2 Peter

We covered chapter 2 of 2nd Peter about False Teachers. Peter paints a very good description of how to recognize false prophets:

1) greedy v3
2) worldly v10
3) bold, arrogant, slanderers v10-11
4) blasphemers, brute beasts v12
5) Blots and blemishes v13
6) adulterers v14
7) they have left the straight way v15
8) hollow promises v19

A current scholar has added the following lists that may be helpful in identifying false prophets/teachers:

They deny:
1) inspiration of Scripture
2) sinfulness of man
3) salvation by faith alone
4) deity of Christ
5) judgment of God

Have NOTHING to do with such as these.
Do not give them your money, time, nor attention.

The best way to recognize false prophets/teachers is to know the Bible thoroughly enough that you can recognize error when it is stated.

We will complete our study of 2 Peter next Sunday with some warnings about the "last days."

Look forward to seeing you all Sunday
Randy