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.
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; [...]
Is Jesus the Only Way to Salvation?
Posted on January 20, 2010 at 11:55 pm by Andy Sochor
A recent report has found that a minority of Presbyterians believe that “only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved.” Only 39% of members agree or strongly agree with that statement, along with just 35% of pastors and 45% of elders.
Before you might jump to conclusions, understand that this was not a report done by [...]
Faith Healers or Fake Healers?
Posted on January 25, 2009 at 3:06 pm by Andy Sochor
There are many people today who believe that there are still men who can perform miraculous healing. These “faith healers” attract large crowds and supposedly heal many people of their diseases and injuries. These “faith healers” are deceivers. If we compare their “miracles” with those recorded in the Bible, there is really no comparison.
Let us [...]
