(CHRISTIAN POST) — Biblical scholars from different theological backgrounds engaged in a vigorous debate over the biblical definition of a “false teacher” and “false prophet” — and whether or not controversial evangelists like Benny Hinn, Mike Bickle and Sid Roth belong in such a category.
In a four-hour roundtable discussion, Justin Peters, leader of Justin Peters Ministries and Jim Osman, author and pastor of Kootenai Community Church, debated the issue with Michael Brown, host of the “Line of Fire” podcast and Sam Storms, pastor emeritus of Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City.
The first hour of the debate opened with a focus on the biblical criteria for labeling someone a false teacher or prophet, with all participants agreeing that a false teacher promotes heresies that are fundamentally at odds with the core doctrines of Christianity, such as the deity of Christ, salvation by grace through faith and the resurrection.
