Beware of False Teachers

Many people’s words are not trustworthy. How can we identify those who speak falsehood? How should we respond? What does the Bible have to say about false teachers? Let’s examine 2 Peter 2:1-2.

1. The Expectation of False Teachers (2 Peter 2:1a)
• With every truth, the devil offers a counterfeit. (John 8:39-47)
• The devil’s lies are spread through false teachers.
• Expect there to be false teachers and beware of them.

2. The Description of False Teachers (2 Peter 2:1b)
• They deliberately sneak in erroneous teachings that lead people to hell.
• They deliberately reject Christ as their Lord and Master. (Jude 4)
• They bring destruction on themselves and will be damned to hell.

3. The Influence of False Teachers (2 Peter 2:2)
• The Scope of Their Influence
- The sensual, sexual, fleshly living of false teachers tends to attract many.
- Why? People love a religion that allows them to live in sin and still live for God.
• The Sad Results of Their Influence
- They defame and hinder the testimony of the church and the true gospel.
- They use and abuse many people for their own gain. (Acts 8:9 cf)
- They lead people to hell.