FAITH,
FALSE

A false faith may be greatly enlightened and knowledgeable in gospel truth (Heb. 6:4).

A false faith excites the affections (Stony Ground Hearers).

A false faith reforms the outward life (The Pharisees).

A false faith may speak very well of Christ (The Jews).

A false faith confesses sin (Saul).

A false faith may humble itself in sackcloth and ashes (Ahab).

A false faith may repent (Esau, – Judas).

A false faith may diligently perform religious works (The Pharisees).

A false faith may be very charitable and generous (Ananias).

A false faith may tremble at the Word of God (Felix).

A false faith may experience much in religion (Heb. 6:1–4).

A false faith may enjoy great religious privileges (Lot’s wife).

A false faith may preach, perform miracles, and cast out demons (Matt. 7:23).

A false faith may attain high office in the church (Diotrephes).

A false faith may walk with great preachers (Demas was Paul’s companion).

A false faith may be peaceful and carnally secure (The Five Foolish Virgins).

A false faith may even persevere and hold out until the day of judgment (Matt. 7:22–23).

Don Fortner