Daily Devotional
A False Jesus
April 9, 2017
If someone comes to you and says he believes in Jesus, you can’t accept simply on face value that he believes in the Jesus talked about in the Scriptures. Once you listen to him talk, you’ll be able to discover Who he believes in.
Paul was concerned that the Corinthians might be easily deceived. He said (2 Corinthians 11:4) that if someone were to come along who “preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted—you might well put up with it!”
He's saying, “You're so gullible, you may accept whatever doctrine a false Jesus is peddling.”
Friend, there are demons that bear the name of Jesus, and we must be on our guard. We must also work to help our brothers know the True Jesus—the One and only One talked about in God’s Word.
Jesus exhorted us, “Search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me.” (John 5:39). The Bible is our only authority on Jesus.
"FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
