Always The Same Solution

Always The Same Solution

If the solution is always the same, we don’t have to diagnose the cause.

In the world, we need to diagnose the cause of each problem so that we can come out with the appropriate solution. It applies in the medical area too.

In the kingdom, the Solution is always the same. This is why we are only told to fix our eyes on the Author & the Finisher of faith.

Whether it’s from a muscle ache to a terminal disease or weird complications of problems, it is still “Be whole!” Since the Solution is always the same, you don’t need to diagnose the cause of each problem.

Jesus is not here to be the problem-finder. He is here to be the Solution. He is the Answer.

Word Of Knowledge for Home Address

I’ve asked God for detailed and precise word of knowledge for the following:

1) Name

2) Age

3) Dates

4) Vocation

5) Address

6) Contact Number

I’m not asking for fun, but to show non-believers how personal God is, so that they may encounter Him and know Him personally.

During OHR session tonight, I saw the number 43 and the letter J, so I asked the lady if 43J meant anything to her. She was blown away and exclaimed, “Oh my God! This is my home address!” And I began to release a prophetic into her life and family. She was so blessed. So am I.

Thank You Jesus!

Dead Raising Team SG (DRT)

Raising the dead and healing the sick are the SAME.

Matt 10:8 says “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, *raise the dead*, cast out demons. Freely you receive, freely give.”

Matt 28:19-20 says, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to *obey everything that I have commanded you*, and surely I will be with you to the very end of the age.”

The Great Commission includes healing the sick and raising the dead. Since Jesus put them in the same verse (Matt 10:8) and same category, it means that when Christ paid for healing with His body, He also paid for restoration of physical life with the same body. It is not harder because it is the same in heaven’s perspective.

We are the ones who think that raising the dead is harder because we hardly or never see a dead raised in Singapore. We haven’t stepped out in faith and boldness to challenge the social norms. We go straight to conducting a wake service when someone dies, without even trying to command death to leave and life to come back.

It’s about mind renewal (Romans 12:2). Getting unbelief out of us and seeing from heaven’s perspective (Matt 17:20; Mark 11:23-24) so that we can manifest the life of Christ to others.

We will raise the dead for the following:

- Someone who dies of sickness (John 11:38-44)

- Someone who dies prematurely (Acts 9:36-42; Mark 5:35-43; Luke 7:11-17)

- Someone who dies of an accident (Acts 20:7-12)

As this is a sensitive issue, we will only step in, based on the following:

1) A family requests us to.

2) We request so, and the family agrees.

3) This will be an adhoc basis which requires physical presence (not over any online platform).

*Important note*

- No love gift is to be collected from the decease’s family for this work of the ministry

- We can choose to give white gold (love gift) to the decease’s family, but with NO obligation. Based on freewill giving. Cos our main purpose is to raise the dead.

- Do not put pressure or force any family to let us raise the dead. Be very tactful on this.

- Should the dead not be raised, we will comfort the family with the peace of God.

- Don’t try to give the family a reason why the dead is not raised. We are there to love, not on theological debate. Simply apologise if nothing happens.

Will share about the practicality soon.... We shall see the dead raised in the first world country Singapore!

Direct Your Path

The book of Proverbs is known as the book of Wisdom. It can be obscure if we simply read the English translation. Often, the original language means a totally different thing altogether.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐦, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬. - Prov 3:5-6

We often think that this verse is talking about us acknowledging God in all our ways so that He can show us the path we should go.

The Old Covenant is the New Covenant concealed. The New Covenant is the Old Covenant revealed. In the OC, God directed His people from the outside, because it wasn't relational (they were not yet born again with the Spirit abiding in them). In the NC, God 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 us from the inside, 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥. Until we realise what it means to have Christ in us, we will still separate ourselves from God, when we have already been joined as one (1 Cor 6:17). This is a vital difference from religions.

