Top 10 Ways That Unsaved People Think They’re Saved

By Martha Mac / SO4J.com ® / SO4J-TV & Video Productions

”If What You Say, Think, or Do is Contrary to God’s Word, then you are being Deceived!” SM

(Subjects in these Sections)

- TOP 10 WAYS THAT UNSAVED PEOPLE THINK THEY'RE SAVED - INTRO

- UNSAVED PEOPLE THINK THAT THEY'RE SAVED

- JESUS WARNS - MANY GOOD PEOPLE WILL BE SENTENCED TO HELL

- TOP 10 LIST - TOP 10 WAYS THAT UNSAVED PEOPLE THINK THEY'RE SAVED

- CALLING YOURSELF A “CHRISTIAN” DOESN'T MAKE US SAVED!

- UNSAVED PEOPLE'S FRUIT CAN LOOK GOOD - BUT GOD KNOWS THEIR HEART

- WHAT DOES A REAL CHRISTIAN LOOK & ACT LIKE - WHAT FRUIT IS PRODUCED?

- TRUE CHRISTIANS VS. FALSE CHRISTIANS – WHAT DOES JESUS TELL US ABOUT BOTH?

- WE MUST BE VERY CAREFUL WHAT FOUNDATION THEY ARE BUILDING ON

- EXAMINE YOURSELF (2 COR 13:5)

- JESUS WARNS US TO NOT BE DECEIVED BY FALSE TEACHINGS

- MORE OF GOD'S WORD - HOW UNSAVED PEOPLE LOOK SAVED

- LIST OF OTHER WAYS THAT UNSAVED PEOPLE LOOK SAVED - AMAZING BIBLE TEACHINGS

- SOMEDAY GOD WILL REVEAL TO THE WORLD WHO HIS REAL CHILDREN ARE

- RESOURCES & LINKS TO MORE TEACHINGS ON LUKEWARM PEOPLE & WAYS THEY ARE DECEIVED

TOP 10 WAYS THAT UNSAVED PEOPLE THINK THAT THEY'RE SAVED - INTRO

This Teaching called “Top 10 Ways That Unsaved People Think They’re Saved” shows the many ways which Satan deceives billions of people into believing a lie that they are Saved, when they are not. We are warned by Jesus not to base our Eternal Salvation on: Our Good Works alone, Church Titles & Denominations, our Emotions, or because you attend Church, etc. This teaching is to help us Examine our Life (2 Cor 13:5) with the light of what God’s Word says, as someday we will all appear before Jesus Christ to be Judged, to see if our lives lined up with God’s Word. (Rom 2:5-11, Rev 20: 11-16, Heb 9:27) We will expose these deceptions that are all Contrary to God’s Word.

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UNSAVED PEOPLE THINK THAT THEY'RE SAVED

Lukewarm Unsaved People can look and act Saved by: Attending Church or Christian Functions, Singing in the Church Choir, Lifting their Hands at Church, and being very excited about Jesus in their Youth Group, or at a: Christian Concert, Retreat, or Conference. They might Work at Church, Teach Sunday School, be a Priest, or a Worldwide well known Preacher, Teacher, Priest, or Pastor. Some might have an incredible Christian Ministry, or be working on an a Christian Project, Book, Movie, Magazine, Church, etc. in which they talk to others about their Project or their Ministry MORE than they talk to others about JESUS! (2 Cor 4:5) They might appear to be quite focused on God and appear to be a person of deep Prayer; they might even have a Ministry that teaches people on how to Pray. They might be very zealous, and outgoing for Jesus. They might give Money to Charities, or Tithe at Church, and/or they might have memorized their Bibles inside and out. They might be: Soul Winners, Perform Healings, Miracles, Cast out Demons, and have the Power to Prophecy. They might Follow Church Traditions and Doctrines, and say Christian Clichés. They might be a Contemporary “Christian” Singer or a Musician in a very talented “Christian” Band, but when you go to their website or to a “Christian” Concert they have very little mention about the name of JESUS, and/or how one can be Biblically Saved; it’s mainly only info about themselves, and their “Christian” Music, Merchandise, Tours...etc. Lukewarmers can look “HOT” for Jesus by: displaying a Christian Bumper Sticker on their car, and even wearing a WWJD (What Would Jesus Do) wristband. They might be a Well-Known Person who took a stand for great "causes" like: Illiteracy, Aids, and Worldwide Famine, or be a Best Selling “Christian” Author, and have a “Christian” Radio or TV Show. They might simply be a: Good Person, a Mom, a Dad, or a Grand Parent, doing Good & Kind Deeds. The Lukewarm Person might be known to the World as a Good Person who was a: “Reverend,” a “Pope,” a “Father,” a “Bishop,” a Religious Nun, or a “Pastor” of a Church; even a very large and prosperous Church that is known Worldwide.

Mark 4:12 Jesus says, ”They see what I do, but they don't perceive its meaning. They hear My words, but they don't understand. So they will not Turn from their Sins and be Forgiven.”

The point is, you can appear to be the most Godly person on Earth, and still miss Heaven and spend Eternity in Hell. You can appear to have your act together with the Lord, but God knows the true condition of each man’s heart.

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JESUS WARNS - MANY GOOD PEOPLE WILL BE SENTENCED TO HELL

On Judgment Day many Good People who do good deeds, who are even "Religious" will be sentenced to spend Eternity in Hell. Why?

Matt 7:21-23 Jesus Warns us, "Not everyone who calls out to Me, 'Lord! Lord!' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually Do the Will of My Father in Heaven will enter. On Judgment Day MANY will say to Me 'Lord! Lord! We Prophesied, Cast out demons, and Performed many Miracles in Your Name.' But I will reply, 'I never knew you. Get away from Me, you who break God's Laws."

So many people are positive they are Saved because they think they are a: Good Person, have once said a "Sinner's Prayer", or go to Church. Yet the Bible clearly states you must: Repent & Believe the Gospel, Forsake All Sin, and Obey God's Word. Then our Faith will be Tested to see if it's Genuine or Not. (Deut 8:2, Deut 13:3; James 1:12; 1 Pet 1:7) Even Jesus was Tempted by Satan. (Matt. 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13) Faith that Fizzles & Fails Before the Finish Line is Not a Saving Faith.

Matt 10:22 Jesus says, "Those who endure until the end, will be saved."

