Believers Beware! (Matthew 7:15)
Manage episode 322375413 series 3307625
Enjoying the Show? Drop us line!
In Matthew 7:15, Jesus issues a warning against false prophets. This warning is applicable to the church today and was echoed by the Apostles to the churches they planted.
How can we as believers take steps to be on guard against the false prophets and teachers that Satan sends into the church to try and destroy it?
Believers must be vigilant in studying the Scriptures and continually checking the teaching they sit under against the Word of God. By disciplining themselves in this way, believers will be prepared to “cry wolf” if/when the time comes.
Relevant Scripture References
- False prophets will come into the church Acts 20:29-32/Matthew 7:15
- False prophets are allowed by God in His sovereignty to test His people Deut 13:1-5
- False prophets will be harshly judged by God Jeremiah 14:13-16
- False prophets preach a message that pleases those who despise God’s Word. Jeremiah 23:16
- False prophets cover up evil actions by corrupt leadership. Ezekiel 22:27
- False prophets do not call out sin in the church. Micha 3:5-8
- False prophets teach heresy and deny that salvation is found through Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 2:1-7
- False prophets do not affirm the divinity of Jesus Christ. 1 John 4:1
60 episodes