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Take Care, We Are All False Teachers at Heart

February 10, 2019 Preacher: David Schrock Series: The Living Church: How the Gospel Builds God’s Household

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3–1:7



In this sermon, we considered 7 False Teachers in Training (or temptations to falsehood that may be resident in our hearts). Sound doctrine leading to a pure heart and a loving church is the best protection for truth.


  1. When you hear the word “heresy” what comes to mind? What about “false teaching” or “false teachers”?
  2. Is there a difference between false teaching and heresy? Are all doctrinal errors heresy? How do you decide? (See resources below for more discussion on this point)
  3. What is causing people to turn away from the truth in Ephesus? What does 1 Timothy teach about false teaching?
  4. What are temptations today that lead people to accept false teaching? Where have you encountered false teaching?
  5. In 1 Timothy 1:5, Paul speaks of a pure heart, cleanse conscience, and genuine faith. What is the ultimate source of false teaching? How does a loving church protect the gospel? (See also Romans 1:21–23; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 4:18; Colossians 2:8, 19–22)
  6. What role do teachers play in false teaching? Why are elders in the church particularly important for biblical fidelity?
  7. How can you play a part in holding fast to the truth? If you find false teaching in your church, what should you do?


On False Teaching

On Theological Triage