Watch Out for False Prophets

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Watch Out for False Prophets Matt. 715-20
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Big Idea If you want to find the right gate,
you must follow the right guides.
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1. The Character of False Prophets (715)

• They will come

• They will come in disguise

• They will to devour

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1. The Character of False Prophets (715)
Identifying false prophets is the responsibility
of everyone, but especially the elders.
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2. Testing the Messengers (716-20)

• Ones true nature determines the kind of fruit
  that will be displayed.

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2. Testing the Messengers (716-20)

• One cannot produce fruit contrary to ones
  nature.

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2. Testing the Messengers (716-20)
Sound doctrine and sound living are the marks of
genuine prophets.
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2. Testing the Messengers (716-20)
Doctrinal Marks

• False prophets avoid the subject of Gods wrath.

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2. Testing the Messengers (716-20)
Doctrinal Marks

• False prophets avoid teaching on judgment
  against sin.

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2. Testing the Messengers (716-20)
Doctrinal Marks

• False prophets fail to emphasize the depravity
  of man.

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2. Testing the Messengers (716-20)
Doctrinal Marks

• False prophets do not emphasize the necessity of
  the substitutionary atonement of Jesus Christ for
  salvation.

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2. Testing the Messengers (716-20)
Character Marks Fruit of the Spirit
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2. Testing the Messengers (716-20)
Character may remain hidden for awhile, but
eventually it will be revealed.
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2. Testing the Messengers (716-20)

• One who does not produce good fruit will
  eventually be removed.

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