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The [[New Testament]] contains many verses which teach how to tell a false prophet from a true prophet ([[Gospel of Matthew|Matthew]] 7:15, [[First Epistle to the Corinthians|1 Corinthians]] 14:37, [[Second Epistle of Peter|2 Peter]] 2:1) | The [[New Testament]] contains many verses which teach how to tell a false prophet from a true prophet ([[Gospel of Matthew|Matthew]] 7:15, [[First Epistle to the Corinthians|1 Corinthians]] 14:37, [[Second Epistle of Peter|2 Peter]] 2:1) | ||
Some notable false prophets include the biblical "prophets of [[Baal]]" of Canaanite paganism, [[Simon Magnus]] the founder of [[Gnosticism]], [[Muhammed]] the founder of [[Islam]] | Some notable false prophets include the biblical "prophets of [[Baal]]" of Canaanite [[paganism]], [[Simon Magnus]] the founder of [[Gnosticism]], [[Muhammed]] the founder of [[Islam]] and [[Joseph Smith]] the founder of [[Mormonism]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:15, 16 December 2024
A false prophet is any person who claims to be a prophet and either lacks credibility or teaches unbiblical heresy.
The New Testament contains many verses which teach how to tell a false prophet from a true prophet (Matthew 7:15, 1 Corinthians 14:37, 2 Peter 2:1)
Some notable false prophets include the biblical "prophets of Baal" of Canaanite paganism, Simon Magnus the founder of Gnosticism, Muhammed the founder of Islam and Joseph Smith the founder of Mormonism.
