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Letter to the Editor: The Chosen Content Influenced by “the Biggest Spenders Online”

October 8, 2022 by Letters to the Editor 5 Comments

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. (2 Timothy 4:3-4) Responding to article: The Chosen: “Get Used to Different” Dear … [Read more…]

Posted in: THE CHOSEN Tagged: derral eves, false christ, mormon church, movies, the chosen

Latest Chosen Series Defense—”Not Produced by Mormons”—Misleading, Evasive, and Wrong

July 11, 2022 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 9 Comments

“Not Produced by Mormons” Growing numbers of Christian leaders and pastors are giving a thumbs up or a casual pass to The Chosen series; and the latest defense by Chosen creator Dallas Jenkins and many defenders of the series is—”It’s not produced by Mormons.” This seems to provide license for leaders and pastors and others … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Book/Film Reviews, Ecumenism, THE CHOSEN Tagged: dallas jenkins, derral eves, false christ, haters, latter day saints, ld, marketing, Mormonism, movies, the chosen

Dallas Jenkins’ “definitive (final) comments” on the Mormon issue exposed

June 3, 2022 by A Ministry in His Service 7 Comments

Presented by The Word Like Fire Ministries Video is done by a former Mormon whom we have featured before. Recently Dallas Jenkins, creator of The Chosen, has tried to wiggle out of some of his comments such as Christians and Mormons “love the same Jesus.” This excellent and short video demonstrates that, in spite his masterful effort … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Discernment, THE CHOSEN Tagged: dallas jenkins, false christ, lds, mormons, the chosen

NEW BOOKLET: MAITREYA: What We Can Learn From This False New Age Christ

June 26, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails author 7 Comments

Just as we were about to go to press with this new booklet by Warren B. Smith—MAITREYA: What We Can Learn From This False New Age Christ—we learned that a prominent Bethel Church worship leader has described Jesus as “an enlightened master,” which is exactly what Maitreya and almost all New Age figures call him. While … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Course in Miracles, JESUS CALLING, New Age movement, Purpose Driven Movement, RESOURCES, Rick Warren, Signs of the Times, THE SHACK Tagged: anticrhist, false christ, jesus calling, maitreya, New Age movement, purpose driven life, The Shack, Warren B. Smith

NEW BOOKLET: “GOD’S DREAM”—Satan’s Ultimate Scheme

July 16, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails author 8 Comments

NEW BOOKLET: “GOD’S DREAM”—Satan’s Ultimate Scheme by Warren B. Smith is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet. The Booklet is 18 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail. Our Booklets are designed to give away to others or for your own personal use. Below is the … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Book/Music Excerpts, Churches in Crisis!, Eschatology, Interspirituality, New Age movement, Oprah Winfrey, pantheism & panentheism, Purpose Driven Movement, RESOURCES, Saddleback, Signs of the Times, Spiritual Deception, The New Spirituality Tagged: Antichrist, benjamin creme, Christian leaders, civil rights movement, false christ, god's dream, maitreya, martin luther king, New Age, new spirituality, oneness, oprah winfrey, peace plan, Rick Warren, separation, Warren B. Smith

The Angel of Light’s Plan for World Peace

April 20, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails author 9 Comments

By Tamara Hartzell Author of In the Name of Purpose An Interfaith Kingdom of World Servers Working Together as ONE Our enemies in the Angel of light’s realm have been working long and hard at fulfilling his Plan. They are achieving marked success in enticing the world into his counterfeit kingdom and its (New Age) … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, New Age movement, The New Spirituality Tagged: Alice Bailey, Antichrist, djwhal khul, false christ, oneness, peace plan, separation, tamara hartzell, the coming one, World Peace

A New Age View of the Trinity Enters the Church

January 27, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails author 6 Comments

By Mike Oppenheimer (From his new book The Trinity: The Triune Nature of God) Today, the word Trinity, or Trinitarian theology, is taking on a whole new meaning, one of which most Christians are unaware but one that is working its way into the church through the highly popular book, The Shack. Let me explain. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, New Age movement, pantheism & panentheism, RESOURCES, THE SHACK Tagged: A Course in Miracles, false christ, godhead, maitreya, mike oppenheimer, New Age, panentheism, The Shack, trinity, triune nature of god, Warren B. Smith, William Paul Young

