Tuesday, June 7, 2011

The Marks of a Cult

The Marks of a Cult - David Breese

It seems that in our day, many forget what the Bible says about false prophets and false teachers in 2 Peter 2: 1-3   This book was released in 1998, and still serves very well as a excellent book for anyone who may be searching for answers as to what a cult is, and what the danger signs may be. The author’s writing is excellent in it’s description of a cult.

As an example, here is a quote from the book in chapter 1 entitled: Why cults prosper: “A Cult is a religious perversion. It is a belief and practice centered in false doctrine in the world of religion that calls for devotion to a religious ‘view’ or ‘leader’. It is an organized heresy. A cult may take many forms, but it is basically a religious movement that distorts or warps orthodox faith to the point where truth becomes perverted into a lie.”

David Breese writes it is impossible to define a cult except in contrast to the absolute standard of the teachings of Holy Scripture.” Each chapter gives a biblical sound definition of what a cult is. This book is an essential that Christians should know to inoculate themselves from false teaching. “But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall way from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons.” (1 Tim. 4:1)


© 1998
Published by Harvest House Publishers, Eugene, OR
ISBN - 1-56507-818-7

Review Date: August 2006

Coping With The Cults


Coping with the Cults - Lorri MacGregor


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This book will help prepare you to identify a cult from a Christian perspective. You will also learn how scriptures are twisted, and misrepresented and will be able to give a biblical answer. There is an excellent appendix at the end of the book on various groups and what they think of Christ and a chapter on how to witness effectively to cults. We have found this book to be a valuable resource.

Lorri and Keith MacGregor have been in full-time ministry since 1979 and their experience is reflected in her writing as she gives answers to some of the most misunderstood aspects of the cults. If you are looking for an easy to read quick reference guide on cults, this small book will equip you to defend the gospel and expose false teaching. We highly recommend this book for bible study groups as well as for personal study. Please vist the website for information about the ministry and To order visit MM Outreach order page


Copyright © 1997
Published by MacGregor Ministries
Coping with the Cults - Practical Insight for Concerned Christians
Lorri MacGregor
Website: MM Outreach Inc.  http://mmoutreach.org/
ISBN - 1-895605-24-5

Review Date: July 2006