Matthew 7 15 20 Commentary
In matthew 7 13 14 jesus commands us to enter the narrow gate that leads to the narrow way.
Matthew 7 15 20 commentary. Analysis of matthew 7 15 20. In so doing jesus makes the command much broader. And of whose doctrines he. Sermon notes for matthew 7 15 20 back to chuck smith s bio resources beware of false prophets i.
There are people who profess prophetic ability or profess to be sent by god but lead people astray. Just a little later in this same sermon matthew 7 15 16 jesus commanded us to know ourselves and others by the fruit of. They may be known by the drift and effects of their doctrines. See 2 peter 2 1 it may be queried whether our lord has not respect to the scribes and pharisees who sat in moses s chair and taught for doctrines the commandments of men.
All the rest is commentary. One of the problems that people have in finding the correct gate is that there are people who lead them to the wrong gate. They may be known by the drift and effects of their doctrines. Jesus gives us a command and our obedience to that command will determine our eternal destination.
Matthew 7 15 20 beware of false prophets which come to you in sheep s clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Go and learn it b. There is another gate which is wide and it leads. Some are teaching for gain.
Jesus spoke of difference between shepherd and hireling. Those who enter upon the narrow way must beware of false prophets who claim to guide believers but really practice deception. By their fruits ye shall know them a. Matthew 7 15 20 the word of god jesus told the crowds beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.
Last week we looked at one of the most decisive texts of scripture. This is the whole law. Make merchandise of you ii peter 2 3. This leads immediately into matt 7 15 20 which deals with the question of false prophets.
Some teaching for prestige. Thomas coke commentary on the holy bible. If he asks for money he is a false prophet. You will know them by their fruits.
What is hateful to you do not do to anyone else. B do men gather grapes of thorns or figs of thistles. Matthew henry s concise commentary 7 15 20 nothing so much prevents men from entering the strait gate and becoming true followers of christ as the carnal soothing flattering doctrines of those who oppose the truth. Matthew henry s concise commentary 7 15 20 nothing so much prevents men from entering the strait gate and becoming true followers of christ as the carnal soothing flattering doctrines of those who oppose the truth.
A beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep s clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Beware of false prophets or false teachers. Apparently only jesus phrased the rule positively carson ii. By their fruits you will know them 15 16a.