The Most Important Doctrine In The Bible, Part 3
Paul said something very alarming concerning our times in 1 Timothy 4:1, “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.” Wow! Quite honestly, that’s what makes the ground we’re covering in WordStrong so vital!
Recap in 10 Tweets
- The actual source of false teaching against Christ’s deity is SATAN & DEMONS. (1Tim.4:1) #WordStrong
- When somebody is speaking from the Bible, they’re either speaking by the Spirit of TRUTH or the spirit of ERROR. (1Jn.4:6) #WordStrong
- False teachers are actually the mouthpiece for demonic spirits. (1Jn.4:1) #WordStrong
- Anytime somebody opens their mouth to preach/teach, we’ve been commanded to put ‘em on trial. (1Jn.4:1) #WordStrong
- Christ was a MAN, so He could DIE our DEATH; & GOD, so His death could ATONE for SIN. #WordStrong
- Those not believing Christ is God in human flesh are very simply “NOT OF GOD!” (1Jn.4:3) #WordStrong
- Those denying Christ’s deity have NO part whatsoever with the Father (Jehovah). (1Jn.2:22) #WordStrong
- Those denying Jesus Christ was GOD in a HUMAN BODY are LIARS & ANTICHRISTS. (1Jn.2:22 ) #WordStrong
- Antichrist is not just a MAN. It is a RELIGIOUS SYSTEM of opposition against Christ. (1Jn.4:3) #WordStrong
- Every objection to Christ’s deity can be answered by understanding the truth of Phil. 2:6–8. #WordStrong
Notes:
Seven Biblical Reminders of Why We Got “Interrupted” at Revelation 1:8
- We have been commanded to ____________ the Word of God…so that we qualify for the word _______________…so that we’re not _______________. (2 Timothy 2:15)
- We have been commanded to HOLD FAST ______________ WORDS and DOCTRINE. (2 Timothy 1:13; Titus 1:9)
- We have been commanded to ______________ the mouths of the gainsayers with the ______________. (Titus 1:11, 9)
- We have been commanded to “earnestly _______________ for the _________!” (Jude 3–4)
- We have been commanded to “be ____________ always to give an ___________ to every man…a __________ of the hope that is in us.” (1 Peter 3:15)
- We must stand against the spirit of our time that does not “_____________ sound _______________.” (2 Timothy 4:2–4)
- We must allow the Word of God to abide in us so we can “_______________ the ______________ _________.” (1 John 2:13–14)
A Reminder About Where We’ve Been In The Last Several Weeks
Identifying The Biblical Response to False Prophets and Teachers Concerning The Deity of Christ (2 John)
Identifying The Source of False Doctrines Concerning The Deity of Christ
- The Bible is so strong in the things it tells us about dealing with false prophets and teachers because the SOURCE of their teaching is ______________ and ______________!
- 1 Timothy 4:1
- A ______________ _____________ is the real false teacher—and the person in front of you is only the _________________.
- 1 John 4:1 (c.f. 2 Timothy 3:13)
- Any time somebody opens their mouth to preach or teach, we have been commanded to ______ them (or, put them on _____________!), because verse 6 tells us one of two things is true:
- It is a prophet speaking for the “Spirit of ______________.”
- It is a prophet speaking for the “spirit of ______________.”
- According to John 16:13, the ___________ __________ is the “Spirit of TRUTH!” And according to 1 Timothy 4:1, the “spirit of ERROR” is a “______________ spirit,” of a _________.
- Any time somebody opens their mouth to preach or teach, we have been commanded to ______ them (or, put them on _____________!), because verse 6 tells us one of two things is true:
- 1 John 4:2–3
- “Antichrist” is not just a ____________! “Antichrist” is also a _______________ (a _____________ system!)
of _____________ “AGAINST” (“Anti”) Christ. - Anybody who says that Jesus Christ is anything less than VERY GOD, it is of an “________________” SOURCE!
- “Antichrist” is not just a ____________! “Antichrist” is also a _______________ (a _____________ system!)
- 1 John 2:18
- 1 John 2:22
- 1 John 2:23
- If you don’t __________ the Son…you don’t ___________ the Father! If you deny that Jesus Christ is ___________…you have __________ ___________ whatsoever with the ____________!
- 1 Timothy 4:1
What About The Arguments Of The “Gainsayers?”
*The arguments of the gainsayers were discussed in Session 4
- Every one of their objections and arguments about Christ not being EQUAL with the Father (Jehovah God) can be answered with an understanding of _______ ___________ passage of Scripture!
- Revelation 12:9
- Genesis 3:1–5
- 2 Corinthians 11:3
- The KEY PASSAGE: __________________ ______:5–8.
- “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God…” (2:5–6a)
- “thought it not robbery to be equal with God:” (2:6b)
- “But made himself of no reputation…” (2:7a)
- “and took upon him the form of a servant…” (2:7b)
- “and was made in the likeness of men:” (2:7c)
- “And being found in fashion as a man…” (2:8a)
- “he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death…” (2:8b)
- “even the death of the cross” (2:8c)
