Subject: False Teachers - Matthew 24:5, 11, 24

Matthew 24:5, 11, 24 (ESV Strong's)

For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray.

And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray.

For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

Subject:   False Teachers

The disciples came to Jesus to ask about the end times.  They wanted to know when Christ would come again, what the signs would be and when the end would be.   Jesus eventually tells them that no one knows the time and season (Matthew 24:36, 42).   But, He does tell them many other aspects of Kingdom living in the latter days.   In the above verse He tells them the truth that false teachers would be prevalent in the last days.    Their purpose would be "to lead astray" those who should be following the Savior.   This is something believers, today, should be more aware about and prepare for that false teaching.   Believers today live out their lives with little sensitivity toward false teaching.  We not only tolerate their false teaching, we sometimes are caught, unaware, propitiating false doctrine ourselves.   Today's church is much more concerned about warmth and welcome and worship feelings than they are truth, doctrine and standing against false teaching.