Lesson 32:
Snares of Satan
“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will." 2 Timothy 2:24-26
Introduction
One of the most astute students of the Bible is also one of its greatest critics. He is able to use the Bible to his utmost advantage to deceive people into seeing things his way. Satan is banking on mankind’s wrong understanding of Scripture. Often times, humanity relies on its own understanding of right and wrong. That fact makes it easy for the devil to influence them to read the Bible with evil motives.
What are the elements of this chapter?
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A Secret rapture,
God’s Law not valid (Antinomianism)
Going directly to heaven or hell at death (Spiritualism)
Sunday as the Sabbath
Who the antichrist is
Who the beast is
Speaking in tongues (Glossolalia)
Question: Have you seen professed believers in Christ use the Bible in a selfish manner?
What are some of these snares that are designed to catch the church?
What does this have to do with me today?
Is it possible to study the Bible in a wrong way?
Which class of Bible reader is unprotected from delusion?
Who should I consider brothers and sisters? (Matthew 12:48-50)
What kinds of traps or snares exist in my church?
Can you think of an example of a pleasing fable?
What are some examples of “science falsely so-called?”