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EXPOSING FALSE PROPHETS IS NOT SIN, SILENCE IS

(Acts 5:29 – β€œWe ought to obey God rather than men.”)



INTRODUCTION

In every dispensation, God has raised truth-tellersβ€”and Satan has raised deceivers.
In the Dispensation of Grace, the danger is not only false prophets speaking lies, but true believers remaining silent.

Paul warned the Church that false teachers would arise, and believers must mark and avoid them, not applaud or ignore them.
Silence is not love.
Silence is complicity.



PROPHETS WHO PERVERT (False Message)
Explanation:
False prophets twist Scripture, mixing law, works, signs, and emotions into the Gospel of Grace.

Subpoints:
Perverted Gospel – Adding works to grace (Galatians 1:6–9)
Partial Truth – Using Scripture out of context (2 Peter 3:16)
Poisoned Teaching – Corrupting simplicity in Christ (2 Corinthians 11:3)
Key Verse: Galatians 1:8



PRETENDERS IN PULPITS (False Ministers)
Explanation:
Not everyone behind a pulpit is sent by God. Some are ministers of Satan disguised as servants of righteousness.

Subpoints:
Deceptive Appearance – Sheep’s clothing (Matthew 7:15)
Deceitful Authority – Claiming divine mandate (Romans 16:18)
Dangerous Influence – Drawing disciples after themselves (Acts 20:29–30)
Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 11:13–15



PASSIVITY OF THE PEOPLE (Silent Saints)
Explanation:
Silence enables deception. When truth is known but not spoken, error spreads unchecked.

Subpoints:
Fear of Men – Valuing approval over truth (Proverbs 29:25)
False Unity – Peace at the cost of purity (Ephesians 4:14)
Failure to Speak – Neglecting responsibility (Ezekiel 33:6)
Key Verse: Ephesians 5:11



PROCLAMATION OF TRUTH (Bold Rebuke)
Explanation:
Grace does not cancel discernment. Paul publicly named false teachers for the Church’s protection.

Subpoints:
Public Correction – When error is public (Galatians 2:11–14)
Plain Speech – No flattering words (1 Thessalonians 2:5)
Purposeful Rebuke – That others may fear (1 Timothy 5:20)
Key Verse: Titus 1:9



PAULINE PATTERN (Right Division)
Explanation:
Truth in this dispensation is revealed through Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles.

Subpoints:
Proper Apostle – Paul to the Body of Christ (Romans 11:13)
Pure Gospel – Grace without works (Ephesians 2:8–9)
Precise Doctrine – Rightly divided (2 Timothy 2:15)
Key Verse: 2 Timothy 2:15



PERIL OF FOLLOWING MEN (Cultic Loyalty)
Explanation:
When loyalty to leaders exceeds loyalty to Scripture, a cult is formed.

Subpoints:
Blind Allegiance – Trusting men over God (Jeremiah 17:5)
Borrowed Authority – β€œTouch not” abuse (Colossians 2:18–19)
Bondage Created – Spiritual control (Galatians 5:1)
Key Verse: Acts 5:29



PROOF BY SCRIPTURE (Berean Spirit)
Explanation:
True believers test teaching by Scripture, not emotion, miracles, or popularity.

Subpoints:
Searching the Scriptures – Daily examination (Acts 17:11)
Sound Doctrine – Healthy teaching (1 Timothy 1:10)
Spiritual Discernment – Judging all things (1 Corinthians 2:15)
Key Verse: Acts 17:11



PROTECTION OF THE FLOCK (Mark & Avoid)
Explanation:
Grace teaching includes separation from false doctrine.

Subpoints:
Mark Them – Identify false teachers (Romans 16:17)
Move Away – Avoid their influence (2 Timothy 3:5)
Maintain Purity – Guard the church (1 Timothy 6:3–5)
Key Verse: Romans 16:17



PLEASING GOD ABOVE ALL (Final Authority)
Explanation:
Truth defenders are not called to popularity, but to faithfulness.

Subpoints:
God’s Approval – Not man’s applause (Galatians 1:10)
Gospel Loyalty – Stand fast (Philippians 1:27)
Glory to God Alone – Christ exalted (Colossians 1:18)
Key Verse: Galatians 1:10



CONCLUSION

Exposing false prophets is not hatred.
It is obedience.
Silence allows wolves to devour the flock.
Truth spoken in love protects souls.
Silence is not neutralityβ€”it sides with error.

CALL TO ACTION

Search the Scriptures daily
Speak truth boldly, not bitterly
Rightly divide the Word
Separate from false doctrine
Obey God, not men

FINAL THOUGHTS

Truth offends error
Silence empowers deception
Grace does not mean compromise
Paul’s gospel defines the Church
Loyalty to leaders creates bondage
Scripture is the final authority
Discernment is a command
Separation is biblical
Christ is glorified when truth is defended

WE OBEY GOD, NOT MEN.

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