Continued-
I Timothy 1:4 NKJV
"nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith."
*Fables/Endless genealogies-
*Before Peter was martyred (John 21:18), he reminded us that we could TRUST the Word of God.
*No prophesy should be withheld (or was withheld) from the rest of scripture or an interpretation of secretive/private visions (man made) that can not prove to be works of God. The Spirit wrote one book!
"the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction."
Proverbs 1:7
II Peter Ch.1
"For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty." Vs.16
"for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit."
I John 4:1 NKJV
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but *test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many *false prophets have gone out into the world.
- John tells us to TEST the Spirits. False Prophets ministering "The Word of God," should be tested by taking your time to examine the evidence and study the Scriptures.
"search the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so." (Acts 17:11)
Jeremiah 23:16, 21-22 NKJV
"Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They make you worthless; They speak a vision of their own heart, Not from the mouth of the Lord ." Vs. 16
“I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran. I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied." Vs.21
"But if they had stood in My counsel, And had caused My people to hear My words, Then they would have turned them from their evil way And from the evil of their doings." Vs. 22
Titus 1:16 NKJV
"They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work."
Also look up the following verses:
Isaiah 6:9-10; 44:18-19
-The Immaturity/Maturity of your Faith & Spiritual Discernment (Hebrews 5:12-14 NKJV)
"For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food." Vs. 12
"For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe."
Vs. 13
"But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil." Vs.14
*Ephesians 4:14- Mature in Christ:
Mature believers understand the heavenly priesthood of Jesus Christ and know how to come to the throne of grace for help. They are skillful in using God's truth in their personal lives, and they can also teach others. do you qualify?
Helpful Resources:
John MacAurthur- Discusses Discernment
http://www.gty.org/Resources/Questions/QA138
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