The existence of false teachers is a sad reality. Just as there were false prophets in the past, Peter said, “There will also be false teachers among you” (2 Peter 2:1). Our responsibility is to mark them, turn away from them (Romans 16:17), have no fellowship with them (2 John 10-11), and refute their error [...]
What Makes One a False Teacher?
Posted on October 27, 2011 at 2:40 am by Andy Sochor
Dealing with Threats to Unity within a Local Church
Posted on October 21, 2011 at 3:26 am by Andy Sochor
Recently I’ve preached a few lessons about things that threaten unity within a local church. The outlines have been posted on my other site – DIY Sermon Outlines. Below is a list with links to the various lessons in that series.
Lessons from the Melodeon at Midway
Posted on March 8, 2011 at 1:58 am by Andy Sochor
One of the most significant events of the Restoration Movement was the introduction of a melodeon in the assembly of the church in Midway, Kentucky. According to L.L. Pinkerton, the preacher at Midway, this was the first time an instrument had been successfully introduced among those of the Restoration Movement. He made this claim in [...]
The Danger Posed by False Teachers
Posted on January 12, 2011 at 2:35 am by Andy Sochor
Near the close of his letter to the Romans, Paul issued a serious warning about the danger posed by false teachers and told the brethren what they must do about it.
“Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away [...]
How to Use the Bible to Teach Error
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 7:18 pm by Andy Sochor
The presence of false teachers in the world is a reality that we cannot ignore. Peter warned, “there will also be false teachers among you” (2 Peter 2:1). These were ones who taught “a different gospel,” which Paul explains, “is really not another; only there are some who are disturbing you and want to distort [...]
The Progression from Sound Doctrine to False Teaching
Posted on February 3, 2010 at 2:28 am by Andy Sochor
Paul gave the young evangelist Timothy this charge: “preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction” (2 Timothy 4:2). Why was it so important for Timothy to do this? Paul goes on: “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; [...]
Restoring the Fallen
Posted on January 12, 2010 at 2:00 am by Andy Sochor
James concluded his epistle emphasizing the importance of turning a fallen brother away from sin and back to Christ. “My brethren, if any among you strays from the truth and one turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death [...]
