True Gospel Vs. False Gospel

	True vs. False Conversion The damage that can be done by a Christian who doesn't understand that there is such a thing as a false conversion is devastating. If we lack understanding that those who fail to repent, are strangers to conversion, we are liable to think that simply praying a sinner's prayer, or responding to an altar call gets someone saved. Jesus said to His disciples when they questioned Him about the Parable of the Sower, "Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all parables?" (Mark 4:13). In other words, the Parable of the Sower is the key to unlocking the mysteries of all the other parables. There are 6 characteristics of the false convert: 1. Immediate results-Mark 4:5 2. Lack of moisture-Luke 8:6 3. No root-Matthew 13:6 4. Receives the word with gladness-Mark 4:6 5. Receives the word with joy-Matthew 13:20 6. They do "believe" for a season-Luke 8:13 James 2:19 says, "You believe that there is one God; you do well: the devils also believe, and tremble." This verse reveals that mere belief – when not accompanied by repentance (Luke 13:3) and placing one’s faith in Christ (Acts 20:21) – is not sufficient for salvation. The five fruits of the true convert: 1. Repentance-Matthew 3:8 2. Thanksgiving-Hebrews 13:15 3. Good works-Colossians 1:10 4. Fruit of the Spirit-Galatians 5:22-23 5. Fruit of righteousness-Philippians 1:11 Three things that expose false converts are: 1)tribulation, 2)temptation, 3)persecution The false convert will be exposed as a hypocrite on Judgment Day -- the wheat and the tares, etc., will be separated. We can make sure we are not responsible for bringing false converts into the Church by making it paramount to preach biblically. That means using the Law to bring a knowledge of sin. It means mentioning Judgment Day, not casually, but impressing upon the mind of our hearer that he must face a holy God and answer for every sin he has committed against Him. It also means preaching the Cross and the necessity of repentance. We should shy away from modern methods where emotions are stirred in an effort to get decisions. We may rejoice over decisions, but Heaven reserves its rejoicing for repentance. Matthew 7:15 False Prophets Mark 13:22 False Christs 2 Corinthians 11:13 False Apostles Galatians 2:4 False Brethren 2 Peter 2:1 False Teachers

	OBEDIENCE The Almighty God of Israel requires the human race to obey Him. The greatest error of Christendom is that so many churches have convinced themselves that the Ten Commandments are cancelled and done away with. Obedience, in fact, is an expression of faith. Obedience is the only reliable sign that a believer loves God. Bible prophecy indicates that in the last days the entire world is going to be tested on the matter of obedience, and again, as in the days of old, the choice will be between the Commandments of God and the commandments of men. Man's duty according to Scripture is to Fear God and keep His Commandments. This is the whole duty of man. Yahshua(Jesus) came to earth to make this fundamental fact a living reality in every believer's life, to save people from their sins. That is, from breaking His Father's Law. ( Ecclesiastes 26:5, Matt. 1:21, Rom. 8:3-4) Yahveh's Commandments have been observed by His faithful followers from the dawn of human history and they will continue unchanged throughout eternity. (Gen. 26:5, Ex 16:28, Ps. 111:7-8, Matt. 5:17-18) Yahveh has pronounced blessings on all who obey His Laws, and curses on all who persistently disobey them. The choice offered to the human race is between: OBEDIENCE: Blessings and life DISOBEDIENCE:Cursing and death (Dt 7:12-15, 8:19-20, Lev 26:3-6, Dt 11:26-28, Rev. 22:14) The message of every prophet of God has been the same, "Turn from your evil ways and keep the Commandments." (2 Kings 17:13-15, Ezekiel 20:11, Ezekiel 18:21-27) Obedience is an expression of living faith and is by far the MOST reliable SIGN of True Discipleship.