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2 Peter 2:1-3

1 “But false prophets also appeared among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their indecent behavior, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.”


False teachers: Peter is comparing Old Testament false prophets to New Testament false teachers. Both are types of teachers that are intentionally leading people astray with false teaching. False teaching is always destructive because wrong spiritual beliefs can destroy people. These heresies always deny the identity of Jesus. Heresy in Scripture is almost always connected to this denial while encouraging sinful living.  

Truth is maligned: The false teachers were likely using the name of Jesus to exploit others in order to deceive the masses for money. In modern times we see this type of heresy in prosperity theology. This theology argues that Christ accomplished health and wealth on the cross for believers. Yet this heresy focuses too much on monetary gain and distorts the work of Christ.

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2 PETER

CHAPTERS

123