Cults

Once in Cult, Student Sees Importance of Knowing Theology

February 4, 2016

Once in cult, student now sees importance of knowing theology [Excerpts] Is it important for a Christian to study biblical doctrine or should all Christians merely love Jesus and leave theology to trained theologians? Ask David Bell, who may be Exhibit A in the case for the doctrinal training of...Read more

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Questions and Responses

Question: I don’t understand why Bill Johnson and Bethel Church in Redding are not classified as a cult....They are false teachers and wolves in sheep’s clothing. What do you think?

Question: Genesis 3:15 mentions the serpent's seed and the seed of the woman, which was Jesus Christ. Does it not appear that if the serpent's seed wasn't real, that Jesus could not have been real?

Question: Can you please explain the difference between a sect and a cult?

Question: You have attacked the teachings of Calvin and Augustine. We’ll see which lasts the longest and stands the test of time—the writings of Augustine and Calvin and their contribution to orthodox theology or those of the writers and staff of TBC....

Question: In a dream, Paul Cain saw God put His Spirit upon President Clinton....The future headlines of five specific newspapers were allegedly given in the dream to validate it. Does that mean the prophecy is from God?

Question: Enclosed is a booklet by Harold Camping titled, What Must I Do to Become Saved? I would appreciate your opinion about what he says.

Question: “Bibliolatry,” the belief that the written word is more important, more to be sought for answers, than the Living Word who gave it, is very prevalent in America’s churches. Have you addressed this?

Question: I've come across something that's been called the "Sacred Name Movement," and I'm curious...

Question: Why is the Bible silent about mental illness except for speaking of demon-possessed persons? Could you address this subject?

Question: Are you familiar with Rob Bell's book Love Wins?

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