PART 1 ARE THEY A TRUE SPEAKER? OR DO THEY PREACH A “DIFFERENT GOSPEL” MATTHEW 7:15-20

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#1  A TRUE SPEAKER?

OR ARE THEY TEACHING “A DIFFERENT GOSPEL?

 CHRIST IN MATTHEW 7 :15-20

Apostle Paul Galatians 1:8-9

(Notice how Paul repeats this clear warning in  2  verses…)

v. 8 “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

v. 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.

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Intention:

To review the many scriptures which WARN US about entertaining, following leaders who  FALSE

Today I list main Bible Scriptures about false doctrines, “Gospels which do not conform to Christ teachings. I list them in KJV and ESV at the start, then I expound on Jesus for this Part 1.

Apostle Paul in 1 Timothy 6:3-5 says  “if they do not conform to Jesus Christ words and the doctrine according to godliness”

• KJV
  “If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
  He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
  Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.”

• ESV
  “If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness,
  he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions,
  and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain.”

2. Apostle Paul in Romans 16:17 “create many divisions, offenses, do not line with the “organic” First Church “Christ” simple doctrines”

• KJV
  “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.”

• ESV
  “I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.”

3. Apostle John in 2 John 1:9-10 “Departs from the doctrines of Christ” (says not to even invite them into your house, surely your investigating sort of church”)

• KJV
  “Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
  If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:(not even say howdy, instead to avoid, shun)”

• ESV
  “Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.
  If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting,”

4. Apostle Paul in Galatians 1:8-9 “some may look every gifted, talented, beatiful, bright, needed, even eloquent..but they are accursed”

Apostle TD Points out this particular verse: Apostle Paul repeats the same big warning in both TWICE: so this must be extremely special)

KJV
“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be ACCURSED.

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.”

ESV
“But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be ACCURSED. As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be ACCURSED.”

 

5. APOSTLE JESUS: Matthew 7:15-20 KVJ and ESV “Mature healthy fruits SPEAK”

Matthew 7:20-25 KJV “true vs false prophets” (will discuss this beneath) “know them by their fruit”

 15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening WOLVES

16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.20 Wherefore BY THEIR FRUITS ye shall know them.

 

Matthew 7:20-25 ESV

15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous WOLVES.

16 You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
17 So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit.
18 A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit.
19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
20 Thus you will recognize them BY THEIR FRUITS.

Pastor Taveau asks Chat GPT AI

If we had to choose one foundational verse that encapsulates the warning about false doctrines and teachers, I believe that Matthew 7:15-20 stands out as the most meaty and pivotal.

It lays the foundation for understanding false teachings from a biblical perspective.

Jesus in Matthew 7:15-20 KJV

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

16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Sister Taveau asks Chat GPT AI

Please do a brief word study on key terms like “fruits” and “ravenous wolves” from the Greek

ChatGPT  answers

Here’s a word study on the key words from Matthew 7:15-20 (especially “fruits” and “ravenous wolves”) in Greek:

1. “Fruits”

Greek word: karpós (καρπός)

• Meaning: Literally “fruit,” but symbolically it means results, outcomes, deeds, or character.

• Usage in context: Jesus uses karpós to mean the visible results of a person’s life and ministry — whether their character and actions line up with God’s truth.

• Application:

  • Good fruit = God’s character, love, humility, true righteousness.

  • Bad fruit = selfishness, pride, deceit, unrighteousness.

  • Today: We look at consistent patterns, not just words or showy appearances.

2. “Ravening Wolves”

Greek word for “ravening”: harpax (ἅρπαξ)

• Meaning: “Rapacious, greedy, violent plunderer, swindler.”

• Greek word for “wolves”: lykos (λύκος)

• Meaning: “Wolf” — a predator that stalks and attacks the weak.

• Usage in context: Jesus warns that false prophets look outwardly harmless (sheep) but inwardly are like harpax lykos — spiritually violent and greedy, devouring the faith and trust of others for their own gain.

• Today: This pictures leaders who seem gentle or charming, but whose goals are personal power, fame, money, or manipulation.

KEY INSIGHT:

• “Fruits” focus on long-term evidence of a person’s faith, not momentary impressions.

• “Ravening wolves” are dangerous because they hide their true motives until it’s too late.

Note; Jesus’ method: He teaches discernment through careful, fruit-inspecting observation, not judging by surface appearances or gossip.