Benjamin Creme – Maitreya’s Voice – Dies at 93

November 3, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Share International, the organization for Benjamin Creme, has announced his death. He was 93 years old. The announcement stated: Share International regrets to announce that Benjamin Creme, British artist, author and lecturer has died. He passed away peacefully on 24 October 2016 at his home in London, with his family around him. Through his work … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, New Age movement Tagged: benjamin creme, false christ, maitreya, masters of wisdom, New Age movement, share international, Warren B. Smith

Aliens, UFOs, & a (False) New Age Christ

June 25, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Berit Kjos The invasion of monsters began decades ago, and it quickly transformed the world of entertainment. With little resistance, an army of cute-ugly creatures swept into toy stores, television, and movies. They now adorn children’s clothes, bedding, wallpaper, lunchboxes, and books. And many have pushed their way into children’s hearts on the backs … [Read more…]

Posted in: CHILDREN AT RISK!, False Signs and Wonders, New Age movement, One-World Religion, Paganism, Signs of the Times Tagged: aliens, barbara marx hubbard, Berit Kjos, CHILDREN AT RISK!, deception, false christ, false signs & wonders, New Age movement, persecution, selection process, u.f.o.s, Warren B. Smith

Happy Belated Easter from Oprah Winfrey’s New Age Christ! – The Crucifixion Never Happened

March 28, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Somewhat reminiscent of the cult-like individuals who contend that the holocaust in Germany never happened, Oprah Winfrey’s “Jesus”—the New Age Jesus of A Course in Miracles—would have everyone believe that the crucifixion never happened. As Christians around the world have celebrated Christ’s resurrection this weekend, Oprah’s “Jesus” of A Course in Miracles would have the … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, New Age movement, Oprah Winfrey, The New (False) Spirituality, The New Spirituality, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: A Course in Miracles, atonement, channelling, crucifixion, false christ, joel osteen, Marianne Williamson, new age christ, oprah winfrey

Let’s Call it Like it Is: Jesus Calling Presents a “New Age” False Christ

November 12, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails author

A lot of self-proclaiming Christians really really love the book Jesus Calling (over 12 million of them have bought the book so far). And no wonder, virtually no major Christian leader or Christian major media has been warning about it. In fact, most of them have been completely silent about it. Lesser knowns who have … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Spirituality, JESUS CALLING, New Age movement, RESOURCES Tagged: false christ, god calling, jesus calling, New Age, new age christ, sarah young, Warren B. Smith

A False Native American Messiah

September 9, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

By Nanci Des Gerlaise (Canadian Cree author of Muddy Waters) False “Christs” exist among Native Americans just like they exist in other ethnic groups. One of the most memorable is Wovoka (born c. 1858 in Nevada), also known as Jack Wilson. Wovoka was a Paiute religious leader who combined Christianity with Paiute mysticism. He founded … [Read more…]

Posted in: Native Spirituality, New Age movement, Spiritual Deception Tagged: false christ, ghost dance messiah, jack wilson, messiah, muddy waters, nanci des gerlaise, native spirituality, spiritual deception, wovoka

The Quantum Christ: Entering the World AND the Church Through Popular New Age & Christian Leaders

August 30, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails author

by Warren B. Smith The New Age/New Spirituality is already heralding quantum physics as a “scientific” basis for their contention that God is not only transcendent but also immanent—“in” everyone and everything. Physicist Fritjof Capra’s 1975 best-selling book on quantum physics—The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism—was … [Read more…]

Posted in: The New (False) Spirituality, The New Spirituality, THE SHACK Tagged: false christ, Ken Blanchard, Leonard Sweet, quantum christ, The Shack, Warren B. Smith

What would Jesus think (WWJT) about “the shift” to christ-consciousness?

February 15, 2013 by A Ministry in His Service

By Larry DeBruyn Guarding His Flock Ministries Throughout this inter-advent age–the time between Jesus’ Incarnation and Second Coming, or Parousia–Jesus and John warned that false prophets would arise preaching the doctrine of replacement christs (Matthew 24:5, 23-24; 1 John 2:18). As Jesus’ coming draws nearer, and as pictured by the image of Messiah’s birth pangs, … [Read more…]

Posted in: New Age movement, The New (False) Spirituality, The New Spirituality Tagged: Buddhism, christ consciousness, desert fathers, eckhart tolle, end-times, false christ, larry debruyn, second coming, signs and wonders, transformation

Apocalypse Coming – Will You Be Ready?

