How To Identify and Contend Against False Teachers

I. HOW TO IDENTIFY FALSE TEACHERS (Vv. 17-18)

(a.) They are divisive
(b.) They are dangerous
(c.) They are degenerate
(d.) They are deceptive

II. HOW TO CONTEND AGAINST FALSE TEACHERS (Vv. 17-20)

(a.) Watch for them
(b.) Turn from them
(c.) Prepare for them

(1.) Know the Scriptures
(2.) Obey the Scriptures
(3.) Rely upon God