Teaching that distorts or contradicts the revealed truth of God, causing division and distress in the church by leading people away from the truth.
False doctrine deviates from the truth
See also
It contradicts the gospel of Jesus Christ
It may be of human origin
pp Mk 7:6-7
It may be of demonic origin
The dangers of false doctrine
It leads to instability and confusion
It causes division
It leads to severe punishment
False doctrine is to be dealt with by the church
False doctrine will be common in later times
pp Lk 21:8
