Five Signs of a False Teacher Flip on the television on Sunday morning, and you will find more than your share of false teachers. Some will preach a “wealth-and-health” gospel; “Send in some money,” they’ll say, “and God will fill your bank account.” Others will preach error when it comes to receiving salvation from sin. […]
Follow the Leader
Follow the Leader This week I’ve been writing about error. Error deserves special attention, for error will cost many people their souls. “Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers” (1 Timothy 4:16). Notice the implication in Paul’s […]
The Antidote for Error
The Antidote for Error As I mentioned yesterday, error has been around as long as the church of our Lord. In fact, Jesus said, “False christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect” (Matthew 24:24). Jesus also condemned hypocrites who would […]
Encouraged by False Doctrine
Encouraged by False Doctrine Yesterday, I wrote about the dangers of false doctrine. But, today I want you to take heart when you hear error. Some of you will be deeply disturbed by any suggestion that you should be encouraged when you hear error. Some of you might say, “Justin, you have spent a great […]
Danger! False Doctrine
Danger! False Doctrine False doctrine has made its way into many congregations of the people of God. Whether the role of women or proper church music or baptism or church organization, error has blossomed among the people of God at an alarming rate and in troublesome ways. Why should the people of God reject false […]