84. What the Bible Says About Conspiracies

What The Bible Says.

Fortnightly Bible Study.

Episode 84 - 29/08/25

This week we look at conspiracies and conspiracy theories.

This study doesn’t chase headlines; it asks how disciples should respond. Isaiah 8:11–13 sets the keynote: “Do not call conspiracy everything this people calls a conspiracy; do not fear what they fear… regard the LORD as holy.” Fear and fascination both distort focus. We resist anxiety and “insider” pride by fixing our hearts on the Lord.

Scripture acknowledges real conspiracies. Joseph’s brothers plotted (Gen 37:18–19). Absalom’s quiet coup spread by “secret messengers” (2 Sam 15:10–14). Jezebel staged false witnesses (1 Kgs 21). Plots rose against Jeremiah (Jer 11:9, 18–19) and Daniel through “lawfare” (Dan 6:1–9). In the New Testament, leaders plotted to kill Jesus (John 11:45–53) and swore to murder Paul (Acts 23:12–15). Common threads: secrecy, slander, power-seeking, and targeting the righteous.

Psalm 2 interprets the pattern: nations rage, rulers take counsel “against the LORD and His Anointed” (Ps 2:1–3). Hostility can be coordinated and visceral, yet God enthrones His King (Ps 2:6). Like Daniel, believers choose faithful, visible obedience over self-preservation (Dan 6:10), bearing witness without panic.

Jesus forewarned rising deception: “many will come… and mislead many,” and “many false prophets will arise” (Matt 24:5, 11, 25–26). The danger is not only worldly plots but counterfeit spirituality within the church. So we test the spirits (1 John 4:1) and imitate the Bereans who “examined the Scriptures daily” (Acts 17:11). Truth is measured by the Word and the true Christ, not by charisma or crowd size.

God equips us for clarity, not fear. He gives “power, love, and a sound mind” (2 Tim 1:7). With renewed, sober judgment (Rom 12:2–3), we refuse captivity to “philosophy and empty deceit” (Col 2:8), casting down arguments against the knowledge of God (2 Cor 10:3–5). Prideful “special knowledge” is a snare; humility and disciplined thinking keep us steady.

Practically, we draw holy boundaries. We reject occult avenues (Deut 18:9–14) and speculative numerology. Deuteronomy 29:29 is a guardrail: “The secret things belong to the LORD… but the things revealed belong to us… that we may do all the words of this law.” Our lane is obeying Scripture, trusting providence, praying for authorities, and guarding fellowship (Prov 3:5–7).

Bottom line: real conspiracies exist and deception will increase, but Christ reigns. Fix your eyes on Him, weigh everything by Scripture, keep a sound mind, and watch over one another in love (Gal 6:1–2). As we head into Revelation’s seven churches, these disciplines—fear of the Lord, discernment, and steadfast witness—will help us hear what the Spirit says and conquer by faithful obedience to Jesus.