A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

“15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.16: Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?17: Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.18: A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.19: Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.20: Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them” (Matt. 7).

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

A prophet was one who could foresee and issued Spirit provided teaching (cp. I Cor. 12: 8-10). There was protection in place (I Cor. 12: 10; I John 4: 1, 2: 20). One could and can also ascertain “false prophets” based on their teaching (cp. I John 4: 2-3, 2 John 9-11) and life (Gal. 2: 14, see 2 Cor. 11: 13-15).

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Teach salvation by faith and grace only (Jas. 2: 24, 2 Cor. 6: 1).

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Teach once saved, always saved (Gal. 5: 4).

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Teach doctrine does not matter (2 John 9).

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Teach one church is as good as another (Eph. 4: 4).

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Teach all roads lead to heaven (John 14: 6).

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Teach baptism not essential (I Pet. 3: 21).

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Teach other causes for divorce (Matt. 5: 32).

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Teach social gospel concept (I Tim. 3: 15).

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Teach unity-in-diversity (I Cor. 1: 10).

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Deny Jesus’ deity and/or humanity (Heb. 1; 2).

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Teach another gospel (Gal. 1: 6-10).