#2 Corinthians 11:3-4; Galatians 1:6-9; Matthew 7:15-20#
Lawrence Irwin warns against deception in the church, emphasizing the vulnerability of believers to false gospels and teachers. He uses 2 Corinthians 11:3-4 to highlight the danger of accepting a "different Jesus, a different spirit, or a different gospel" than the original message of Christ. Drawing from Galatians 1:6-9, Irwin strongly condemns those who preach a gospel contrary to the authentic one. Referencing Matthew 7:15-20, he urges discernment, noting that false prophets can appear outwardly righteous but are inwardly destructive. Irwin encourages listeners to diligently examine teachings against the foundational truth of Scripture, protecting themselves from being led astray by subtle distortions of the gospel and appealing personalities.