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In this issue of Theology for Life Magazine, we’ve been considering false teaching. We understand that we haven’t covered everything on this topic, but it is our prayer that readers of this issue will grow in their understanding of it so they can stand fast on the Word of God.
If you’ve found this issue helpful and would like to study this subject further, please check out the following reading list. These books are at the top of their genre in both excellence and readability.
Historical Church Doctrine
- Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine by Gregg R. Allison
- The History of Christian Doctrines by Louis Berkhof
False Teaching
- A Field Guide on False Teaching by Ligonier Ministries
- The Other Worldview by Peter Jones
New Apostolic Reformation
- NonProphet Woke: The Reformation of a Modern Day Discipleby Dawn Hill
- Counterfeit Kingdom: The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets, and New Age Practices in the Church by Douglas Geivett and Holly Pivec
- Reckless Christianity: The Destructive New Teachings and Practices of Bill Johnson, Bethel Church, and the Global Movement of Apostles and Prophetsby Douglas Geivett and Holly Pivec
- God’s Super-Apostles: Encountering the Worldwide Prophets and Apostles Movement by Douglas Geivett and Holly Pivec
- A New Apostolic Reformation? A Biblical Response to a Worldwide Movement by Douglas Geivett and Holly Pivec
- Divergent Theology: An Inquiry Into the Theological Characteristics of the Word of Faith Third Wave Movement and The New Apostolic Reformation by Richard Moore
I hope you’ll find these resources helpful as I have.
In Christ Alone,
Dave Jenkins
Executive Editor, Theology for Life Magazine
False Teachers: Exposing the Wolves Among the Sheep
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024).
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When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
