The Danger of Twisting God’s Word

[bdavidc]

We can learn a Lesson Luke 22:3 that says, “Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve.” This is one of the most chilling moments in Scripture, a man who walked with Jesus, witnessed His miracles, and heard the truth from His own lips, yet allowed himself to become a tool of Satan. Judas’s betrayal was not sudden. It was the result of a hardened heart, unbelief, and rejection of truth. His life serves as a solemn warning of what can happen when someone resists the Word of God and allows lies to take root.

Throughout the Bible, twisting or rejecting God’s Word is shown to be spiritually dangerous. In Genesis 3:1, Satan’s very first tactic was to distort God’s command: “Did God actually say…?” This same method is used today when people twist Scripture to support man-made doctrines or traditions that are not found in the Bible. Jesus rebuked the religious leaders of His day in Mark 7:7–9, saying, “In vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men... You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.”

When truth is replaced by false teaching, it opens the door for spiritual deception. 2 Timothy 4:3–4 warns that “the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but… will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.” Judas Iscariot is a tragic example of where this road can lead. He didn’t just doubt, he cooperated with darkness. And when Satan entered him, it revealed just how far he had drifted from truth.

2 Thessalonians 2:10–12 makes it even clearer: those who “refused to love the truth and so be saved” will be given over to strong delusion because they “had pleasure in unrighteousness.” Twisting Scripture is not a small error, it is rebellion against the God who gave us His Word as truth (John 17:17). Those who do so are in danger of being completely overtaken by deception, just like Judas.

Let this be a wake-up call. The Word of God is not ours to edit or interpret however we please. We are warned in 2 Peter 3:16 that some twist Scripture “to their own destruction.” Stand firm in the truth. Do not trade it for man’s wisdom, religious tradition, or false teaching. Judas followed Jesus with his feet, but not with his heart, and in the end, it cost him everything. Let his story remind us: rejecting God’s Word opens the door to Satan’s lies. Stay grounded in Scripture, and let the truth guard your soul.

 

[Dash RipRock]

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Quite the roster of false teachers listed here.

Calvinism os a false gospel and a fake jesus

Sorry to see you got captured by satan's deceptions.

That's what calvinist do is twist scripture.

 

[bdavidc]

Quite the roster of false teachers listed here.

Calvinism os a false gospel and a fake jesus

Sorry to see you got captured by satan's deceptions.

That's what calvinist do is twist scripture.

Your accusation is false and reckless. I do not follow Calvinism, Arminianism, or any man-made label. I follow the Word of God alone. Scripture warns against bearing false witness (Exodus 20:16), and your slander against God’s people puts you in direct violation of that command. You are not speaking the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15), and your words show no fear of God.

You accuse without knowledge, yet the Bible says, “The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him” (Proverbs 18:17). If you think I’ve been deceived, then show it from the Scriptures alone, not with empty labels and personal attacks. The Bible says, “Test everything; hold fast what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21), and I do exactly that with every teaching, preacher, and doctrine, including the ones you listed. If what they preach does not line up with Scripture, I reject it, no matter who they are.

Twisting God’s Word is not limited to any group, it is a sign of the unlearned and unstable, as Peter warned: “There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures” (2 Peter 3:16). That applies to anyone, including you, if you continue down this path of slander and division.

God knows those who are His (2 Timothy 2:19), and He will judge the secrets of men by Christ Jesus (Romans 2:16). I will stand before God for what I have believed and taught, and so will you. Be very sure that your words reflect His truth, not your own bitterness or pride.

You are welcome to show me where I have taught Calvinism or anything that is not in the Bible.

 

[marks]

Your accusation is false and reckless.

Lots of that around here. Some members are like a cocked pistol, just waiting for the next "heretic" to come along.

Much love!

 

[marks]

Twisting God’s Word is not limited to any group, it is a sign of the unlearned and unstable, as Peter warned: “There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures” (2 Peter 3:16).

Those who hold to false doctrines do this in their minds as they read the Bible, mentally substituting meanings to words that more agree with their views. Or overlook key words, for the same reason.

I value those who are able to take each word for it's full and true meaning, and thereby come to the truth.

Much love!

 

[bro.tan]

The bible speaks of only one way to get eternal salvation. "One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” (Ephesians 4:5,6). The road to eternal salvation starts with knowledge of the Holy Scriptures. God doesn't want us to memorize two or three verses, but instead he left the entire bible so we can learn how to get salvation. If we learn it, believe it and obey it (the bible), salvation will be our reward. For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. (Matthew 16:27)
Jesus warned us that the road to salvation is straight and narrow and that only a few of us will find it. Many are traveling down the wrong road, which leads to destruction. This is because many of us have heard about salvation but few of us want to do what is necessary to get salvation (many are called but few are chosen). (Matthew 7:13, 14) Many contend that Jesus did it all and now all we have to do is have faith.
Nevertheless, in judgment each one of us will give account for our own salvation. Therefore, we must not let anyone lead us down the wrong path, but should verify all of our teaching with the holy bible. YOUR SALVATION IS AT STAKE! "...work out your own salvation with fear and trembling" (Philippians 2:12).

 

[Dash RipRock]

Your accusation is false and reckless

Well, then enjoy thy false teachers then!

 

[Boasting in the Lord]

I prayed to be protected against deception shortly after coming to the faith.

 

[Dash RipRock]

I prayed to be protected against deception shortly after coming to the faith.

