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How to Guard Your Faith: The Bible’s 3 Tests for False Teaching

Deception in the church isn't a future threat—it's an ever-present reality that Jesus and the apostles repeatedly warned us about. From the pulpits of prosperity to the claims of new apostles, false teaching is designed to look spiritual, feel uplifting, and sound appealing to your "itching ears." But how do you protect your faith when the lies are so subtly twisted with truth? The Bible provides a simple, three-part framework for spiritual self-defense, the Test of Doctrine, The Test of Character, and The Test of Outcomes.

Alan Vincent October 24, 2025Berean Discernment, Biblical Authority, False Teachers, New Apostolic Reformation, Prosperity Gospel, Sound Doctrine, Testing the Spirits, Word of Faith

Can a Christian Be a Freemason? Examining the Core Conflicts

Freemasonry promotes brotherhood and moral growth, but can its universalist approach and secret rituals align with core Christian beliefs? This post explores the fundamental differences concerning God, salvation, and ultimate truth that lead many Christians to see an incompatibility.

Alan Vincent May 20, 2025Freemasonry, Great Architect of the Universe, Incompatibility, Jesus Christ, Masonic Rituals, Masons, Religious Pluralism, Salvation by Grace, Secret Societies

Luciferian Doctrine vs. Christianity: A Clash of Worldviews

Luciferianism is often portrayed as a path to enlightenment and self-empowerment—but beneath its alluring surface lies a direct contradiction to the foundational truths of Christianity. This article explores the core beliefs of Luciferian doctrine and exposes why it is fundamentally incompatible with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Alan Vincent May 16, 2025Biblical Worldview, False Teachings, Light-Bringer, Luciferianism, Moral Relativism, Occultism, Scriptural Authority, Self-Deification, Spiritual Deception