How Christians Recognize False Teaching Early
From Anchored in the Word with Dave by Dave Jenkins
May 14, 2026 · 9 min
About this episode
Dave Jenkins explains how Scripture prepares believers to recognize false teaching early and remain anchored in Christ.
False teaching does not usually begin with obvious denial—it begins with subtle distortion. In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins explains how Scripture prepares believers to recognize false teaching early and remain anchored in Christ. Drawing from Matthew 7:15, Acts 20, Acts 17:11, and 1 Thessalonians 5:21, this message shows why discernment is essential for every Christian and every church. Christians are not called to confusion, but to clarity grounded in the Word of God. Biblical discernment protects the gospel, strengthens the church, and equips believers to walk in truth. For more from Anchored in the Word please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/anchored-in-the-wordpage/
People in this episode
Host: Dave Jenkins
Topics covered
- false teaching
- discernment
- Christianity
- Scripture
- gospel protection
- church strength
Keywords
- false teaching
- discernment
- Christianity
- Scripture
- gospel
- church
- truth
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Matthew 7:15, Acts 20, Acts 17:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:21
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