The Bible is so clear on how to recognize false prophets, you have to be blind to miss it. The major reason why there are so many false prophets in the church today (especially the charismatic church) is because we have lost the ability to exercise discernment. The Bible does give us guidelines for recognizing false prophets, apostles and teachers. These are the ones the church must beware of and be able to identify before they wreak unprecedented havoc. Paul told the Ephesian elders that men would rise up from their own midst and draw men away with false doctrines ( Acts 20:29, 30). Categories of false prophetsġ) those outside the church, who are really no grave danger to believers andĢ) those inside the church, wolves in sheep’s clothing. Matt 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.Ģ Peter 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.ġ John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Matt 24:11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. ![]() True prophecies are consistent with the rest of God’s revelation.ĭOWNLOAD FREE CHAPTERS FROM OUR NEW BOOKS.False prophets are known by the fruits.Even if their predictions come to pass … if their doctrine is false, they are false.If a prophet makes one wrong prediction, lights out. Considering the influence these people have on Christians, it is imperative that we learn how to identify false prophets. Coincidentally(?), many preachers today call themselves prophets. ![]() The Bible says that there will be false prophets in the last days.
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