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Calling Out False Teachers Biblically | NAR to Christ with Dawn Hill
In this episode of NAR to Christ, Dawn Hill examines false teaching and much more. False teaching is on the rise, which Scripture tells us will occur. There are numerous individuals who have come to be known as “discernment ministries”, calling attention to aberrant practices and false teachings that are leading many astray. Though the Bible does not mention discernment ministers, it does instruct us as Christians to use proper discernment, which includes testing the spirit that is bringing a particular doctrine or teaching. However, there is disagreement as to how loving it is to call out false teachings and to name names. Some even believe that doing such things brings division to the body of Christ and is unloving in its intent. Drawing from nearly two decades in the Word of Faith/NAR before Christ graciously led her out, Dawn responds to
common critiques and calls us back to the authority of God’s Word.
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📖 Key Scriptures
- Matthew 7:15–20; 18:15–20
- Acts 20:28–30
- Romans 16:17–18
- Galatians 1:8
- 1 John 4:1
- 2 Corinthians 11:3–14
- Jude 3–4
📝 Episode Notes
- Why public teaching requires public correction (Matthew 18 addresses private sin and church discipline).
- Biblical mandate to test and expose error (1 Jn 4:1; Eph 5:11; Rom 16:17–18).
- “Who causes division?”—those who teach contrary to apostolic doctrine.
- Five wise factors before naming false teachers: seriousness of error, size of audience, duration/pattern,
vulnerability of hearers, and responsibility to shepherds. - Pastoral tone: love warns; call to repentance and faith in Christ.
🔗 Resources & Links
- NAR to Christ Playlist
- Check out Dawn’s page for her articles and podcast on Servants of Grace.
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