Luke 6:46 Jesus says, "Why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t DO what I say?

Judas (the Disciple who "Accepted" Jesus and later betrayed Him), Failed his Tests & Temptations and was Found in the End to be a False Convert who had a Lukewarm "Love" for Jesus and a "Rocky Ground" Heart.

Here Judas was a close friend of Jesus (God) Himself. Judas was in Ministry with Jesus working along side Him continually, getting all the latest and greatest Teachings and Revelations about God's Word. He even "Accepted" and "Believed" in Jesus.

Judas Ate, Talked, and Fellowshipped with Jesus on a regular basis, as well as Praying with Jesus, and who knows— maybe he even did some of the same miracles of healing like some of the other Disciples did. Judas however merely Professed with his mouth in Jesus. His Belief in Jesus amounted to NO GOOD FRUIT, because He did not truly LOVE Jesus, as Jesus told His Disciples to do— John 14:15 "If you Love Me Obey My Commandments." Judas' Belief in Jesus did not follow through to a true Love and Obedience to God's Word. In fact, Judas was in the habit of Stealing from the Ministry of Jesus, so his life was actually the total opposite of what Jesus actual taught us in God's Word.

It's easy to be deceived, even when you are doing much Work for Jesus— even with Jesus Himself!

John 12:6 "Not that he (Judas) cared for the poor (he Professed that he did)—he was a THIEF, and since he was in charge of the Disciples’ Money, he OFTEN STOLE (practiced sin) some for himself."

Luke 16:10-13 Jesus says, “If you are DISHONEST (cheat, steal, lie) in LITTLE THINGS, you WON'T be honest with greater responsibilities. And if you are UNTRUSTWORTHY ABOUT WORLDLY WEALTH, who will trust you with the TRUE RICHES OF HEAVEN?"

True & False Conversion— In The Parable Of The Sower Story

Jesus warns us also about True & False Conversion in the "The Parable Of The Sower" (Matt.13:3-23, Mark 4:3-20, Luke 8:5-15, Matt.13:37-43). In this Story Jesus tells us about a Farmer (Jesus) who went out to Plant some Seeds (God's Word) in His Field. The Seeds fall on 4 Different Soils (Conditions of People's Hearts): Hard, Rocky, Thorny, and Good Soil. The Good Soil is a True Christian. The Hard, Rocky, Thorny Ground Hearers are: Lukewarm, Carnal “Christians”, they bear No “Fruit”, and are False Christians. They will end up in Hell. You can find out more about this Parable and find out what the Condition of your Heart is by reading: SO4J Teaching - Judgment Day – Are You Ready? - Here

Now let’s cover some of the “Top 10 Ways That Unsaved People Think They’re Saved”, and see what God’s Word says.

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TOP 10 WAYS THAT UNSAVED PEOPLE THINK THEY'RE SAVED - TOP 10 LIST

Here is a list that SO4J came up with of the"Top 10 Ways That Unsaved People Think They're Saved." Not included in this list is the many Cults & False Religions & Teachings being taught Worldwide. These False Teachings are deceiving Billions of people throughout the world—taking them down the wide path that leads to destruction...Hell (Matt 7:13-14).

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Top 10 Ways That Unsaved People Think They're Saved

1	I’M A "GOOD" PERSON	“I'm a Good Person— My God would never send a 'Good Person' to Hell”
2	SINNER'S PRAYER & ACCEPTING JESUS	"I Said the Sinner's Prayer, I Accepted Jesus, I Went Forward at an Alter Call— of course I'm Saved" (The "Sinner's Prayer" can lead people to a False Assurance. This Prayer is not bad IF there is Evidence of True Biblical Repentance or a changed life or Good"Fruit" in their lives - Matt & Luke 3:8)
3	I "FEEL" SAVED	“I Shout & Praise God, I Lift My Hands To God, I Sing, I Listen To Christian Music, and go to Christian Concerts, etc”
4	GOOD DEEDS	“I Pay My Tithes, I Do Good Works, I Give To Charities, I Feed The Poor”
5	I AM RELIGIOUS	“I Go To Church, I was Baptized, Confirmed, I Pray & Read the Bible, I Fast, I Am Involved in Christian Ministry or help out with Christian Projects”
6	CHRISTIAN TITLES	“I’m a Priest (Father), Pastor, Reverend, Teacher, a Christian Musician, Christian Author or Speaker”
7	DENOMINATIONS & TRADITIONS	“I’m a Catholic, Lutheran, Pentecostal, Baptist, etc.”
8	GOD IS BLESSING ME & PROSPERITY	“God is Prospering Me, I ‘Sow Seeds’ & God Gives Me a Harvest”
9	SPIRITUAL GIFTS	“I Speak in Tongues, Heal, Cast Out Demons, Prophesy, and Do Miracles in Jesus Name"
10	SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES or MYSTICISM	"I Am a Spiritual Person"— and/or "I Do Yoga & Contemplative Prayer.."

Below are a variety of different statements people say or believe that are contrary to God's Word; regarding how they think they are Saved, and/or ready for Judgment Day—when really they are not.

Also included is a some Bible Scriptures for each of these Top 10.

1 - I’M A "GOOD" PERSON

“I'm a Good Person— Plus I'm not as bad as Hitler!"

These people who say "I'm a Good Person" usually compare their so called "goodness" to other people's "goodness," rather than to the Holiness & Perfection of God. They say things like, "I'm better than most people," "I do more good than bad," "I’m not Hitler." They have Human Pride. They also have a False Perception of God—and have made themselves a False Idol of who they think that God is, saying things like— “My God is a loving God who would never send anyone to Hell.”

Examine Yourself (2 Cor 13:5)

Let's compare your "Goodness" to God's Perfect Standards, the 10 Commandments (Ex 20:3-17)

Have you ever Lied or Stolen? If so, God sees you as a Liar & a Thief.

Have you looked at someone with Lust?
In Matt 5:28 Jesus says, "If you look at someone to Lust, you Commit Adultery in Your Heart."

Have you ever Hated, or been Angry at anyone? If so, God sees you as a Murderer. (1 John 3:15; Matt 5:22)

Thieves & Adulterers will NOT inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. (Read 1 Cor 6:9-10)

Liars & Murderers will be thrown into the Lake of Fire. (Read Rev 21:8)

We're All Guilty! (Rom 3:23) On Judgment Day we'd ALL end up in Hell! (Rev 20:11-16; Rom 2:5-16)

When a person understands the Bad News, then the Good News will make much more sense to them.

