How to get out of a Cult. Part 1

[Bethel]

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'For by grace are ye saved
through faith;
and that not of yourselves:
it is the gift of God:
Not of works,
lest any man should boast.'
(Eph 2:8-9)
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Read the verse like this.....

"For by Grace you are saved Through Faith.:

Stop.

Now......notice this part..... """IT, is the gift of God."""
= That is a different thought and a different meaning.

The Gift is not Faith....The GIFT = is the GRACE by which you are saved.

See it?

So, this is a verse that traps many into a false misunderstanding, as they are reading it as "faith saves" and "faith is the gift".

Reader.....Just remember that what SAVES you, has to DIE ON THE CROSS FOR YOU and walk out of the GRAVE Resurrected from the Dead.
Reader, if you will get that down, and installed as your TRUE FAITH, then you can deliver yourself from a CULT that may have you mind-trapped.

How to escape?? How to know if you are in a CULT ?

Apply a test to your THEOLOGY and FAITH.
Apply a Salvation test to what you have been taught saves you, and what you believe does.
So, whatever it is........ did it die on the Cross for you?
Did it DIE on the Cross for you, and walk out of the Tomb, resurrected?
If it didnt, then it is not the Savior, can't save you, and has no part in your Salvation.

Here are a few examples of what did not DIE on the Cross for you and later walk out of the Tomb, so, this means that none of these can save you.

1. Mary
2. The Catholic Church
3. Water Baptism
4. Trying to be like Christ
5. Commandment keeping
6. Law keeping
7. Enduring to the end
8. Your Discipleship

See all those?
They did not die on the Cross for you, shedding blood for your Salvation. And they are not Resurrected from the Dead.
And that means if you are trusting in them, you are NOT Trusting in Christ.
This means you are "fallen from Grace" or you are water baptized, religious, and LOST......hell-bound, thinking you are saved.

Listen,... only Christ on the Cross offers you the WAY to Heaven. John 14:6
Put your Faith THERE.....and keep it there.

 

[B-A-C]

How to escape?? How to know if you are in a CULT ?

Want to know a better test? Go with the "weight" of scripture.
There is a verse that says we aren't saved by works. Just one verse. Yet entire doctrines are built n this one verse.
There are over two dozen verses in the New Testament that say good works are required.
So do you go with the "one verse"... or with the the 2 dozen?

Jas 2:14; What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him?
Jas 2:20; But are you willing to recognize, you foolish fellow, that faith without works is useless?
Jas 2:24; You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone.

Eph 2:10; For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.

Matt 25:44; "Then they themselves also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not take care of You?'
Matt 25:45; "Then He will answer them, 'Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.'
Matt 25:46; "These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."

Matt 25:25; 'And I was afraid, and went away and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what is yours.'
Matt 25:26; "But his master answered and said to him, 'You wicked, lazy slave, you knew that I reap where I did not sow and gather where I scattered no seed.
Matt 25:27; 'Then you ought to have put my money in the bank, and on my arrival I would have received my money back with interest.
Matt 25:28; 'Therefore take away the talent from him, and give it to the one who has the ten talents.'
Matt 25:29; "For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away.
Matt 25:30; "Throw out the worthless slave into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Matt 5:16; "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
John6:28; Therefore they said to Him, "What shall we do, so that we may work the works of God?"
John 9:4; "We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming when no one can work.
John 14:12; "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father.
Eph 2:10; For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.
Col 1:29; For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.
1Tim 2:10; but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness.
1Tim 5:10; having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.
1Tim 6:18; Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,
Jas 2:20; But are you willing to recognize, you foolish fellow, that faith without works is useless?
Jas 2:24; You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone.
John 6:27; "Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you, for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal."
Acts 13:2; While they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
1Cor 3:13; each man's work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's work.
1Cor 3:14; If any man's work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward.
1Cor 15:58; Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.
1Cor 16:10; Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to be afraid, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I also am.
Gal 6:4; But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another.
Eph 4:12; for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ;
Php 2:12; So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling;
Col 1:10; so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Col 3:23; Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,
2Thes 1:11; To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power,
2Thes 2:17; comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word.
2Thes 3:10; For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.
2Thes 3:11; For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies.
2Thes 3:12; Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread.
1Tim 5:10; having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.
1Tim 5:17; The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
2Tim 2:21; Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.
2Tim 3:17; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.
2Tim 4:5; But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Heb 6:10; For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.

all this... vs one verse. Cults use one verse.

 

[Br. Bear]

Cults use one verse.

and usually a dose of fear

 

[Bethel]

Want to know a better test? Go with the "weight" of scripture.
There is a verse that says we aren't saved by works. Just one verse. Yet entire doctrines are built n this one verse.
There are over two dozen verses in the New Testament that say good works are required.
So do you go with the "one verse"... or with the the 2 dozen?

Jas 2:14; What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him?
Jas 2:20; But are you willing to recognize, you foolish fellow, that faith without works is useless?
Jas 2:24; You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone.

Eph 2:10; For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.

Matt 25:44; "Then they themselves also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not take care of You?'
Matt 25:45; "Then He will answer them, 'Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.'
Matt 25:46; "These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."

Matt 25:25; 'And I was afraid, and went away and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what is yours.'
Matt 25:26; "But his master answered and said to him, 'You wicked, lazy slave, you knew that I reap where I did not sow and gather where I scattered no seed.
Matt 25:27; 'Then you ought to have put my money in the bank, and on my arrival I would have received my money back with interest.
Matt 25:28; 'Therefore take away the talent from him, and give it to the one who has the ten talents.'
Matt 25:29; "For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away.
Matt 25:30; "Throw out the worthless slave into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Matt 5:16; "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
John6:28; Therefore they said to Him, "What shall we do, so that we may work the works of God?"
John 9:4; "We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming when no one can work.
John 14:12; "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father.
Eph 2:10; For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.
Col 1:29; For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.
1Tim 2:10; but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness.
1Tim 5:10; having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.
1Tim 6:18; Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,
Jas 2:20; But are you willing to recognize, you foolish fellow, that faith without works is useless?
Jas 2:24; You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone.
John 6:27; "Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you, for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal."
Acts 13:2; While they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
1Cor 3:13; each man's work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's work.
1Cor 3:14; If any man's work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward.
1Cor 15:58; Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.
1Cor 16:10; Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to be afraid, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I also am.
Gal 6:4; But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another.
Eph 4:12; for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ;
Php 2:12; So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling;
Col 1:10; so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Col 3:23; Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,
2Thes 1:11; To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power,
2Thes 2:17; comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word.
2Thes 3:10; For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.
2Thes 3:11; For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies.
2Thes 3:12; Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread.
1Tim 5:10; having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.
1Tim 5:17; The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
2Tim 2:21; Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.
2Tim 3:17; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.
2Tim 4:5; But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Heb 6:10; For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.

all this... vs one verse. Cults use one verse.

Thats a lot of cut and paste., B-A-C/

Its a good thing you have an online website where you can go and get all your "stuff".

Thing is tho....... You left out the "work of God" that God requires, as you were too busy to notice that one, and its the only one that matters.

The work of God is that you believe on Jesus, whom God sent.
So, if you do all the good works, or SELF EFFORT you can find to do that are on your list of SELF EFFORT......and you have not done the work of God, you'll die and go to hell.
Thousands of water baptized self effort obsessed bible quoters, went there today, because they did a lot of works, but not the ONE WORK that God requires.