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The Jesus of the Cults

What's happening in polite society? I hope you're having a good week. If you're here for the first time, welcome to my channel. Today we're going to be continuing our series on cults, so let's delve in his Seminole title The Kingdom of the Cults, Walter Martin has a chapter titled The Jesus of the Cults. In this section of his book, Martin talks about how the Jesus of the various cultic systems is a false Christ. When the person of Jesus and his work are substantially perverted, the entire gospel message becomes altered and authentic redemption becomes negated, and second Corinthians 11 the Apostle Paul wrote. 

But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be LED astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ. For if one comes and preaches another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted, you bear this beautifully. In this text Paul underscores this fear that an individual might come to the Corinthian church preaching another Jesus, a different Spirit, and a different gospel. After pointing out that there are counterfeits of the Lord at the Holy Spirit and the Gospel, the apostle later adds that there are also counterfeit apostles and disciples. 

Just as Satan disguises himself as an Angel of light, his minions also mask themselves as servants of righteousness. The Apostles were well aware of the other Jesuses of the false cults of the 1st century. The strong Apostolic indictments against these groups in letters such as Colossians and 1st John bear strong witness to this. It is our duty as twenty first century believers to faithfully execute and correctly apply the Apostolic teaching found within the pages of Sacred Scripture. Oftentimes this accurate interpretation and sound application must be utilized to refute the false teachings of the various heterodox groups. 

Let's look at a few of these groups and their beliefs about Jesus. According to the theology of the Watchtower, Jesus Christ is a God, a mighty God, but not Jehovah. Jesus is the 1st and direct creation of Jehovah God. Charles Tays Russell, the founder of the Jehovah's Witnesses, said that Jesus was Michael the Archangel Price divested himself of his angelic nature and appeared in the world as a perfect man. 

The scriptures clearly refute this false and heretical teaching in many places. John 1, Philippians 2, Colossians 2, and many other texts clearly assert that Jesus Christ is truly God, not simply a lesser God or an Angel. The Jesus of the Mormons is simply one God within a pantheon of gods. Prior to his incarnation, Christ was the Spirit, brother of Lucifer. The devil is also a sibling of the Holy Spirit. 

The scriptures in numerous places clearly inform us that there is only one true God. In Exodus 20, severe penalties are applied to those who offer reverential obeisance to any gods other than Yahweh. Monotheism is a central, core and essential Christian doctrine. The Jesus of the Latter Day Saints is definitely another Jesus who the apostle warned us about and who regenerate men and women are to have nothing to do with. Although the popular view is that Islam is not a cult but rather one of the five major world religions, I would consider myself a maverick and differ from the mainstream and their position. 

I believe that Islam is actually an Arabian Christian cult to the Muslim Jesus Christ as a prophet and a man and nothing more. Christ did not atone for anyone's sins and there is no such blasphemous thing as the Trinity. Most Muslims do not believe that Jesus was crucified, but rather someone else was killed in his place. These false teachings of the author of the Koran completely contradict the true teachings found in the Sacred Volume and Matthew 20. Jesus clearly stated that the Son of Man came to give his life as a ransom for many, and the New Testament is filled with testimony from a multiplicity of sources that Christ was crucified. 

Since Paul identifies the vicarious atonement as being of first importance in First Corinthians 15, Islam's denial of this doctrine alone would place the religion under the category of a false movement. But chronic teaching also includes rejections of Trinitarianism, the Deity of Christ, original sin, and many other important Christian doctrines. A short survey of the other Jesuses of the Cults demonstrates that understanding who the true Christ is indispensable. Jesus Christ is the only mediator of the covenant of grace. 

He is the Eternal Son of God who is of 1 substance and equal with the Father and Holy Spirit. He is our great High Priest, Prophet, King, Redeemer, and Sovereign Lord. He is the savior who died on the cross for our sins and rose again for our justification. Through Him we have redemption and the forgiveness of sins. Those who deny these core facts about the God men are outside the pale of orthodoxy. This does not give us as believers A license to bash, mock and demean those who teach false doctrine. We should do our best to communicate the truth in love with cultists and pray that they would come to true saving faith and believe in the true Jesus as he is freely offered in the true gospel. 

Ladies and gents, if you want to share your own thoughts, be sure to do so in the comments section down below. Thanks for watching everyone. If you like this video, please give it a thumbs up. If you like the content here, you can subscribe by clicking on the icon on the bottom. Then you could hit the bell. For notifications. I upload a new video every Wednesday and every Saturday have an awesome rest of your week. And for my brothers and sisters in the Lord may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, beauty always. 

Shalom to Everyone

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Greetings, dear viewers. I trust you're all faring well this week. Welcome to our discussion today, where we'll be delving into a rather intriguing topic: the diverse portrayals of Jesus within certain belief systems. In his seminal work "The Kingdom of the Cults," Walter Martin dedicates a chapter to what he terms "The Jesus of the Cults." Here, Martin asserts that the depiction of Jesus in various cultic ideologies diverges significantly from the orthodox understanding. When the essence of Jesus and his mission are distorted, the very essence of the gospel becomes compromised, echoing the concerns voiced by the Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 11.

Paul warns against the danger of being led astray by false teachings, cautioning against the acceptance of alternate versions of Jesus, different spirits, or distorted gospels. The apostolic writings consistently emphasize the authenticity of the true Jesus Christ, highlighting the risk posed by counterfeit doctrines and teachings.

