Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8766 heresies

8766 heresies

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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

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

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