If you see serious problems inside the International Churches of Christ but you don’t know what to do next, this episode is for you.

In this episode, J.T. Singletary delivers a prophetic warning to the ICOC and challenges every disciple to examine whether they’re committed to following Jesus Christ or this organization.

You will learn:

• Why past grace and positive experiences are not enough to remain

• How church identity, friendships, family relationships, and fear of the unknown can make leaving feel impossible

• Why following Jesus must take priority over loyalty to any religious organization

James 2 verse 26

1 Kings 18

Deuteronomy 10 verse 17

Revelation 19 verse 16

Hebrews 10 verse 31

Revelation 18 verse 4

Galatians 6 verse 7

1 Timothy 4 verse 16

Ezekiel 33 verses 1-9

Ezekiel 36 verses 26-27

John 10 verse 10

Ephesians 5 verses 23-32

Joshua 24 verse 15

00:00 A Prophetic Warning and Call to Repentance

04:06 Following Jesus or Following the International Churches of Christ?

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If you are unsure of what a prophetic word is in a modern church context, if it holds equal weight to the Bible, or how it is meant to be tested, read “Can a Prophetic Word Really Be from God Without Being Scripture or Equal to Scripture?”

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When God’s impending judgment reveals what has been hidden within the International Churches of Christ, will your faith remain anchored in Jesus or collapse with the ICOC?

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why the Rolling Stone articles detailing the ICOC’s church abuse lawsuits are part of God’s judgement and not persecution

• Why the exposure of wickedness in a religious organization should not cause you to lose faith in God

• The danger of being outwardly clean but spiritually empty that Matthew 12:43-45 warns against

• How judgement separates religious performance from Holy Spirit led discipleship

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCE

Matthew 12 verses 43-45

CHAPTERS

00:00 - The Exposure has Begun

00:16 - When God Judges a Religious System

04:15 - Will You Still Follow Jesus?

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Learn more about God’s Warning to the International Churches of Christ (ICOC).

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Did spiritual gifts cease with the 1st century apostles or does the Bible still affirm prophecy, miracles, apostles, prophets, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit today?

In this teaching, J.T. Singletary examines:

•The Biblical definition of prophecy

•What cessationist theology gets wrong about apostles, prophets, and the spiritual gifts

•The five ministry offices meant to govern the Church

•Why these gifts and offices matter for the maturity of the Church and the return of Jesus Christ

CHAPTERS

00:00:00 - Cessationism, Examining Scripture, and Prophetic Words

00:03:00 - A Prayer for Fresh Understanding

00:03:57 - When Will Spiritual Gifts Cease?

00:04:44 - The Greek Meaning of “Perfect” in 1 Corinthians 13

00:05:39 - Why the Gifts Still Matter

00:06:22 - What does it mean for the Bible to be Codified?

00:06:45 - Jesus, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit

00:08:54 - How the Ministry Offices Help Church Maturity

00:09:22 - Salvation Is More Than Avoiding Hell

00:13:03 - The Biblical Foundation of the Laying on of Hands

SCRIPTURES REFERENCED

Acts 1 verse 8; Acts 8 verses 4-17; Acts 17 verse 11; John 16 verse 13; John 21 verse 25; 1 Corinthians 12 verses 27-31; 1 Corinthians 13 verse 8-12; Ephesians 4 verse 11-16; Hebrews 6 verses 1-2; Hebrews 13 verse 8; 2 Corinthians 11 verse 14; 1 John 4 verse 3

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In case you missed last week’s episode, listen to “Are You Really Following Jesus or Just Practicing Religion?”

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Read “Can a Prophetic Word be True without being Equal to Scripture?”

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What happens when religion looks like following Jesus on the outside, but the Holy Spirit is absent on the inside?

In this Scripture-based episode, J.T. Singletary teaches you:

•The difference between genuine discipleship and religious performance

•The real and Biblical definition of lukewarmness

•The danger of an outwardly clean life without a real relationship with God or genuine friendship with Jesus

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CHAPTERS:

00:00:00 — Yahweh vs. Baal

00:00:30 — Biblical Illiteracy, Pride, Fear, and the Fear of God 00:01:05 — The Danger of Religion 00:01:45 — What Happens When Demons Return to an Empty House? 00:02:30 — Deliverance vs. Demon Management 00:03:05 — Judgment: Who’s Really Spirit Filled? 00:03:49 — What Biblical Lukewarmness Really Looks Like 00:04:25 — Doing the Right Things Without Loving God 00:04:55 — The Real Issue with the Pharisees 00:05:16 — The Outside of the Cup Is Clean 00:05:45 — Religion vs. Genuine Discipleship 00:06:15 — Spiritual Discernment vs. Being Critical 00:06:55 — Are You Sprung on the Devil? 00:07:25 — Can Religion Become Idolatry?

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

Proverbs 1 verse 7

Matthew 7 verse 21

Matthew 12 verse 43-45

Matthew 23

Matthew 25

Luke 18 verse 9-14

James 1 verse 27

Revelation 2 verse 1-7

Revelation 3 verse 14-22

1 Corinthians 12 verse 10

Ephesians 6 verse 12

1 Timothy 4 verse 1

If you are battling depression or suicidal thoughts, it does not mean that you are weak. But you are under attack.

