False Prophets and the Churches of God

False Prophets and the Churches of God - Beware of philosophy and vain deceit! Fred R. Coulter—July 5, 2025

Transcript

In this compelling message, Fred R. Coulter delivers a powerful warning about the pervasive influence of false prophets and "vain deceit" within religious circles, particularly within the Churches of God. He draws parallels between the historical challenges faced by the Worldwide Church of God and the current struggles of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, highlighting how insidious false doctrines, like the Trinity, can subtly creep in and corrupt fundamental truths.

Fred R. Coulter emphasizes that being in the Church of God is not merely a religion, but a way of life lived by "every Word of God, the Truth of God, with the Spirit of God." He references Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well in John 4, underscoring that true worship is "in Spirit and in Truth," not bound by specific physical locations or worldly holidays.

Mr. Coulter recounts the biblical account of Simon Magus in Acts 8, illustrating how Satan uses deceptive tactics and seemingly righteous ministers to lead people astray, often targeting financial aspects within the church, as seen in the betrayal of Judas and, as Mr. Coulter notes, in the history of the Worldwide Church of God. He meticulously dissects passages from 2 Peter and Acts 17, exposing the dangers of human philosophy and tradition over God's inspired, written Word. Fred R. Coulter passionately asserts that the Holy Bible in its Original Order, A Faithful Version, is essential for adhering to the undiluted Truth of God.

He further warns against the "destructive heresies" that exploit people for gain and blaspheme the "way of the Truth," linking these to current global religious practices and the Pope's influence. Fred Coulter then delves into Christ's messages to the seven Churches in Revelation 2, demonstrating that these warnings against compromise, false doctrines like Balaam and the Nicolaitans, and losing "first love" are relevant for all eras of the Church. Concluding with Colossians 2, Fred exhorts believers to "be on guard so that no one takes you captive through philosophy and vain deceit," reinforcing that our completeness is found only in Christ and the preservation of His infallible Word

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