2 Peter 2--False Teachers

False teachers are among YOU (in the Church). They will bring destructive heresies--denying the Lord.

There are 5 Essential Doctrines of Faith commonly accepted throughout the church
1. Inspiration and Infallibility of Scriptures.
2. Virgin Birth
3. Deity of Christ (can also be Trinity)
4. Bodily resurrection of Christ from dead.
5. 2nd coming of Christ.

These doctrines should be upheld by true teachers of the Word.

Characteristics False teachers
--speak evil of things they don't understand
--carouse in DAYtime (in full view--blatant open sin--don't care about getting caught)
--they feast with you (They are in the church)
--eyes full of adultery
--cannot cease from sin
--entice unstable souls
--heart trained in covetous practices
--forsaken the right way
--gone astray
--speak great swelling words
--allure through lust of the flesh
--lewd
--slaves of corruption

Lord, give us discernment in these times to recognize these false teachers who are among us.