The Apostle John gave a warning in 1 John 4-1- -Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God- because many false prophets are gone out into the world.---Other verses could be cited as well, but the warning is clear to cling to sound, biblical doctrine and to be alert to those who will corrupt it. Some do it in the open while others use deceit.--This Crosstalk comes as a warning regarding apostasy and those who seek to lure through having granules of truth for the purpose of taking people captive. The result is that sadly, some pulpits today are putting forth a message that communicates, -Yea, hath God said-- Instead they should be proclaiming, -Thus saith the Lord.- --It's about deception and joining Jim to discuss this critical topic was T.A. McMahon. T.A. is president and executive director of The Berean Call ministry. He is also editor-in-chief and contributing writer for the Berean Call newsletter. He's co-author of The Seduction of Christianity and America- The Sorcerer's New Apprentice. He is author of Showtime for the Sheep- and Temporal Delusion. He has also researched and written numerous documentaries.