Introduction
Study 1: Know the Bible’s perspective on human ideologies
The Bible defines substitute religions and human ideologies as false
The Bible affirms that Christ alone is the one true truth
Study 2: Know the fundamental difference between the true truth and false teaching
The true truth is complete and absolute
False teaching replaces, adds to, or alters the meaning of ‘the truth’
Study 3: Know what the Old Testament says about false teaching
The Genesis 3 deception – analysis of the Devil’s deception
Idolatry and false gods – what the Old Testament says about them
Occult powers and practices
False prophets and false messages – what the Old Testament says:
Superficial and syncretistic worship
Study 4: Recognize the nature of false teachers and false teaching
New Testament data about the nature of false teachers and false teaching is collated under the following headings:
In the Gospels and Acts
In the letters and Revelation
Study 5: Understand the present and future impact of false teaching
New Testament data about the impact of false teaching is identified under the following headings:
Study 6: Obey the biblical commands about false teaching
New Testament commands regarding our response to false teaching are listed under the following headings:
Study 7: Understand the importance of our minds
The Old Testament teaches the importance of our minds
The New Testament teaches the importance of our minds
Human versus God-given wisdom
Study 8: Know the key points of doctrine affected by false teaching
The New Testament identifies the following key areas of doctrine affected by false teaching in the first century:
Study 9: Recognize false teaching today
Contemporary false teaching is listed under the following headings: