The Portable Pastor Podcast
The Portable Pastor Podcast
Concerning False Prophets
Concerning False Prophets
Matthew 7:15-20
What is a prophet?
1. A person who speaks God’s truth to others.
2. A person who can warn others about future events.
Are there still prophets today? Yes
1. It is still a gift that the Holy Spirit gives to the church.
2. Jesus said false prophets would come in the end times.
Four Examinations for determining a true/false prophet.
1. A Divine Connection
a. True prophets confess that Jesus is divine. - 1 John 4:1-3
b. False prophets will always detract from the divinity of Jesus. - 1 John 2:22
2. A Scripture Affirmation
a. True prophets affirm all the scriptures. - 1 Cor. 14:37
b. False prophets will oppose some scriptures. - 1 John 4:6
3. A Gospel Corroboration
a. True prophets hold to the biblical definition of the gospel. - 1 Cor. 15:1-5
b. False prophets will distort the gospel. – Gal. 1:6-9
4. A Fruit Inspection
a. True prophets will produce spiritual fruit. -1 Thess. 1:5
b. False prophets will embrace and exhibit sin. - Jude 11- 13
How to guard yourself against false prophets? Matthew 7:15-20
1. Expect their arrival. (15a)
2. Detect their intentions. (15b)
3. Inspect their fruit. (16-18, 20)
4. Disconnect from their work. (19)