Here are some more Bible Scriptures that show us that we fall short of God's Perfect Standards.

Mark 7:20-23 Jesus says, “Out of a Person’s Heart, come Evil Thoughts, Sexual Immorality, Theft, Murder, Adultery, Greed, Wickedness, Deceit, Lustful Desires, Envy, Slander, Pride, and Foolishness. All these Evil things come from within; they are what Defile you and make you UNACCEPTABLE TO GOD."

Heb 12:14 says, "Without Holiness No One shall see God."

No one has ever done Good— except for Jesus, who is God.

Rom 3:10-12 As it is written, "There is NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE; There is NONE who understands, There is NONE who seeks for God; All have turned aside, together they have become useless; There is NONE WHO DOES GOOD, THERE IS NOT EVEN ONE."

Luke 18:18-19 Once a religious leader asked Jesus this question: “GOOD Teacher, what should I do to inherit Eternal Life?” “Why do you call Me GOOD?” Jesus asked him. “Only GOD is truly GOOD." (Jesus is God - He is only GOOD!)

Matthew 5:48 Jesus says, “Be PERFECT, just as your Father in Heaven is PERFECT.” (a Sanctification Scripture)

Matt 13:36-43 Jesus' disciples said, “Please explain to us the story of the weeds in the field.” Jesus replied, “The Son of Man is the farmer who plants the good seed. The field is the world, and the good seed represents the people of the Kingdom. The weeds are the people who belong to the evil one. The enemy who planted the weeds (false converts) among the wheat (True Christians) is the devil. The harvest is the end of the world, and the harvesters are the angels. “Just as the weeds (false converts) are sorted out and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the world. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will remove from his Kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil. And the angels will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous (the Good Wheat— True Christians) will shine like the sun in their Father’s Kingdom."

Luke 18:11-14 Jesus tells a story, “The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not a sinner like everyone else. For I don’t cheat, I don’t sin, and I don’t commit adultery. I’m certainly not like that tax collector! I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’ “But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’ I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

2 - SINNER'S PRAYER / ACCEPTING JESUS

"I Said the Sinner's Prayer, I Accepted Jesus, I Went Forward at an Alter Call— of course I'm Saved"

(This can lead people to a False Assurance. These things are not bad IF there is Evidence of True Biblical Repentance or a changed life; showing Good "Fruit")

The “Sinner’s Prayer” is a Prayer that one Prays when they understand they’ve sinned against a Holy God and are in need of a Savior. But it is so important that we understand that we are NOT to base our Eternal Salvation on any one single "magical" prayer which might have been said years ago, IF we are presently living in darkness & sin, and living a life that is not in Obedience to God’s Word (1 Peter 1:14-17, 1 John 2:3-6, 1 John 3:9-10, Luke 6:46).

There is also a false idea being preached these days in most churches, that tell people to simply come forward at an Altar Call, and "Accept" Jesus into your heart. They also say that ALL one needs to do to have Eternal life is to believe the FACTS about Jesus’ Life, Death, & Resurrection—and then you are Saved. While all of that is good, what most of these Churches are unknowingly doing are leading MANY people into a False Conversion, for they miss a key ingredient to Salvation and that is to REPENT, and BELIEVE the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Repentance & Belief go together.

Many people also lean on a well known scripture in Romans 10:13 which says, “Call upon the name of the Lord and you’ll be saved.”

There is also the saying that God wants to fill that "God-shaped hole (void) in your heart"; and God can fill that emptiness, and give your life purpose, etc. And if you "Accept" Jesus He will deliver you from life’s problems, fix alcoholism, poverty, sickness, etc. This is all true, God can do these things, but the focus here is still on self— and not on Dying to Self and on Repentance and leaving everything to follow Christ.

Acts 17:30-31 "God commands everyone everywhere to Repent of Their Sins and Turn to Him, for He has set a Day for Judging the World with Justice by the man (JESUS) he has appointed, and he proved to everyone who this is by raising him from the dead.”

Luke 9:23-24 Jesus says, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it."

Acts 20:21 "I have had one message for Jews and Greeks alike—the necessity of Repenting from Sin and Turning to God, and of having Faith in our Lord Jesus."

Luke 13:3-5 Jesus says, "You will perish, too, unless you repent of your sins and turn to God.... and I tell you again that unless you repent, you will perish, too.”

Isaiah 29:13 And so the Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote.”

Jeremiah 12:2 “Your name is on their Lips, but you are far from their Hearts.”

Mark 7:20-23 Jesus says, “Out of a Person’s Heart, come Evil Thoughts, Sexual Immorality, Theft, Murder, Adultery, Greed, Wickedness, Deceit, Lustful Desires, Envy, Slander, Pride, and Foolishness. All these Evil things come from within; they are what Defile you and make you Unacceptable to God.”

We are not promoting a Works Base Salvation at all, but we are simply stating the obvious that there is more to Salvation than having a Head Knowledge about Jesus Christ.

3 - I "FEEL" SAVED

“I Shout & Praise God, I Lift My Hands To God, I Sing, I Listen To Christian Music,

and go to Christian Concerts, etc”

It's not enough to "FEEL SAVED".

Satan can trick our Feelings and make us Think we are doing great, when really we are NOT.

We can be Self-Deceived.

Jesus tells us that MANY so called Christians will appear on Judgment Day (Matt 7:21-29) having been deceived by Satan who had led them to Trust in their Emotions, and who had "Faith" in their Spiritual Gifts and the "power of their words", rather than Believing & Obeying God's Word which is real Faith, and love for Jesus.

There are many people who live a Continual life of Sin and Disobedience to God's Word after hearing and receiving the Knowledge of the Truth in God's Word.

Heb 10:26-29 "If we deliberately CONTINUE SINNING after we have received Knowledge of the Truth, there is NO longer any sacrifice that will cover these Sins. There is only the terrible expectation of God’s Judgment and the raging fire that will consume his enemies. For anyone who refused to Obey the Law of Moses (in the Old Testament) was put to death without Mercy on the Testimony of two or three witnesses. Just think how much WORSE THE PUNISHMENT WILL BE for those who have trampled on the Son of God, and have treated the Blood of the Covenant (those New Testament people), which made us Holy, as if it were Common and Unholy, and have insulted and disdained the Holy Spirit who brings God’s Mercy to us."

