Andy Stanley: False Prophet - 13 Times Jesus Drew Lines
by Tom Hill
“Jesus did not draw lines.” (Andy Stanley)
Andy Stanley lied. This startling statement came from one who previously stated that no one needs any part of the Bible except the gospels.
Well, the gospels provide abundant evidence that Jesus did indeed draw lines. Yes, he preached to all groups of people: Jews, Gentiles, rich, famous, poor, unknown, and vile sinners. That did not matter to Jesus.
However, one thing prominently marked his ministry: Jesus drew lines. He never, ever, compromised with sin in any form. Nor did Jesus ever explain away nor excuse sin. He always, always, always confronted sin whether to an individual or to a group of people. He even challenged his appointed disciples for their sins. No one escaped his wrath against sin.
Yes, Jesus drew lines against sin. To recite every incident where he did would fill volumes, in essence the whole gospel record. I compiled a list of 13 situations when Jesus drew lines against sinners and their sins.
13 Times Jesus Drew Lines
Here’s the list, in no particular order, including scripture references.
The woman taken in adultery (John 8.1-11);
The scribes and pharisees (Matthew 23.1-39);
The man at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5.1-14);
The man with an epileptic son (Mark 9.14-29);
The Samaritan woman the well (John 4.1-26);
The man with palsy let down through roof (Mark 2.1-12);
The disciples of Christ (one of many instances) (Mark 4.35-41);
The rich, young man (Mark 10.17-22);
The cleansing of the Temple by Jesus (More than once) (Matthew 21.12-13);
The time with Peter (more than one time with Peter) (Matthew 16.21-23);
The correction of John the Baptist (Matthew 11.1-6);
The scribes and the pharisees, again (Matthew 21.33-46); and
The multitudes (John 6.22-66)
This example from Andy Stanley provides an excellent opportunity to identify him as a false prophet. Jesus warned that false prophets would come and gave directions on how to recognize them.