Part 1: Characteristics of Heresies

In light of the current rise in the influence of new age and eastern religion in our nation and in the church, I have written a series presenting the true Gospel as a means of dealing with deception. There is serious error entering both evangelical and charismatic churches that undermines two basic foundational truths: The person and work of Christ and the Bible as the true word of God. 
Below is a series of  posts dealing with the true Gospel as preached and practiced by the first apostles and by the first Christians. With so many voices and spirits speaking in the world today, it is important that true Christians know exactly what the message should be. The articles include the following titles:
"Characteristics of Heresies"
"The Gospel as Preached by the First Apostles and the first Christians"
"The Gospel in the Book of Acts"
"The Unchangeable and Everlasting Gospel and the Lamb in the book of Revelation"
"The Emergent Church Heresy"
"The Biblical Context for the Supernatural"

Much of the material in these posts is simply the quoting of essential verses that state clearly what the apostles and early Christians believed and preached. The reader needing to be entertained may be disappointed. But those needing to fortify their foundation in the Gospel will find it very helpful and strengthening.
My objective is...
 "to stir up you pure minds by way of reminder, that you be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of the apostles of the Lord and Savior (2 Peter 3: 1-2).
-Billy Long

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