The son is NOT the Father, nor is He the Spirit. As apologists it can be tough not to throw stones when we see raw contradictions to scriptures. He bares his heart in vs 2-14 as an example for what it means to fix our eyes on Jesus. When people teach things that contradict Scripture, thats bad right? Perhaps it is a topic worthy of a post for you sometime, if youve not already posted about it. If not, then you would agree that Furticks statement about Gods nature is wrong. Find out whether the people you listen to are teaching what we find in the New Testament, or not. As for this modalism, that claims the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one person and not distinct persons, yet Scripture clearly teaches that Jesus is the mediator between God and man (1 Tim 2:5), so he exist separate from God the Father, being God the Son. Have a great day! Yes, that. I like Narcigesis way more! Not really a definitive answer to what constitutes a false teacher. Other translations, using thousands of additional ancient and biblical manuscripts, render it differently. The scripture are flush with such scripture, and I shared many in my last response, as truly all things (healing, deliverance, and salvation, which is the greatest miracle) are possible, but one has to believe! If God made a Law and then broke it, the Law is not based on His unchanging character but on His circumstances. Feel free to continue disagreeing, if you dont see what I see. The passage I referenced starts with (v3) In these lay a multitude of invalidsblind, lame, and paralyzed. There are a MULTITUDE there and Jesus heals one man (later in the passage it refers to him leaving due to the crowd.) Like blind Bartimaeus, who asked Jesus to have mercy on him Mark 10:46-52 and Jesus asked; What do you want Me to do for you? Thats the full meaning of the Greek word that we translate you will be saved. Just a plain reading of that phrase in English should be enough, but apparently some stubbornly resist the idea because a wise-sounding and skilled public speaker tells them otherwise. Why do we learn in Colossians 1 that the Son actually created everything? Okay, I have taken enough of your time. Theres a technical and legal side to this, too. Some are saved through Steven Furticks ministry but not solely because of what he teaches. 1. Thanks. The Bible isnt about you. Faith is a force, and words contain that force, so speaking faith-filled words gives you power to change your life. Seriously. I would love to amend their article to show that they have changed what they teach. You have to see yourself healed [in your heart] before you see yourself healed [in reality]. As interesting, this is the last verse of a long chapter, yet just before this, Jesus makes that famous quote; A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country. Thats part of why Ive decided, after 24 years of having online discussions about Jesus, to go ahead and write about false teachers: so many have simply been deceived. This is unbiblical nonsense that doesnt match the Greek text. Its hard, because some of the music IS good. Even Jesus cannot override your unbelief. Its based on the dominion idea that Adam inadvertently gave dominion to Satan in the Garden of Eden, and that God had to create a scheme to trick Satan and get dominion back. Im not happy to say this. I appreciate the fact that you did your homework! Second, Im supremely confident that you will agree with these statements correct me if Im wrong: If you agree with those things, then the only thing left for you and me to figure out is whether Steven Furticks teaching actually DOES contradict Scripture right? Same thing. Before reading this page, or any of the pages about specific people, I recommend that you read What is a False Teacher?, which explains what the Bible says about false teachers, and why I would bother to research who they are and what they say. Thank you for sharing this. May God have mercy on him, his family, his church, friends, associates, and all who listen to him. For the wages of sin is penance, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. New to your work. Larry Furtick CHARLOTTE, NC - Larry Stevens Furtick, 60, died June 5, 2013, at his home in Charlotte after a two year battle with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou. He is looking forward to his 41st birthday soon, according to The Wealth Record. The only real question is whether Steven Furtick IS a false teacher. In this specific conversation, the question is whether Jesus COULD HAVE performed more miracles in Nazareth, or COULD NOT HAVE. Deuteronomy 6:4 Isaiah 61:1 Matthew 28:19 Mark 1:9-11 Luke 1:35 John 5:21-23; 14:10, 16 Romans 8:9-11 1 Corinthians 8:6 2 Corinthians 13:14 Hebrews 1:8-10 James 2:19. In researching these topics, Ive heard a LOT that I appreciated, and have been inspired by even those who are otherwise far from the truth. He called Word of Faith teacher Joyce Meyer the greatest Bible teacher alive today.. And theres one thing that even Jesus cant do. If our lack of faith prevented Him from acting, then nobody could be saved ever. How many have only joined a church , gotten baptized, confirmed without being convicted. Search the scriptures and ask the Holy Spirit to lead you into the truth about this, and He will do it. My comment is about the comments here. No, that is most definitely NOT what Jesus said. So that if mighty works be not wrought in us, it is not for want of power or grace in Christ, but for want of faith in us. As the name suggests, tritheism is the belief in three different gods. He noted that a prophet is not without honor except in his own town and in his own home. Verse 58 says this: And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith. Thanks for writing! Even overseers are to be above reproach (1 Timothy 3), and Furtick is a teacher he is held to a higher standard by God, and we should recognize that fact. If not, do something about it. Thanks. However: teaching that Moses is I Am goes too far. The Law said that the wages of sin is death. He appears to be a genuine person that is, I dont see him as a liar who poses as a follower of Jesus for personal gain. The Father was still in Heaven, and the Holy Spirit was still doing His thing. Jakes, who teaches the heresy of modalism (see below). Im not blaming you, but pointing out that what youve written has been condemned by Christians throughout history as being entirely unbiblical. Im open to the possibility that Im wrong, of course. I especially resonated with your statement that many false teachers today change the focus of the gospel from God to humanity. I would also consider it blasphemy. It is fascinating to watch in slow motion and magnified. God wanted Paul to be healed, but Paul had some hidden sin that prevented it. Its not a surprise to see that Andrew Wommack agrees with Steven Furtick, as both are Word of Faith teachers. If you just read the website, you might