October 3, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Ray Yungen In the Bible, the end time period (traditionally called the Apocalypse)  is referred to as “the day of the Lord.”* Bible scholars refer to it as the time of the Great Tribulation. Some Christians believe that the events foretold throughout the Bible actually have already happened in the first century AD. Such … [Read more…]

Posted in: Eschatology, Signs of the Times Tagged: Antichrist, apocalypse, Bible prophecy, end-times, false christ, last days, Ray Yungen, return of Christ, second coming

Beware: “For Many Shall Come in My Name”

May 22, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Ray Yungen I believe the Bible contains an important signal that the changes of times and seasons may indeed be at hand. In Matthew 24:3-5, which is a chapter dealing with the tribulation period, Jesus spoke these revealing words to His disciples concerning the signs of His coming and the end of the world … [Read more…]

Posted in: New Age movement Tagged: Bible prophecy, deception, end-times, false christ, Jesus Christ, last days, master jesus, matthew 24, mystery schools, New Age movement, Ray Yungen, second coming, the christ

How the “Quantum Christ” (God is in everything) is Transforming the World . . . and Entering the Church!

March 30, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails author

by Warren B. Smith The New Age/New Spirituality is already heralding quantum physics as a “scientific” basis for their contention that God is not only transcendent but also immanent—“in” everyone and everything. Physicist Fritjof Capra’s 1975 best-selling book on quantum physics—The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism—was … [Read more…]

Posted in: Purpose Driven Movement, Saddleback, The "New" Sciences Tagged: false christ, Leonard Sweet, mysticism, new sciences, purpose driven, quantum christ, quantum spirituality, Rick Warren, Warren B. Smith, Warren Smith

Be Prepared – A Vast Number Are Coming in Christ’s Name

January 7, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails author

by Ray Yungen Research analyst and author of A Time of Departing   I believe the Bible contains an important passage, which clearly indicates a change of times and seasons may indeed be at hand. In Matthew 24:3-5, which is a chapter dealing with the tribulation period, Jesus spoke these words to His disciples concerning … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Eschatology, False Signs and Wonders, Signs of the Times Tagged: Antichrist, false christ, New Age, second coming

Reinventing Jesus Christ by Warren B. Smith Back in Print Under New Title

September 28, 2010 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Lighthouse Trails is pleased to announce the release of Warren B. Smith’s 2002 book, Reinventing Jesus Christ under new title and cover: False Christ Coming – Does Anybody Care? The book has only been available as a free online pdf for several years. Many people have requested of us over the past few years that … [Read more…]

Posted in: Publishing News Tagged: false christ, New Age, Reinventing Jesus Christ, Warren B. Smith

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  • “Finding the Antidote for Deception”: A Response to the Recent Lighthouse Trails Post on Calvinism
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 16, 2023 at 2:25 am

    “Finding the Antidote for Deception”: A Response to the Recent Lighthouse Trails Post on Calvinism LTRP Note: The following is a response to our recent post, “Calvinism: Changing the Meaning of Words to Promote a Theory.” By L.B.S. (Canada) To me, as a former Catholic, Calvinism is just a “protestant” form of Catholicism.  Catholicism has the pope as the final authority—Calvinism has John Calvin to define and direct the supposed ... [Read more...] The post “Finding the Antidote for Deception”: A Response to the Recent Lighthouse Trails Post on Calvinism appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Rob Hoogland, Jailed Canadian Father, Continues Speaking Up Against Transitioning Operations on Children
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 15, 2023 at 1:28 pm

    Rob Hoogland, Jailed Canadian Father, Continues Speaking Up Against Transitioning Operations on Children Lighthouse Trails has been covering the story of Canadian father Rob Hoogland since first learning about it in 2020 (see links below). Below is a recent interview coming out of Canada. Because of Canadian laws and a gag order against Mr. Hoogland publicly speaking up, you will not hear his name mentioned or his face ... [Read more...] The post Rob Hoogland, Jailed Canadian Father, Continues Speaking Up Against Transitioning Operations on Children appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Special Request for Lighthouse Trails Author, Kevin Reeves
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 12, 2023 at 7:41 pm