Why This Is Key:

1. The Distinction Between Appearance and Reality:

   Apostle TD interjects: “This is  not simple, as it’s MORE THAN MEETS THE EYES” (and disregard the appearance, marketing, packaging, presence, charisma or not) Paul makes a healthy statement: “I determined not to know anything about anyone except Christ and Him crucified. ” Faith Movement says “Faith is moved by what it sees, hears, feels, it’s ONLY moved by the Word of God and the inward witness of the Holy Spirit” (which it was Taveau goes by) .

   Back to ChatGPT response:

   • Jesus warns that false teachers come in sheep’s clothing — they appear harmless, perhaps even righteous, but they are ravening wolves beneath the surface.

   • This verse reminds us that outward appearances can be deceptive. True doctrine aligns with the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), not just with words or actions that seem pleasing to the eye.

2. The Test of Fruit:

   • The key test of any teaching or teacher is the fruit — the outcomes of their words and actions.

   • What does the teaching produce in the lives of those who hear it?

   • Is it spiritual health and maturity, or division, confusion, and sin?

   • This idea of fruit as evidence of true or false doctrine is something that Paul, Peter, and others repeatedly emphasize (Galatians 5:22-23, Titus 1:16, 2 Peter 2:1-3).

3. The Final Judgment:

   • Jesus makes it clear that false teachers will ultimately face judgment (vs. 19). Their fruits will reveal the true nature of their doctrine, and when they are not aligned with God’s truth, they are “hewn down and cast into the fire.”

   • POINT: This serious warning signals the eternal consequence of leading others astray.

How It Relates to Other Verses:

• Matthew 7:15-20 serves as a framework for understanding the warning in 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, where Paul talks about false apostles who disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. The same principle of fruit applies: Just because someone claims to be a messenger of Christ doesn’t mean they are.

• This verse also sets the tone for 2 Timothy 4:3-4 and Galatians 1:6-9, where Paul and Timothy warn about turning away from the true gospel — and the importance of staying grounded in the truth despite the presence of false teachers.

The Core Meaning Today:

• False teachings often present themselves as truth, but the fruits (outcomes) are the true indicators. Whether it’s a prosperity gospel, a message of works-based salvation, or a distortion of biblical grace, the fruits reveal its authenticity.

• What fruit does a teaching bear? Are lives changed, transformed, and aligned with the fruit of the Spirit, or is there just shallow knowledge, confusion, or deeper entanglement in sin?

Lets Deep Dive into Christ in Matthew 7:15-20

TD says: Please do a deep dive into Jesus own words in, Matthew 7:15-20 to start this long inquiry series. It appears to be THE foundational verse. Also it teaches the main KEY PRINCIPLE of recognizing false teachings by their fruits — an essential idea for distinguishing true and false teachings in any era, both then and now. Please list some of the main mega, micro, any others, ministry, authority false fruits to look for:

Chat GPT AI responds

Here’s a list of false fruits to look for, comparing the early church (First Church) days with today. These fruits can help identify when teachings or practices are not aligned with true biblical doctrine.

False Fruits to Look For:

1. Division and Disunity

First Church Era (Acts 15:39-40):

• In the early church, disputes arose, such as Paul and Barnabas disagreeing over John Mark, which led to division. However, the church still strived for unity in the faith and worked through conflicts.

Today: (Addresses mighty and  BIG factional stuff)

• Signs of False Fruits: Disunity within the congregation, constant splits, “clique” mentalities, gossip, and infighting. When teachings foster a “my way or the highway” mentality rather than reconciliation, it’s a red flag. (Taveau ads “fault finding turf protecting, elite, Big I’s)

Key Scriptures:

• Ephesians 4:3 – “Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

• 1 Corinthians 1:10 – “Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you…”

2. Legalism and Works-Based Righteousness

First Church Era (Galatians 3:1-3):

• Paul addresses the church in Galatia about reverting to the law (circumcision) for salvation, calling it foolishness. The early church was battling against the Judaizers who were teaching that faith in Jesus wasn’t enough for salvation.
  Today:

• Signs of False Fruits:

• Teachings that emphasize performance, rule-following, or external rituals as necessary for salvation, disregarding the sufficiency of Jesus’ sacrifice.

• It can manifest as guilt-driven religious practices or an overemphasis on “works” over grace.

Key Scriptures:

• Ephesians 2:8-9 – “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God…”

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

3. Worldliness and Carnal Living

First Church Era (2 Corinthians 6:17-18):

• Paul called believers to come out from among the world and be separate. Early Christians were often warned against being entangled in worldly desires or idol worship.

