"Who is a liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist who denies the Father and the Son" (1 John 2:22).
"For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 3:11).
"Christ is the exact likeness of the unseen God. He existed before God made anything at all, and, in fact, Christ himself is the Creator who made everything in heaven and earth" (Colossians 1:15–16, TLB).
"He is before all things, and in him all things hold together" (Colossians 1:17, NIV).
"The Word [Jesus] became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth" (John 1:14).
"Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12). Helping Strategy
1. The Christian who has been deceived into joining a cult should be encouraged to:
A. Reassure himself or herself about his or her personal relationship
with Jesus Christ. Happy indeed is that believer who can say with the apostle Paul, "For I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day" (2 Timothy 1:12).
B. Constantly reaffirm his or her faith and commitment by adhering to
the teachings of the Bible: "So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ" (Colossians 2:6–8, NIV).
C. Be sure he or she is identified with an evangelical church and takes
an active part in the ministry of that church.
D. Pray with the person for definite deliverance from the cult and
commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and His Word.
2. If you are talking with an aggressive cult member, you will find it necessary to assume command of the conversation; otherwise, you may