    Special Request for Lighthouse Trails Author, Kevin Reeves March 13th Update: Thank you to all the people who responded to this special request for Kevin Reeves through donations and also through those saying they were praying for him. Today, Kevin wrote a beautiful letter to all of us and brought us into his heart and life during this time. If you would like ... [Read more...] The post Special Request for Lighthouse Trails Author, Kevin Reeves appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Calvinism: Changing the Meaning of Words to Promote a Theory
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 11, 2023 at 1:59 pm

    Calvinism: Changing the Meaning of Words to Promote a Theory In 2018, Lighthouse Trails published Bob Kirkland’s book Calvinism: None Dare Call It Heresy. Over the last number of years, the editors at Lighthouse Trails have grown increasingly troubled and dismayed to see how Calvinism has and continues to infiltrate today’s Christian churches, ministries, and colleges. If you do not understand what Calvinism really teaches, it ... [Read more...] The post Calvinism: Changing the Meaning of Words to Promote a Theory appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “Walmart’s Exodus From Portland Draws Attention to Retail Crime and a Troubled City”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 10, 2023 at 3:05 pm

    “Walmart’s Exodus From Portland Draws Attention to Retail Crime and a Troubled City” LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. Lighthouse Trails is a research ministry and does at times post articles by secular news sources to bring to light to events happening in our world. Regardless of whether the source of our material is secular, Christian, or religious, we encourage our readers to ... [Read more...] The post “Walmart’s Exodus From Portland Draws Attention to Retail Crime and a Troubled City” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Will “Revival” in Christian Colleges Bring About a Generation of Mystics — With “Woke,” Not Biblical, Values?
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 6, 2023 at 4:41 pm

    Will “Revival” in Christian Colleges Bring About a Generation of Mystics — With “Woke,” Not Biblical, Values? “The Christian of the future will be a mystic or he will be nothing.”—mystic Karl Rahner With the Asbury “revival” spreading into various other colleges and universities (and even churches), and with so much talk about revival today, one question that needs to be asked is, what kind of Christian will the majority of today’s ... [Read more...] The post Will “Revival” in Christian Colleges Bring About a Generation of Mystics — With “Woke,” Not Biblical, Values? appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Fighting Fear in a Fearful Day
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 3, 2023 at 2:14 pm

    Fighting Fear in a Fearful Day By Maria Kneas And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8) I know something about fighting fear because I’ve had a problem with fear all of my life. My dad was sent home ... [Read more...] The post Fighting Fear in a Fearful Day appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Lent and Contemplative – A Likely Match
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 26, 2023 at 2:21 pm

    Lent and Contemplative – A Likely Match According to one definition, Lent is: While the Bible does not give any instruction to practice or participate in Lent, many churches do. In fact, since the contemplative prayer movement has come into full swing, more and more churches are observing Lent. And, in fact, Lent is often being used as the open door to ... [Read more...] The post Lent and Contemplative – A Likely Match appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Announcing New Book Release by Warren B. Smith: EVANGULLIBLE
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 23, 2023 at 12:22 pm

    Announcing New Book Release by Warren B. Smith: <em>EVANGULLIBLE</em> Lighthouse Trails is pleased to announce Warren B. Smith’s new book, Evangullible. The book, published by Mountain Stream Press, is now available through Lighthouse Trails. Evangelical—in, of, or according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the literal teachings of the Holy Bible. Gullible—easily deceived. Evangullible—easily deceived by teachings that contradict the Gospel of Jesus ... [Read more...] The post Announcing New Book Release by Warren B. Smith: <em>EVANGULLIBLE</em> appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Asbury “Revival”—Letter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 21, 2023 at 2:38 pm

    Asbury “Revival”—Letter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits LTRP Note: The following letter to the editor from a Lighthouse Trails reader raises valid concerns about circumstances surrounding the Asbury “revival.” While Asbury University personnel and numerous secular and religious media outlets say that the “revival” is “pure, unplanned, organic,” and unexpected, it turns out an NAR/IHOP*-connected group had been planning a revival event ... [Read more...] The post Asbury “Revival”—Letter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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