In the Hebrew, the word 'ways' is דֶּרֶךְ (derek) and the word 'paths' used in this context is also דֶּרֶךְ (derek). It means 'the course of life'.

The word 'acknowledge' in the Hebrew is 'yada', which means intimate knowing (used in Gen 4:1). The word 'direct' in Hebrew is actually 'yashar', which means 'upright' (used in parallel at times with the word 'tsadiyq', which is 'righteous').

Putting them together... Prov 3:6 becomes '𝐈𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞, 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐇𝐢𝐦 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 (𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬).' (cross-ref: Jer 31:9; Prov 9:15; Isa 40:3)

John made the course of life 'yashar' for Christ to come (Matt 3:3). Now that Christ is here and living in us, He has made us righteous and will lead us from within to walk in righteous course of life, whichever path you take. Maybe we should stop asking Him for a direction, and start manifesting His kingdom (righteousness; Matt 6:33; Rom 14:17) where we are, and all these things (including direction) will be added to us.

Raising The Dead

Raising the dead falls in the same category as healing the sick (Matt 10:8).

What does it mean? 

- We don't need more special anointing to raise the dead.

- We don't need to first see muscle ache healed before we can slowly grow to see the dead raised. There is no progression since healing the sick and raising the dead are all on the same level from God's perspective.

- We don't need to be a believer for one century before we can see the dead raised

- We don't need more faith to raise the dead than to heal the sick. 

We just need to get unbelief out of us (get out of the box and destroy it), so that we can see what He sees and manifests what He manifests.

Come on, we need to see this more in first world countries!

P.S: A new believer probably can see more dead raised than an old believer because he wasn't taught what is NOT possible with the Holy Spirit within.

Anointing & Impartation Part 4

As shared in Part 1 to Part 3, the anointing has to do with the position of sonship, not power. Every believer is as anointed as Christ is. It's about walking by grace through faith to manifest the fullness of Him (which you already have received), which includes all the gifts in 1 Cor 12.

Since we have been quoting from the New Testament, it is good to look at how consistent it is from the Old Testament.

People love to preach, "The anointing breaks the yoke!!!" They quote from Isaiah 10:27 without understanding the Word. If you study the Hebrew for that verse, the word 'anointing' is not in it. A better English translation can be taken from NASB. 

"So it will be in that day, that his burden will be removed from your shoulders and his yoke from your neck, and the yoke will be broken because of 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬." - Isa 10:27

The word 'fatness' in Hebrew is 'shemen', which is often used as 'oil' in the Old Testament. Oil is a symbol of the Holy Spirit (Exo 29:7; Isa 61:1; Acts 10:38). Whenever someone was anointed into a position in the OT, oil was always used (Exo 29:7; 40:15; Lev 8:12; 21:10; 1 Sam 10:1; 16:13, etc). Jesus Himself was anointed with the Holy Spirit (Luke 4:18; Acts 10:38). Note: He was first anointed as the Son, then the Holy Spirit came upon Him.

The yoke of satan was broken, not because of the anointing, but because of the Holy Spirit (oil aka fatness). For power comes from the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8).

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 (oil aka fatness) 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐤𝐞! Not the anointing!

Note: Today, there are people who teach that the anointing oil has power to heal the sick (James 5:14). They forgot to read v15 which says that 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 that brings the result. The anointing oil is simply a symbol. It is a neutral instrument with NO POWER. It acts as a point of contact for the recipient to have faith in. It's absurd that some people are now selling special anointing oil claimed to be consecrated by preachers. You can use the oil from your face and it will still work, if your faith is in Christ.

The first usage of anointing can be found in Exo 29:7. It is meant for consecration ---- to set them apart for 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝. The Hebrew word used is 'mishchah', and it is for the purpose of consecration throughout the Old Testament.

Whether it is in the OT or in the NT, the anointing is always meant to set someone apart for a position. For believers in Christ, 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 (𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭) 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 (Gal 4:6; 1 Peter 2:9).

