Werewolves
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· 8 viewsWe must be willing and able to not only recognize false teachers but call them out.
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In folklore, a werewolf, occasionally wolfwalker or ly-can-thro-pe, is a human with the ability to shapeshift into a wolf, either purposely or after being placed under a curse or affliction with the transformations occurring on the night of a full moon.
The Boy who cried wolf...
15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.
Message
Message
Beware
be alert for, continue to watch, consider carefully
False Prophets
Old Problem
Inevitable Problem
11 And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray.
22 For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect.
Sheep vs Wolf
description of Sheep
description of wolf
satan comes to kill, steal, destroy
doctrine of demons [1 Tim 4.1]
Tim Challies - articles on all this in depth
https://www.challies.com/articles/test-every-doctrine-test-every-teacher/
15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
Defining Doctrine
Doctrine = teaching, learning , instruction - truth revealed by God
9 He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.
1 But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.
True or False !
3 Doctrine Tests
3 Doctrine Tests
13 Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
Origin = Sound doctrine originates with God; false doctrine originates with someone or something created by God.
6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed. 10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. 11 For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man’s gospel. 12 For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.
16 So Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me.
1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,
20 If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations— 21 “Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch” 22 (referring to things that all perish as they are used)—according to human precepts and teachings? 23 These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh.
How can we know the origin of a doctrine? Sometimes its origin is obvious, but more often it is not. When we are uncertain, we can turn to our second test.
Where are you receiving your primary teaching from?
Authority = Sound doctrine grounds its authority within the Bible; false doctrine grounds its authority outside the Bible.
11 Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.
Because two teachers may both claim the authority of the Bible while teaching very different things. How can we know whose interpretation is correct? This is where we turn to the third test.
Do you trust in the authority of scripture?
Consistency = Sound doctrine is consistent with the whole of Scripture; false doctrine is inconsistent with some parts of Scripture.
9 Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited those devoted to them.
3 As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine,
3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness,
If the Bible originates in the infallible mind of God, it must be consistent throughout.
Once we have tested doctrine and found it to be true, according to these three criteria, we can also see its soundness by its effects on us and those around us.
Are you a student of the scripture, do you know your Bible well?
Evaluate
Growth = Sound doctrine is beneficial for spiritual health; false doctrine leads to spiritual weakness.
Godliness = Sound doctrine has value for godly living, false doctrine leads to ungodly living.
16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
Sound doctrine originates with God, is recorded in the Word of God, is consistent with the whole revelation of God, and leads to both spiritual health and godly living. False doctrine originates with men or demons, is foreign to the Word of God, is inconsistent with the whole revelation of God, and leads to spiritual weakness and ungodly living.
1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.
11 Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
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9 He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.
In summary, true doctrine (content) originates with God (origin), is grounded in the Bible (authority), and agrees with the whole of Scripture (consistency). Because such doctrine is sound (quality), it is healthy (benefit), and profitable (value) for us, and we are responsible for holding it (responsibility).
Do you know false doctrine when you hear / read it?
What do you need to do to become better at determining doctrine?
If or when you may hear false doctrine are you willing to act!?
If there is a wolf what kind of wolf is it?
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species…
Types of False Teachers Today
Types of False Teachers Today
Heretic
prominent and dangerous
1 But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.
blatantly contradicts an essential teaching or adding to it
Trinity / Virgin / Jesus / Hell / Works / Universal / etc…
Jehovahs Witness
Mormons (LDS)
Todd White
Carle Lentz
Seventh Day
Catholicism
the bible’s word is not as important as our interpretation of it
Charlatan
user of christianity of means of personal gain
Prosperity gospel preachers
3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, 4 he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions, 5 and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain.
9 But there was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great. 10 They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the power of God that is called Great.” 11 And they paid attention to him because for a long time he had amazed them with his magic. 12 But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. 13 Even Simon himself believed, and after being baptized he continued with Philip. And seeing signs and great miracles performed, he was amazed. 14 Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, 15 who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, 16 for he had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit. 18 Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, 19 saying, “Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” 20 But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! 21 You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right before God. 22 Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you. 23 For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.” 24 And Simon answered, “Pray for me to the Lord, that nothing of what you have said may come upon me.”
sow a seed / Word of faith / healing / etc…
Benny Hinn
Creflo Dollar
Kenneth Copeland
Joseph prince
Joyce Meyer
the bible is a mask to hide our own sin
Prophet
claims gift of speaking new revelation outside scripture
adds to / subtracts from
1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.
18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book, 19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.
cults, visions, new age, hallucination, paganism, near eastern mysticism… etc
Joseph Smith
Sarah Young…
the bible is not enough, we need and expect more
Abuser
uses his position to take advantage…
sexuality
power
2 And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed.
4 For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into sensuality and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.
political position, cultural significance, monetary gain, cleric-patriarchial-status… etc
Ravi Zacharias
the bible is a tool of means to an end
Divider
uses false teachings to destroy the church through division
18 They said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.” 19 It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit. 20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
minor doctrine = holiness
un/ultra/biblical doctrine
undermine ordained leadership
the bible is a stick to beat or a nail to drive a point!!
Tickler
man pleasure not God honor
desire praise form the world… heaven, happy, hell, holiness
3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.
14 They have healed the wound of my people lightly, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace.
crowds rather then conversions, likes over Lord, acclaim instead of worship
Joel Osteen
the bible is a self help book only
Speculator
obsessed with novelty and originality
Future predictor obsessing over end times
9 Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited those devoted to them.
3 As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine,
hidden codes in scripture
the bible is mysterious and can only be understood through expertise and secret understanding
Who are you currently listening to that may fit in one of these categories?
Close
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Satan’s greatest ambassadors are not pimps, politicians, or power-brokers, but pastors. His priests do not peddle a different religion, but a deadly perversion of the true one. His troops do not make a full-out frontal assault, but work as agents, sneaking into the opposing army. Satan’s tactics are studied, clever, predictable, effective. Therefore, we must always remain vigilant.
15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
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