All throughout the Bible, there are warnings about and false teachers and the need to guard against them. These deceivers have persisted from time immemorial, leading people to hell by propagating lies masked as spiritual truth. False teachers will preach and teach from Bible, but their intentions aren't rooted in nurturing disciples, rescuing the lost, or honoring God. Their drive revolves around money, authority, reputation, and prominence.

False teachers aren't misguided or ignorant; They’re evil. They are spiritual pedophiles violating the children of God, driven by their own selfish desires and cravings.

Because false teachers have persisted throughout the Bible, God saw fit to raise individuals to stand against them. Particularly, in the New Testament, God used the Apostle Peter for this purpose. And just as a responsible parent warns their children about predators, Peter warned the church and offered strategies to defend against their influence—this is my focus today. How can you defend yourself from false teachers and destructive doctrines?

First, you must know your salvation. Secondly, you must know your scripture. Third, it's essential to know your enemy. Lastly, you must know your sanctification. If you arm yourself with these four key understandings, you'll remain steadfast and you can never be led astray.

Join me as we dig in to 2 Peter and learn how to defend ourselves from false teachers and destructive teachings.

Verses in this episode:

Galatians 1:6-10 | 2 Peter 1:1 | 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 | 2 Peter 1:2

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