any goal is to reach it. That seems harsh, but thats the reality of what Life.Church offers. They were blaspheming the name of God. And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. As Ive discussed in my series on psychology, worldly thinking and the Bible just dont work together. One of the most damaging things in Christianity is easy believism. Its an approach to the gospel that tells people that if they just pray a prayer, theyll be saved. Indeed, if the church is going to do the work of discerning true teachers from falseand I think we shouldthen were called to do so in a way faithful to the examples of Christ and his apostles. Sometimes, the gospel presentation will even lightly mention it. False teachers take on many forms, custom-crafted to times, cultures, and contexts. Life.Church is committing God to something He hasnt committed Himself to. That being said, here are four tips that Christians can use in cultivating discernment against false teaching. Groeschel rightly believes that Christ is God. Seven times in the book of Hebrews, the author captures the heart of Christianity in a simple, wonderful command: draw near. He denies the full humanity of women in both word and deed, advocates for profane views of gender and sex, rages with unrepentant pride, engages in habitual self-promotion, and manipulates and abuses others. . Conversely, some believers attend to their actions without caring about the doctrinal commitments that undergird (or contradict) those very behaviors. It occurred to me that I was filling in certain blanks with my own understanding, possibly because a pastor who gives the gospel in every sermon may not fully emphasize something due to innocent oversight on their part. This is often a tactic used in the Prosperity Gospel. "If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, he is conceited and understands nothing. In fact, in nearly every letter, some false teaching or heresy is exposed and dealt with. He runs a successful leadership podcast, a resource on their website is an ebook called Measuring What Matters which is essentially a how to grow your online business for churches, and in an interview he said they measure success by the number of people participating in various aspects of the church (new visitors, engaging in serving at church, participating in small groups, etc). If you tithe for three months and dont see Gods blessings in your life, we will refund 100% of your tithe. False teachers usually teach for financial gain or to build their own following. No one understands God perfectly, so be generous and helpful long before you condemn and cast someone out. A false teacher leads into the emptiness of self-righteousness and death, but a true teacher leads to the fullness of Christ and life. Portugus, As God preserved Noah (2 Peter 2:5) and rescued Lot (2 Peter 2:7), so the Lord Jesus will rescue his true people from the false teaching and false living of false teachers. Heres how Jesus prepares us in Matthew 7:1520: Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheeps clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. However, we also want to make sure we are in obedience and surrender to Christ as we take part in the redemption of His people. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life in Heaven. Life.Church is the largest church in America, according to Wikipedia, and has roughly 100000 attendees and over 35 franchises. Peter has very little to say about compromised teaching, but he gives a litany of descriptions about compromised lives. Set your standards high. Poor leaders proclaim Christ in word but deny him with their lives. More numbers equal more disciple-making. In his head, he might have what many consider to be the right doctrinal content. Beyond money, a lot of motivation for life changes plays to our selfishness. This is a subject that is not only divisive for the church, but has even become a gospel issue. The question is whether you can discern which messages are false. But in the end, the wages of messing up is death doesnt really make sense. Four other congregations with female pastors were also determined to be not in friendly cooperation with the SBC, as well as one removed over its abuse response. False teaching can come from apostates and deviant teachers within the church. While I have many concerns for the ministry, and even Groeschel himself, I havent doubted that Groeschel does love those who are hurting and desires for them to live out his understanding of a successful Christian life. The headship of Jesus over His church is a truth that is still being assaulted today. We begin by acknowledging not just the possibility of false teaching, but the certainty of it. However, much of what I encountered made the Bible a guest in the sermon, rather than being the star. Pastors should be with the people. When sermons appeal to peoples emotions, rather than appealing to Gods word, theyre equipped to be led by emotion. ,and But this is not the only way to deny Christ. This is why 2 Peter 2:9, the apex of this chapter on false teaching, serves as such a sweet assurance the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials.. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. This of course contradicts their last sentence that says hell is a real place, but by not capitalizing it they arent committing to a biblical definition of Hell. (Exodus 20:7). In several sermons, I heard Groeschel appeal to peoples need to stop living for themselves and instead be obedient to God and the holy living He calls us to. The beloved drink is both an attraction and a generational divide. Life.Church wants people to be who God has called them to be. For example, 1 Corinthians deals with teachers who denied the bodily resurrection of Jesus. Life.Church wants people to be who God has called them to be. Sometimes Craig Groeschel or a guest speaker would keep returning to the context of a passage while giving a topical sermon (yellow flag). assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments. No matter how small a minority the church becomes, and no matter how fragile we feel, the very one who is both the subject of true teaching and the model of true living is also our life-and-soul-preserver. If we dont have access to their personal lives, or their doctrinal compromises havent yet been manifest publicly in their behavior, we may find it difficult to know whether they are true. For a person in the audience, thats heartbreaking. To that, I can only ask that people examine what has been said here and decide whether an individuals positive experience negates the clear, objective problems discussed. I dont discount Gods sovereignty in saving His people no matter how bad we may fumble things. If nothing else, a Christian must simply realize that in the best situation, Life.Church will leave its people stuck in a state of spiritual immaturity. The comments would often be along the lines of The sermons may be shallow, but the gospel presentation is clear. And as I listened to my first few sermons, I likewise found myself impressed with how clearly they give the gospel. They were at the starting gate. