“FALSE TEACHERS"

By Dr. Hoyt W. Allen, Jr.

   I John 1:1 records that there are false teachers who appear to be religious. The Bible warns that one must “check them out or be misled.
   Matthew 7:15,16 records that false teachers will appear to be in sheep’s clothing, but inside they are ferocious wolves. They must be tested.
   Matthew 15:9 records that some false teachers lead others falsely by teaching the traditions (rules and commands) of man.  
   I Timothy 4:1-3 states that in latter times some will depart from the faith and turn into false teachers.
   II Timothy 4:3 gives forewarning concerning those promoting false teachings, by rejecting sound doctrine and seeking that which is not God’s.
   Titus 1:11 says that some will teach false doctrine in order to obtain dishonest gain.
   II Peter 2:1-3 gives warning of those who will secretly promote false teachings.
   Most well meaning Church going people are not very much “into the Bible”. Thus, they are not able to “spot” false doctrine (erroneous, inaccurate, improper, not valid, incorrect, mistaken, untrue, faulty, wrong, dishonest, and misleading), Most put a great amount of trust in their Sunday School Teacher and Preacher as being truthful religious leaders. In fact, some are very highly insulted if a friend of another religious persuasion suggests that it is possible that they may be “being misled”.
   However John 12:48 teaches that it will be by the Word Of God that will judge us on the last day (Romans 14:12). Thus, one should become a serious student of the Word Of God in an attempt to KNOW what God wants us to believe and do to be saved.
   Possibly one of the most common erroneous doctrines promoted today is “How One Is Saved”. Many promote a false doctrine by teaching, Just ask Jesus into one’s heart and tell Him (Jesus) you are sorry for your sins. This is normally referred to as the “Sinners’ Prayer”. Don’t get short changed by following this doctrine. The Bible teaches that one must:

1) Believe In Jesus As Savior (Acts 16:31) 2) Repent Of Sins (Acts 17:30)
3) Confess Christ Audibly (Acts 8:37) 4) Be Baptized In Water (Acts 2:38)
5) Live A Christian Life (Acts 14:22) 6) Be Active In The Church (Acts 2:47)


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