think hes right on track right? They can easily search and find him, but I wont facilitate it. Feeling encouraged by a false message, confident when they should be repentant, etc. If only the apostle Paul had known what Kenneth Copeland, Steven Furtick, Joyce Meyer, and Andrew Wommack know. The problem is having volunteers appear to be regular attendees who are eager to be baptized. Their claim that God appears in different modes is both unbiblical and illogical. My second suggestion is that Christians should be strategic about these things. Man has three components likewise God. He holds an American nationality and Caucasian ethnicity. The same goes for non-Christian teachings from Word of Faith folks and NAR folks. When Paul chastised the foolish churches in Galatia, he did so because they had turned to another gospel. We are made in Gods image, but as God said there is no one like Him. Please, I beg you: do your homework. Because of the cares of the world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things. Teaching that reading about Jesus is anything like reading about ourselves goes too far. As the founder and pastor of Elevation Church home of the popular Christian music group Elevation Worship he has a great amount of influence and a worldwide audience. Thanks. Im sorry that you and I disagree on this, my friend but my position is not my own. See also: a list of Bible Teachers I Can Recommend, i now understand why you see him as a false teacher. Most people get defensive about things, and dig their hole even deeper. Is a biblical false teacher one that denies the deity of Christ, one that denies His redemptive plan of salvation. But, and if any one, the closest would be, God did not heal Paul because, in His wisdom, had a purpose for Pauls suffering that resulted in greater glory for Himself than healing Paul could have accomplished. Indicative mood: a simple statement of fact an indication, not a prediction or supposition. Which goes along with; That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, Ephesians 3:16,17.Here is the Spirit and Christ mentioned in the same verse, showing oneness John spoke of, the one in the inner man and the other in the heart. Thank you for your kind words. Furtick is the founder of Elevation Church, a mega-church with 20 locations in four southern states and Canada. The power of God was in Nazareth, but it was trapped in their perspective. God the Father, son and spirit is one and same person in three forms to carry out different functions for man. I am struck by how several people irresponsibly and incorrectly used various verses or created their own paraphrases around the concept of judging, knocking you for judging. And, each person that commented with something to that effect seemed emotional, whereas other comments of disagreement seemed more calm rational theological discussions. Jesus is the Word of God, (logos, the intelligence of God expressed in words) made flesh. For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son gives life to whom he is pleased to give it. There can be just one family. I said you were BEING irresponsible. I just want the truth which I believe I can only find through prayer, study and revelation. Their low self-esteem, expressed by Nathaniels question about anything good coming from Nazareth, was what trapped the power of God. This idea that we are able to limit God is held by many, if not most, Word of Faith teachers. Im glad theyre alive, but that doesnt turn their rapists into benefactors. Will God honor His word regardless of who presents it ? Thats a whole different situation, right? Not as far as doctrine goes, as it is salvation by grace, through faith Thanks. This is nonsense. According to Online Research , Pastor Steven Furtick is of white ethnicity and belongs to American nationality. Thank you so much for the explanation. Yes, breaking the law was a big deal and He did not break the law for love, but rather fulfilled the law to show love, to us who have. Pastor Furtick is one of the chosen. Im grateful that youve pointed to a few things Furtick teaches that are unbiblical. Named one of his sons Graham after Charlotte-born evangelist Billy Graham. Im sure you are as well. As far as God is concerned, that settles the issue of healing, as its all done, 1 Peter 2:24. Im sorry to hear about your crisis of faith, truly. Right, good choice, as those scripture about false teachers is true and not to be ignored, but we were speaking of a certain scripture and its interpretation, yet you bring it into the realm of being part and partial to a false teacher. Steven was born on February 19, 1980, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, United States of America. Theres nothing left for Him to do. Being made in Gods image does not mean that we share all of His attributes. Elevation pastor is not wrong at all Heres Furtick, talking about Gods encounter with Moses in the wilderness: When God said I Am to Moses, you know, my name is I Am, He was trying to get him to see you are as I am. The text clearly indicates that. Good question. Do you know of any instances he may have snuck that in a sermon? As she is the daughter of Murrill Boitnott (father) and her mother's name . Its not power inside of us that saves us. Thank you for this. In other words, Furtick didnt reiterate Matthew 13:58. In this case, those consequences might be only a few minutes of ritual uncleanness, or most of a day. He fulfilled the Law. This has honestly been the best Ive read about the subject. Not because He could not, but because He wouldnt do it under those circumstances. You, or the writers of Scripture? And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lords glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. Can Revelation 22:18-19 apply to the whole Bible. It literally means He came out from my inside the Father. I believe it means all of Scripture and think these false teachings are adding to Scripture. That said, Christianity is far, far more than just being saved. Who knows? You arent David, and Goliath isnt your fear standing in the way of your destiny. Im sure we can agree on this: salvation is not the end, its the beginning. I am not lifting up Furtick, rather just contending for the faith. I mean no offense, Mercy but youre being irresponsible. The New Testament is full of warnings about false teachers, and you dont appear to take those things very seriously. If they disobeyed, He would curse them. See for yourself what the Bible says. , I came back to this discussion because of a recent email on this subject, so I read your last statement again. Now, one could take that too far. We are talking about Furtick as a teacher and his interpretation of Matthew 13:58, yet Matthew Henry is a teacher, and said the very same thing, will you draw him into this category too? You will RECEIVE salvation (passive voice). I is the first person, You is the second person, They is the third person.