
On Guard - Against Deception | 4 January 2026 | HT Cambridge | Stuart Browning
Jan 5, 2026
Dive into the reality of spiritual deception as a personal church infiltration reveals chilling truths. Unpack why deceit targets believers and how it undermines their fruitfulness. Learn about the objective truth at the heart of Christianity that guides lives and offers freedom. Stuart emphasizes the need for grace balanced with vigilance against distortions and warns against our appetite for pleasing teachings. Finally, he encourages deep engagement with Scripture and lifelong learning to withstand false narratives.
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Cult Infiltration Wake-Up Call
- Stuart Browning describes a cult recruiting a young adult from HT into secretive, increasing meetings that culminated in an invitation to leave for South Korea.
- After prayer and scripture the person escaped the cult, but the experience was painful and revealing about deception risks.
Truth Flows Like A River
- Stuart argues deceit is one of Satan's greatest weapons aimed at getting Christians off the playing field.
- Truth flows through life from deep gospel realities and distortions upstream change everything downstream.
The Danger Of Upstream Lies
- Stuart warns of the upstream lies that alter core gospel beliefs, using universalism as an example.
- Erasing eternal judgment quietly undermines mission and reduces urgency to share Jesus.


