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BEWARE OF THE WOLVES AMONG THE FLOCK

(Discerning False Teachers in the Dispensation of Grace)

“For there are certain men crept in unawares…” — Jude 1:4 (KJV)
“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing…” — Matthew 7:15 (KJV)

INTRODUCTION

False teachers rarely enter loudly—they creep in quietly.
They do not deny Christ openly; they distort doctrine subtly.

In the Dispensation of Grace, Satan’s greatest weapon is not persecution—but perversion of truth. God commands believers not to be fearful, but fruitful in discernment.

① COVERT CREEPING
Jude 1:4
False teachers enter secretly, not suddenly.

A. Unnoticed Entrance
Galatians 2:4
– “False brethren unawares brought in”
– Hidden agendas
– Silent infiltration

B. Unchallenged Influence
Acts 20:29
– Wolves enter the flock
– Damage comes from within
– Vigilance required

C. Unscriptural Intent
2 Peter 2:1
– Privily bring in heresies
– Deny the Lord
– Destructive doctrine

② CLOAKED CHARACTER
Matthew 7:15
Outward appearance hides inward corruption.

A. Sheep’s Clothing
2 Corinthians 11:13
– Religious appearance
– Spiritual language
– Familiar terminology

B. Smooth Communication
Romans 16:18
– Fair speeches
– Flattering words
– Hearts deceived

C. Subtle Deception
Genesis 3:1
– Questioning God’s Word
– Slight distortion
– Deadly results

③ CORRUPTED CONTENT
2 Timothy 2:18
False teachers distort doctrine.

A. Truth Twisted
2 Peter 3:16
– Scriptures wrested
– Context ignored
– Error justified

B. Grace Perverted
Jude 1:4
– Grace turned into license
– Holiness dismissed
– Accountability denied

C. Gospel Altered
Galatians 1:6–7
– Another gospel
– Perverted message
– No power to save

④ COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY
2 Corinthians 11:4
Not all “Jesus preaching” is biblical preaching.

A. Another Jesus
2 Corinthians 11:4
– Different character
– Different authority
– Different purpose

B. Another Spirit
1 John 4:1
– Spirits must be tested
– Experiences questioned
– Scripture examined

C. Another Gospel
Galatians 1:8
– Heaven condemns it
– No tolerance
– No compromise

⑤ CARNAL CROWD APPEAL
2 Timothy 4:3
False teachers attract flesh, not faith.

A. Itching Ears
Jeremiah 5:31
– People love it so
– Truth rejected
– Error welcomed

B. Emotional Emphasis
Colossians 2:18
– Feelings over facts
– Visions over Scripture
– Pride promoted

C. Entertainment Replaces Edification
1 Corinthians 2:4
– Showmanship
– Sensationalism
– Shallow substance

⑥ CONDEMNED CONDUCT
Jude 1:15
False teachers are already judged by God.

A. Appointed Judgment
Jude 1:4
– Ordained to condemnation
– Judgment certain
– Escape impossible

B. Proud Speech
Jude 1:16
– Murmurers
– Complainers
– Self-exalting

C. Perverse Living
2 Peter 2:2
– Licentious behavior
– Evil ways
– Truth blasphemed

⑦ COMPROMISED CONGREGATIONS
Acts 20:30
Wolves damage churches from within.

A. Disciples Drawn Away
Acts 20:30
– Personal followings
– Personality cults
– Christ displaced

B. Division Created
Romans 16:17
– Mark them
– Avoid them
– Protect unity

C. Discernment Destroyed
Hebrews 5:14
– Immature believers
– No exercise of senses
– Easily deceived

⑧ COMMAND TO CONTEND
Jude 1:3
Believers must defend the faith.

A. Faith Once Delivered
Jude 1:3
– No new revelation
– Final authority
– Scripture complete

B. Standing on Sound Doctrine
Titus 1:9
– Hold fast
– Exhort sound doctrine
– Convict gainsayers

C. Separation from Error
2 Corinthians 6:17
– Come out
– Be separate
– God honored

⑨ COMPARISON WITH SCRIPTURE
Acts 17:11
Truth is verified by the Bible alone.

A. Daily Searching
Isaiah 28:10
– Line upon line
– Precept upon precept
– Scripture with Scripture

B. Right Division Applied
2 Timothy 2:15
– Not all written to us
– Context respected
– Grace clarified

C. Pauline Pattern Followed
Romans 11:13
– Apostle to Gentiles
– Church doctrine
– Grace message

⑩ CONSECRATED COMMITMENT
Colossians 2:8
Believers must choose truth over tradition.

A. Guard the Gospel
1 Corinthians 15:1–4
– Death
– Burial
– Resurrection

B. Grow in Grace
2 Peter 3:18
– Knowledge of Christ
– Spiritual maturity
– Stability

C. Glorify Christ Alone
Colossians 1:18
– Christ preeminent
– Church protected
– God pleased

CONCLUSION

Wolves do not wear warning labels.
They wear robes, smiles, and Scriptures—but deny the truth.
God’s answer is not fear, but discernment.
Not silence, but sound doctrine.

CALL TO ACTION

Beware of wolves
Believe and study the Word
Rightly divide the truth
Stand fast in the grace of God!

FINAL THOUGHTS

Wolves creep in
Sheep must watch
Truth must be tested
Grace must be defended
Scripture must be divided
Error must be exposed
Churches must be protected
Faith must be contended
Christ must be exalted
Truth must prevail