Concerning False ProphetsMatthew 7:15-20What is a prophet?1.      A person who speaks God’s truth to others. 2.      A person who can warn others about future events. Are there still prophets today? Yes1.      It is still a gift that the Holy Spirit gives to the church. 2.      Jesus said false prophets would come in the end times. Four Examinations for determining a true/false prophet.1.      A Divine Connection      a.       True prophets confess that Jesus is divine. -  1 John 4:1-3      b.      False prophets will always detract from the divinity of Jesus. - 1 John 2:22 2.      A Scripture Affirmation      a.       True prophets affirm all the scriptures. - 1 Cor. 14:37     b.      False prophets will oppose some scriptures. - 1 John 4:63.      A Gospel Corroboration      a.        True prophets hold to the biblical definition of the gospel. - 1 Cor. 15:1-5     b.      False prophets will distort the gospel. – Gal. 1:6-94.      A Fruit Inspection      a.       True prophets will produce spiritual fruit.  -1 Thess. 1:5     b.      False prophets will embrace and exhibit sin. - Jude 11- 13How to guard yourself against false prophets? Matthew 7:15-201.      Expect their arrival. (15a)2.      Detect their intentions. (15b)3.      Inspect their fruit. (16-18, 20)4.      Disconnect from their work. (19) 

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