You don't need anyone's anointing, because you have Christ's anointing. Since everyone is equally anointed, stop looking to the men of God, and start looking to the God of Man and walk it out by grace through faith.

Anointing & Impartation Part 3

Anointing & Impartation Part 3

As shared in Part 1 & 2, the anointing has to do with your position of sonship, not power. You are as anointed as Christ is. Therefore, the Holy Spirit, who is the Source of all gifts (1 Cor 12) is upon you and you can walk in all the manifestation of those gifts without any so-called impartation.

One of the tougher passages which people often use to teach about the so-called impartation of spiritual gifts is Romans 1:11.

For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established... - Romans 1:11

Like what I shared, a word without the context becomes a pretext for a proof text. We need to interpret Scriptures based on Scriptures together with context.

Firstly, the word 'gift' is a singular noun in the Greek. It is not plural, which means that there isn't a variation of the so-called spiritual gifts such as gift of prophecy, gift of word of knowledge, gifts of healings, etc. However, since the Greek word 'gift' (charisma) is interchangeable with 'dorea', it has a wide spectrum of possible meanings. Thus, we need to read into context.

The purpose of imparting this gift is... "𝐬𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝, that is, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 both of you and me." (Rom 1:11c-12)

Since faith comes by hearing the Word of Christ (Rom 10:17), what Paul wanted to impart to them is more likely to be related to that (cross ref: Colossians 2:7).

What had Paul been longing to do for the Roman believers to get them 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝? Read Rom 1:13-14 to know the context. Read also Rom 15:22-29, especially verse 29.

Extra read: Preaching the whole Gospel includes power, signs and wonders (in word and in deed): Rom 15:18-20. And it doesn't stop at the salvation of the spirit. For Paul wanted to preach the Gospel of Christ to 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬.

𝐒𝐨 (therefore), as much as is in me, 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥 to you who are in Rome also. - Rom 1:15 (emphasis added)

Paul wanted to preach the Gospel to them. You will see that theme throughout the book of Romans. The beginning and the end of a letter is usually vital. In the beginning, we see that Paul wanted to visit the Romans to preach the Gospel to them. We see it at the end too.

Now to Him who is able to 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥 and the preaching of Jesus Christ... - Rom 16:25

The word 'establish' used here is the exact same word used in Rom 1:11. 

Paul had never visited them personally prior to writing this letter. He wanted the Roman believers (Jews & Gentiles) to be 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 'according to his gospel', for that was his purpose in Rom 1:16-17. For there were issues between the Gentile believers & the Jewish believers, after the latter returned from exile (Acts 18:2).

From here, we can see that Paul wanted to preach the Gospel of Christ to them to establish them in faith. But let's nail it all the way.

The word 'impart' in Rom 1:11 can also be translated as 'share.' It is the exact same word used in 1 Thes 2:8.

So, affectionately 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮, we were well pleased to 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 (share) 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐝, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬, because you had become dear to us. - 1 Thes 2:8 (emphasis added)

For 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮, that I may 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 (share) to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝— that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the 𝐦𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞. - Rom 1:11-12 (emphasis added)

Scriptures interpret Scriptures. 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭/𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥 of Christ (the spiritual gift - singular) for them to be established (Rom 16:25) and perhaps also each other's lives in Christ, so that both can be encouraged.

The Gospel itself is the gift of God (Eph 2:8; Rom 6:23, etc.).

You don't need any impartation of whatever so-called spiritual gifts. You have the incarnation in you. According to what you believe, it will be done unto you (Matt 9:29). Stop pursuing the men of God. Start pursuing the God of Man. Walk in your identity and sonship. For you are as anointed as Christ is. Jesus!

Anointing & Impartation Part 2

Anointing & Impartation Part 2

As shared in Part 1, the anointing has to do with your position of sonship, not power. And the Holy Spirit comes in fullness (without measure or leakage), because you are as anointed as Christ. You can walk in all the manifestation of the gifts of the Spirit, because the Source is in you.