• 
  Today:

• Signs of False Fruits: Teaching that encourages worldly indulgence, pride, materialism, or seeks to blend Christianity with secular culture. This can be seen in ministries that promote the pursuit of wealth, fame, or status as part of the Christian walk.

Key Scriptures:

• 1 John 2:15-16 – “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world…”

• Romans 12:2 – “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…”

4. Manipulation and Control

(Taveau evaluates this as a MIGHTY BIG ONE in apostolic- prophetic)

First Church Era (Acts 5:1-11):

• The story of Ananias and Sapphira illustrates the danger of deceit, manipulation, and trying to control the Holy Spirit’s work for personal gain. Early church leaders had a high standard of accountability.
  Today:

• Signs of False Fruits: Leaders using guilt, fear, or coercion to manipulate members for financial gain or personal control. Prosperity gospel teachings, or pressure to give large amounts of money under the guise of blessings, fall under this category.

Key Scriptures:

• 1 Peter 5:2-3 – “Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind…”

• 2 Corinthians 9:7 – “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity…”

5. Flattering Speech and Deceptive Teachings

Apostle TD says “ambitious Wannabe “Demas” sucking up for favor with a top leader” also area big, even warring against non LP visitors, new persons, other non famous moves…even GIANT

First Church Era (Romans 16:17-18):

• Paul warns the early church against those who cause divisions and offenses by teaching doctrines contrary to what had been taught. They use “fair speech and flattering words” to deceive the hearts of the simple.
  Today:

• Signs of False Fruits: Flattering words, promises of prosperity, or manipulative teachings that prey on people’s desires rather than the truth. These teachers avoid confronting sin and instead offer easy solutions that make people feel good but don’t lead to real transformation.

Key Scriptures:

• Romans 16:18 – “For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.”

• 2 Timothy 4:3-4 – “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears…”

6. Lack of Love and Compassion

Apostle TD: this last move of God gone awry, now it’s special elite, well known, gifting, talent and success,(presentation, size, fame looks)  not charity, humility and EORR (diverse)  Ephesians 1:6 , transformed Ephesians 4 for “all”) “the demonic respecter of only a few Pet Approved “Special ” (self reflecting) Persons

 First Church Era (1 Corinthians 13:1-3): Apostolic Christ Following as Family Feel( meaning ALL RESPECTING, VALUING, CHRIST LIKE ,LOWLY APPROACHABLE, SERVANT LEDER, GENUINE  LOVE

• Paul makes it clear that even the most impressive spiritual gifts are nothing if they aren’t rooted in love. The early church was built on love and compassion, especially in how they treated one another.
  Today:

• Signs of False Fruits: A lack of genuine love, compassion, and humility in leadership. Leaders who show favoritism, are harsh in their judgments, or who belittle others for not conforming to their views are teaching a different doctrine. A true doctrine of Christ emphasizes the love and humility that He exemplified.

Key Scriptures:

• 1 Corinthians 13:2 – “And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge… and have not charity, I am nothing.”

• Matthew 22:37-40 – “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart… and thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”

7. Spiritual Pride and Elitism (this is big in certain large areas)

First Church Era (Galatians 2:11-14):

• Paul confronted Peter for being hypocritical by withdrawing from Gentiles because of his fear of the Jewish Christians. Even leaders like Peter were called out for not living consistently with the gospel.

Today:

• Signs of False Fruits: Leaders who elevate themselves as spiritually superior to others, creating a sense of “us versus them.” This includes claiming special knowledge or status while disregarding the humility that comes with true Christlikeness.

Key Scriptures:

• Galatians 6:3 – “For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.”

• Luke 18:9-14 – Parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector: A warning against self-righteousness.

Summary of False Fruits to Look for Today:

1. Division and Disunity: Persistent disagreements that cause fracture within the body of Christ.

2. Legalism and Works-Based Righteousness: Emphasizing rules and external performance over faith in Christ alone.

3. Worldliness and Carnal Living: Embracing secular culture and sinful lifestyles in the name of Christian freedom.

4. Manipulation and Control: Using fear, guilt, or coercion for personal gain or influence.

5. Flattering Speech and Deceptive Teachings: Teachers who avoid confrontation and manipulate with flattering words.

6. Lack of Love and Compassion: Harsh leadership that lacks the love of Christ.

7. Spiritual Pride and Elitism: Leaders who elevate themselves, disregarding humility and unity.

These false fruits are the clearest indicators that a teaching or ministry is not aligned with the true gospel of Jesus Christ. True doctrine produces love, unity, humility, and obedience to Christ.

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