Many believe that they can live any way that they want to because they think that they are now living in "the Grace Period" (which we are), but they thought that this gave them license to live any way that they wanted to.

This all seemingly "Felt Right", but they will pay dearly for Believing this Lie of Satan, with their life.

Satan did his job deceiving and twisting God's Word with Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden.

Satan could most likely be deceiving YOU too in some way right now, because the Bible says that Satan, deceives the Whole World. He deceived the MANY in Noah's Day (only 8 people were righteous and survived the flood), and he his doing his job deceiving the Billions in our day too.

Rev 12:9 "The serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world"

MANY choose the Easy Broad Path that leads to Death (Matt 7:13-14).

How can we know that we are being Deceived by Satan?

He Twists God's Word.

Genesis 3:1-24 The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the Lord God had made. One day he asked the woman, “Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?” “Of course we may eat fruit from the trees in the garden,” the woman replied. “It’s only the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden that we are not allowed to eat. God said, ‘You must not eat it or even touch it; if you do, you will die.’” “You won’t die!” the serpent replied to the woman. “God knows that your eyes will be opened as soon as you eat it, and you will be like God, knowing both good and evil.” The woman was convinced.

”If What You Say, Think, or Do is Contrary to God’s Word, then you are being Deceived!” SM

—Martha Mac, SO4J-TV & Video Productions

We are NOT to live our life by our feelings, or by listening to any voice that comes into our head.

(Article: "Problems with Personal Words From God— How People Become False Prophets To Themselves")

Jer 17:9 “The Human Heart is the most Deceitful of all things, and Desperately wicked.”

2 Cor 11:14 "Even Satan disguises himself as an Angel of Light."

Don’t Trust in Your Emotions Like Adam & Eve Did, Trust in God’s Word.

Prov 14:12 “There is a Way which seems right to a man (feels & looks right), but it’s end is the Way of Death.”

Some Self Examining Questions to Focus on Is: "Is my life lining up with God's Word?" "Do I Look, Act, and Talk like Jesus?" "Am I Conforming into the Image of Christ every day?" "Am I bearing Good Fruit for Jesus?"

Rom 8:29-30 "For whom God Foreknew (God chose His people in advance), He also Predestined to be CONFORMED to the Image of His Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many Brothers and Sisters. Moreover whom He Predestined, these He also Called (He called them to come to Him); whom He called, these He also Justified (gave them right standing with Himself); and whom He Justified, these He also Glorified (gave them His Glory)."

2 Cor 3:16-18 "But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, then the veil is taken away. Now, the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, He gives freedom. And all of us have had that veil removed so that we can be MIRRORS THAT BRIGHTLY REFLECT THE GLORY OF THE LORD. And as the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become MORE AND MORE LIKE JESUS and REFLECT HIS GLORY EVEN MORE."

Once someone initially Repents & Believes the Gospel we are called to Bear Much "Fruit" for Jesus (John 15:5-13)— showing Biblical Evidence of Salvation.

John 15:8 Jesus says, "When you PRODUCE MUCH FRUIT, you are MY TRUE DISCIPLES. This brings GREAT GLORY to My Father."

Matt & Luke 3:8 "Prove by the way you live that you have Repented of your Sins and Turned to God (bear fruit in keeping with repentance)."

Forsaking Sin in Our lives (1 John 3:9-10), Obeying God's Word (1 John 2:3-6), out of our Love for Jesus (John 14:15).

And we shouldn't "FEEL" or be led by the Crowd, feeling Secure in the Safety in Numbers.

Don't ever follow the Crowd, as MOST people are on the Broad Road to Hell (Matt 7:13-14), FEW EVER walk the Narrow Difficult Path of a life of Love & Obedience to Jesus that leads to Life.

Amos 5:21-24 The LORD SAYS, "I HATE ALL YOUR SHOW AND PRETENSE—THE HYPOCRISY OF YOUR RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS AND SOLEMN ASSEMBLIES. I will NOT accept your burnt offerings and grain offerings. I won't even notice all your choice peace offerings. AWAY WITH YOUR HYMNS OF PRAISE! They are only NOISE TO MY EARS. I WILL NOT LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC, NO MATTER HOW LOVELY IT IS. Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of Justice, a River of Righteous living that will never run dry.”

Rom 10:2-3 “I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirected zeal. For they don’t understand God’s way of making people right with himself. Refusing to accept God’s way, they cling to their own way of getting right with God...”

Keep following God's Word and Clinging to Jesus.

Heb 4:14 "That is why we have a Great High Priest who has gone to Heaven, Jesus the Son of God. Let us CLING TO HIM and never stop trusting Him."

1 Tim 1:19 "CLING TO YOUR FAITH IN CHRIST, and keep your conscience clear. For some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked."

4 - GOOD DEEDS

“I Pay Tithes, Do Good Works, Give To Charities & Feed The Poor”

These people are apparently going to "Earn their way" into Heaven— Earning so called brownie points with God.

They try to pay their own fine for their Judgment of their Sin, but no amount of Good Deeds can earn a way into Heaven.

Good Deeds do have a huge role to play AFTER one has initially Repented & Believed the Gospel, but as far as working our way to Salvation through doing Good Deeds— if that is what you believe, you are being deceived.

Titus 3:5 "He SAVED us, NOT because of the RIGHTEOUS THINGS WE HAD DONE, but because of HIS MERCY. He washed away our Sins, giving us a New Birth and New Life through the Holy Spirit."

Isaiah 64:6 "We are ALL Infected and Impure with Sin. When we DISPLAY OUR RIGHTEOUS DEEDS, they are NOTHING BUT FILTHY RAGS. Like autumn leaves, we wither and fall, and our sins sweep us away like the wind."

Eph 2:8-9 “For by Grace you have been saved through Faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the Gift of God, not of Works, lest anyone should boast.”

Matt 23:23 Jesus says, "How terrible it will be for you Teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest part of your income, but you ignore the important things of the law—justice, mercy, and faith.”

