The Need to Address Alternative and New Religious Movements

There are many Christians who walk around as if they are condemned simply because of the fact that if they don't live according to man-made rules and regulations, they will be condemned by their own church or leadership.  It is not a matter of Christians living by such man-made rules and regulations but, they must realize because of their position in Christ is that they are no longer condemned (Rom. 8:1a).    Christians must be reminded that because of what Christ did on behalf by saving us that works of righteousness based upon human works and merits do not justify us be before God. We are justified by faith in Christ by which He is our righteousness. Unless people come to trust Jesus Christ only for their salvation that works of righteousness nor human works are not going to get them into heaven. Salvation is in Jesus Christ by which human actions nor accomplishment is how a person is saved (Rom. 10:9-10).    Within this short article, I will begin to address the subject &q

Compiled By Pastor Darryl L. Miller 1. The History of the Word of Faith movement : New Thought metaphysics, Christian Science, and Unity School of Christianity (1 Tim. 6:20; Col. 2:18) 2.  Understanding of God : God is a "faith" Being; not a Sovereign Creator (Rom. 1:21-23) 3. Understanding of Jesus : Jesus is a product of God's spoken word of faith (Heb. 11:3) 4. Understanding of the Bible : Personal revelations, "special" revelations, personal prophecies (2 Pet. 1:19-21; Col. 2:18-19) 5. Understanding of the Fall of Man : Adam lost his divinity in the Garden of Eden (contrast Gen. 3:1-7 with Romans 5:12) 6. Understanding of the Atonement : The Born-Again Jesus who died spiritually and physically (2 Corinthians 5:21; 2 Pet. 2:1; Jude 4) 7. Understanding of Faith : The force of Faith spoken by words. It's a container. God is an impersonal force by which the "Faith" Christian can manipulate through