Surrounded by Pagans: How to Spot Every False Religion & Cult | Under God Ep 163

Are you surrounded by false religions and don't even know it? Discover the one question that exposes every cult and heresy.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction - We're surrounded by pagans
03:30 Matthew 16 - Caesarea Philippi and the key question
08:15 Why "Who do you say I am?" matters for discernment
12:45 Christianity's unique claims about Jesus
16:20 World Religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam & more
28:30 Christian Cults - Mormonism, JW, Scientology, Prosperity Gospel
38:45 Paganism and New Age Spirituality exposed
42:20 Ancient Heresies - Gnosticism through Universalism
47:15 Who Jesus Really Is - The Real vs. Counterfeit
49:30 Closing Challenge - Living among pagans
EPISODE OVERVIEW:
In this powerful episode, Pastor Stephen equips believers with biblical discernment to identify false religions, Christian cults, and dangerous heresies. Using the foundational question from Matthew 16 - "Who do you say that I am?" - you'll learn how every false teaching ultimately distorts the identity of Jesus Christ. From world religions to Christian cults to modern paganism, discover the one key that exposes them all.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
✅ The one question that distinguishes Christianity from every other religion
✅ How to identify false teachings by examining their view of Jesus
✅ Biblical discernment tools for living in a pagan culture
✅ Why getting Jesus right is the foundation for getting everything else right

📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
Matthew 16:16 - "You are the Messiah, the son of the living God"
John 14:6 - "I am the way, the truth, and the life"
Acts 4:12 - "There is salvation in no one else"
Galatians 1:6-9 - Warning against different gospels
Romans 10:9 - Confessing Jesus as Lord
1 Timothy 2:5 - One mediator between God and mankind
1 Peter 2:12 - Living good lives among pagans

💭 TODAY'S QUESTION:
What false teaching or religious idea were you surprised to learn about in this episode? Share your thoughts below!

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