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False Gods

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1 John 4:1

Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

John 14:6

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

Revelation 1:1

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Matthew 24:24

For there will arise false christs, and false prophets, and they will show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.

Matthew 7:21–23

Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

2 Corinthians 11:13–15

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as Christ’s apostles. — read the full passage →

Luke 1:37

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

Acts 4:12

There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!”

2 Peter 2:1

But false prophets also arose among the people, as false teachers will also be among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction.

Matthew 7:15

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves.

Luke 6:46

“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do the things which I say?

Romans 8:7

because the mind of the flesh is hostile towards God; for it is not subject to God’s law, neither indeed can it be.

1 John 5:21

Little children, keep yourselves from idols.

2 Timothy 4:3–4

For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts; — read the full passage →

Revelation 11:1–19

A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, “Rise, and measure God’s temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 8:6

yet to us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we live through him.

2 Timothy 4:3

For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts;

Mark 7:7

But in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’

Matthew 24:11

Many false prophets will arise, and will lead many astray.

Ephesians 4:4–6

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you also were called in one hope of your calling; — read the full passage →

Romans 1:25

who exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

1 Corinthians 10:20

But I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons, and not to God, and I don’t desire that you would have fellowship with demons.

1 Corinthians 10:14

Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

John 4:24

God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”

Revelation 22:18–19

I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book, if anyone adds to them, may God add to him the plagues which are written in this book. — read the full passage →

Matthew 6:21

for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

John 3:16–17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 2:8

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,

Matthew 6:24

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon.

2 Peter 2:1–3

But false prophets also arose among the people, as false teachers will also be among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction. — read the full passage →

Romans 16:17–18

Now I beg you, brothers, look out for those who are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and turn away from them. — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:5

Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

Acts 17:10–11

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. — read the full passage →

Mark 7:9

He said to them, “Full well do you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition.

2 Peter 2:3

In covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words: whose sentence now from of old doesn’t linger, and their destruction will not slumber.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Matthew 24:1–51

Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way. His disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple. — read the full passage →

John 17:3

This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.

Matthew 7:21

Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

John 8:44

You are of your father, the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and doesn’t stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks on his own; for he is a liar, and its father.

Matthew 7:15–20

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. — read the full passage →

John 1:14

The Word became flesh, and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the one and only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.

Jude 1:4

For there are certain men who crept in secretly, even those who were long ago written about for this condemnation: ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into indecency, and denying our only Master, God, and Lord, Jesus Christ.

Luke 6:26

Woe,whenmen speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets.

James 2:19

You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe, and shudder.

2 John 1:10–11

If anyone comes to you, and doesn’t bring this teaching, don’t receive him into your house, and don’t welcome him, — read the full passage →

Philippians 3:19

whose end is destruction, whose god is the belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who think about earthly things.

Romans 1:21

Because, knowing God, they didn’t glorify him as God, neither gave thanks, but became vain in their reasoning, and their senseless heart was darkened.

Revelation 12:9

The great dragon was thrown down, the old serpent, he who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.

John 17:17

Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.

Colossians 2:18

Let no one rob you of your prize by a voluntary humility and worshiping of the angels, dwelling in the things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,

Revelation 1:1–20

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →

Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

2 Timothy 2:15

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

Revelation 13:1–18

Then I stood on the sand of the sea. I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads. On his horns were ten crowns, and on his heads, blasphemous names. — read the full passage →

2 Peter 2:2

Many will follow their immoral ways, and as a result, the way of the truth will be maligned.

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Matthew 24:4–5

Jesus answered them, “Be careful that no one leads you astray. — read the full passage →

John 8:32

You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

Galatians 1:8–9

But even though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you any “good news” other than that which we preached to you, let him be cursed. — read the full passage →

Acts 17:23

For as I passed along, and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: ‘TO AN UNKNOWN GOD.’ What therefore you worship in ignorance, this I announce to you.

1 John 4:1–6

Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. — read the full passage →

John 1:18

No one has seen God at any time. The one and only Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he has declared him.

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