False [teachers] are to be found in the circles of the most orthodox, and they pretend to have a fervent love for souls, yet they fatally delude multitudes concerning the way of salvation. The pulpit, platform, and pamphlet hucksters have wantonly lowered the standard of divine holiness and so adulterated the Gospel in order to make it palatable to the carnal mind. | A.W. Pink
Pilgrims, today’s podcast is centered on the topic of the “Steady Rise of False Teachers” in the American Church.
While on earth, Jesus said that if a man truly desires to be his disciple, he must pick up his cross daily and follow him. This statement naturally implies that the daily walk of a Christian will be difficult. Part of the difficulty is choosing to live faithfully, in a culture which is growing more and more unfaithful and hostile towards God’s Word.
One of the many dangers of false teachers is that they sacrifice God’s truth on the alter of culture. Because of this, not only is the gospel defiled, but man’s conscience is quenched by a dangerous and deceptive imitation of God.
As false teachers gain influence, within the Christian Church, many people (inside and outside the church) are led astray as they embrace a version of faith that requires neither repentance or submission to God’s word.
We welcome our friend Zac to the podcast tonight to help us unpack and understand what false teaching is, how it has gained such a solid foundation within the American Christian church today, and what Christians can do to not only expose it but also help to eradicate its influence; in the church and in the culture.
Thanks again for joining us pilgrims. Enjoy the podcast and stay pugnacious.
