Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8700 Threats to the life of faith » 8766 heresies Teachings held by a factional religious party which deny some aspect of established doctrine. NT writers give no toleration to heresies in the church. Heresy as deviant teaching Hebrews 13:9 See also Galatians 1:6-7; 2 Timothy 4:3-4 Heresies and the factional nature of Judaism The party of the Pharisees Acts 26:5 See also Acts 15:5; Philippians 3:5-6 The party of the Sadducees Acts 23:8 See also Matthew 22:23 pp Mark 12:18 pp Luke 20:27 Christianity was perceived as a heresy within Judaism Acts 24:14 See also Acts 24:5; Acts 28:22 Heresies within the church The imposition of Jewish regulations on Gentile converts Acts 15:1 See also Galatians 6:12-13; 1 Timothy 1:3-7; Titus 1:10 Heresies concerning the person of Jesus Christ 2Jn 7 See also 1 John 2:22-23; John 4:1-3 Heresies concerning the return of Jesus Christ 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2 See also Matthew 24:4-5 pp Mark 13:5-6 pp Luke 21:8; Matthew 24:23-24 pp Mark 13:21-22 The origins of heresy Erroneous human teaching Colossians 2:8 See also Ephesians 4:14; Colossians 2:20-22 Deceitful demonic power 1 Timothy 4:1 See also 1 John 4:2-3,6 Christian opposition to heresy Heresy warned against 2 Peter 3:17 See also 1 Timothy 4:7; Titus 1:10-14 Heresy condemned 2 Peter 2:3 See also Galatians 1:8-9; 2 Peter 2:17-22 See also
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