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18 Days in Heaven Exposed: Biblical Discernment
Series: Sound Theology and Discernment with Justin Peters Host: Justin PetersShow Summary
In this episode of Sound Theology and Discernment with Justin Peters, Justin Peters examines 18 Days in Heaven and evaluates its claims through the lens of Scripture.As stories of extraordinary spiritual experiences continue to gain popularity, Christians must exercise biblical discernment. This episode highlights the dangers of extra-biblical revelation and emphasizes the sufficiency and authority of God’s Word.- The problem with modern spiritual testimonies
- Why new revelation contradicts Scripture
- The importance of a biblical gospel
- How to test teaching with discernment
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18 Days in Heaven and Biblical Discernment
This episode provides a biblical response to 18 Days in Heaven, examining its claims in light of Scripture. Christians are called to test every teaching, especially those that claim new revelation or describe experiences beyond what God has revealed in His Word.Justin highlights key concerns, including distorted views of the gospel, extra-biblical claims, and theological influences that undermine the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.Key Scriptures
- Galatians 1:8–9
- 2 Timothy 3:16–17
- 2 Corinthians 11:13–15
Key Takeaway
Any message that adds to or distorts Scripture must be rejected. God’s Word alone is sufficient, authoritative, and trustworthy for the Christian life.Listen, Watch, and Share
If this episode helped you grow in discernment, please share it and subscribe to the Sound Theology and Discernment with Justin Peters podcast or follow along on our YouTube channel.This video first appeared on Justin Peters’ YouTube channel and is posted here with permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJR2n_LOU4E
Born and reared in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Justin earned his undergraduate at Mississippi State University (1995) and then a Master of Divinity and Master of Theology (2000, 2002) from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.
Justin met his bride, Kathy, at an evangelism conference near Los Angeles, California, in 2009. They were married in August of 2010. From 2014 until 2019, they lived in Sandpoint, Idaho, and were members of Kootenai Community Church.
They now reside outside of Billings, Montana, along with their little dog, Mia. They are members of Laurel Bible Church, where Justin currently serves as an elder.
