Counterfeit Christianity a deadly deception

COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY SEDITION AND HERESIES

Counterfeit Christianity occurs when men lay claim to a title that is reserved for Christ alone.
Seventeen times in the New Testament the word shepherd is used. This word shepherd is always used in the singular when referring to Christ.
There is only one verse in all of the New Testament where the word shepherd, is translated to pastors (Eph 4:11). The problem with this translation is significant.

Matt 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Counterfeit Christianity and its false teachers do not want you to know that the word shepherd is changed to pastors, to justify their position and power, albeit falsely (Eph 4:11). If there was to be a hierarchy in the church apart from Christ, He would have mentioned it at least once, but He does not!

If there was to be a hierarchy in the church apart from Christ, He would have mentioned it at least once, but He does not!

John 10:11-12 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.

One fold and one shepherd – link to article

COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY AND THE MOSAIC LAW AND ORDINANCES

When we walk in the spirit of Christ, we will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. To be quickened by the Spirit is to walk orderly in the Spirit, wherein we do not desire vain glory as do the false teachers (Gal 5:16, 25, 26).

Gal 5:18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

The manifestation of the works of the flesh include the sins of idolatry, variance, seditions and heresies.

Variance represents a contradiction to the teachings of Jesus, brought about by those responsible for Counterfeit Christianity, who claim to be pastors and lead the sheep astray.

Matt 15:8-9 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

Seditions are in reference to those who cause divisions in the body of Christ. This crime runs rampant in these last days.

Romans 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

Heresies are beliefs or opinions that are contrary to true Christian doctrine, as taught by Christ. They are the unbiblical teachings and commandments of men.

Gal 1:9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

Idolatry is not only practiced in modern-day Christian circles, it is applauded and highly sought-after in this new age Counterfeit Christianity cult.

1 John 2:15-16 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Idolatry is materialism, pride, self-indulgence and the admiration of others including those that call themselves pastors.

Mainstream so-called pastors teach tithing and keeping the Sabbath. But the Old Testament laws and ordinances are no longer in play for the New Covenant believer.

Not only is teaching tithing to a new covenant church deceitful, it is also harmful and instills greed and selfishness. Everything we have belongs to the Lord, to proclaim that 90% of what we have is for us to do with as we please, is contrary to the teachings of Yahshua.

This non-spiritual mindset leads to the sin of covetousness or the lusts of the flesh. The vast majority of those who call themselves Christians believe, that as long as long as they tithe, and spend a few hours listening to a preacher on Sunday, that God is very pleased with them.
The remainder then, of their time and money is for them to do with as they wish.
Counterfeit Christianity promotes this way of thinking that leads to a selfish and self-centered materialistic lifestyle.

Christ abolished the Mosaic Law and ordinances, this includes tithing and the keeping of the Sabbath.

Gal 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Yahshua the Messiah…

After the new law of Christ was established, the claim of justification through the Law of Moses is simply a heretical doctrine.

Gal 3:10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

To attempt or pretend to be justified by the Old law is to bring upon one’s self a deadly curse. As well, without the shed blood of Christ, there is no covering for one’s sins.

Gal 3:11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.

We are not under the Old Testament law, but the law of Christ’s grace.

Gal 5:4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.

To claim to be under the Old Testament law is to deny the New Law of Christ. As well, one forfeits the gift of grace and demonstrates a lack of faith in the workings of what Christ accomplished at the cross.

Gal 3:13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law…

Romans 5:9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.

Under the Old Testament Law – link to article

COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY THE SALVATION DECEPTION

The Christian Salvation deception is a destructive and deadly doctrine preached to and believed by the majority within the religion of this Counterfeit Christianity.
Not only is Salvation impossible to obtain before Christ returns with our Salvation, it is also impossible to be saved without the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

John 3:3 Yahshua answered and said unto him,Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

You are saved when you are saved, and as the word clearly states that he who endures to the end shall be saved. Salvation is a future occurrence.

Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized (with the Holy Spirit) shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

John baptized with water but he spoke of Christ who would baptize with the Holy Spirit, which is a necessary part of the Salvation process.

Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

Salvation is quite impossible to obtain until the second advent of Yahshua at the end of this age. So if you can convince people that they already are saved, you can probably persuade them into believing many other false teachings contrary to those found in the New Covenant Gospel.

The hope or end result of our faith is the salvation of our souls (1 Peter 1:9, Gal 5:22, 1 Cor 1:8-9).

One of the purposes of this deception is to keep people from ever receiving the power to endure and overcome the world through Christ. Another is to ensure they never fully comprehend the New Covenant Gospel, and this also allows the false teachers, to retain their position and power.

Matt 24:13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

The grace of Yahshua has given us a sure hope of eternal life through his Holy Spirit. The New Covenant Gospel of Salvation is what sets Christianity apart from all other man-made religions. But to allege that Salvation has already transpired is to disallow faith and hope from occurring. How can you hope for something you already claim to possess (2 Tim 2:14-18, Rom 5:2, Tit 3:7, 1 Peter 1:13).

Luke 21:28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

You can not discuss the hope that you do not have, because of the assurance of Salvation that you claim to already possess.

1 Thes 5:8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.

Christian Salvation Deception– link to article