Bible Question: Can you give one or more NT references where apostate teachers are described? |
Bible Answer: Here are a few: In Acts 7:39, Stephen describes an 'apostacy of heart', describing the idolatry of the Israelite 'fathers' immediately after the exodus from Egypt. 2 Timothy 4:10 describes Demas as an apostate, but Demas was only an 'associate' and not described as a teacher. Also, 2 Timothy 1:15 states that Phygelus and Hermogenes in Asia also turned from the faith. Hebrews 6:6 and 1 John 2:19 describe apostates but do not mention any certain 'apostate teachers'. 2 Peter 3:17 warns Christians to stay away from 'unprincipled men' as well as 2 Timothy 4:4 and Hebrews 3:12.. Jude 5 mentions the Lord destroying "those who did not believe." Colossians 2:8 mentions the 'empty deception' that an apostate teacher could use to lure one from the faith. Jesus likens apostates to weeds in wheat (Matt. 13:24-30) and that their fruit is identified (Matt. 12:33-35). And we also must not forget the 'spiritually dead' church in Rev. 3:1. Hope this helps.. :) -Nolan! |
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