𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗣𝗜𝗧? — 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗟𝗬 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗦𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗬

WHO IS IN THE PULPIT? — RIGHTLY DIVIDING TRUE AND FALSE MINISTRY

Key Text: 2 Corinthians 11:13–15 (KJV)
“For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.”

INTRODUCTION

Not every man with a Bible preaches truth.
Not every pulpit proclaims Christ.
In this Dispensation of Grace, God warns the Body of Christ that false ministers do not look evil—they look religious. Satan’s most effective work is not done in darkness, but in disguise.

Today we will rightly divide the difference between a GRACE MINISTER and SATAN’S MINISTER using 9 Pauline contrasts.

MESSAGE — CHRIST vs COUNTERFEIT
1 Corinthians 2:2; Galatians 1:6–7 (KJV)

A. Christ-Centered – Grace minister preaches Jesus alone
B. Corrupted Gospel – Satan’s minister mixes grace with works
C. Pure vs Polluted – Simplicity in Christ vs religious mixture
Dispensational Insight:
A mixed gospel is a false gospel.

MANDATE — SCRIPTURE vs SHOW
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Timothy 4:3 (KJV)

A. Stands on Scripture – Grace minister teaches doctrine
B. Satisfies Senses – Satan’s minister entertains
C. Exposition vs Emotion – Truth taught vs feelings stirred
Pauline Truth:
Sound doctrine is replaced with spectacles in the last days.

MOTIVE — CALLING vs CASH
1 Timothy 6:5; 1 Peter 5:2 (KJV)

A. Called by God – Grace minister serves willingly
B. Corrupted by Greed – Satan’s minister merchandises souls
C. Faithful vs Financially Driven – Ministry vs market
Mid-Acts Warning:
When money drives ministry, truth leaves the pulpit.

MASTER — CHRIST vs CONCEALMENT
Romans 14:18; John 8:44 (KJV)

A. Serves the Lord Jesus – Grace minister obeys Christ
B. Serves Deception – Satan’s minister advances lies
C. Light vs Lies – Truth teller vs truth twister
Dispensational Clarity:
Every minister serves someone.

METHOD — SHEPHERD vs SHADOW
Acts 20:28–30; Matthew 7:15 (KJV)

A. Feeds the Flock – Grace minister protects souls
B. Feigns Care – Satan’s minister stalks as a wolf
C. Guarding vs Grooming – Protection vs manipulation
Pauline Reality:
False teachers infiltrate, not invade.

MORALITY — HOLINESS vs HARMLESS APPEARANCE
Titus 2:12; 2 Corinthians 11:14 (KJV)

A. Calls for Godly Living – Grace minister teaches sanctification
B. Looks Harmless – Satan’s minister avoids conviction
C. Transformation vs Tolerance – Changed lives vs comfortable sin
Dispensational Insight:
Truth transforms—deception tolerates.

MESSAGE TO SIN — WARNING vs WHISPER
Romans 6:1–2; Isaiah 30:10 (KJV)

A. Warns of Sin – Grace minister preaches accountability
B. Whispers Comfort – Satan’s minister softens sin
C. Repentance vs Rebranding – Sin exposed vs sin excused
Pauline Balance:
Grace teaches righteousness—not license.

MINISTRY RESULT — EDIFICATION vs ERROR
Ephesians 4:12–14; 2 Peter 2:1 (KJV)

A. Builds Believers – Grace minister matures saints
B. Breeds Confusion – Satan’s minister spreads error
C. Stability vs Spiritual Drift – Rooted vs tossed
Dispensational Fruit Test:
Doctrine determines direction.

MARK — APPROVAL vs ACCOUNTABILITY
2 Timothy 2:15; 2 Timothy 4:8 (KJV)

A. Seeks God’s Approval – Grace minister studies rightly
B. Seeks Man’s Praise – Satan’s minister avoids truth
C. Eternal Reward vs Temporary Applause – Crown vs crowd
Final Distinction:
One answers to Christ—one avoids Him.

CONCLUSION

A grace minister preaches truth plainly.
A satanic minister preaches error politely.
One feeds the flock.
The other fattens it for destruction.

CALL TO ACTION

TEST every sermon
RIGHTLY divide the Word
WATCH the fruit
FOLLOW Christ—not charisma
Do not ask, “Is he popular?”
Ask, “Is it Pauline truth?”

FINAL THOUGHTS

Satan does not fear empty churches.
He fears sound doctrine.

“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock…”
— Acts 20:28 (KJV)