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False Teachers

False and Misleading Prophets

False and Misleading Prophets – Lamentations 2:14

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False and misleading prophets abound. Rather than proclaiming God's word, they say what people want to hear so they can collect a following.

Contending for the Faith

Contending for the Faith – Jude 1:3-4

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Many false teachers sneak into the church today. This makes it very important that we contend for the faith passed down to us.

How to Recognize the Spirit of Truth

How to Recognize the Spirit of Truth – 1 John 4:6

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How do you recognize the spirit of truth and distinguish it from falsehood? If it does not conform to the Scripture, it is not from God.

hold firmly to sound doctrine

Hold Firmly to Sound Doctrine – Titus 1:9

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It is important for all believers to hold firmly to sound doctrine. It will keep us from error and will enable us to pass our faith on.

the yeast of the pharisees

Guard Against the Yeast of the Pharisees – Matthew 16:6

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Be on guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, corrupting teachings and influences that can sneak into our midst and corrupt the whole body.

Be aware of false prophets

Sermon on the Mount: False Prophets – Matt. 7:15-20

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Jesus warns us against false prophets, those claiming to speak for him, but who are serving themselves. Discern them by examining their fruit

the compromising church

Pergamum: The Compromising Church – Revelation 2:12-17

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Pergamum had some good qualities. But they were also starting to become a compromising church, looking to fit into the culture around them.

Hold on the sound doctrine

Hold on to Sound Doctrine – 2 Timothy 4:3

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Hold on to sound doctrine. Don't fall into the trap of believing what is most appealing. Hold firmly to the truth of Scripture.

Don't Be Taken in by Deceptive Philosophy

Don’t Be Taken in by Deceptive Philosophy – Colossians 2:8

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Paul warns us against being taken in by deceptive philosophies that abound in our world. Instead, keep your eyes fixed on the Lord Jesus.

importance of sound doctrine

The Importance of Sound Doctrine – 1 Timothy 1:5

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Guard against teachers who promote false doctrines. Never forget the importance of sound doctrine in promoting love and unity.

a different gospel

Teaching a Different Gospel – Galatians 1:7-8

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Paul's warning against teaching a different gospel is one that we all should pay attention to. We must be faithful to the Scriptures?

masquerading as servants of righteousness

Masquerading as Servants of Righteousness – 2 Cor. 11:13-15

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As there was in Paul's day, we still have those who masquerade as servants of righteousness but are actually of Satan. Avoid them!