Swiftly

Goodmorning and welcome in everyone.  Today, we are going to take a look at a passage of scripture from 2 Peter.

2 Peter 2:1  But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.

The father of falsehoods is the devil, and he knowingly attempts to lead people away from the truth of scripture.  False means intentionally untrue.  It is Intended and planned; done deliberately and voluntarily,  it is designed to mislead others from the truth. It is unfaithful, disloyal and treacherous.  Someone who is false, purposely tries to deceive others.  This is what the devil did to Eve in the Garden of Eden, and continues to do the same thing today in modern day churches.  A true man of God leads people to obey the truth of scripture, while the devil preaches lies, and tries to get people to rebel against doing God’s will.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15  For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.  And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.  Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

Matthew 24:11  And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.

Just as the Lord prophesied, there are numerous false prophets in the world today. They claim Lord, Lord, but refuse to come into compliance with the things that He taught.  They claim Christianity as their faith but live a lifestyle that is completely contrary to what it teaches.  They even claim to be brothers in the faith, while the real truth is that they are false brethren. The Apostle Paul was fully aware of these counterfeits.

2 Corinthians 11:26  ….in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;

Galatians 2:4  And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:

False teachers intentionally go against scriptural truth.  This is why the best defense against the lies of the devil is to be completely filled with God’s Holy Word.  We are not supposed to allow ourselves to be deceived by their heresies.

Ephesians 4:14  That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

True men of God want to lead people to serve Christ, so that they can overcome this world which happens through complete submission and obedience to the faith.  False teachers need to be avoided, because they are purposely disobedient and rebellious and hate Jesus.  The devil doesn’t want a church to grow, he wants to break it all up and steal the sheep.

Romans 16:17-19  Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.  For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.  For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

Heresies happen in the church so that you can recognize those who are obedient and faithful to God and His Word

1 Corinthians 11:19 – For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are 

approved may be made manifest among you.

False teachers will bring in damnable heresies.  Heresy is a belief or opinion that is contrary to scriptural truth.  They will try to educate you to go against the will of God. In order to enter eternal life, one must possess a love for the truth. God’s Word is truth.  If they do not accept the teachings of scripture, they will believe a lie instead.  If they abide in that state, they will most certainly be damned.

2 Thessalonians 2:10-13  And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.  And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:  That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.  But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

In the church, you are supposed to warn people about the error of their way, but there are many who will refuse to listen.  If they willfully choose to arrogantly reject the teachings of scripture, without having any desire to repent of their heresy, they are to be completely rejected.

Titus 3:10-11  A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;

Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.

Some people are going to be led away by the false teachings of these heretics, believing their lies and false unbiblical doctrines.

1 Timothy 4:1-2  Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

Sexual relationships were meant between a man and his wife in their bedroom, but these people get involved with fornication, adultery and other sexual sins, yet they claim to be walking in the grace of God.  Like a snake filled with poison, they secretly creep in, to deceive others.  

Jude 1:4  For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.

When you deny something, it means to assert that something is not true, just as the devil does.  This same group of people deny the Lord Jesus Christ by refusing to come into compliance with the things that He commands and teaches.  Because of their rejection of the truth, they are calling Gods Word a lie.  Women are not supposed to take authority over a man, nor are they supposed to teach the Word of God.  These are some of the biggest heresies that are going on in the world today.  Any woman who professes to be a follower of Christ and is involved with such things, take note of them.  They don’t worship and love Christ, they usurp over Him and the men that he has placed in charge of the church.  People can and will choose to live whatever way they want to in the world, but within the church, these kind of activities are forbidden, just as Eve was forbidden to partake of the tree in Eden.  They mock God by their rebellious behavior

Jude 1:18 – How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.

Punishment is what awaits the impenitent, and I guarantee you, their destruction by Christ will come upon them……

……. Swiftly.

Let’s think about these things for right now, and Lord willing, we will talk with you some more tomorrow.  Till then, bye bye everybody. ❤️

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