Amazingly, some of the most prominent doctrines of Protestantism today are not found in the Bible at all. Paganism has been brought in to these churches. A few of these false teachings are:
- The law of God has been amended or repealed. God’s law can never be changed or repealed. Jesus said, “It is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than” for the law to fail Luke 16:17.
- The soul is immortal. The Bible mentions “soul” and “spirit” 1,700 times. Not once is either referred to as immortal. People are mortal Job 4:17, and none receive immortality until Jesus’ second coming. The apostle Paul writes that “we shall all be changed” when “this mortal must put on immortality” 1 Corinthians 15:51, 53.
- Sinners burn eternally in hell. The Bible teaches that sinners will be completely consumed (put out of existence), both soul and body, in the fires of hell Matthew 10:28.
- Baptism by immersion is not necessary. Baptism by immersion is the only baptism recognized by Scripture. Jesus came “up from the water” Mark 1:10. The act itself symbolizes being “buried” with Christ Colossians 2:12.
- Sunday is God’s holy day. The Bible teaches, without question, that God’s holy day is the Seventh-day Sabbath, Saturday. “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God” Exodus 20:8–10.
When we accept the false teachings of Babylon, we will become confused, which is what the term “Babylon” literally means. It’s sobering to think that some might unknowingly be drinking Babylon’s wine. If this is all new to you, ask God to guide you Matthew 7:7. Search the Scriptures to see if these things are so Acts 17:11. Follow where Jesus leads, and you will not end up in error.
"Yet they obeyed not, nor inclined their ear, but walked every one in the imagination of their evil heart: therefore I will bring upon them all the words of this covenant, which I commanded them to do: but they did them not." Jeremiah 11:8
- douglas batchelor
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