Very Important Points To Remember:

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Before Believing the Bible, Ask These Questions:

Before accepting or rejecting the Bible, ask this question on Grok, Gemini or ChatGPT:

  • Is the Bible corrupted? How can we determine whether a book has been corrupted or preserved? Which English Bible translations are closest to the original manuscripts?

Biblical Criteria to Identify Misleading Teachers or Churches

The Bible itself provides clear standards to help believers discern truth from deception.

1. Jesus Christ Is the Final Revelation from God

"In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son" - Hebrews 1:1-2

God’s complete revelation is found in Jesus Christ. The Bible consists of 66 books, including those written by the apostles and early disciples of Jesus. These books are full, complete, and final.

Any person who appears after Jesus Christ claiming to be:

  • a new prophet,

  • a recipient of fresh revelation,

  • someone who adds or removes biblical texts,

  • or someone who introduces new books or a new message from God

is, according to Scripture, a false prophet.

"But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed." - Galatians 1:8

"But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction." - 2 Peter 2:1

2. Claims of New Revelation Must Be Tested

False prophets often persuade people by claiming special revelations from God. Scripture warns believers to be cautious:

"Satan can appear as an angel of light." - 2 Corinthians 11:14-15

"Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world." - 1 John 4:1

Not every spiritual experience or claimed revelation comes from God; all teachings must be tested against Scripture.

"Let God be true but every man a liar" - Romans 3:4

Examples of Religions and Churches That Are Partially or Completely Misleading

1. Islam

Islam introduces entirely new books—the Qur’an and Hadith—which present a different message from the Bible.
Interestingly, the Qur’an, Hadith, and many Muslim scholars affirm that the Bible is preserved and not corrupted.

For verification, you may ask this question on Grok, Gemini or ChatGPT:

"Do the Qur'an, Hadith, and Muslim scholars affirm the Bible?"

2. Roman Catholic Church

The Roman Catholic Church has:

  • added extra books (Apocrypha/Deuterocanonical books),

  • introduced doctrines not found in Scripture,

  • and claimed institutional authority above the Bible.

These practices go beyond what is written in Scripture.

3. Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jehovah’s Witness teachings rely heavily on the New World Translation (NWT).
The NWT significantly alters key passages and contradicts the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek manuscripts, differing from translations such as KJV, NKJV, YLT, LEB, and many others.

4. Mormon Church (LDS)

Mormonism adds additional books such as:

  • The Book of Mormon

  • Doctrine and Covenants

  • Pearl of Great Price

Adding new scripture directly contradicts the Bible’s teaching that God’s revelation in Christ is final.

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