Marks of a Counterfeit Christian

Marks of a Counterfeit Christian

Acts 8:9 - 25

• Mark One: Deceptive Sinful Behavior
  • Application One: Godly Behavior
• Mark Two: Amazement without Discernment
  • Application Two: Practice Discernment when Amazed
• Mark Three: False Godliness
  • Application Three: Authentic Godliness
• Mark Four: Desire for Personal Power
  • Application Four: Desire for God to be Glorified
• Mark Five: False Repentance
  • Application Five: Genuine Repentance 

MC Questions:

Acts 8:9 - 25

• What are some things that COULD indicate that Simon might be saved?
• What must accompany belief in order for there to be genuine salvation? (Hint: Mark 1:15)
• How do we know Simon was NOT saved?
• Why is it important for us to know that “false Christians” exist?
• Is there a difference between false Christians & poor theology? How can poor theology produce false Christians?
• What are some groups (world wide & locally) that are either false Christians or have poor theology? By simply saying these groups are false Christians and/or have poor theology, are we being hateful, judgmental, or prideful? Why or why not?
• Break into smaller groups to pray.
  • Pray for personal and congregational compassion, conviction, & correction
  • Pray against personal and congregational pride, hate, and self righteousness
  • Pray for the salvation & repentance of these people/groups
  • Pray for the protection of the church against these wolves disguised as sheep