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Lesson #14 - Weighing One Another
Series: The One-Another WayLESSON #14 – WEIGHING ONE ANOTHER
PREFACE
Our aim in this study is to extract some general principles from examining a wide collection of New Testament texts.
The New Testament times were a unique period in history. In entering the Judaic world of the first century,
Jesus laid the foundation for the establishment of a New Covenant. Jesus appointed others to come follow Him.
In addition to being taught by Jesus, the Lord's apostles were also guided by The Holy Spirit (Mt.10:19-20 & Jn.16:14),
and provided with signs and wonders to confirm and corroborate the veracity of their spoken and written messages.
cf. Mk.16:15-20 and Heb.2::3-4
The body of work that we commonly call our New Testament reflects efforts to present the gospel of Christ.
The message of the apostles and disciples - - the preaching of the gospel was disputed by many.
It would an understatement to say there was substantial opposition to Jesus and His followers.
Many of the exhortations listed below are best understood when kept anchored in their first-century setting.
Beware of: false prophets (Mt.7:15-20) … scribes (Lk.20:46) … the leaven of the Pharisees & Sadducees (Mt.16:6).
Beware (Lk.12:1) = Watch Out For (Mk.8:15) = Be On Your Guard (Acts 20:28).
Jesus admonished His disciples be FRUIT-INSPECTORS - you will know them by their fruits (Mt.7:16 and Lk.6:44).
Jesus warned, TAKE CARE WHAT YOU LISTEN TO (Mk.4:24).
The New Testament epistles are also filled with one-another warnings about false teachers.
The numerous admonition point to the for “sifting” or “weighing” the words and/or actions of others.
Rom.16:17 / keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances...
1Cor.14:29 / let two or three prophets speak, and let the others pass judgment.
Gal.1:8 / (should anyone) preach to you a gospel contrary to that which we have preached to you, let him be accursed
Eph.5:6 / let no one deceive you with empty words cf. Eph.4:14
Philp.3:5 / beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision...
Col.2:4 / let no one delude you... cf. 2Thess.2:3.
2Thess.3:6 / keep aloof from every brother who leads an unruly life...
2Tim.2:23 / refuse foolish and ignorant speculations
Titus 1:10-11a / there are many rebellious men, empty talkers and deceivers...who must be silenced...
Heb.13:9 / do not be carried away by varied and strong teachings...
Js.1:16a / do not be deceived, my beloved brethren
2Pet.3:17 / be on your guard lest, being carried away by the error of unprincipled men...
1Jn.3:7 / do not let anyone lead you astray...
1Jn4:1 / do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are of God
On Deck? Teaching One Another