Luke 18:9-14 - Religious Pharisee who put confidence in his Good Deeds VS The Despised Tax Collector -

Then Jesus told this story to some who had Great Confidence in their Own Righteousness and scorned everyone else: "Two men went to the Temple to Pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a Despised Tax Collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and Prayed this Prayer: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not a Sinner like everyone else. For I don’t Cheat, I don’t Sin, and I don’t Commit Adultery. I’m certainly not like that Tax Collector! I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’ “But the Tax Collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in Sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be Merciful to me, for I am a Sinner.’ I tell you, this Sinner, NOT the Pharisee, returned home Justified before God. For those who Exalt themselves will be Humbled, and those who Humble themselves will be Exalted.”

Phil 2:12 “Work out your Salvation with Fear and Trembling. For it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.”

5 - I AM RELIGIOUS

“I Go To Church, I was Baptized, Confirmed, I Pray & Read the Bible, I Fast, I Am Involved in Christian Ministry or help out with Christian Projects”

Many people have a misunderstanding for the real reason to go to Church and be involved in Christian Projects and such. There are some who do so to: Relieve a guilty conscience, or they feel like it makes them feel better; or they feel like they are doing God a favor. They do these things out of obligation or duty.

Isaiah 58:2-3 “YET THEY ACT SO PIOUS! They come to the TEMPLE EVERY DAY and SEEM DELIGHTED TO LEARN ALL ABOUT ME. THEY ACT LIKE A RIGHTEOUS NATION that would never abandon the Laws of its God. They ask me to take action on their behalf, PRETENDING THEY WANT TO BE NEAR ME. ‘We have FASTED before you!’ they say. ‘Why aren’t you Impressed? We have been very hard on ourselves, and you don’t even notice it!’ “I will tell you why!” I respond. “IT'S BECAUSE YOU ARE FASTING TO PLEASE YOURSELVES. Even while you Fast, you keep Oppressing your Workers.”

They ACT RELIGIOUS and DO RELIGIOUS THINGS to PLEASE THEMSELVES and NOT the LORD.

These people put their Confidence in their mere Human Flesh and not on Jesus—saying things like "I was Baptized, I was Confirmed, I ’ve always been a Christian, My Family is Christian, I Fast, I Pray..."

2 Tim 3:5 They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!

Matt 23:5 Jesus says, “Everything they do is for show. On their arms they wear extra wide prayer boxes with Scripture verses inside, and they wear robes with extra long tassels.”

Luke 20:47 Jesus says, “They shamelessly cheat widows out of their property and then pretend to be pious by making long prayers in public. Because of this, they will be severely punished.”

Mark 12:40 Jesus says, “Yet they shamelessly cheat widows out of their property and then pretend to be pious by making long prayers in public. Because of this, they will be more severely punished.”

Isaiah 58:2-3 “Yet they act so pious! They come to the Temple every day and seem delighted to learn all about me. They act like a righteous nation that would never abandon the laws of its God. They ask me to take action on their behalf, pretending they want to be near me. ‘We have fasted before you!’ they say. ‘Why aren’t you impressed? We have been very hard on ourselves, and you don’t even notice it!’ “I will tell you why!” I respond. “It’s because you are fasting to please yourselves. Even while you fast, you keep oppressing your workers.”

Isaiah 65:5 “Yet they say to each other, ‘Don’t come too close or you will defile me! I am Holier than you!’ These people are a stench in my nostrils, an acrid smell that never goes away.”

6 - CHRISTIAN TITLES

“I’m a Priest (Father), Pastor, Reverend, Teacher, a Christian Musician, Christian Author or Speaker”

These people who put their trust merely in their Titles in life are being Deceived. They clearly have much Head knowledge about the Bible, but no true Godly Repentance & Faith in the Good News of Jesus Christ.

- These people appear to love the Status & Pride

- They feel important.

Jesus told us not to call anyone their SPIRITUAL FATHER except for GOD.

Matt 23:5-11 Jesus says, "But they do all their deeds to be noticed by men; for they broaden their *Phylacteries (see right below this scripture for definition) and lengthen the tassels of their garments. "They love the place of honor at banquets and the chief seats in the synagogues, and respectful greetings in the market places, and being called Rabbi by men. "But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. "DO NOT CALL ANYONE ON EARTH FATHER; FOR ONE IS YOUR FATHER, HE WHO IS IN HEAVEN. "Do NOT be called LEADERS; for One is your Leader, that is, CHRIST. "But the greatest among you shall be your servant."

(*Phylactery— is a Greek term for Judaic leather boxes worn on the arm and head, and which contain scrolls inscribed with specific Biblical verses. )

Luke 11:43 Jesus says, “What sorrow awaits you Pharisees! For you love to sit in the seats of honor in the Synagogues and receive respectful greetings as you walk in the marketplaces."

Acts 4:12 There is Salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be Saved.”

(Jesus is that Name!)

7 - Christian Denominations & Traditions

“I’m a Catholic, Lutheran, Pentecostal, Baptist, etc.”

People like to put their confidence in everyone but God. They put their Church, and their Church Doctrines way above the Word of God. If you ask them if they are Saved they will say "I’m a Catholic", "I'm Lutheran", "Pentecostal", "Baptist", "Mormon", "Jehovah’s Witness", etc. Of course the last two mentioned are a Cult.

Here is what Jesus thinks about holding Church Traditions up, over the Word of God.

Mark 7:6-9 Jesus says, “You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you, for he wrote, ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.’ Neglecting the Commandment of God, you hold to the Tradition of Men." Jesus was also saying to them, "You are experts at setting aside the Commandment of God in order to keep your Tradition.”

Matt 15:7-9 Jesus says, “You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you, for he wrote, ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach Man-Made ideas as commands from God.’”

2 Cor 4:5 “You see, we don’t go around preaching about ourselves. We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus’ sake.”

GOD'S WARNING TO ALL - These Priests, Pastors, Evangelists, Teachers, and Preachers are in deep trouble if they bind people to their: Laws, Traditions, Teachings that are Contrary to God's Word— those Rules & Traditions that Jesus did NOT tell us to be a part of. EXAMPLE:

An Example of a Religious Tradition in the Catholic Denomination:

The Tradition of Praying to "Mary" the Mother of Jesus, and or "Saints"

What does God's Word have to say about this?

1 Tim 2:5 "There is only ONE GOD and ONE MEDIATOR who can reconcile God and Humanity—the MAN CHRIST JESUS."

Exod 20:3-5 GOD SAYS, “You must NOT have ANY OTHER GOD BUT ME. You must NOT make for yourself an IDOL OF ANY KIND or an IMAGE OF ANYTHING in the Heavens or on the Earth or in the Sea. You must NOT bow down to them or WORSHIP THEM, for I, the Lord your God, am a Jealous God who will NOT TOLERATE YOUR AFFECTION FOR ANY OTHER GODS...(6) But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love Me and Obey My Commands.

