Bible Love Notes: 10 Facts about False Teachers

10 Facts About False Teachers. Let's listen to Scripture's warnings so we can avoid false teaching. #BibleLoveNotes #Bible #Devotions

Scripture gives us some important information about false teachers. To study these in depth, see today's Bite Size Bible Study.

1. False teachers are skilled at presenting themselves in a positive light (Matthew 7:15).

2. They have a “form of godliness,” using Scripture and including some truth with their error (2 Timothy 3:1-5).(1)

3. They're often powerful individuals, and Satan is usually behind their popularity (Matthew 24:24).(2)

4. They cause divisions, especially with Christians who recognize their errors (Romans 16:17; Galatians 1:6-10).(3)

5. They have followers (2 Corinthians 11:3-4; 1 Timothy 4:1).
We should never assume that a teacher's popularity is a sign of anointing from God.

6. They “secretly introduce” their false beliefs, hiding their errors with convincing explanations (2 Peter 2:1).(4)

7. Some will even claim to be the Messiah (Matthew 24:5).(5)

8. False prophets are forerunners to the Antichrist, drawing people away from the truth (1 John 2:18).

9. They redefine Christ (2 John 1:6-11; 2 Corinthians 11:4).

10. They seldom have biblical lifestyles (2 John 1:6-11; Matthew 7:15-20).(6)

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