You don't need any impartation from any man of God, because you have the incarnation of the God of Man in you.

Each time when laying on of hands was presented in the book of Acts, it was for the baptism of the Holy Spirit or commissioning into a spiritual position of responsibility, not any particular so-called spiritual gifts. Read Acts 6:5-6; 8:17; 9:17; 13:2-3; 19:6. Read also Numbers 8:10 (the law of the first mention applies for commissioning). 

Of course, in the New Testament, it is also for the purpose of blessing (Mark 10:16) and healing the sick (Mark 16:18; Luke 4:40).

However, there are some passages in the Bible which have been used to teach on the impartation of the so-called, particular spiritual gifts. In other words, it is believed by the charismatics that a pulpit minister can lay hand on you to impart to you a so-called spiritual gift (i.e. gift of prophecy, gifts of healings, etc.) because he has it. Let's look into the passages.

𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐞:

Hebrews 6:2 - of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

The laying of hands mentioned here is an elementary principle mentioned by the writer (Heb 6:1). It is more likely to be about healing the sick, raising the dead, blessing and commissioning, than about imparting a so-called gift, since we cannot interpret based on what is omitted from the Word.

Note: Resurrection of the dead and raising the dead are the two separate issues altogether. And the doctrine of baptisms includes baptism of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5).

𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐰𝐨:

1 Tim 4:14 - Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership.

A word without a context becomes a pretext for a proof text. If you read the preceding and following verses, as well as the chapter and the whole context of First & Second Timothy, it has to do with sound doctrines and teachings.

Ephesians 4:7-8 talks about the gift of Christ. The list is mentioned in v11.

Note: By the way, the Greek words 'dorea' and 'charisma' are both translated as 'gift' in English and they are interchangeable if you study the bible passages.

And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers... - Eph 4:11

If you read the Greek, the ministerial gift of 'pastors and teachers' is put into one category. In other words, it's actually a four-fold office, because a pastor must be able to teach (and have sound doctrines) in order to lead his flocks.

The gift that is in Timothy is prophesied by the presbytery (elders) with the laying on of their hands (commissioning him into a position of responsibility) ----- to preach and teach the Gospel with sound doctrines (1 Tim 4:13, 15-16; Read the context of chapter 4 and also 2 Tim 1:3-12; 2 Tim 4:1-5).

Extra reading: 1 Tim 5:22 (do not be hasty to commission someone into a position of responsibility; 1 Tim 3:6).

𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞:

2 Timothy 1:6 - Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

This is easy to interpret once you know 1 Tim 4:14. Paul said, "I REMIND you..." It's a reminder of what Paul already said in 1 Tim 4:4 ------ the ministerial gift of pastor/teacher. It is confirmed through the laying on of hands ------ the commissioning of the elders (including Paul).

Why did Paul have to remind Timothy again? The next verse gives us the answer. "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." Timothy was young as a pastor/teacher and was perhaps fearful (1 Tim 4:12; 1 Cor 16:10-11). Read also 2 Tim 1:8 and the rest of the verses in full context to interpret 2 Tim 1:6. Paul had to remind him to be faithful to his assignment (Read also 2 Tim 4:1-5).

If you study the context, these passages have nothing to do with the so-called impartation thingy.

In the next part, we will look at the toughest passage in Romans 1:11.

Anointing & Impartation Part 1

Anointing & Impartation Part 1

The anointing has to do with your position of sonship (Luke 4:18; 2 Cor 1:21-22; Acts 10:38; Gal 4:6; 1 John 2:20, 27), not power.

Power comes from the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8).

If you are born again, you are anointed. Because you are anointed, the Holy Spirit comes upon you and you receive power.