Acts 4:12 There is salvation in NO ONE ELSE! God has given NO OTHER NAME UNDER HEAVEN by which we must be Saved.”

Here are the Plagues that will be Added on to people's Punishment for Adding to God's Word or Removing Words from God's Word.

Rev 22:18-21 And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the Words of Prophecy written in this Book: If anyone ADDS ANYTHING to what is written here, God will ADD to that person the PLAGUES DESCRIBED IN THIS BOOK. And if anyone REMOVES ANY OF THE WORDS from this Book of Prophecy, God will REMOVE that person’s share in the TREE OF LIFE and in the Holy City that are described in this Book. He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I Am Coming Soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! May the Grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s Holy People."

8 - God Is Blessing Me / Prosperity

“God is Prospering Me, I ‘Sow Seeds’ & God Gives Me a Harvest”

False Assurance — You are deceived by Satan if you are being so called "Blessed", but yet you live a life that is Disobedient to God's Word, and you practice Sin by: Lying, Stealing, Lustful Thoughts, Sex Before Marriage, etc

The False Prosperity Gospel is huge Worldwide, and many of these people involved in it have a false idea of God, with the belief that because God is "Prospering Me, and I’m Blessed, I ‘Sow Seeds’ And God Gives Me a Harvest" that means I have God's Stamp of Approval on my life. They are being deceived.

- Evidence of Salvation appears mostly to be measured by material wealth

- Focusing mostly on having success in this life

- If it works it must be God

1 Tim 6:5 "These people always cause trouble. Their Minds are Corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the Truth. To them, a SHOW OF GODLINESS IS JUST A WAY TO BECOME WEALTHY."

1 Tim 6:9-11 "But people who long to be RICH FALL INTO TEMPTATION AND ARE TRAPPED BY MANY FOOLISH AND HARMFUL DESIRES THAT PLUNGE THEM INTO RUIN AND DESTRUCTION. FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL KINDS OF EVIL. And some people, CRAVING MONEY, have wandered from the TRUE FAITH AND PIERCED THEMSELVES WITH MANY SORROWS. But you, Timothy, are a Man of God; so RUN FROM ALL THESE EVIL THINGS. Pursue Righteousness and a Godly Life, along with Faith, Love, Perseverance, and Gentleness."

Jer 12:1-2 “Lord, you always give me justice when I bring a case before you. So let me bring you this complaint: Why are the wicked so Prosperous? Why are evil people so happy? You have planted them, and they have taken root and prospered. Your name is on their lips, but you are far from their hearts.”

9 - Spiritual Gifts

“I Speak in Tongues, Heal, Cast Out Demons, Prophesy, and Do Miracles in Jesus Name"

Jesus was the first person in the New Testament to warn us about the False Teachings of the "Word-of-Faith" Movement which appear to be Faith, but are NOT.

Matt 7:21-23 Jesus says, “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the WILL of my Father in Heaven will enter. On Judgment Day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We PROPHESIED in your name and CAST OUT DEMONS in your name and PERFORMED MANY MIRACLES in your name.’ But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who BREAK GOD'S LAWS.”

These False Teachers and False Converts above have more Faith in the Power of their words and in their Spiritual Gifts than they do Believing & Obeying God's Word. These people obviously minimized their Sin, and replaced Obedience to God's Word with the desire to see Many Miracles happen, etc. They apparently had more so called "FAITH" in their SPIRITUAL GIFTS than they did simply: Reading, Believing, and Humbly Obeying God's Written Word, out of love for Jesus.

Jesus doesn't know these people because there is not a true lasting relationship between them, based on God's Word.

John 14:21 Jesus says, "Those who Accept My Commandments and Obey them are the ones who Love Me. And because they Love Me, My Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal Myself to each of them.” Judas (not Judas Iscariot, but the other disciple with that name) said to him, “Lord, why are you going to reveal yourself only to us and NOT to the WORLD AT LARGE?” Jesus replied, “All who Love Me will DO what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them. Anyone who doesn’t love Me will not Obey Me. And remember, my Words are not My own. What I am telling you is from the Father who sent me."

These people that put their trust in their so called Spiritual Gifts (but have no evidence of having lasting and Godly "Fruit") and such are some of the same ones who exalt getting "words from God" from other's & Personal Prophecy that are even beyond the Word of God. Those who Trust in their: Emotions, Religions, & False Teachings that Contradict God's Word.

(Article: "The Problems with Personal Words From God— How People Become False Prophets To Themselves")

Gal 1:7 "They are being Fooled by those who Twist and Change the Truth concerning Christ."

2 Tim 4:3 "For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to Sound and Wholesome Teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for Teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear."

Prov 14:12 "There is a way that seems (feels) right to a man, but its end is the way of death (Hell).

Deut 13:1-18 "Suppose there are PROPHETS among you or those who dream dreams about the future, and they promise you SIGNS or MIRACLES, and the PREDICTED SIGNS OR MIRACLES OCCUR. If they then say, ‘Come, let us worship other gods’—gods you have not known before—do NOT listen to them. The LORD YOUR GOD IS TESTING YOU to see if you truly LOVE Him with all your Heart and Soul. Serve only the Lord your God and Fear him alone. Obey his Commands, listen to his voice, and cling to him. The FALSE PROPHETS or VISIONARIES who try to lead you astray must be put to death, for they encourage rebellion against the Lord your God, who redeemed you from slavery and brought you out of the land of Egypt. Since they try to lead you astray from the way the Lord your God commanded you to live, you must put them to death. In this way you will purge the evil from among you. “Suppose someone secretly entices you—even your brother, your son or daughter, your beloved wife, or your closest friend—and says, ‘Let us go worship other gods’—gods that neither you nor your ancestors have known. They might suggest that you worship the gods of peoples who live nearby or who come from the ends of the earth. But do not give in or listen. Have no pity, and do not spare or protect them. (9) You must put them to death! Strike the first blow yourself, and then all the people must join in...(18) “The Lord your God will be merciful only if you listen to his voice and keep all his commands that I am giving you today, doing what pleases him."

