1. Beware of what is False 2 Peter 2:1-3 Matthew 7:15 2 Timothy 3:13

2. We are Warned of False… Christs, Matt. 24:23-25; 2 Ths. 2:8-12
Apostles, 2 Cor. 11:12-15 (Rev. 2:2)
Do not qualify, Acts 1: (1 Cor. 15:8)
No Bible evidence, 2 Cor. 12: (2 Ths. 2:9-10) 2

3. We are Warned of False… Prophets, Matt. 7:15; 1 Jno. 4:1
False claims of inspiration
Deception is a trademark, Acts 8:9-11
New Testament is our defense, Jno. 4:6 3

4. We are Warned of False… Teachers, 2 Peter 2:1-3
Nature of their teaching is false, distorted & destructive, Acts 20:29-31
Error often enters secretly, 2:1
Their teaching is false, not necessarily their character, 1 Jno. 4:6 (1 Cor. 2:11)
Hold fast word of Christ, 1 Tim. 6:3; 2 Tim. 2:15 4

5. We are Warned of False… Brethren, Gal. 2:4
“Brother” refers to relation in God’s family, Heb. 2:11
God’s family hears & obeys His word, Luke 8:20-21
Unfaithful, erring brethren, Acts 15:5
Dangers (2 Cor. 11:26)
Why cannot to have fellowship, 2 Jno. 9-11 5

6. Jesus Christ is the Truth John 14:6
All who are of the truth hear Him, Jno. 18:37
True Christ: Jesus (Jno. 20:30-31)
True Apostles: Sent by Jesus (Acts 1:8)
True Prophets: Holy Spirit inspired (2 Pet. 1:21)
True Teachers: Words of Jesus (1 Tim. 6:3)
True Brethren: Faithful in Christ (Col. 1:2) 6

7. Truth contains nothing false 1 Jno. 2:21-23
Truth can be known, 2:21
To deny Jesus is the Christ is to be a liar, 2:22
Denial of the Son forfeits fellowship with the Father, 2:23 7

8. Proverbs 23:23
“Buy the truth and do not sell it, also wisdom and instruction and understanding.” 8