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Exclusive Intelligence Examiner Report
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“For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.”
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“For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.”
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There is a monumental spiritual battle being waged in your neighborhood and mine. We are living in troubling times, and the end is surely drawing nigh. The Apostle Paul forewarned of this in 2 Thessalonians 2:3: “Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;”
Our Pastor Emeritus, the late Texe Marrs once wrote: “America has become the cesspool of humanity. America is today a military giant and a spiritual pygmy.” Wherein does the blame lie?
Glaringly, the majority of the blame can be laid at the feet of those who claim they are of God, but are just snake oil salesmen. These shysters and conmen have fleeced the flock of money, and more importantly, salvation.
With the proliferation of false bible versions, crafted by wordsmiths who have watered down God’s Holy Word, the proverbial door was slung wide open for Satan’s locusts to swarm the congregations. Everyone knows that to be convincing, there must be a portion of truth interspersed with the lie.
False Teachers Abound
These smooth talkers have replaced God’s Word with distortions and their own interpretations. By teaching the Scriptures out of context, they have allowed seducing spirits to infiltrate the minds of their followers. In 2 Peter 2:19:
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“While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.”
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Todd Bentley is one of many who have exorcised Jesus out of the hearts of gullible people. Bursting on the scene in 2008, Bentley was invited to Lakeland, Florida to hold a week-long revival service. This spectacle continued for months, drawing hundreds of thousands of people from around the world.
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Two wolves in sheep’s clothing: Rick Joyner (left) works hard to “restore” Todd Bentley. Jude tells us that they walk after their own ungodly lusts. These be they who separate
themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.
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In the fall of 2008, Bentley announced he was separating from his wife after having an illicit affair with a staffer. This should have been the end of this man’s tenure leading any congregation. Sadly, others recognized the monetary draw and worked to restore the image of Todd Bentley.
Rick Joyner of MorningStar Ministries helped to resurrect the career of this false teacher on two separate occasions. In November of 2024, Bentley suffered seizures. After spending a day in the hospital he claimed he had been healed and has been insisting he has been given the authority and power over death.
Despite being a drunkard and adulterer, there are those who are still drawn into following this charlatan. Sadly, however, this is just one instance of a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
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St. Paul’s Anglican Church has a new take on the Lord’s Prayer. Can you guess which group it most appeals to?
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• In Essex, Ontario, Canada, at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church, an apparently transsexual gave a heretical version of the Lord’s Prayer. It begins with, “Our mother and our father, our beloved parent in who we move and breathe and have our being.”
• At Oakwood University Church in Huntsville, Alabama a so-called pastor claimed America could learn a valuable lesson from Nebuchadnezzar: “What made Babylon stand out was they instituted a diversity, equity, and inclusion program.”
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Rick Warren’s “centrist” message is designed to appeal to all.
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• A “pastor” at Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina said the church needed to become less “WASPy” and decolonize its sanctuary. By constantly applying guilt to his congregation, and making every sermon political, the church board fired this man. Will the leadership look for a true man of God or will it continue its woke culture?
• Rick Warren, the founder of Saddleback Church and author of The Purpose Driven Life, recently exhibited his progressive ideology on Twitter. Warren dared to politicize Jesus’ crucifixion between two thieves, claiming Jesus was a centrist.
The abundance of false teachers is nothing new. They are now the majority of voices on television, radio, and through online streaming services. Biblical doctrine is not front and center with this cast of swine.
Jude, the brother of James tells us in Jude 1:16-17:
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“These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage. But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.”
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Forewarned and Forearmed
The infiltration of the church has been a bold and audacious plan. The self-made rich and famous evangelists, along with the willingness of churches to support this unbiblical teaching, is leading many hungry souls to the abyss of hell.
There are many instances in His Holy Word that should have been heeded by the masses. Unfortunately, today’s society only wants to have their ears tickled with messages of joy, love and peace.
The Apostle Paul was adamant in his warnings. Yet with the false versions promoted by false teachers the congregants no longer hear this wise counsel:
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“Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.”
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“I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.”
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“As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.”
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Likewise, our Lord and Saviour warned us in Matthew 7: 15-16: “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits.”
Eventually, this will end badly for these shysters. Though these so-called leaders teach of Jesus, it is but a heretical creature conjured out of the mind of Satan.
For those with discerning ears to hear and eyes to see, continue to speak out and expose these workers of iniquity. Do not let these false teachers dissuade you from continuing our great commission. The youth of today need to hear the true gospel message of Jesus. 
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