Avoiding Doctrinal Drift: Guarding Against Subtle Error

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Avoiding Doctrinal Drift: Guarding Against Subtle Error

Series: Rooted and Built Up in Christ · Equipping You in Grace with Dave Jenkins

Show Summary

Doctrinal drift is rarely loud or sudden—it’s subtle, slow, and spiritually dangerous. In this episode,
Dave Jenkins unpacks biblical warnings against drifting (Hebrews 2:1; Galatians 1:6–8), identifies common
sources of error (cultural pressure, emotionalism, pragmatism, and redefining biblical terms), and equips
believers to anchor themselves in God’s Word, the historic confessions, and the local church.

  • Main Texts: Acts 20:29–30; Hebrews 2:1; Galatians 1:6–8; 2 Timothy 4:3–4; Colossians 2:6–7.
  • Big Idea: Stand firm and stay anchored in Christ to guard against subtle error.

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Outline

  1. What Is Doctrinal Drift? — Why it’s subtle, slow, and serious.
  2. Biblical Warnings Against Drifting — Hebrews 2:1; Galatians 1:6–8; 2 Timothy 4:3–4.
  3. Sources of Subtle Error Today — Cultural pressure, emotional experience, pragmatism, redefined terms.
  4. Anchoring Yourself in Sound Doctrine — Scripture, creeds/confessions, community, application.
  5. The Local Church’s Role — 1 Timothy 3:15; Titus 1:9; discipleship and accountability.
  6. How Drift Happens Slowly — Historical & contemporary patterns; personal neglect.
  7. Testing the Spirits — 1 John 4:1; Acts 17:11; discernment vs. suspicion.
  8. Conclusion — Stand firm; stay anchored in Christ (Colossians 2:6–7).

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