What does the Bible say about false prophets?

Deuteronomy 18:20–22 teaches that a prophet who speaks presumptuously in God’s name and whose word does not come to pass is a false prophet. Christians must test all who claim to speak for God by His Word.

How can believers discern truth from deception?

By testing every teaching against Scripture, seeking godly counsel, and holding firmly to the sufficiency and authority of the Bible.

Benny Hinn’s Cruelest False Prophecy: A Biblical Response

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Benny Hinn’s Cruelest False Prophecy: A Biblical Response with Justin Peters

Sound Theology and Discernment with Justin Peters

Show Summary

In this sobering episode of Sound Theology and Discernment, Justin Peters examines what may be Benny Hinn’s cruelest false prophecy his claims about Nigeria and Islam. Through historical footage, biblical exposition, and verified reporting, Justin exposes the devastating consequences of false prophecies, showing how they exploit the poor, distort the gospel, and bring reproach on the name of Christ. This episode is both a warning and a call to repentance for those caught in deception and a reminder of the sufficiency of God’s Word.

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Scripture Reference

Deuteronomy 18:20–22 — “But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded him to speak… that prophet shall die.”

Learn More

Visit Justin’s page at Servants of Grace or his YouTube for more episodes of Sound Theology and Discernment and other biblically grounded resources.

Justin Peters

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.

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