Christ the Messiah (John 4:25; in the Greek, it literally means "the Anointed One"; cross-reference: Matt 1:1) lives IN you (Col 1:27). That makes you as anointed as He is (1 John 4:17; Col 3:3).

There is only one anointing in the New Covenant and one Holy Spirit who is the source of all the gifts (1 Cor 12:4).

You don't need an impartation because you have the fullness of Christ and the Holy Spirit (Col 2:9; John 3:34).

Anyone who teaches that you have the same anointing and the same Holy Spirit, but asks you to come forward for an impartation to get what he has, is disempowering a believer in his identity, sonship and the Christ in him. That actually lifts him/her up but puts the ordinary believer down and contradicts the message of Christ-centred Gospel.

I seldom share these incidents, but the testimonies are meant to align our experiences to the truth in the Word so that one can be free to walk in it (John 8:32).

There were different instances where a few believers saw what I was doing in the streets and came to me, asking for an impartation of the gift of healing. I said, "No. You already have what I have. It's called the Holy Spirit." Then I got them to immediately lay hands on the sick. They saw the sick healed through them for the first time. There was no impartation involved. No transferring of whatever holy sacred cow's anointing.

It's simply by grace through faith. That's the bottom line of Christianity. Adding anything extra-biblical to it will cause a bottleneck.

I'm not a conservative nor a charismatic; neither am I optimistic or pessimistic (pun intended). I'm just a Bible-believing child of God.

I believe in the simplicity of the Gospel because we have a simple, loving Father who sent His Son to die for our sin and restore our value of sonship.

You are as anointed as the God of Man (Christ), not any man of God. Know your identity, sonship and value and you will walk in that confidence.

In Part 2, we will explore the Scriptures on the so-called impartation of spiritual holy cow sacred gifts.

False Teachers

False Teachers

Recently, there seems to be an emphasis on calling out the names of false teachers, false prophets and churches in relation to these.

In the first place, I wonder why there is such a need when the goal of a believer should be the Great Commission. There are some who even built their so-called ministries on exposing false teachers. If we don't major on the major, we will spend our time and focus wrongly on the minor.

At the end of the day, God is not going to ask you, "How many false teachers have you caught in your life? How many false doctrines have you corrected in your life?"

He is going to ask, "Have you fulfilled My Great Commission? Have you loved people? Have you discipled My sheep?"

That said... I'm not undermining the importance of sound doctrines, because I am pretty sticky with the Word. But I extremely dislike people to go around calling out the names of false teachers and churches just because they disagree with their doctrines.

I am afraid that many have misunderstood the term "false teachers." Just because someone or a church over-emphasizes on certain doctrines do not make them false churches or false teachers. Well, denominations began because of different emphasis on Scriptures. Does it mean they are false churches?

But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. - 2 Peter 2:1-2

The context of these false teachers/prophets in 2 Peter 2 was about those who 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐢𝐧.

When Jesus Himself talked about false prophets in Matthew 7:15, He was referring to those 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐢𝐦 (v21). These people do not bear fruit in their lives because they were not good trees to begin with.

Read also Matthew 7:15-20; Matt 24:24; Mark 13:22; 1 John 4:1.

There are many Christian figures who have been labeled as false teachers, just because they are not perfect in theology and that they preach stuff that differs from mainstream doctrines. However, they are bearing fruit, such as walking in love and compassion, reaching out to the lost, sharing about Christ as much as they know how, etc.

I'm not sure why we want to label them as false teachers/prophets/churches, when we don't even know them personally. It's absurd when you yourself are not even anywhere near when it comes to bearing fruit or having perfect theology.

It's even more ironic that we don't even understand what the term "false teachers" really means, yet we keep using them.

Let's stop this and go after Jesus, His Word and His Works. Period.

P.S: It is absolutely fine to correct wrong teachings without bringing up the person's name and church. But that has nothing do with labeling them as false teachers/prophets. Paul called out some names in the Bible because he knew what was happening when his flocks were led astray from Christ.