Elders, Ministers, and Members Survey

What Do You Think About False Prophets in the Gospel of Matthew?

Pre-test

INSTRUCTIONS:

ü Do not write your name on this paper.

ü For each item, please circle the number that represents your view. Please use the following scale:

1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3= Agree; 4= Strongly Agree.

Please respond to every item; do not skip any item.

STATEMENTS ABOUT FALSE PROPHETS/TEACHERS	SCALE
1. Those who teach wrong doctrine are false prophets/teachers.	1	2	3	4
2. Those who advocate solo singing in the congregation are false prophets/teachers.	1	2	3	4
3. Those who advance handclapping in the assembly are false prophets/teachers.	1	2	3	4
4. Those who encourage instrumental music in the assembly are false prophets/teachers.	1	2	3	4
5. Those who promote unethical behavior are false prophets/ teachers.	1	2	3	4
6. Those who deny the Messiahship of Jesus are false prophets/teachers.	1	2	3	4
7. Those who renounce the first coming (incarnation) of Jesus in the flesh are false prophets/teachers.	1	2	3	4
8. Those who advocate kitchens in the church buildings are false prophets/teachers.	1	2	3	4
9. Those who promote or tolerate the raising of the hands in a worship service are false prophets/teachers.	1	2	3	4
10. Those who extend the right hand of fellowship to those that are not a part of their own mind set are false prophets/teachers.	1	2	3	4
11. Those who fellowship individuals in the Christian Church are false prophets/teachers.	1	2	3	4
12. Those who push for unity in diversity are false prophets/teachers.	1	2	3	4
13. The warning or teaching in Matthew 7:15 is applicable to those who employ the instrument in the worship service.	1	2	3	4
14. The warning or teaching in Matthew 7:15 is applicable to those who allow solo or quartet singing in the assembly.	1	2	3	4
15. The warning or teaching in Matthew 7:15 is applicable to those who practice handclapping during a worship service	1	2	3	4
16. The warning or teaching in Matthew 7:15 is applicable to those who advocate fellowship with other believers who employ musical instruments in their worship services.	1	2	3	4
17. The teaching in Matthew 7:15 refers to the religious leaders of Jesus’ day.	1	2	3	4
18. The teaching in Matthew 7:15 addresses the ethical behavior of the religious leaders in Jesus’ day.	1	2	3	4
19. The teaching in Matthew 7:15 refers to those who rejected Jesus’ Messiahship.	1	2	3	4

Comments by the participants:

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