False Prophets & Wolves - Ep. 969 - September 1, 2026

What makes a true shepherd different from a false prophet? In Episode 969 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan and Jeff examine the warning signs of false teaching, spiritual pride, legalism, and messages that add to or leave out the gospel. Drawing from Acts 20, 1 Timothy, Colossians, and other New Testament passages, the conversation focuses on Paul's call to teach the whole counsel of God. The discussion addresses how false teachers can sound convincing while weakening the central message of grace, repentance, the resurrection, and Jesus Christ crucified. Alan and Jeff also discuss:  * Why teaching only one segment of Scripture can lead people into error  * The biblical warning about wolves entering the flock  * How legalism and the Noahide laws conflict with the grace of God  * Gnosticism, secret knowledge, and the danger of adding to the gospel  * Why spiritual knowledge without a changed heart is empty  * The role of the Holy Spirit in calling and qualifying church overseers  * Why revival requires repentance, rather than human perfection  * How a personal encounter with God produces genuine change The episode also considers the tension between charismatic and non-charismatic traditions, the importance of loving people across denominational lines, and the need to judge every teaching by the full testimony of Scripture. A simple encounter with God can change a life, but every spiritual experience must remain anchored in the truth of the gospel. Watch the full discussion, then share your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe to The Smith and Rowland Show for more conversations about Scripture, Christian doctrine, revival, grace, and the challenges facing the church today. #TheSmithAndRowlandShow #FalseProphets #ChristianDoctrine #WholeCounselOfGod #GraceOfGod