Watchout For WOLVES: Keys To Discerning Authentic Ministries & Evaluating Doctrinal Trends

Evaluating a Trend

The whole point of this book is to assist the believer in evaluating ministries, trends and winds of doctrine that circulate in the world of the church. The following are the type of questions that should be asked about any trend that arises in the church world:

1. Is this trend based on a clear biblical foundation?

2. What are the key verses substantiating this trend or doctrine?

3. Is the biblical interpretation of these verses based on solid hermeneutical footing?

4. Are there any scriptural principles or precepts that seem to be contrary to this trend?

5. Is this trend something that was taught by Jesus and the Apostles, practiced in the Book of Acts and explained in the Epistles? 6. Is there any historical evidence that something similar to this has taken place in the past? If so, what was the ultimate result? If not, why not?

7. Do those who preach this truth have a lifestyle that is consistent with the character of Jesus?

In love

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In humility

In servant-like spirit In the absence of greed In the fruit of the Spirit

8. Do those who preach this truth point you toward or draw you away from your local church leadership?

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