Theology for the Rest of Us

231: What is Heresy? How Should Churches Deal with Heretics?


Listen Later

Traditionally, heresy has been said to be any belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious dogma and is profoundly at odds with what has generally been accepted.

In this episode, Kenny defines heresy as any doctrine or teaching that is:

  • Outside of the bounds of traditional Christian orthodoxy
  • Opposite of the foundational or essential doctrines embraced by orthodox Christians
  • Clearly contrary to the Scriptures
  • Potentially harmful or destructive to the persons who might embrace those false teachings
  • Kenny then gives some pastoral advice and insights on how to rebuke and address a heretic, if a heretic should appear in your church or your community.

    Scriptures Referenced

    2 Peter 2:1

    Galatians 1:8-9

    1 Corinthians 16:22

    2 Corinthians 11:13-15

    1 Timothy 1:18-20

    Titus 3:10

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    Theology for the Rest of UsBy Kenneth Ortiz

    • 4.6
    • 4.6
    • 4.6
    • 4.6
    • 4.6

    4.6

    316 ratings


    More shows like Theology for the Rest of Us

    View all
    Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life by Tim Keller

    Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

    15,974 Listeners

    Reasonable Faith Podcast by William Lane Craig

    Reasonable Faith Podcast

    1,450 Listeners

    TGC Podcast by The Gospel Coalition

    TGC Podcast

    1,122 Listeners

    Ask Pastor John by Desiring God

    Ask Pastor John

    3,931 Listeners

    BibleProject by BibleProject Podcast

    BibleProject

    19,239 Listeners

    Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast by Greg Koukl

    Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast

    1,252 Listeners

    Mortification of Spin by Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals

    Mortification of Spin

    842 Listeners

    Reformed Forum by Reformed Forum

    Reformed Forum

    352 Listeners

    BibleThinker by Mike Winger

    BibleThinker

    2,873 Listeners

    I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST by Dr. Frank Turek

    I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST

    5,360 Listeners

    The Alisa Childers Podcast by Alisa Childers

    The Alisa Childers Podcast

    5,351 Listeners

    Conversations That Matter by Jon Harris

    Conversations That Matter

    1,086 Listeners

    The Remnant Radio's Podcast by The Remnant Radio

    The Remnant Radio's Podcast

    570 Listeners

    For the Gospel Podcast by Costi Hinn

    For the Gospel Podcast

    1,574 Listeners

    The Living Waters Podcast by Living Waters

    The Living Waters Podcast

    2,886 Listeners