The Scriptures always portray false teachers as deceptive and cunning, “disguising themselves as apostles of Christ” (2 Cor. 11:13-14). Jesus warned that they come to us in “sheep’s clothing” (Matt. 7:15) rather than being easy to spot. Their lies are “secretly” introduced (2 Peter 2:1) as teachings compatible with orthodoxy with only the slightest of nuances. When it came to the church at Ephesus, Paul didn’t hesitate to label these false leaders “savage wolves” (Acts 20:29, NASB), pack-hunters who stalk their prey by sending out a single wolf to increase the element of stealth and surprise. While unsuspecting sheep are drawn to the one, the entire pack lies in wait, ferociously exploiting the opportunity to destroy a life and scatter the others.
— Jerry Wragg, Pastor, Theologe und Buchautor
Related Bible passage: 2CO.11.13
Topics: Temptation & Struggle, Church & Congregation, Wisdom & Understanding
Occasions: For Reflection
Jerry Wragg
Jerry Wragg ist ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Pastor, Theologe und Buchautor, der seit 2001 die Grace Immanuel Bible Church in Florida leitet und als Präsident des The Expositors Seminary wirkt. Theologisch im reformatorisch-baptistischen Spektrum verortet, betont er die expositorische Predigt sowie strenge Maßstäbe für persönliche Heiligung und geistliche Leiterschaft. Für Bibelleser stehen seine Auslegungen für ein traditionsbewusstes Verständnis von christlicher Jüngerschaft, Seelsorge und pastoraler Verantwortung.
All quotes by Jerry Wragg (27)
The devil is a better theologian than any of us, and he is still a devil.
A.W. Tozer
Discipline is choosing what you want most over what you want now.
Craig Groeschel
Martin Luther
Fyodor Dostoevsky
And Satan trembles when he sees, the weakest saint upon his knees.
William Cowper
Our old man is crucified, but he is long at dying.
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Dante Alighieri
Gilbert Keith Chesterton