Let's take a moment to examine some of these divergent views on Jesus. For instance, according to the theology of the Watchtower, Jesus is considered a mighty being but not equal to Jehovah, a belief refuted by numerous biblical passages affirming Jesus' divinity. Similarly, Mormon doctrine presents Jesus as one among many gods, a concept incompatible with traditional monotheism.

Furthermore, Islam's portrayal of Jesus as a mere prophet contradicts the core Christian doctrine of his sacrificial atonement. The denial of essential Christian tenets such as the Trinity and original sin further distinguishes Islam's understanding of Jesus from orthodox Christianity.

In light of these varying interpretations, it becomes evident that discerning the true nature of Jesus is paramount. As believers, we affirm Jesus Christ as the sole mediator of grace, the eternal Son of God, and the Savior who died for our sins. However, this affirmation does not justify disdain or hostility towards those who hold differing beliefs. Rather, our approach should be one of compassion and a desire for truth to prevail.

In closing, I encourage you to engage in respectful dialogue and share your insights in the comments below. If you've found this discussion enriching, please consider subscribing for more content. Until next time, may grace, love, and fellowship abide with you all.

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What's happening in polite society? I hope you're having a good week. If you're here for the first time, welcome to my channel. Today we're going to be continuing our series on cults, so let's delve in his Seminole title The Kingdom of the Cults, Walter Martin has a chapter titled The Jesus of the Cults. In this section of his book, Martin talks about how the Jesus of the various cultic systems is a false Christ. When the person of Jesus and his work are substantially perverted, the entire gospel message becomes altered and authentic redemption becomes negated, and second Corinthians 11 the Apostle Paul wrote. 

But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be LED astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ. For if one comes and preaches another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted, you bear this beautifully. In this text Paul underscores this fear that an individual might come to the Corinthian church preaching another Jesus, a different Spirit, and a different gospel. After pointing out that there are counterfeits of the Lord at the Holy Spirit and the Gospel, the apostle later adds that there are also counterfeit apostles and disciples. 

Just as Satan disguises himself as an Angel of light, his minions also mask themselves as servants of righteousness. The Apostles were well aware of the other Jesuses of the false cults of the 1st century. The strong Apostolic indictments against these groups in letters such as Colossians and 1st John bear strong witness to this. It is our duty as twenty first century believers to faithfully execute and correctly apply the Apostolic teaching found within the pages of Sacred Scripture. Oftentimes this accurate interpretation and sound application must be utilized to refute the false teachings of the various heterodox groups. 

Let's look at a few of these groups and their beliefs about Jesus. According to the theology of the Watchtower, Jesus Christ is a God, a mighty God, but not Jehovah. Jesus is the 1st and direct creation of Jehovah God. Charles Tays Russell, the founder of the Jehovah's Witnesses, said that Jesus was Michael the Archangel Price divested himself of his angelic nature and appeared in the world as a perfect man. 

The scriptures clearly refute this false and heretical teaching in many places. John 1, Philippians 2, Colossians 2, and many other texts clearly assert that Jesus Christ is truly God, not simply a lesser God or an Angel. The Jesus of the Mormons is simply one God within a pantheon of gods. Prior to his incarnation, Christ was the Spirit, brother of Lucifer. The devil is also a sibling of the Holy Spirit. 

The scriptures in numerous places clearly inform us that there is only one true God. In Exodus 20, severe penalties are applied to those who offer reverential obeisance to any gods other than Yahweh. Monotheism is a central, core and essential Christian doctrine. The Jesus of the Latter Day Saints is definitely another Jesus who the apostle warned us about and who regenerate men and women are to have nothing to do with. Although the popular view is that Islam is not a cult but rather one of the five major world religions, I would consider myself a maverick and differ from the mainstream and their position. 

I believe that Islam is actually an Arabian Christian cult to the Muslim Jesus Christ as a prophet and a man and nothing more. Christ did not atone for anyone's sins and there is no such blasphemous thing as the Trinity. Most Muslims do not believe that Jesus was crucified, but rather someone else was killed in his place. These false teachings of the author of the Koran completely contradict the true teachings found in the Sacred Volume and Matthew 20. Jesus clearly stated that the Son of Man came to give his life as a ransom for many, and the New Testament is filled with testimony from a multiplicity of sources that Christ was crucified. 

Since Paul identifies the vicarious atonement as being of first importance in First Corinthians 15, Islam's denial of this doctrine alone would place the religion under the category of a false movement. But chronic teaching also includes rejections of Trinitarianism, the Deity of Christ, original sin, and many other important Christian doctrines. A short survey of the other Jesuses of the Cults demonstrates that understanding who the true Christ is indispensable. Jesus Christ is the only mediator of the covenant of grace. 

He is the Eternal Son of God who is of 1 substance and equal with the Father and Holy Spirit. He is our great High Priest, Prophet, King, Redeemer, and Sovereign Lord. He is the savior who died on the cross for our sins and rose again for our justification. Through Him we have redemption and the forgiveness of sins. Those who deny these core facts about the God men are outside the pale of orthodoxy. This does not give us as believers A license to bash, mock and demean those who teach false doctrine. We should do our best to communicate the truth in love with cultists and pray that they would come to true saving faith and believe in the true Jesus as he is freely offered in the true gospel. 

Ladies and gents, if you want to share your own thoughts, be sure to do so in the comments section down below. Thanks for watching everyone. If you like this video, please give it a thumbs up. If you like the content here, you can subscribe by clicking on the icon on the bottom. Then you could hit the bell. For notifications. I upload a new video every Wednesday and every Saturday have an awesome rest of your week. And for my brothers and sisters in the Lord may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, beauty always. 

Shalom to Everyone