Staying Anchored Against Counterfeit Teaching

We all need an anchor for the soul against the pull of spiritual drift. Acts 20 and 1 Timothy reveal the fierce wolves that threatened the Ephesian church. Today, Pastor Philip Miller identifies a sobering warning and our sustaining grace. Discover how the "deposit" of the Gospel and the love of Jesus keep your mind and heart in a world of counterfeits. This is part two of the sermon, "The Word of His Grace." Learn More: moodymedia.org/living-hope-announcement 00:00 The Counterfeit Test: How to recognize spiritual error  03:35 A Sobering Warning: Wolves from without and twisted teachers from within  08:23 Corrupt Teaching, Corrupt Living: The danger of "Irrelevant Babel"  12:45 Abandoned First Love: How a solid church loses its heart  17:03 Reading the Bible faithfully 20:54 The threats within the church   This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://livinghopeoffer.net or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour.". He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/