Doctrinal Dangers of the Last Days
1Jn.2:18. (Pray)
According to our text, we have been in the end time since the days of the Apostles. Many New Testament scriptures warn us of Danger in the Last Days. 2Tim.3:1. The farther we move into the last days the more we see that this is true. It is true not only physically speaking but it is true spiritually speaking. 1Tim.4:1. Since the early days of the Faith, there have been those that wear the name Christian but do not teach biblical truth. They reject the doctrine of Christ and promote the doctrines of men and devils. From a spiritual point of view, let us consider ten “Doctrinal Dangers of the Last Days.”
They Say - Jesus was just a man.
1. This is a denial of the divine nature of Christ.
2. The bible says – 1Jn.4:15, Col.2:8-9.
They Say – Your best efforts are good enough.
1. This is a denial of salvation by grace alone.
2. The Bible says – Eph.2:8-10, Rom.11:5-6.
They Say – Give me money and I’ll show you the way.
1. This is a denial of free grace. Beware of religious racketeers.
2. The Bible says – 2Pet.2:3, 1Tim.3:2-7.
They Say – There is no sin, only a poor self-image.
1. This is a denial of the total depravity of man.
2. The Bible says – 1Jn.1:8-10, Rom.3:23.
They Say –There are many ways to God.
1. This is a denial of God’s one and only way of salvation.
2. The Bible says – Jn.3:36, Jn.14:6.
They Say – God would not send people to hell.
1. This is a denial of the Righteous Judgment of God.
2. The Bible says – Rev.20:12,15, 2Thess.1:7-9.
They Say – I have a new revelation from God.
1. This is a denial of the completeness of God’s word in the 66 books of the Bible.
2. The Bible says – Gal.1:8-9, Rev.22:18.
They Say – The Resurrection of Jesus is a spiritual metaphor.
1. This is a denial of the heart of the gospel, the bodily resurrection of Christ.
2. The bible says – 1Cor.15:17, 1Jn.1:1, Jn.20:24-28.
They Say – If follow me; you will prosper and there will be no more trials in your life.
1. This is a denial of sin’s curse on the earth.
2. The Bible says – Jn.16:33, 2Tim.3:12,
They Say –God is for you whatever you want him to be.
1. This is a denial of the divine attributes of the one true God of the Bible.
2. The Bible says – Jn.17:3, Mal.3:6, Rom.1:20.
CONCLUSION: These are only a few ways false teachers deceive. It will only get worse. The way to defend against them is to repent and believe the gospel. Worship God the Bible way. His word is true and Christ’s congregation is the pillar and ground of the truth. 1Tim.3:15. Stand on the Rock Christ Jesus in salvation and in service. Stand with us today in the good fight of faith. AMEN. 4-12.