Week 6 (2Ptr; 1 Jhn; 2 Jhn; 3 Jhn; Jude; Rev)

What are the characteristics of false teachers described by Peter in 2 Peter 2:1-19?  How can these characteristics be used to recognize false teachers today?

1. Deny the Lord
2. Speak evil of the truth
3. Make merchandise of their followers
4. Presumptuous
5. Self-willed
6. Adulterous
7. Covetous
8. Vain
9. Lustful
10. Promise liberty

Today false teachers use similar tactics to lure their followers to a false hope.  The teachers are ungodly because the seek after personal gain and ambition.  They don't care for their students but only for money and worldly prestige they receive from life of glamor and fame.  It's not always easy to identify these people but when you compare their agenda to these characteristics described in second Peter it can help us expose thee flaws in false teachers.  

What are the dangers of returning to the "pollutions of the world?"  Refer to 2 Peter 2:20-22 and Doctrine and Covenants 82:3, 7.

Those people who receive great spiritual light are also given great expectations.  When they turn again from what they know and go the way of the world they are still accountable before God the knowledge they were given.   This accountability allows justice to weigh heavier on those to turn away from a "greater light".

Week 5 (Hebrews 8-13, James 1-5, 1 Peter 1-5)

From Hebrews 13 answer the following questions:

How should we treat strangers and those "in bonds"?

We are to treat strangers with brotherly love and as though they might be angels. 

How is marriage looked upon?

Marriage is honorable and whoremongers and adulterers is looked upon unfavorably. 

What warnings are given about covetousness?

Our conversations should be without covetousness because with the Lord we should be content.

What is "the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever"?

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

How are we sanctified?

We are sanctified through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ. 

How do we respond to those who rule over us?

We are to obey and submit to those who rule over us. 

Who did Paul ask the people to pray for?

Paul asks the people to pray for the leaders of the church especially the prophets and apostles.