Paul is stating here that the false teachers who promote an outward ceremonial religion as the essence of what it means to be a Christian, will try to impress other people with their own supposed wisdom through their preaching the false doctrine of a works-righteousness. And they will try to compel other people to believe in their false conclusions. Paul says in verse 12: “As many as desire to make a good showing in the flesh, these would compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.” So, this evening I would like to make 4 observations on what characterizes false teachers. 1st – False teachers desire to make a good showing in the flesh. 2nd – False teachers would compel you observe outward ordinances and ceremonies in order to avoid persecution. 3rd – False teachers do not really keep the law in a way that pleases God. 4th – False Teachers would boast in your flesh
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Pastor Paul Rendall was born in November of 1951, and grew up in Davenport, Iowa. He went to college at Drake University and the University of Iowa where he received a B.A. degree in Social Work and History in 1974. Paul searched for truth in all the wrong places in college, but...