Deut 18:20-22 The Lord says, "But any PROPHET who FALSELY CLAIMS TO SPEAK IN MY NAME or who speaks in the name of another god must DIE.’ “But you may wonder, ‘How will we know whether or not a Prophecy is from the Lord?’ If the Prophet speaks in the Lord’s name but his prediction does not happen or come true, you will know that the Lord did not give that message. That Prophet has spoken without my authority and need not be feared."

(Many of the same Scriptures in the "I Feel Saved" - Section 3, also apply here)

10 - Spiritual Experiences or Mysticism

"I Am a Spiritual Person— and/or I Do Yoga & Contemplative Prayer, etc"

Many people are being deceived by Satan into believing they are Saved from Hell because they are a "Spiritual Person" or have had a "Spiritual" Experience. You hear many of the well known Hollywood Actors say that they are a very "Spiritual Person" who does Yoga, etc. yet there lives do NOT line up with God's Word— in fact they live a life that is Contrary to God's Word, and they are being deceived by Satan.

There are those that want to experience the Supernatural, and or have a Mystical Experience.

Mystical Rituals —labyrinths, contemplative prayer, lectio divina, breath prayer, yoga, Taize and other rituals

Instead of going to God's Word for their answers to their problems, etc, they open themselves up to "Hearing Voices", or needing to perform Mystical techniques of Prayer to "Hear from God" called "Contemplative Prayer", as they want an Experience to feel close to God.

What is Contemplative Prayer & Contemplative Spirituality? What is the Purpose?

For starters it is not Prayer at All! It's A Mystical Prayer Practice that leads one into the "Silence" but in actuality it leads people away from God. Jesus and His Disciples NEVER did this sort of Prayer, nor should we. This is all False, and it goes Contrary to God's Word. This Prayer Practice is Mystically, based on a Technique or Method, in which one Empties the Mind of Thought through Repetition or a Mantra. They tell you to pick a Word or Phrase or to Focus on the Breath. By entering into the Silence or Absence of Thought, All Thought, it leads one into an Altered State of Consciousness (Transcendental Meditation or TM). It goes beyond Thought, providing an Experiential Union with so-called God or with Nature producing Body Sensations, Feelings, Images, & Reflections.

This "Prayer" is based on having a “Mysticism”, rather than Sound Biblical Doctrine.

The Purpose of C.P. is to enter an Altered State of Consciousness in order to find one's "True Self", thus "finding God". This True Self relates to the belief that man is Basically Good. Proponents of Contemplative Prayer teach that all human beings have a divine center and that all, not just Born Again Believers, should practice Contemplative Prayer.

Mantra - Is actually from Hinduism - A sacred verbal formula repeated in Prayer, Meditation, or Incantation, such as an Invocation of a god, a Magic Spell, or a syllable or portion of scripture containing Mystical Potentialities.

Transcendental Meditation (TM) – is from ancient Hindu Writings, by which one seeks to achieve a relaxed state through regular periods of Meditation during which a Mantra is repeated.

Contemplative Spirituality: a Belief System that uses ancient Mystical Practices to induce Altered States of Consciousness (the silence) and is rooted in mysticism and the occult but often wrapped in Christian terminology; the premise of contemplative spirituality is pantheistic (God is all) and panentheistic (God is in all).

Spiritual Formation: a Movement that has provided a platform and a channel through which Contemplative Prayer is entering the Church. Find spiritual formation being used, and in nearly every case you will find Contemplative Spirituality. In fact, Contemplative Spirituality is the heartbeat of the Spiritual Formation Movement.

Sources: LighthouseTrailResearch.com

Yoga:

Yoga - "A Hindu Theistic Philosophy teaching the suppression of all activity of: Body, Mind, and Will in order that the self may realize its distinction from them and attain liberation.” It's Exercises (Physical, Mental or Spiritual) based on Eastern metaphysical assumptions designed to aid in enlightenment or self-realization. Goals sometimes include altered states of consciousness or uniting the practitioner with the impersonal pantheistic God. Types of Yoga include: Karma Yoga (spiritual union through correct conduct), Bhakti Yoga (spiritual union through devotion to a Guru), Juana Yoga (spiritual union through hidden knowledge), Raja Yoga (spiritual union through mental control), Hatha Yoga (spiritual union through body control/meditation), Kundalini Yoga (spiritual union through focusing inner energy) and Tantra Yoga (spiritual union through sexual practices). Yoga philosophy is based on the concept of reincarnation and is drawn from the Upanishads and other Hindu scriptures. (Source: wfial.org)

Deut 12:4-5 “Do not worship the Lord your God in the way these Pagan Peoples Worship their gods. Rather, you must seek the Lord your God at the Place of Worship he himself will choose from among all the tribes—the place where his name will be honored."

These are a few of the New Age type practices that need to be Exposed for what they are, FALSE TEACHINGS.

We don't need a New Word from God, we need THEE Word of God.

Heb 1:1-2 "Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our Ancestors through the Prophets. And now in these Final Days, he has spoken to us through his Son (God's Word)."

A Good Website Resource Exposing: Yoga, Mysticism, Emergent Church, Contemplative Spirituality is:

Light House Trails Research / Exposing Yoga at: LetUsReason.org /

- A Book that exposes and answers more questions on this Topic is called:

"A TIME OF DEPARTING" Ray Yungen - Exposes the Truth About Contemplative Prayer

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CALLING YOURSELF A “CHRISTIAN” DOESN'T MAKE US SAVED!

So we see that all these people mentioned above might look good on the outside carrying these Religious Titles, and or being very excited about Jesus, but inside their heart might be filled Evil Thoughts and an Evil Heart which makes us Unacceptable to God!

Mark 7:20-23 Jesus says, “Out of a Person’s Heart, come Evil Thoughts, Sexual Immorality, Theft, Murder, Adultery, Greed, Wickedness, Deceit, Lustful Desires, Envy, Slander, Pride, and Foolishness. All these Evil things come from within; they are what Defile you and make you Unacceptable to God.”

Matt 23:25-28 Jesus warns, "How terrible it will be for you Teachers of Religious Law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! You are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside you are filthy—full of greed and self-indulgence! Blind Pharisees! First wash the inside of the cup, and then the outside will become clean, too. "How terrible it will be for you Teachers of Religious Law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs—beautiful on the outside but filled on the inside with dead people's bones and all sorts of impurity. You try to look like upright people outwardly, but inside your hearts are filled with hypocrisy and lawlessness.”

