Kingdom of the Cults (Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, 7th Day Adventism & Christian Science)

A brief summary of the 4 major cults that claim to be the authentic version of Christianity.

[Pastor_Grant]

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[edogletree]

As a born again believer in Christ, I worry about our mainline denominations that do not really believe the scriptures and only preach “feel good “ sermons; no sin, no repentance, no living for the Savior preached!

[roseannabennett]

For the SDA church you mention there are 3 mistakes: Sabbath, Gift of Prophecy, and the Santuary. But obviously you didn't read the quotes given for each
SABBATH- Gen 21-3 Ex 20:8-11 Lk.4:16 Is.56:5, 6 ; 58:13, 14 Matt. 12:1-12 Ex.31:13-17 Eze. 20:12, 20 Deut. 5:12-15 Heb. 4:1-11 Lev.23:32 Mk. 1:32
SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND MINISTRIES - Rom.12:4-8 Cor. 12:9-11, 27, 28 Eph. 4:8, 11-16 Acts 6:1-7 1Tim.2:1-3 1Peter4:10, 11
CHRIST'S MINISTRY IN THE HEAVENLY SANCTUARY- Heb.8:1-5; 4:14-16; 9:11-28; 10:19-22;1:3; 2:16, 17 Dan7:9-27;8:13, 14; 9:24-27 Num.14:34 Eze.4:6 Lev.16 Rev.14:6, 7; 2012; 14:12; 22:12
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[cicelyryan]

Thank you for this breakdown. I am a 4th generation JW born in. I have only dared to look outside of Watchtower publications for the last 2 years. Now that I am fully aware that I was raised in a cult and raised my children in a cult as well, I am putting as much time and effort I can into learning Bible truths with fresh eyes and reading Christian teachers from long ago to the present times. Like the Mormons, JW’s teach that there was a great apostasy that occurred after the last Apostle died and that Christendom is all false Christianity and that JW’s alone are the restored true Christian Church. They do such a thorough job of “demonizing” mainstream Christian churches and beliefs(ie. the Trinity), that when JW’s wish to leave Watchtower Organization, they often turn atheist because it is so ingrained in them to think all the Christian Churches are evil and false. I pray for them over this. I am nearing 60 years old now and am so grateful to God for waking up to true Christianity while I still have as much of my mental faculties as I do😊 It is a joy for me to hear Christians like you now and now we are brother and sister in Christ😊 God Bless You in your ministry❤

[simbarashejokonya]

I’m not an Adventist but I have attended their services numerous times. There’s absolutely nothing about them that resembles a cult. If anything, other Christians can learn a lot from them.

[TimBurrell-vo]

I have been to a seventh Day Adventist church before. The time I spent there they preached and taught by the Bible scriptures and studied them very earnestly. Their food intake was very strict due to health reasons and most were very healthy people and some of the nicest people I've ever met in this life. They follow the Saturday day of Sabbath due to the ten commandments. Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy. The original Sabbath day was on Saturday. They are strict on keeping that day holy.

[trudyhopkins]

My experience: with the book, Great Controversy: once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. It blows your mind as it brings Christian church history into perspective and explains the coming final events so clearly, all based on what the Bible teaches. It answers so many questions. Very comprehensive and incredible. I promise you won't regret reading it.




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[pattykilpatrick]

My parents were JW’s from the time I was 9 till I was 15 1/2. It tore our closeness as children from my folks. When they left the JW’s I was almost 16. We rebounded but it took years. My big brother and I HATED going to their Kingdom Hall. I was saved when I was 31. My mom accepted Christ in 1999, my Father I need to sit down and ask him what he believes. My olderbrother wants NOTHING to do with Jesus. I try every few months and have for years. My little-brother died when I was 9, he was 2. He’ll be in heaven and I can’t wait to see him again. My daughter and her husband are saved. Praise God!!

[ringonordstrom]

Covering four cults in 26 minutes is my kinda Biblical teacher at my old age. Thank you.

[deemodjeski]

I was raised a 7th Day Adventist, and it is my belief that every denomination is a cult. They all have the opportunity for salvation, but it comes only by Jesus Christ, and not by any denomination. Many recognize Jesus as the way, but they also subscribe to the theology of their church guru's... I believe it is about a relationship with Each of us and Jesus. The word of God is the letter He has preserved for us, and we can hear and be heard through prayer! We can access Jesus through those tools. We do not need churches to access YHWH, just His Son, Jesus.

