Broadcast<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n False Prophets- Part 2\n Matthew 7:16-18\n 08\/12\/2025\n\n\n 16 You will recognize them by their fruits. Are\n grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from\n thistles?\n 17 So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the\n diseased tree bears bad fruit.\n 18 A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a\n diseased tree bear good fruit. (ESV)\n\n Jesus told His disciples: ``Beware of false prophets, who\n come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous\n wolves.'' How do we recognize these false teachers who come to\n us in the name of Jesus? There certainly are signs which help us\n recognize those who pervert the good news of salvation from sin\n and death by God's rich love alone for the sake of the death and\n resurrection of Jesus.\n\n There are only two ways to look at obtaining eternal life,\n of receiving the reward of heaven. The first is to perfectly\n keep God's Law in every respect, to earn the right to live in\n eternal paradise. That is unobtainable, but that is the message\n of most religions. The second is to rely completely on God's\n rich grace, love, and mercy. This is the true teaching of Christ\n Jesus, that God sent His Son to pay the price of our sin.\n\n Jesus continued:\n You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes\n gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? So,\n every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased\n tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad\n fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit.\n\n\n If the teacher, if the pastor, insists on certain actions\n for you to be saved from the guilt of your sin, that is a false\n preacher. The fruits of teaching about works is despair and\n hopelessness. Following the rules doesn't help, because we know\n we cannot reach the standard of perfection the Law demands.\n\n May our Lord grant us wisdom to recognize the fruits of\n false teaching so that we may hold firmly to the truth of God's\n grace. Amen.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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