Part III — Deception and Doctrines of Devils
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Personal Application
This supplement is a heart-to-heart companion to the preceding two lessons — addressing your immediate personal needs and practical application of the truths studied.
Spirit of Antichrist — Any spirit or teaching that denies the deity, humanity, or saving work of Jesus Christ.
Territorial Spirits — High-ranking demons assigned to influence specific nations, regions, or cultural spheres.
False Apostle — A minister who claims apostolic authority but preaches a different gospel.
Another Gospel — Any message that adds to, subtracts from, or redefines the gospel of salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone.
2 Corinthians 11:13-14 — "For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light."
Daniel 10:13 — "But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me."
2 Chronicles 7:14 — "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
| True Spirit | False Spirit |
|---|---|
| Exalts Jesus Christ | Ignores or denies Christ |
| Honors Scripture as final authority | Adds new revelations above Scripture |
| Calls for repentance and holiness | Excuses sin as grace |
| Produces humility and love | Produces pride and division |
| Points to the cross | Points to human potential |