Counterfeit Religion: A Biblical Analysis of Select Cults, Sects, and False Religious Movements - Paperback

by Michael R. Burgos (Author)

Cults and new religious movements are ubiquitous in most American cities. How can the believer effectively interact with these groups in a faithful and respectful way? Counterfeit Religion: A Biblical Analysis of Select Cults, Sects, and False Religious Movements is a careful evaluation of cultic religion featuring cutting edge primary research that is designed to equip Christians to fulfill the mandate of 1 Peter 3:15. After beginning with a consideration of the meaning of the term "cult," Burgos provides a summary of the Christian faith and a study of the Athanasian Creed. Thereafter, a thorough interaction with with the teaching of Jehovah's Witnesses, Oneness Pentecostalism, Seventh Day Adventism, 'Biblical' Unitarianism, Unity, The Local Church, Alcoholic's Anonymous, Reiki, Yoga, and the Word of Faith Movement ensues.