So act on that by continually feeding on God's Word and be willing to allow the Lord to lead you in to all Truth (God's Word is Truth) and don't let the devil trick you into being one of those cherry pickers who believes somethings God says in His Word are lies which is what most believe these days who say they are Christians

 

[Scott Downey]

Your accusation is false and reckless. I do not follow Calvinism, Arminianism, or any man-made label. I follow the Word of God alone. Scripture warns against bearing false witness (Exodus 20:16), and your slander against God’s people puts you in direct violation of that command. You are not speaking the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15), and your words show no fear of God.

You accuse without knowledge, yet the Bible says, “The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him” (Proverbs 18:17). If you think I’ve been deceived, then show it from the Scriptures alone, not with empty labels and personal attacks. The Bible says, “Test everything; hold fast what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21), and I do exactly that with every teaching, preacher, and doctrine, including the ones you listed. If what they preach does not line up with Scripture, I reject it, no matter who they are.

Twisting God’s Word is not limited to any group, it is a sign of the unlearned and unstable, as Peter warned: “There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures” (2 Peter 3:16). That applies to anyone, including you, if you continue down this path of slander and division.

God knows those who are His (2 Timothy 2:19), and He will judge the secrets of men by Christ Jesus (Romans 2:16). I will stand before God for what I have believed and taught, and so will you. Be very sure that your words reflect His truth, not your own bitterness or pride.

You are welcome to show me where I have taught Calvinism or anything that is not in the Bible.

That guy does it to me also, put him on ignore, for the sake of peace.

 

[Scott Downey]

Lots of that around here. Some members are like a cocked pistol, just waiting for the next "heretic" to come along.

Much love!

They won't get very far if everyone puts them on ignore. The guy is a walking provocation.

19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: [d]adultery, [e]fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, [f]murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 [g]gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.

 

[Scott Downey]

Paul, Peter wrote about the false teachers who will be in the churches, as did the entire book of Jude warn the people of God about them.
Jesus talked of the false Christs who will come and deceive many. Paul's letters often dealt with false teachings in all the church letters he wrote.

These things are a given, false teachers glory in their flesh and yours too. Often times, getting involved in money and sex scandals. They are devoid of the Spirit and contentious and divisive. They are not the Lord's people. They are presumptuous and self-willed. Avoid them, means cut them off from your life, there was a reason Jesus did not let the evil spirits speak when He cast them out.

Romans 16
17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. 18 For those who are such do not serve our Lord [b]Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple.

 

[Scott Downey]

Jesus Casts Out an Unclean Spirit​

21 Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught. 22 And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

23 Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, 24 saying, “Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”

25 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, [h]“Be quiet, and come out of him!” 26 And when the unclean spirit had convulsed him and cried out with a loud voice, he came out of him. 27 Then they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, [i]“What is this? What new [j]doctrine is this? For with authority He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.” 28 And immediately His fame spread throughout all the region around Galilee.

 

[Jay Ross]

They won't get very far if everyone puts them on ignore.

Scott that is what the Priests, Scribes and Pharisees did during Christ's first advent.

 

[PS95]

Scott that is what the Priests, Scribes and Pharisees did during Christ's first advent.

? No they didn't. They went after Him. Lied about Him. Twisted His words. Had Him crucified.

 

[PS95]

The bible speaks of only one way to get eternal salvation. "One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” (Ephesians 4:5,6). The road to eternal salvation starts with knowledge of the Holy Scriptures. God doesn't want us to memorize two or three verses, but instead he left the entire bible so we can learn how to get salvation. If we learn it, believe it and obey it (the bible), salvation will be our reward. For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. (Matthew 16:27)
Jesus warned us that the road to salvation is straight and narrow and that only a few of us will find it. Many are traveling down the wrong road, which leads to destruction. This is because many of us have heard about salvation but few of us want to do what is necessary to get salvation (many are called but few are chosen). (Matthew 7:13, 14) Many contend that Jesus did it all and now all we have to do is have faith.
Nevertheless, in judgment each one of us will give account for our own salvation. Therefore, we must not let anyone lead us down the wrong path, but should verify all of our teaching with the holy bible. YOUR SALVATION IS AT STAKE! "...work out your own salvation with fear and trembling" (Philippians 2:12).

".work out your own salvation with fear and trembling"- He was referring to sanctification. Unless you've been there you would not understand.
Christians that I know understand that their faith produces good works. On this forum there are some very mixed up people, however.

 

[Jay Ross]

? No, they didn't. They went after Him. Lied about Him. Twisted His words. Had Him crucified.

Sounds pretty much like what happens on this forum. Certain members go after the "offending" member in their eyes, they lie about them, they twist the words in their posts can crucify them with their cutting words and put downs.

Many members with differing POV from other members get crucified by these members who deem themselves as being more righteous than anyone else on the forum by acting God like, believing that God cannot defend Himself and His words.

 

[PS95]

Sounds pretty much like what happens on this forum. Certain members go after the "offending" member in their eyes, they lie about them, they twist the words in their posts can crucify them with their cutting words and put downs.

Many members with differing POV from other members get crucified by these members who deem themselves as being more righteous than anyone else on the forum by acting God like, believing that God cannot defend Himself and His words.

Tell me about it, Jay!
It's a disgrace.

 

[Jay Ross]

Tell me about it, Jay!
It's a disgrace.

No, the disgrace is in how we react to their barbs and words.

Sadly, sometimes, I even catch myself acting disgracefully in my responses.

 

[PS95]

No, the disgrace is in how we react to their barbs and words.

Sadly, sometimes, I even catch myself acting disgracefully in my responses.

Well I forgive you, and it can happen to any of us. Catching ourselves is HS. I was referring to the ones who make it a habit. But, yes the way we respond is key.
However, I have no patience for those who come here purposefully to deceive and divide us . Yeah, there's that.