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How Counterfeit Movements Gain Traction in the Church
Show Summary
In this episode of The Weekly Watch, part of the Contending for the Word podcast, Dave Jenkins examines how counterfeit movements gain traction inside the church—and why biblical vigilance is not optional for Christians today.Counterfeit teaching rarely arrives announcing itself as false. It often borrows biblical language, appeals to real fears and longings, and begins with truths taken out of proportion. In this episode, we identify the patterns, consider why these movements spread so quickly, and anchor our response in Christ revealed in the Word of God.Audio Player
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Episode Notes
Episode Focus
- How counterfeit movements gain traction inside the church
- Why these movements spread quickly (fear, simplicity, unaccountable authority, platforms)
- Why biblical vigilance is a command—without becoming cynical or reactionary
- How counterfeits subtly shift the mission of the church away from Christ and the Great Commission
- What faithful vigilance looks like in ordinary Christian discipleship
Key Scriptures
- 2 Corinthians 11:4, 14
- Jude 3
- Matthew 24
- Acts 20
- 1 John 4:1
- Romans 13
- Daniel 2
- Hebrews 5
Key Takeaways
- Counterfeits often begin with real concerns but detach them from the full counsel of God’s Word.
- Vigilance is not paranoia; it is submission to Scripture above everyone.
- Watch carefully when a movement redefines discipleship as influence or faithfulness as “results.”
- Stay rooted in the local church and the ordinary means of grace.
- Measure everything by Christ revealed in the Word of God—not by urgency, platforms, or personalities.
