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Joseph Z Exposed: False Prophecy and the Charismatic Movement
By Justin Peters
Show Summary
False prophecy is not a small issue. Scripture repeatedly warns believers about false teachers who claim to speak for God while leading people away from the truth of His Word.
In this episode of Sound Theology and Biblical Discernment, Justin Peters examines the claims and prophecies of Joseph Z and Larry Ragland, exposing the danger of modern prophetic movements that place words in God’s mouth He never spoke.
Drawing from Jeremiah 23, Deuteronomy 18, and other key passages, Justin explains why biblical prophecy is clear, authoritative, and never wrong, and why Christians must test every spiritual claim by Scripture alone.
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Episode Notes
In this episode, Justin Peters addresses:
- Joseph Z’s failed prophecy claims
- Larry Ragland’s controversial UFO disclosure claims
- The danger of claiming God said what He did not say
- Why modern prophecy must be tested by Scripture
- The biblical standard for true prophecy
- How false teachers bring reproach upon the name of Christ
- Why Christians must stand firm in biblical discernment
Key Scriptures
- Deuteronomy 18:20
- Jeremiah 23:16
- Jeremiah 23:21
- Jeremiah 23:30–32
- Matthew 7:15
- Jude 12
Important Takeaway
Christians must never treat claims of prophecy lightly. To say, “God told me,” when God has not spoken is a serious matter. Believers are called to test every claim by the written Word of God and reject any teaching that undermines the authority, clarity, and sufficiency of Scripture.
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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.