In this episode, you will learn:

•Scripture-based preventative prayers against premature death

• How fear and shame can create openings for spiritual attack and dying before your time

• Why Elijah prayed to die after his victory over the prophets of Baal and how God responded to his prayer

• How prayer, supernatural assistance, physical care, rest, and the Word of God helped Elijah recover

• How hearing and internalizing the Word of God can help you resist fear, shame, anxiety, and hopelessness

Scripture References:

Psalm 102 verse 24; Ecclesiastes 7 verse 17; Proverbs 18 verse 21; 1 Kings 18 verses 20–40; 1 Kings 19 verses 1–8; Psalm 34 verse 8; Luke 4 verse 4; John 4 verses 13–14; Romans 10 verse 17; 1 Corinthians 13 verse 13; James 5 verses 17–18

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro You are not weak

00:00:48 Praying Scriptures to Prevent Premature Death

00:04:12 Jezebel’s threat and Elijah’s prayer to die

00:08:48 How God responded to Elijah’s depression

00:12:32 Receiving strength for the journey

00:16:04 Hearing God’s Word and overcoming suicidal attacks of suicide

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In case you missed it last week, watch the previous episode of the Overcoming Suicide series, “Exposing Molech: The False god Behind Suicide, Premature Death & Shame” now.

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What do suicide, abortion, premature death, and shame all have in common? The false god behind them.

In this episode, J.T. Singletary reveals:

• The false god behind suicide in the Bible & how it still operates today

• The Biblical connection between Molech, shame, suicide, and premature death

• What a principality is and how a fallen prince operates through a particular area of influence

• The Hebrew meaning of Molech and how it reveals a deeper understanding of its operation

• Why fear and shame must also be dealt with spiritually to overcome suicide, depression, anxiety, and spiritual destruction

• How the spirit of suicide can attack a person’s spiritual maturity, relationships, finances, health, and God-given purpose

Scripture References:

Leviticus 18 verse 21, Leviticus 20 verses 2–5, Judges 9 verses 50–57, Samuel 31 verses 1–6, 2 Samuel 17 verse 23, 1 Kings 11 verses 1–8, 1 Kings 16 verses 15–20, Psalm 102 verses 24–26, Matthew 27 verses 3–5

Chapters:

00:00:00 The false god behind the spirit of suicide

00:00:16 Molech, child sacrifice, and premature death

00:04:44 The connection between suicide, fear, and shame

00:08:28 Resources for studying the Bible

00:08:56 Your Next Step

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Overcoming Suicide Series Pt. 1

The Seven Suicides in the Bible: What They Reveal About Fear and Shame

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• Deeper friendship with Jesus

• Spiritual strength & freedom from oppression

• Fulfillment in life

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Disclaimer: This teaching includes discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation.

Suicidal thoughts, ideation, attempts, and death can affect Christians too. But what does the Bible have to say about suicide?

Scripture gives us understanding of what lies beneath the surface of suicide & major spiritual factors leading up to it.

In this episode of Sonship University, J.T. Singletary shares:

• His own experience with suicidal ideation and suicide attempts

• The real definition of suicide

• How suicide can affect more than just physical life

• What the seven biblical incidents of suicide have in common

• Why sin, fear, and shame go hand in hand with self-destruction

• The Biblical Patterns of Suicide

•Modern Suicide Statistics

•The Internal & External Factors that May Lead to Suicide

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Judges 9 verse 54, Judges 16 verses 27–31, 1 Samuel 31 verses 3–6, 2 Samuel 17 verse 23, 1 Kings 16 verse 18, Matthew 27 verses 3–5, Ephesians 6 verse 12, Hebrews 11

CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 Overcoming Suicide From a Biblical Perspective

00:04:12 Suicide in the Bible: Seven Examples

00:04:45 King Abimelech: The Suicide of Sexism

00:06:35 Samson: The Suicide of Vengeance

00:11:20 Saul and His Armor Bearer: The Suicide of Kingship & Allegiance

00:15:15 Ahithophel: The Suicide of Revolt

00:17:15 King Zimri: The Suicide of Conquest

00:19:00 Judas: The Suicide of Regret

00:22:10 The Biblical Pattern Behind Suicide

00:24:34 Fear, Shame and Spiritual Attack

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If shame and fear have made you feel hatred toward yourself, listen to How Not to Hate Yourself When Confronting Sin in Your Life next.

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Disclaimer: This teaching includes discussion of suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, self-harm, abuse, and biblical accounts of suicide.

Does the Bible describe Jezebel the same way we’ve been taught in modern Church culture? What does it mean for someone to operate in “the spirit of Jezebel”?

In this episode, J.T. Singletary examines the Biblical pattern of Jezebel from the Old Testament until now, debunks popular misconceptions of the Jezebel spirit, and explores how Scripture describes its function.

He reveals:

• The 2 main characteristics of Jezebel

• How Jezebel leads God’s people astray

• The false gods behind Jezebel

• How to recognize the Biblical pattern of Jezebel by function and not just by name

• The ultimate goal of the Jezebel spirit

• Why the spirit of Jezebel is not limited to gender, physical appearance, or sexual immorality

• The group of people most likely to exhibit Jezebel’s patterns & behaviors that many Christians overlook

• How Pharaoh, the Pharisees & King Herod all demonstrated the same recurring spiritual patterns & behaviors as Jezebel

If you want to grow in biblical discernment and have a better understanding of how Jezebel’s deception operates throughout Scripture and in the Church today, this episode is for you.

Listen now to discover how to recognize these biblical patterns of Jezebel so you can grow in discernment, spiritual maturity, and avoid being led astray.

YOUR NEXT STEPS

WATCH: If you haven’t already, watch part 1 of the Prophets vs. Jezebel series for a historical breakdown of Queen Jezebel in 1 & 2 Kings and discover how she’s connected to the mysterious “Jezebel” that Jesus condemned in Revelation 2.

READ: If Jesus has called you to be a prophet in the Body of Christ but you feel like you’re being silenced, read this word to encourage and strengthen yourself in the Lord.

PRAY: In a world full of spiritual deception & rebellion, pray this to remember your identity in Jesus & stand firm in the fight.

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