False teachers have always been around, twisting God’s Word and leading people astray for their own benefit. Today, they can be found behind pulpits, on podcasts, in books, and across social media. In this episode of Healthy & Redeemed, we will discuss what the Bible says about false teachers, how to recognize their characteristics, and how to protect yourself from deception.
This episode equips you to discern truth from error. Whether you’re new in the faith or have walked with Christ for years, you’ll learn how to hold leaders loosely, cling to Jesus tightly, and stand firm in the unchanging truth of God’s Word.
Old Testament Stories and Passages about False Prophets:
Jeremiah 23:9-32 - God's condemnation of false prophets and false prophecy
Jeremiah 28 - The confrontation between Jeremiah and the false prophet Hananiah
1 Kings 22:1-40 and 2 Chronicles 18 - The story of Micaiah and 400 false prophets who told King Ahab what he wanted to hear
Ezekiel 13 - God's judgment against false prophets and prophetesses
Deuteronomy 13:1-5 - Warning against prophets who perform signs but lead people away from God
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Resources about False Teachers/Prophets:
Ligonier Ministries: https://learn.ligonier.org/articles/recommended-resources-false-teaching
John Piper: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/how-do-we-discern-false-teachers
Voddie Baucham: https://youtu.be/Pvj5JTlF9aU?si=j2Lwm0H-9MoS5Xjz
For the Gospel: https://www.forthegospel.org/read/how-to-identify-false-teachers-if-you-dont-know-the-truth#:~:text=Now%2C%20you%20might%20not%20know,to%20know%20where%20to%20start.
Grace to You: https://youtu.be/3HMLVFE5suA?si=tsK985gvMYdsz-_5
Alisa Childers: https://www.youtube.com/live/JEBC36OHHw0?si=9Dfs46YrpsvVJoWr
Sean McDowell: https://www.youtube.com/live/jKr2C_VXvkU?si=swssHwDf6cuQcnHZ
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