Read the text
Begin with the referenced verses and read each passage in its full biblical context.
TEST EVERY DOCTRINE BY THE WORDFALSE
FALSE
TEACHINGS
These examinations expose teachings that contradict Scripture, document the evidence, and set the relevant passages in their full biblical context.
“Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.”
Romans 16:17–18 (KJV)
Examine the teaching.
Hold fast to the truth.
Test the claim
State the teaching accurately, compare Scripture with Scripture, and make the reasoning visible.
Guard the church
Expose error without turning discernment into gossip, spectacle, or careless personal accusation.
CURRENT EXAMINATIONS
Doctrine under review
19 foundational case files
All categoriesChristian LivingChristologyChurch and MinistryDoctrine of GodEschatologyHumanitySalvationSpiritual PracticesWorship
CASE 10Published
EschatologyPostmillennialism
The promise of a gospel-produced golden age before Christ returns conflicts with the apostasy, Antichrist, persecution, and tribulation Scripture places before His appearing.
Psalms 2:1–12 · Isaiah 2:2–4 · Isaiah 11:1–9
CASE 11Published
HumanityPre-Existence of Human Souls / Humans as Fallen Angels
The claim that people consciously existed before conception or are fallen angels incarnated to work out a prior rebellion contradicts Scripture’s distinction between angels and mankind and its account of human creation, death, resurrection, and judgment.
Genesis 2:7 · Psalm 8:4–6 · Ecclesiastes 12:7
CASE 12Published
EschatologyPre-Tribulation Rapture
The claim that the church will be secretly removed before the great tribulation contradicts Jesus, Paul, and Revelation, which place the gathering and first resurrection after the Antichrist, persecution, and tribulation.
Romans 16:17–18 · Matthew 24:15–31 · Matthew 13:24–43
CASE 13Published
EschatologyPreterism
The claim that Christ’s second coming, the resurrection, and final judgment were completed in AD 70 contradicts the visible return, bodily resurrection, worldwide judgment, and prophetic sequence still promised in Scripture.
Romans 16:17–18 · Matthew 24:3–31 · Matthew 25:5–19
CASE 14Published
SalvationPurgatory, Indulgences, and Post-Death Satisfaction
The claim that post-death purification or temporal punishment remains for the justified, and can be reduced by indulgences or works of the living, conflicts with Christ’s once-for-all offering and Scripture’s order of death and judgment.
Luke 16:19–31 · Luke 23:39–43 · Matthew 12:31–32
CASE 15Published
WorshipRoman Catholic Mediators and Marian Intercession
Prayer to Mary and departed saints, and reliance on their heavenly merits or mediation, goes beyond the apostolic pattern and compromises the unique, sufficient mediation and intercession of Jesus Christ.
Exodus 20:3–6 · Isaiah 42:8 · Matthew 6:5–13
CASE 16Published
EschatologySatan's Little Season
The claim that Christ already returned, the first resurrection and millennial reign are past, and the world now lives in Satan's little season contradicts the prophetic sequence given by Jesus and Revelation.
Romans 16:17–18 · Matthew 24:29–31 · 2 Thessalonians 2:1–4
CASE 17Published
Church and MinistrySigns and Wonders Without Truth or Fruit
The claim that supernatural manifestations authenticate a minister or revival despite false doctrine, ungodly character, or corrupt fruit contradicts Scripture, which commands believers to test spirits, prophets, teaching, and lasting fruit.
Deuteronomy 13:1–5 · Deuteronomy 18:20–22 · Matthew 7:15–23
CASE 18Published
Christian LivingThe Prosperity Gospel
The teaching that faith, giving, or positive confession guarantees wealth, health, comfort, or worldly success distorts biblical blessing and contradicts Christ’s call to contentment, self-denial, stewardship, and faithful endurance in suffering.
Deuteronomy 28:1–14 · Malachi 3:8–12 · Matthew 6:19–34