Top Five New Age Teachings in the Church

New Age in the Church?! Yep. It's been going on for quite a while now. In fact, you'd be shocked to know that a lot of Christians believe in many New Age beliefs and don't even know it. I might make a part 2 to this at some point because I realize that there's a LOT of New Age practices out there. But in putting this video together, these are the top 5 deceptions that I kept thinking about that I see the most in churches today: Law of Attraction, Oneness, Religious Pluralism, Universalism, and Mysticism. I talk about what each of these are and how they are so deceptively synced together in many Christian worldviews.

1:10 - The Law of Attraction
4:37 - Oneness
8:10 - Religious Pluralism
10:49 - Universalism
13:16 - Mysticism

Videos I reference, and other resources:
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Some of my Favorite Bible Commentaries:
Blue Letter Bible with David Guzik
J. Vernon McGee
Lifeway
Warren Wiersbe

A few Scriptures on Adoption:
Galatians 4:5-7
Romans 9:8
Romans 8:14-19
John 1:12-13
1 John 3:10
1 John 5:1

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[MelissaDougherty]

Hi everyone! Wow, I didn't know this video would blow up as it has. I'm glad it's helped people and has blessed many!

I just wanted to clarify that this video was not made to refute each of these New Age teachings Biblically. I've done many other videos on that that I'll link below. This video was very specific- which of these specific New Age practices do we actually see in the Church and how are they implemented? What are they? How are they hiding under the guise of Christianity and how are they used?

If you want to see my previous content where Scripture is used to actually refute these teachings, check it out below :-):

[valdez]

Satan mixes lies with truth. The Holy Spirit gives us proper discernment.

[cecedee]

Not knowing the Bible is exactly how people get drawn into cults. Good message.

[pebs]

A few years ago, I started using an audio Bible. I find this much easier than reading. So, I would turn it on while I was cleaning or folding laundry or getting ready for work. I decided to go from Genesis all the way through. I have been a Christian for 48 years. I WAS SHOCKED AT MANY OF THE STORIES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT. So much of what is in the Bible is never preached in the pulpit. There were people I had never heard of (Ehud, for one.) There were concepts I had never considered. There was a rawness and frankness about the world and life that I never understood. I felt like a veil was lifted and for the first time life seemed easier to understand. For example, why do we feel like God doesn’t care for us when something bad happens? Thru every part of the Bible tragic things happen to people God obviously loves. (Example: Naomi and Ruth, and almost all Jesus’ disciples.) Without hearing every page of the Bible for myself, I would never have come to understand God the way I do now, and I would have never come to know true peace. I highly recommend - if you are not a reader - you use an audio version of the Bible. I’ve probably been through the entire Bible twenty times now and every time I learn something new.

[simplymahle]

Convicted to study my Bible after this video.😭 It can be so easy to fall into these teachings when you're not rooted in the right foundation.

[davidgrubbs]

I'm a 73 year old former local church pastor.
Now, without a wooden pulpit I'm attempting to preach/teach, like you, through the virtual pulpit of the internet. You, young lady, are an excellent example of what a well-studied Christian man or woman with a teaching gift can contribute to the cause of our King. Be blessed for bringing who you are and what you have to benefit the lives of the rest of us--that's love. May your videos touch the live of multitudes.

[robertmoreno]

when we read the Bible we should ask for the Holy Spirit to give us understanding

[EDYDAWRANGLER]

i remember swimming in new age and The Gospel revealed to me i was actually drowning in lies. i legit can never go back to new age after turning to Jesus. praise God.

[kvsartist]

I remember back in 2017 when I was actively involved in New Age Spirituality, ancient astronauts, and all of that, falling for "teachers" giving "biblical references" and making "links" between these new beliefs and what Jesus said. It was a huge struggle breaking away from all of this stuff even last year as I started walking with Jesus. We really need to read and study more. Question everything!! I remember being deceived last year by a presence telling me God wasn't how He's portrayed in The Bible and all I had to do was know Him mystically. Now that I look back on that, I realize I still had some doors open and I'm glad Jesus is shutting them gradually. Thank You Lord!!

All glory to The Most High!!

[GodlogicProject]

The only thing worse than someone not being saved... is someone who thinks they're saved and they're not.

[danayager]

I pray my Mom learns this soon. She’s being visited by entities that she believes are Angels who say she will become a great healer and even says she’s now talking directly with Jesus. I’m so concerned for her. She’s never been the same since my brother passed from brain cancer. Please pray for my beautiful mother✝️💜

[MiguelGebremedhin]

"We shouldn't allow such harmful teachings in the church just to keep the peace. People's souls are on the line." Wholeheartedly agree.

[SheikhMawini]

“Jesus is not the only way to God”

That’s a weird belief, because Jesus literally says He’s the only way to God.

[Aaronroomane]

“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

[aqhcarlos]

1:10 1. The law of attraction
4:37 2. Oneness
8:10 3. Religious pluralism
10:49 4. Universalism
13:16 5. Mysticism

[serenitypeaceandcomfort]

The worst: "Don't worry about your sin.
God understands".😱
The worst lie in the church.

[Tairai_Daos]

I stepped away from Christianity for many years due to the lose of my Mother when I was a teen. I researched many belief systems. While on this journey I have many times where I was protected and cared for by God. In the last year or so I have returned, and even listened to the Bible completely. It explains so much, even on the Supernatural side. God will provide as he wills it. It's just sad that people will say they have Jesus in their heart while doing magic. The Bible says it through out, we are not to dabble in such things. Even in the new testament he speaks of sorcery. We are also challenged to not just be be saved by the blood. That we are to take up our cross and follow Jesus. I'm still working towards this myself and it's not easy.

[midnightstar]

It was no Joke when the bible says many will be lead away...MANY

[jaidensprout]

something my pastor said that really hit me is “for the world, this life is the best it’s gonna get, but for believers, this is the worst we have to endure.” the reminder that this life, although full of hardships, is fleeting (and yet so full of blessings and joy and fulfillment in Christ) is so encouraging to me. and it’s the worst we’ll have to deal with! it only gets infinitely more rewarding from here! my heart breaks for all of the people who are relying on themselves to live this life to the fullest when it will never give them lasting satisfaction or joy & when they’re broken nature is bound to fail them. praying for our world and for eyes to be opened to the joy and blessings that only God brings.

[stringsbrah]

"Jesus taught oneness and unity!!!"

Jesus: "I have not come to bring peace but a sword. To divide."