Episode 228 The Mystery of False Apostles: Deception in the Early Church

The early Church was not immune to infiltration, as Paul warned of false apostles who sought to corrupt the faith from within. Episode 228 uncovers the shocking possibility that these deceivers were known figures in the first-century Church, even attempting to seize control in Jerusalem before Peter’s death.

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Query:
When we consider that Judas Iscariot was one of the 12 Apostles, it should not be hard to believe that Satan would have an “inside man” in other aspects of the Church. This infiltration would include the Church of the 1st Century. Is it possible that when Paul spoke of false apostles, he spoke about people he knew? Did false apostles take over the Church at Jerusalem before Peter died? Who are these mysterious false apostles?

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Notes:
What is an Apostle?
Gr. apostolos: a delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders
Has seen the Lord (in resurrection)
Performs signs by the Holy Ghost
Is sent forth by the Lord

The Different Jameses:
James = "supplanter"
1son of Zebedee, an apostle and brother of the apostle John, slain by Herod, Acts 12
2an apostle, son of Alphaeus, called the less
3James the half-brother of Christ
4an unknown James, father of the apostle Judas (?)

Scriptures:
All Scripture references are from the King James Version of the Bible.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Revelation 2:1-2, 2 Corinthians 11:5, 2 Corinthians 11:18-23, 1 Corinthians 9:1-3, 2 Corinthians 12:11-12, Matthew 13:55-57, John 6:64-65, John 6:70-71, John 7:1-7, Acts 1:13-14, Acts 1:21-26, Acts 12:17, Acts 15:1-2, Acts 15:23-24, Galatians 2:1-5, Galatians 2:6, Galatians 2:9, Galatians 2:11-13, Acts 21:17-22, Romans 10:4

Takeaway:
It is not a stretch to conclude that the brethren of Jesus were motivated by money to usurp the authority of the Jerusalem church. The evidence is there for those who wish to study and come to their own conclusion. One thing is sure: the history of the church in Jerusalem is one of an apostate church, and much of the world followed suit. Christ warned of deception, false brethren, false prophets, and false apostles. We should pay heed to His warnings!

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