1. Theological Terrorism 1 Timothy 6:3-5 The Mark The Attitude The Mentality The Effects The Cause The Condition The Motives 1

2. Theological Terrorism 1 Timothy 6:3-5 The Mark 1.Affirm – Advocates a different doctrine which contradicts God’s teaching (heterodox instead of orthodox); Acts 20:27-32 2.Deny – Goes against the teachings of Christ as found in the scripture; 1 Peter 2:2,3 3.Reject – the doctrine that conforms to Godliness; Matthew 7:15-20 2

3. Theological Terrorism 1 Timothy 6:3-5 The Attitude 1.Conceited – to puff up like a cloud of smoke; “full of hot air” 2.Arrogance – 2 Peter 2:18; Col. 2:18 3

4. Theological Terrorism 1 Timothy 6:3-5 The Mentality 1.Pride of supposed knowledge – “understands nothing”; Rom. 1:22 2.Lacks spiritual insight – James 3:15 3.“Controversial questions” – idle speculations 4.“Disputes about words” – word battles 4

5. Theological Terrorism 1 Timothy 6:3-5 The Effects 1.Fails to produce godliness 2.Fails to produce unity Envy – inward discontent Envy – inward discontent Strife – outward discontent Strife – outward discontent Abusive language – slander and insult which bring about evil suspicions Abusive language – slander and insult which bring about evil suspicions Result of false teaching = constant friction Result of false teaching = constant friction 5

6. Theological Terrorism 1 Timothy 6:3-5 The Cause 1.External cause – Satanic deception 2.Internal cause – depraved or unregenerate mind 3.Romans 8:7,8 versus 1 Cor. 2:14 6

7. Theological Terrorism 1 Timothy 6:3-5 The Condition 1.Deprived – to steal or rob 2.Someone or something pulled them away 3.2 Timothy 2:18; 2 Timothy 3:7,8 7

8. Theological Terrorism 1 Timothy 6:3-5 The Motives 1.Brings them popularity 2.Benefits them financially – 1 Pet. 2:15 3.Acts 20:33 8

9. Theological Terrorism 1 Timothy 6:3-5 Application Beliefs Determine Behavior Do you know the truth so well that you can easily recognize false teachings both outside the church and inside? This comes only through the study and application of God’s Word in God’s Spirit! 9