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May 31, 2018 · False Teachers. If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words (that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness, he is conceited and understands nothing, but has an unhealthy interest in controversies and verbal disputes.
Because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed – False teachers are a bad testimony for the church. When they are exposed, they leave behind scandal and hurt. Enemies of Christ quickly jump up and start pointing fingers and making accusations against the Church.
Apr 4, 2020 · In this study, we will consider false teachers and their characteristics so we can recognize them and not be led astray by their teachings. Big Question: According to Matthew 7:15-20, how can we recognize false teachers—what are their characteristics? To Recognize False Teachers, We Must Know They Will Come
- Deuteronomy 18:20. 20 But a prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded, or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, is to be put to death.”
- Ezekiel 13:9. 9 My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and utter lying divinations. They will not belong to the council of my people or be listed in the records of Israel, nor will they enter the land of Israel.
- Jeremiah 14:14. 14 Then the LORD said to me, “The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them or appointed them or spoken to them. They are prophesying to you false visions, divinations, idolatries and the delusions of their own minds.
- Jeremiah 23:16. 16 This is what the LORD Almighty says: “Do not listen to what the prophets are prophesying to you; they fill you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD.
Mar 20, 2013 · Beware of false teachers because their teaching and lifestyles result in dishonor to the way of the truth. Peter says (2:2), “because of them the way of the truth will be maligned.” The Christian faith is the way of the truth because Jesus Himself is “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6).
- “But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you ….” The first phrase refers back to the histor...
- Peter says (v. 1) that these false teachers “will secretly introduce destructive heresies.” They will use (v. 3) “false words.” We get our word “pl...
- Peter calls their teaching, “destructive heresies.” The word heresy originally was a neutral term that referred to a school of thought or a teachin...
- “Many will follow their sensuality…” (2:2). They had a large following. They were “successful!” It’s amazing how the Christian world thinks that if...
- Peter shows that these men are driven by two related evil motives: sensuality and greed. At the root of both of these is their own self-centerednes...
- Peter says (2:2), “because of them the way of the truth will be maligned.” The Christian faith is the way of the truth because Jesus Himself is “th...
- Peter uses the word “destruction” 5 of the 18 times that it appears in the New Testament. He speaks of (v. 1) “destructive heresies” and the “swift...
False Teaching and True Riches. Teach these things, Timothy, and encourage everyone to obey them. 3 Some people may contradict our teaching, but these are the wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Sep 13, 2021 · The Bible repeatedly warns us against false teachers. But how can we actually identify them, especially if their ministry is mainly online?
