Four Marks of a Cult
1. Follow the teachings of a "great" leader, current or past.
2. Claim to be the only true church.
3. Have additional works of scripture or teachings that supersede the Bible.
4. Method of salvations is changed from grace to works.
Cautions
1. If one mark is present, use caution.
2. If two marks are present, it is a dangerous group.
3. If Three marks are present, it is a cult.
Groups Classified as Cults.
1. New Age Philosophies
2. Jehovah Witness
3. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
4. Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
5. Seventh-day Adventist
6. Scientology (L. Ron Hubbard, Dianetics)
7. Unity School of Christianity
8. Worldwide Church of God
9. Christian Science