[AaronDavidMatthew]

I was raised deeply entrenched in Christian Science. I even sang solo for their services, as did my mother. My grandmother was a CS practitioner. I would love to see you delve deeper into the religion than just reading info on the web. There is, indeed, nothing Christian or Scientific about it. I removed myself in 1994 and got born again in 1996. To know the true God, and His son, Jesus, has been the JOY of my life. I will say that at least Christian Science taught me there WAS a God, for which I am grateful.

[Richard-brv]

It's because of Christian Science that my parents died needlessly as they both refused medical attention to preventable diseases. I being their son escaped this horrible Cult by myself

[HeatherJones-bemi]

I used to be a Mormon. Thank you for a true statement and for telling the truth about Mormons

[shawngregg]

My grandfather was a Christian science. When I was like 6 years old I accidentally broke my arm. My grandfather being the only adult home, would not take me to a hospital, rather he believed he could reset my broken arm. Sure enough, he broke it again in another place. When my mom came home to find my arm broke in two places and why. You can imagine the talk those two must have had.

[karenbuckner]

Interesting, Pastor Mike. A few points: There have been different people who have greatly impacted or changed beliefs and/or doctrines, i.e. Luther, Wesley, Tindale, Calvin, Smith, Darby (rapture theory and dispensational belief), Scoffield (included Darby's theory & teachings as notes in the Scoffield Bible), Miller (a Baptist preacher, year for a day teaching re: 2300 "days"), Edsen (Jesus moved to inner sanctuary Oct 22, 1844 for Investigative Judgment work), E.G. White, and others. Following the teachings of a person regarding beliefs and faith does not necessarily make it a cult. Can one's Christian faith stand on the Word of God? Is it influenced by teachings of men (or women)? Are those teachings sound biblically? How close to the original scriptures is the version of the bible being used? Re: Sabbath, it was established and demonstrated by Father & Son in creation, sanctified and blessed, given as a commandment on tablets of stone, written with His own finger, twice, placed in the ark of the covenant. When did God authorize or instruct not to observe it? Did Jesus observe it? Malachi 3:6 Who is adopted into Israel? Re: Eternal hell-Malachi 4:1, John 3:16.

EG White was not the (only) founder of SDA. The founders stemmed from Millerites, the Jehovah's Witnesses stemmed from SDA. The Baptists stemmed from Calvin, Darby, Scoffield and others.

There were many doctrines and beliefs that sprouted and took root in the 1800s. The more I study, the more it seems there have been many earnestly seeking a renewed relationship with God, and there are many false teachings. I have yet to find a church, denomination, or group of believers that seem to have everything right. Paul's letters prove that problems existed from the 1st century church, and it exists today. Let us search the scriptures for God's truths, uplift the brethren, pray for each other that we be not haughty, nor judgmental, love without ceasing, and witnesses to the grace of the Father through the blood of His Son, following in His footsteps and His commands.

[Mary-gsvj]

God gave his only begotten son so that we may live, his only begotten son set's at the right hand of God 💯🙏

[Veteranorepublicano]

People that dont know the bible call SDA a cult..

PEOPLE, KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD IF YOU LOVE HIM!!!

[MWisdom]

My mother grew up Seventh Day Adventist. She married my father and went to the Methodist Church with him for 56 years until his death. Your early teachings are cemented in. When dad passed away she went back to the Adventist church and remained until her death 3 years later

[papatomsthoughts]

Wouldnt the Catholic church lead toward a cult? 1. They worship Mary. 2. You must go to priest to be forgiven. 3. So many rituals and laws. Just curious of your thought on this. And Catholics, dont hate me on this, I am just curious.

[kimadams]

Was raised a Christian Scientist. It is an impenetrable box of impressive sounding waffle, devised by the demonic, and locked from the inside by the one who believes it. You have summarized it well. The cult is dying, and churches that were once large and full are limping along with a handful of elderly members. Thank God. Now, if only my mother would surrender her life to Jesus instead of following Mrs. Eddy to hell....I can dream, and pray. She won’t listen to anything. Sigh.