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061 866-295-4143, fbns@wayoflife.org Hello, friends and subscribers to the Fundamental Baptist Information Service. False religion has "exchanged the truth of God for the lie.". You will recognize them by their fruits. Why, then, for so long was he able to avoid being denounced as a false teacher? While this is closely tied to topical preaching, its more extreme than what many pastors are guilty of. The false teachings of the New Apostolic Reformation, Word of Faith and Prosperity Gospel have contributed to these false assumptions. The sermons may bring out a simple spiritual truth, but the delivery is often so light and motivational that any relevance to God can be easily dismissed. This is often given under the banner of irrational generosity, which is the idea of giving beyond what makes sound financial sense (and is beyond the 10% tithe that God allegedly demands). Its 35 minutes of telling people that they dont see results because they dont dream big enough. The rest of the time is spent getting people emotionally invested in entertaining or heartwarming stories, motivating them with clever ideas or saying, and doing anything other than actually discussing what Gods word teaches. And so Paul instructs leaders not only to pay careful attention to their people and to their teaching, but also to their own lives (Acts 20:28; 1 Timothy 4:16). 1) Rick Warren's Purpose Driven movement offers a Broad Way Christianity. However, growing in spiritual maturity isnt something we should gamble on, nor ignore for the sake of entertainment. If you cannot identify any voices you hear as false, its not because you arent being exposed, but because youre falling for it in some way. Or, very simply, Follow me (Luke 5:27; John 1:43). 1:3). I agree that for the three-month period, my household will contribute to God, through Life.Church, a tithe equal to 10% of our income. And orthodoxy is only meaningful and substantive when it takes on flesh in faithful practice. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. To unlock this article for your friends, use any of the social share buttons on our site, or simply copy the link below. Whether or not we try to put a Christian wrapper on it, this worldview says that our greatest problem is that we dont love ourselves enough, and we need salvation from our bad thoughts. They frequently have new visitors, their online platform is active, their community is bustling, and many people claim to ask Christ to save them every week. Craig Groeschel is a businessman at heart. Like cancer, it rots beliefs, then character, and ultimately pulls people away from Christ and his church. (Romans 1:18), Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. They will continue attending and feeling like they were filled, but only because their spiritual maturity is so weak that they dont know any better. Help kids learn the truths (including Bible references) that refute each false message and write them on your list. 2 Timothy 2:15 calls for us to know how to handle Gods word well. Jesus Christ Isn't The Only Way. The church wants its members invested and part of the church outside beyond just the weekly service. Heres a basic example of how people are told to repent of their sin and trust in Christ for salvation (if the video doesnt automatically begin there, its at the 29:40 mark): The number of hands raised or comments written in the chat give Life.Church a sense that so many new Christians are being redeemed by Christ. The answer, based solely on the gospel presentations Ive heard, is I have no idea. And if someone were to attend Life.Church with no background in Christianity, they would likewise have no idea. He just doesnt care, nor does he want his people to value handling Gods word carefully. 4:15-16 ). (Interestingly, theres zero mention of personality, charisma, or speaking ability in any of the Pastoral Epistles.). Eventually, however, the fruit (or lack thereof) will be manifest. Furtick wrote in the post. Is it Gods will that we serve Him with our money? Bible Verses about False Teachers and Prophets Correct and sound doctrine is crucial to salvation and growth in spiritual maturity. So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. If pressed, the only way I can make sense of this is that their website is available to anyone, and talking about a literal Hell may be off-putting or offensive to newcomers, whereas a full sermon allows them to fully explain their position. . One of the phrases on their website is No matter who you are or where youve been, youre welcome here. From what Ive seen, they stick by this. Jesus is telling us in advance that the "broad way"no matter how well intentionedis not from Him. From Life.Churchs website:Tithing is a biblical principle. The Bible is lightly sprinkled in, but the real feature is stories of incredible things happening. They justified their stance with verses from the Old Testament, such as "bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause" ( Isaiah 1:17) and . We dont teach that feel-good, soft message. Is regularly giving money to support our local church biblical? observe and evaluate students' performance and development. Having multiple buildings across a state or country gives the image of being more successful, but many compromises are made for the sake of these larger numbers. The teaching in a false church will, if you believe it, lead you to eternal death. What false teachers throughout history have shared in common is not the specific nature of their doctrinal error, but the inevitability of moral compromise in one of these three general areas. Life.Church is a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC). 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