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2 Peter 2. Peter’s False Teachers. Already Laid a Foundation. Relationship with Jesus is most important After that comes a faithful walk It is important to be reminded of what we already think we know The Scriptures are absolutely trustworthy
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2 Peter 2 Peter’s False Teachers
Already Laid a Foundation • Relationship with Jesus is most important • After that comes a faithful walk • It is important to be reminded of what we already think we know • The Scriptures are absolutely trustworthy • Moving on… He contrasts 1:21 w/2:1 What do we learn about false teachers?
What do we learn about false teachers? • They work secretly 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 Our mouth has spoken freely to you, O Corinthians, our heart is opened wide. 12. You are not restrained by us, but you are restrained in your own affections. 13. Now in a like exchange--I speak as to children--open wide to us also. Paul was without guile and transparent
What do we learn about false teachers? • They work secretly • They introduce destructive heresies Gk. hairesis- choosing, choice, i.e., an opinion, here a wrong opinion.
What do we learn about false teachers? • They work secretly • They introduce destructive heresies • They lead/entice others Gk. exakoloutheo- to see and imitate, follow in one’s footsteps When “persuading” is intended, then teaching is going on.
What do we learn about false teachers? • They work secretly • They introduce destructive heresies • They lead/entice others • They work for carnal motives Gk. emporeumai\emporium - to go trading, to use a person for gain. Gk. plastos\plastic - molded, formed, invented, fabricated words.
What do we learn about false teachers? • They work secretly • They introduce destructive heresies • They lead/entice others • They work for carnal motives • They will not be corrected How can I know this? They are not teachable! 2:10, 13, 14, 19
Is this a teachable heart? • 2:10 - despise authority, daring, reviling • 2:13 - take pleasure in their wrong doing • 2:14 - captured by a sinful heart, led by gratification • 2:19 - cannot see their own situation.
What is the End of this Study? • God looks on the heart and knows the difference, 2:4-9 • God is not loafing, nor asleep, 2:3 • It would have been better for them not to have known the truth, 2:20-22 • Beware wolves in sheep’s clothing, Matthew 7:15