These “Carnal Christians” who are Lukewarm and Lost might have lot of head knowledge like the Pharisees had, and look outwardly Godly, but have no True Heart change. They might be people who appear to have much Godly Wisdom & have memorized God’s Word, but they might be breaking God’s Commandments in their Thoughts, and also by their Deeds! So no matter how Godly and Amazing you appear to People on the Outside, we can’t fool God. No man knows a person’s heart like God. (Matt. 23:1-33, Mark 7:1-20, Mark 12:38-40, Luke 11:39-52, Mark 8:15, Isaiah 1:11, 1 Tim. 4:2, Jeremiah 23:11, Matt. 6:2)

Romans 8:19 “For all Creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who His Children really are.”

Examine Your Heart (2 Cor 13:5) & Make Sure You Are Ready For Your “Day in Court” With Jesus
SO4J's Teaching on: Judgment Day – Are You Ready?” PDF or HTML

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UNSAVED PEOPLE'S FRUIT CAN LOOK GOOD - BUT GOD KNOWS THEIR HEART

At times it is hard to tell a True Christian from the Counterfeit “Christian”. Most always the Counterfeit “Christian” doesn’t even know that they are not Saved because they’ve been so deceived. In due time however you will begin to see the Bad Fruit produced in the lives of the Lukewarm so called “Christian.” Sooner or much later Seeds of Disobedience & Compromise to God’s Word & God’s Commandments that were sown by them (1 John 3:9-10, 1 John 2:3-6) will eventually shoot up to the surface, and give them away. By this time they have grown accustomed to their sinful nature, and many are completely deceived. Some want out of their sinful lifestyle of sexual sin, and other acts of disobedience, but Satan lies to them and so they believe his lies, and they feel hopeless with a feeling of no way out.

Rom 8:6 For to be CARNALLY MINDED is DEATH..."

Gal 6:7-9 “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” No man knows a persons heart but God.”

1 SaM 16:7 But the Lord says, “People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at a person's heart (thoughts and intentions)."

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WHAT DOES A REAL CHRISTIAN LOOK & ACT LIKE - WHAT FRUIT IS PRODUCED?

- God's Word (Seed) falls on Good Ground - Matt 13:23

- They Repent & Believe The Gospel of Jesus - Mt 4:17;18:3-4, Mk 1:15, Luke 13:3&5, Acts 2:38;17:30-31;20:21

- They Obey God's Word - 1 John 2:3-6; 1 Peter 1:14-17

- They Are Born Again - John 3:3 Jesus says, "Unless you are Born Again you can't enter the Kingdom of God."
- They Live A Godly Life – 2 Peter 3:11 ”What Holy, Godly lives you should be living!”

- They Pursue Holiness in Everything they Do (1 Peter 1:15-17; Heb 12:14)

- They Fear God (Luke 12:5; Php 2:12)

- They Forsake Sin & Obey God's Commandments (1 John 3:6-10; 1 John 2:3-6; Acts 17:30-31)
- They Separate themselves from the World & Do Not Compromise (2 Cor 6:17; Rom 12:2; Titus 2:11)
- They Overcome Satan's Temptations To Believe Anything Contrary to God's Word (1 John 5:3-5; Rev 3:5)

- They're Productive For Jesus (Matt 25:21) John 15:8 Jesus says,"My True Disciples Produce Much Fruit"
- They Walk the Narrow Path that leads to Eternal Life (Matt. 7:13-14)
- They Passionately Love & Conform to Jesus (Matt 10:37-39; Rom 8:29);

- They Have A Servant's Heart. (Matt 23:11)

- They Endure Hardships, Trials, Testings, & Persecutions for Jesus (2 Tim 2:3-13; 3:12; 2Cor 11:23-30)
- They Deny Self & Follow Jesus (Luke 9:23-26)
- They Surrender All To Jesus (Gal.2:20)
- They Are Ready & Waiting for His Return (Luke 12:35-38)
- They Do NOT Compromise with the World (James 4:4-10)
- They Conform to Jesus & Not To This World (Rom. 12:2; Rom. 8:29, 2 Cor 3:16-18)
- They Produce Good Fruit For Jesus - John 15:8 "My True Disciples Produce Much Fruit" (Mt 7:15-20;25:14-30)
- They Do All Things For The Glory of God (1 Cor 10:31)
- They Cast Down Imaginations & Hold Captive All Thought (2 Cor. 10:3-6, Phil. 4:8)
- They Don’t Believe False Teachings & Anything That Is Contrary To God’s Word (Rev 2:2, 1 John 2:27)
- They Let Their Light Shine–Their Face Exudes Christ Matt 5:16, 2 Cor 3:16-18; 3:7; 4:6; Acts 6:15

- They Have Eternal Life & Will Not Experience God's Wrath (John 3:36)

• See SO4J's Teachings on:
- 50 Signs of a No Compromise Christian

- Is Obedience To Jesus & God's Word Necessary For Salvation?

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TRUE CHRISTIANS vs FALSE CHRISTIANS – WHAT JESUS SAYS ABOUT BOTH?

SUBJECTS IN THIS SECTION:

1 - TRUE CHRISTIAN VS FALSE CHRISTIAN

2 - GOOD WATER VS BAD WATER

3 - WHEAT VS WEEDS

4 - GOOD FISH VS BAD FISH

5 - NARROW GATE VS WIDE GATE
6 - GOOD FRUIT/GOOD TREE VS BAD FRUIT/BAD TREE

7 - SOLID ROCK VS SINKING SAND

8 - WISE BRIDESMAIDS VS FOOLISH BRIDESMAIDS

9 - GOOD SOIL VS BAD SOIL

10 - GOOD SERVANTS VS WORTHLESS, WICKED, LAZY SERVANTS

True Christian vs False Christian

(Obeys God's Word vs Disobey's God's Word)

Matt 7:21-23 Jesus says, “NOT EVERYONE who calls out to Me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually DO THE WILL OF MY FATHER IN HEAVEN WILL ENTER. On Judgment Day MANY will say to Me, ‘Lord! Lord! We Prophesied in Your Name and Cast out Demons in Your Name and Performed MANY Miracles in Your Name.’ But I will reply, ‘I never knew You. Get away from Me, you who BREAK GOD'S LAWS.’

Good Water vs Lukewarm Water