17 January 2016

The Teachings of Jesus : Lesson 4

The Teachings of Jesus : Lesson 4
Text: Matthew 7: 15-23

Speaker:
Rev Dr Charles Tan
Series:
The Teachings of Jesus

Message Notes

THAT WHICH IS FALSE

  1. False prophets Matthew 7:15

  1. False teachers

  1. False brethren

HOW DO WE IDENTIFY THEM?

  1. They are to be recognised

    a) They may appear as sheep
   b)They are wolves in disguise Matthew 7:15
  1. They can be recognised

a) They are known by their fruits Matthew 7:16
b) Bad trees bear bad fruit Matthew 7:17-20

CLAIMS

  1. Claim of prophecy Matthew 7:22
  1. Claim of casting out demons Matthew 7:22
  1. Claim of performing wonders Matthew 7:22

REJECTION OF CLAIMS

  1. The Lord denies them Matthew 7:23

  1. They are to depart Matthew 7:23

  2. They are guilty of lawlessness Matthew 7:23

APOSTOLIC WARNING CONCERNING FALSE TEACHING

  1. The Apostle Paul (1 Timothy 4; 2 Timothy 3; 2 Thessalonians 2)

  1. The Apostle Peter (2 Peter 2-3)

  1. The Apostle John (1 John)

CHALLENGES

  1. Check Foundations

  1. Check our life

  1. Check all Teachings