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Stay alert and cautious in faith to avoid being led into error or falling. Beware of unbelief, hypocrisy, and false teachings as warned in the scriptures. Learn why, who, and how to be wary and what you must do to be saved according to biblical teachings.
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Beware 2 Peter 3:17
Beware • “Be on guard against” • Other words used: • “take heed” • “watch”
What To Beware • Unbelief • Hebrews 3:12 cf. Hebrews 12:1 • Lack of confidence & trust in God • Hypocrisy • Luke 12:1 • Matthew 23:23-29 • False teachers • Matthew 7:15, 16 • 1 John 4:1
Why Beware? • Lest we be spoiled • Colossians 2:8 cf. 2 Peter 2:2, 3 • Lest we be led into error • Galatians 2:4, 5 • Lest we fall • 2 Peter 3:17
Who Should Beware? • Preachers and teachers • Romans 2:21 • 1 Timothy 4:16 • Elders • Acts 20:28 • All Christians • Philippians 3:1-3
How Beware? • Knowledge • Hosea 4:6 • 2 Peter 3:17, 18 • Taking heed • Hebrews 2:1 • Hebrews 3:12
What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)