Sound Theology and Discernment

Justin Peters examines several claims made by Bill Johnson concerning the presence of God, the Holy Spirit's work in believers, Peter's shadow, miraculous healing, and "bringing heaven to earth." Opening Scripture in context, Justin contrasts vague spiritual claims with the clear teaching of God's Word and calls Christians to practice biblical discernment. For more from Justin Peters, visit his Servants of Grace page: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This episode first appeared on Justin's YouTube channel and is posted here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNbWniF07ys

Jesse Duplantis claimed that YouTube demonetized his channel because it was receiving too many views and that the platform told him he was outperforming Jimmy Kimmel. Justin Peters compares that claim with publicly available channel statistics and demonstrates the enormous disparity between the two audiences. He then addresses the deeper biblical issue: false teachers are repeatedly characterized by greed, deception, and the exploitation of those who trust them. In this episode of Sound Theology and Discernment, Justin explains why Christians must take dishonesty seriously, especially when it comes from someone who regularly claims to speak for God. Believers must test every teacher, every spiritual claim, and every alleged revelation by the sufficient and authoritative Word of God. For more from Justin Peters, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This video first appeared on Justin Peters' YouTube channel and is posted here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXztggriNzc&t=1s

Kenneth Copeland has taught for decades that physical healing is always God's will, yet his continuing health problems have led his granddaughter Courtney to ask why he remains in pain after a lifetime of teaching divine healing. In this episode of Sound Theology and Discernment, Justin Peters examines Copeland's declining health and Courtney's questions about Word of Faith teaching. Justin explains why the prosperity gospel's promises of guaranteed health and wealth cannot withstand the biblical reality of sickness and suffering. Scripture does not promise believers perfect health or financial prosperity. The true gospel proclaims Jesus Christ, who lived a perfect life, died for sinners, and bodily rose from the dead. Everyone who turns from sin and trusts in Christ receives forgiveness and eternal life. More Sound Theology and Discernment: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This video first appeared on Justin Peters' YouTube channel and is posted here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZHgYQDC5Cw&t=1s

Word of Faith prosperity preacher Jonathan Shuttlesworth recently posted a crude response on social media after someone questioned him about his private jet. In this episode, Justin Peters examines that public statement in light of Scripture and explains what it reveals about the heart, character, and qualifications of a professing minister. Drawing from Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 5:3–5, 1 Timothy 3, 2 Peter 2, and Jude, Justin considers the seriousness of filthy speech and coarse jesting, the biblical requirement that pastors be above reproach, and the sensuality, greed, and exploitation that characterize false teachers. Justin urges Christians to exercise biblical discernment, flee from prosperity preachers who bring reproach upon Christ, and judge every teacher according to the written Word of God. He concludes with a direct gospel appeal and a call to repentance, faith in Jesus Christ, and fruit consistent with genuine conversion. For more from Justin, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This episode first appeared on Justin Peters' YouTube channel and is posted here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4LmnH4SVa0

In this episode of Sound Theology and Discernment, Justin Peters examines Bobby Conner's claim that he was transported back 2,000 years to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and watched Christ carry His cross. Justin explains why this extraordinary story is not harmless exaggeration but a blasphemous claim that demonstrates a profound lack of biblical discernment and fear of God. The episode also addresses Conner's claim that he spoke a squirrel into existence, the churches and ministries that have platformed him, and the danger of evaluating spiritual teachers according to sensational experiences rather than Scripture. Justin concludes by directly calling Bobby Conner to repent of his false claims, abandon his public ministry, and place his trust in the true Christ revealed in God's Word. For more from Justin Peters, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This episode originally appeared on Justin Peters' YouTube channel and is posted here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jopvBX-hBM