What’s in a name?

Like Pulpit-Pimps, we often get accused of “name-calling”. Even our proven assertion that the gay christian movement is led by false prophets was rejected (by a non-Christian source) as just another example of mean spirited name calling.

While we agree that some terms are indeed perjorative and unnecessarily punitive in nature, there can be no denying that the words are used in the Bible to present the most accurate word picture of those engaged in leading others into serial sin are purposeful. The Bible hates the false prophet- false christ-false doctine triumvirate because they all are animated by satan. It is all a part satan’s grand, but delusionary scheme to overthrow the rule of God and then crown himself king of heaven and earth. Read more about satan’s grand scheme and its eventual outcome in Isaiah 14:10-15.

Thankfully, courtesy of Pulpit-Pimps, there is a fairly concise listing of appropriate names in the bible which accurately portray the character and nature of false prophets:

• They are ravenous wolves (Matthew 7:15-16)
• They are practicers of lawlessness (Matthew 7:22-23)
• They are hypocrites ( Matt 15:7-9)
• They are thieves (John 10:1)
• They are slaves of their own appetites (Romans 16:18)
• They are men of flesh (1 Cor 3:1-4)
• They are peddlers of the word of Christ(2 Cor 2:17)
• They are accursed (Galatians 1:6-8)
• They are tricksters and schemers (Ephesians 4:14)
• They are deluders (Ephesians 4:14)
• They are deceivers (Colossians 2:8)
• They are defrauders (Colossians 2:18-19)
• They are teachers of strange doctrine (1 Timothy 1:3)
• They are blasphemers, and have been handed over to Satan (1 Timothy 1:19-20)
• They are teachers of myth (2 Timothy 4:3-4)
• They are paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons (1 Timothy 4:1-3)
• They are liars (1 Timothy 4:1-3)
• They are conceited and understand nothing (1 Timothy 6:3-4)
• They have gone astray (1 Timothy 6:20-21)
• They are evil men, deceiving and being deceived (2 Timothy 3:13)
• They are empty talkers, after sordid gain (Titus 1:10-11)
• They turn away from the truth (Titus 1:13-14)
• They are false prophets, false teachers, greedy exploiters (2 Peter 2:1-4)
• They are stains and blemishes, greedy, loving of wages of unrighteuosness (2 Peter 2:13-15)
• They are slaves of corruption (2 Peter 2:19-20)
• They are ungodly (Jude 4)
• They are rebellious people (Isaiah 30:9)

There may be more. Let us know if some are left off this list.

3 thoughts on “What’s in a name?

  1. One that I might add is the fact that many false prophets proclaim that the Law and the Prophets have been abolished. Jesus himself declared that this is not true!

    Mat 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

    Mat 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

    We must ask ourselves, when will “heaven and earth disappear or pass?”

    The Bible tells us!!

    Revelation 21:1 (KJV) And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

    So, what was Jesus telling us in Matthew 5:18? He was telling us that the Law and the Prophets are still in effect until his second coming to earth!

    It is so clear as day that no one should miss this!!

    It is extremely important to keep in mind that the guidance of the Holy Spirit within the believer will never go against what is written in Scripture!

    During his three year ministry on earth, Jesus himself used Scripture against the attacks of Satan. Knowing the Scriptures and applying them to our lives is key for discernment, avoiding deception, and following the true gospel of Jesus Christ. We are to submit and yield to him as Lord and Savior of our lives; not follow after “strange flesh” and any other kind of sexual sin!

    God bless you for your excellent ministry efforts here!

    In Christ,
    Christine

    I have written more extensively on this topic over at Talkwisdom: Recognizing Truth from Error

  2. I once asked a lesbian Christian named Deb if it bothers her that her beliefs are just like those “of the world?”

    Jesus said that we are not to be “of this world.”

    Jhn 8:23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.

    Jhn 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

    Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

    1Cr 1:20 Where [is] the wise? where [is] the scribe? where [is] the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

    1Cr 2:6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:

    Through her following of “the wisdom of this world,” her preaching has led to error and she is involved in spiritual wickedness!

    Eph 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].

    2Cr 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

    1Jo 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that [spirit] of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

  3. My first comment didn’t post.
    Oh well. You can read my latest blogpost at Talkwisdom which discusses <a href=”http://talkwisdom.blogspot.com/2007/06/recognizing-truth-from-error.html” rel=”nofollow”>Recognizing Truth from Error.</a>
    God bless you for your continuing efforts to counter the “gay” Christian movement and their heresy that leads to apostasy!
    In Christ,
    Christine
    ED: Hi Christine, it posted. Your “Recognizing Truth from Error” post should be mandatory Bible Study 101. Awesome!

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