What does the Bible say about false doctrine?
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The Bible warns believers to reject false teaching, test every message by God’s revealed truth, and cling to the gospel of Jesus Christ. First John 4:1 calls Christians to test the spirits because many false prophets have gone into the world. Second Corinthians 11:13-15 teaches that deceivers may appear persuasive and even righteous, as Satan himself disguises himself as an angel of light. Galatians 1:8-9 solemnly declares that any message contrary to the apostolic gospel is accursed. Therefore, the church must measure all teaching by Scripture, receive faithful doctrine with humility, and rest in Christ alone for salvation.
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- 1 John 4:1
Beloved, don't believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
- 2 Corinthians 11:13-15
[13] For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as Christ's apostles. [14] And no wonder, for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light. [15] It is no great thing therefore if his ministers also masquerade as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.
- Galatians 1:8-9
[8] But even though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you any gospel other than that which we preached to you, let him be cursed. [9] As we have said before, so I now say again: if any man preaches to you any gospel other than that which you received, let him be cursed.
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