Robert Cragg

Cults Deceive People

In Matthew 24, Jesus pointed out that others would actually claim to be Christ or to be saviors sent to complete a divine mission. Several cult leaders in recent history have made such claims and have been believed by multitudes. Following are two historical examples.
The Unification Church's founder, Reverend Sun Myung Moon, believes the historical Jesus failed because He was cruified before He could fufill His missions as the "Third Adam" ...

The Danger of Cults:

Cults are used by Satan to destroy souls. Cult leaders may have their own motivation for leading people into error, But the real force behind cults is satan himself. His goal is to permanently destroy God's work in people's lives. As people are deceived and drawn away from the gospel into false teaching, the true satanic purposes of cultism are fulfilled.

When Christians focus their attention on the force behind cults, they understand that combating ...

1. Using Deuteronomy 6:4;
Matthew 28:19; Luke 1:35
John 14:16,17; 2 Cort.13:14
Explain the Christian view of God.
2. Read John 1:1 & Acts 2:22-36.
What is the Bibles teaching concerning Jesus Christ?
3.Read Romans 3:23, 6:23 and
Acts 4:12 Why does each person need salavation, and how is it obtained?
4.Read Ephesians 2: 8-10 &
James 2: 14-17. What place do good works have in the Christians life?
5. Read ...

SUMMARY OF PART 1

With the increase in technology and media access, more and more people are being exposed to the Christian message. But this access has allowed non-Christian religions, cults, and religious philosophies to bombard our world with their message as well. It is the believers responsibility to know what he or she believes and be able to present it in a way the will cut through the teachings of the false religions and philosophies and reveal the truth.
Although ...

Sharing The Truth:
It is important when talking with members of the false religions or philosophies that you know what you believe and how to make a clear presentation of the gospel.
When talking to them, you must:
1.Know what you believe. Know what the Bible says.
2. Define your terms and make sure you know how they define their terms. You must have a clear understanding of such terms as new birth, born again, atonement, eternal judgment, and principles of biblical ...