DITC14-4

Volume 14, Issue 4
"DECEPTION IN THE CHURCH" e-Newsletter
8/10/05

Dear All,

Greetings in the Lord Jesus Christ from the islands!

The featured article in this edition is Apprising Joel Osteen's Word-Faith Teachings by Ken Silva, Apprising Ministries, 2005. This article details Joel's Word of Faith teachings and the danger they pose.

Announcement!

I am currently working on a Bible study DVD series based on my Discernment Toolkit book. One feature of this series, which is appropriate for Bible studies, church college courses, or even individual study, is that it will show clips of false teaching that will help the class/individual learn to discern truth from error. It gives a chance for discussion, then I give my analysis of what is being said and/or done and why it conflicts or does not conflict with the core doctrines of the Faith. I hope to have this done in a month or so. Please stay tuned for the announcement of the release date. I will send a DITC e-Newsletter out to announce it, and the announcement will also be on the web site.

Excellent ACT Resources!

New Book Available Now!
FINISH THE RACE! - A STUDY ON CHRISTIAN MATURITY by Sandy Simpson & Juanita Simpson. This book was written to help believers to realize the absolute necessity of growing to maturity in Christ. It contains chapters on a variety of topics that apply to the subject of maturing from infancy to adulthood in the Lord. What many believers today do not realize is that the Bible teaches that growth in Christ is directly tied to learning to discern truth from error, good from evil. Since this is the emphasis the Word of God gives to the subject, Christians ought to be busy being Bereans (Acts 17:11). Yet many churches are urging Christians to push aside discernment in favor of experience. The trendy teaching these days is that matters of doctrine are not as important as how one feels. Jesus Christ and the foundational Apostles made it clear that a Christian must grow to maturity or be in danger of being deceived. When carnal desires to sin, including following false teachers (James 1:13-16), has grown to full flower this can cause a Christian to shipwreck his faith (1 Tim. 1:19). It is our hope that this book will inspire many believers to fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep the faith (2 Tim. 4:7). Go here for ordering details.

New Companion Book!
THE NEW APOSTOLIC REFORMATION is now available in book form. This is the DVD script plus commentary by Sandy Simpson. The commentary of the DVD series is not in the book, but there are many more quotes available than in the video series. Good reference material. Also available on CD-ROM.
Go here for ordering details.

Extremely Important Series For Pastors!
THE NEW APOSTOLIC REFORMATION is a DVD /VHS expose of the NAR and it's leadership of C. Peter Wagner, Cindy Jacobs, Chuck Peirce, Dutch Sheets, Bill Hamon, Jack Deere and others. It features commentary by Bill Randles, Arnold Fruchtenbaum, Jacob Prasch, Mike Oppenheimer, Orrel Steinkamp, Gary Gilley, Dave Hunt, Sandy Simpson and others.
Go here for ordering details!

Timely!
LETTERS TO THE CHURCH is a fitting manual for the Revelation Christian. All the precepts are in the seven letters in Revelation 1:9 - 3:22 to help us keep the faith, stay in sound doctrine, and reach out to those who are perishing. I hope and pray that this book will help the reader to be an “overcomer”.
Go here for more details and how to order!

Demolish Arguments!
Want to be able to see your way through to clear biblical discernment? Want a set of tools that will allow you to disciple your loved ones so they will stand firm in the Faith? Want to sort out many of the false arguments and teachings that have invaded the churches? Then DISCERNMENT TOOLKIT is for you!
Go here for more details and how to order!

Important Video Information
On Benny Hinn!
SPIRIT OF TRUTH OR SPIRIT OF ERROR?
PART 1 - BENNY HINN
features Jacob Prasch, Mike Oppenheimer & Sandy Simpson and tons of video showing the teachings and prophecies of Benny Hinn. This is a proven tool to keep people away from heresy.
Go here for more details and how to order!

Lord bless!

In His hands,
Sandy Simpson
Apologetics Coordination Team (ACT)

	*New Book Available Now!* FINISH THE RACE! - A STUDY ON CHRISTIAN MATURITY by Sandy Simpson & Juanita Simpson. This book was written to help believers to realize the absolute necessity of growing to maturity in Christ. It contains chapters on a variety of topics that apply to the subject of maturing from infancy to adulthood in the Lord. What many believers today do not realize is that the Bible teaches that growth in Christ is directly tied to learning to discern truth from error, good from evil. Since this is the emphasis the Word of God gives to the subject, Christians ought to be busy being Bereans (Acts 17:11). Yet many churches are urging Christians to push aside discernment in favor of experience. The trendy teaching these days is that matters of doctrine are not as important as how one feels. Jesus Christ and the foundational Apostles made it clear that a Christian must grow to maturity or be in danger of being deceived. When carnal desires to sin, including following false teachers (James 1:13-16), has grown to full flower this can cause a Christian to shipwreck his faith (1 Tim. 1:19). It is our hope that this book will inspire many believers to fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep the faith (2 Tim. 4:7). Go here for ordering details.
	*New Companion Book!* THE NEW APOSTOLIC REFORMATION is now available in book form. This is the DVD script plus commentary by Sandy Simpson. The commentary of the DVD series is not in the book, but there are many more quotes available than in the video series. Good reference material. Also available on CD-ROM. Go here for ordering details.
	*Extremely Important Series For Pastors!* THE NEW APOSTOLIC REFORMATION is a DVD /VHS expose of the NAR and it's leadership of C. Peter Wagner, Cindy Jacobs, Chuck Peirce, Dutch Sheets, Bill Hamon, Jack Deere and others. It features commentary by Bill Randles, Arnold Fruchtenbaum, Jacob Prasch, Mike Oppenheimer, Orrel Steinkamp, Gary Gilley, Dave Hunt, Sandy Simpson and others. Go here for ordering details!
	*Timely!* LETTERS TO THE CHURCH is a fitting manual for the Revelation Christian. All the precepts are in the seven letters in Revelation 1:9 - 3:22 to help us keep the faith, stay in sound doctrine, and reach out to those who are perishing. I hope and pray that this book will help the reader to be an “overcomer”. Go here for more details and how to order!
	*Demolish Arguments!* Want to be able to see your way through to clear biblical discernment? Want a set of tools that will allow you to disciple your loved ones so they will stand firm in the Faith? Want to sort out many of the false arguments and teachings that have invaded the churches? Then DISCERNMENT TOOLKIT is for you! Go here for more details and how to order!
	*Important Video Information* *On Benny Hinn!* *SPIRIT OF TRUTH OR SPIRIT OF ERROR?* *PART 1 - BENNY HINN* features Jacob Prasch, Mike Oppenheimer & Sandy Simpson and tons of video showing the teachings and prophecies of Benny Hinn. This is a proven tool to keep people away from heresy. Go here for more details and how to order!