Lawrence DeMetrius

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Letter of Apostle Paul – II Corinthians
An Intimate Review
Pt 9
By Lawrence DeMetrius

Effectively Dealing with False Apostles and False Doctrines Pt 2

In [II Cor 11:13, 3, 4] Apostle Paul expounds upon a standard practice among true Christian Apostles. It is in place to help identify FALSE APOSTLES and DECEITFUL WORKERS feigning as APOSTLES of Jesus Christ. Born-again believers are to sever any relation that discourages their devotion to THE LORD. [Heb 12:1, 2] Apostle Paul writes,

For such are FALSE APOSTLES, DECEITFUL WORKERS, TRANSFORMING themselves into the APOSTLES of CHRIST.
[II Cor 11:13]

*false apostles Gk #5570 pseudapostolos (psyoo-dap-os-tol-os) it is a…
• spurious apostle, which is one that is not…
o genuine, authentic or true
o from the claimed or proper source
• pretended preacher or one that is falsely and insincerely professed

*apostles Gk #652 apostolos (ap-os-tol-os) it is…
• a delegate that is a genuine ambassador of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
• an official a commissioner of Jesus Christ, namely one who is divinely endowed with power to invoke miraculous manifestations

*deceitful Gk #1386 dolios (dol-ee-os) it means to be filled with guile, which is
• insidious cunning in attaining a goal
• crafty and artful deception and duplicity, which is…
o deceitfulness in speech and conduct
o double-dealing or acting in two different ways to different people concerning the same matter

*workers Gk #2040 ergates (er-gat-ace) it is one who toils or a teacher

*transforming Gk #3345 metaschematizo (met-askh-ay-mat-id-zo) it is to transfigure, disguise and apply by accommodation

In [II Cor 11:12, 13] Apostle Paul writes of an occasion that he wanted to avoid and was able to by disassociating himself from those he knew were FALSE APOSTLES. Unfortunately, less spiritually mature believers may not immediately recognize FALSE APOSTLES when they encounter them. Weak and carnal minded Christians are easily and often bewitched by the charisma, appearance, collegian accolades, religious certification, persuasive speech and artistic talents of FALSE APOSTLES. Christ likens them to WOLVES IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING. However, no matter how well disguised they are, FALSE APOSTLES can be identified by their character and speech. [Mt 7:15-21] The most subtle of them have a form of godliness but deny the power thereof. [II Tim 3:1-5; Tit 1:16] While there is room at Calvary’s Cross for all souls who desire spiritual regeneration through Christ, there is only room at The Table of Christian Fellowship for those who are genuinely born-again. Paganists cannot eat at the Table of Christian Fellowship neither can genuine Christians eat at the table the wicked. [Ps 1:1-3] Apostle Paul writes,

And no MARVEL; for Satan himself is TRANSFORMED into an ANGEL of LIGHT. Therefore, it is no great thing if his MINISTERS also be TRANSFORMED as MINISTERS of RIGHTEOUSNESS; whose END shall be according to their WORKS.
[II 11:14, 15]

*marvel Gk #2298 thaumastos (thow-mas-tos) it means wonderful, to wonder at and be filled with wonder, which as a noun is…
• something strange and surprising
• a cause of surprise, astonishment or admiration
• a feeling of surprise or puzzled interest, sometimes tinged with admiration
• a miraculous deed, event or remarkable phenomenon

*angel Gk #32 aggelos (ang-el-los) it is a messenger or a pastor

*light Gk #5457 phos (foce) it is fire and luminousness, which means…
• illuminated, radiating and reflecting light
• lighted up, well-lighted, shining and bright
• enlightened and enlightening, as a writer or their works
• clear, readily intelligible and intellectually brilliant
*ministers Gk #1249 diakonos (dee-ak-on-os) it is…
• an attendant, one who waits at a table or serves in other menial duties
• a Christian teacher or pastor
• a deacon or deaconess

*righteousness Gk #1343 dikaiosune (dik-ah-yos-oo-nay) it is equity of character and Christian justification

Lucifer and his subordinates have the ability to fashion themselves to the likeness of trustworthy authorities. Hypocrisy actually began in the high heavens and commenced into the earth realm after Lucifer was cast from his heavenly estate. [Gen 2:9, 17; 3:1-6] In [II Cor 11:16-33; 12:5, 10; I Cor 1:1-11; 10:13; 11:16-32; Mt 5:11, 12; Jn 16:33; I Pet 4:19] Apostle Paul disclosed the many types of persecutions he endured as a true APOSTLE of Christ. He preferred to glory in these experiences than in any other of his remarkable accolades.

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