testing movements within the church

TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHINTHE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

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TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

In the New Testament church, supernatural signs were always designed

to follow and affirm the preaching of God’s Word.

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TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

Mark 16:17-18“These signs will follow those who believe:

in My name they will cast out demons: they will speak with new tongues: they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them: they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

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TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

1.The Fruit of Repentance

Matthew 3:2“… and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of

heaven is near.”

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TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

1.The Fruit of Repentance

Mark 1:15“The time has come,” he said. “The

kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!”

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TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

1.The Fruit of Repentance

Luke 13:33 I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you

too will all perish.

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TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

1.The Fruit of Repentance

Luke 24:47“… and repentance and forgiveness of sins

will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”

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TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

1.The Fruit of Repentance

Acts 17:30In the past God overlooked such ignorance,

but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.

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TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

1.The Fruit of Repentance

REPENTANCE ='It is not an emotion but a decision of the

will—a decision to turn away from sin and unrighteousness and to submit

unreservedly to the lordshipof Jesus Christ.'

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TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

1.The Fruit of Repentance

Derek Prince,'I have counseled hundreds of Christians

through various problems, and I have reached the conclusion that at least half of the problems come from the failure to truly repent.'

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TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

1.The Fruit of Repentance

James 5:16"Confess your trespasses to one another,

and pray for one another, that you may be healed."

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TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

1.The Fruit of Repentance

1 John 1:9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just

and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

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TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

1.The Fruit of Repentance2.The Fruit of Respect for Scripture

Mark 7:13Thus you nullify the word of God by your

tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like that.

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TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

1.The Fruit of Repentance2.The Fruit of Respect for Scripture

Luke 8:11This is the meaning of the parable: The

seed is the word of God.

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TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

1.The Fruit of Repentance2.The Fruit of Respect for Scripture

John 10:35"… the Scripture cannot be broken"

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TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

1.The Fruit of Repentance2.The Fruit of Respect for Scripture

John 10:35"… the Scripture cannot be broken"

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TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

1.The Fruit of Repentance2.The Fruit of Respect for Scripture

Isaiah 66:2"My hands have made both heaven and

earth; they and everything in them are mine. I, the LORD, have spoken! I will bless those who have humble and contrite hearts, who tremble at my word."

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TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

1.The Fruit of Repentance2.The Fruit of Respect for Scripture

John 14:23Jesus replied, “If anyone loves me, he will

obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.”

TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

1.The Fruit of Repentance2.The Fruit of Respect for Scripture

John 12:48There is a judge for the one who rejects me

and does not accept my words; that very word which I spoke will condemn him at the last day.

TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

1.The Fruit of Repentance2.The Fruit of Respect for Scripture

2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful

for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.

TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

3.The Fruit of Exalting Jesus

John 16:13-14"When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He

will guide you into all truth.... He will glorify Me."

TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

3.The Fruit of Exalting Jesus

Isaiah 48:11 "I will not give My glory to another."

TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

3.The Fruit of Exalting Jesus4.The Fruit of Love for Fellow Christians

John 13:35"By this all will know that you are My

disciples, if you have love for one another."

TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

3.The Fruit of Exalting Jesus4.The Fruit of Love for Fellow Christians

1 Timothy 1:5 (NASB)

"The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith."

TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

3.The Fruit of Exalting Jesus4.The Fruit of Love for Fellow Christians

1 Corinthians 13:2"If I have the gift of prophecy and can

fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, …

TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

3.The Fruit of Exalting Jesus4.The Fruit of Love for Fellow Christians

1 Corinthians 13:2… and if I have a faith that can move

mountains, but have not love, I am nothing."

TESTING MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

FIVE PRIMARY FRUITS

5.The Fruit of Loving Concern for the Unreached

John 4:35"Lift up your eyes and,, look at the fields,

for they are already white for harvest!"