How can I test a preacher’s teaching against Scripture?
Quick Answer
The closing exchange stresses study habits, identifying context, teaching Paul faithfully, and refusing the artificial separation of the Testaments.
Key Scriptures
Detailed Biblical Study
2 Corinthians 4:1-2: Paul renounces deceptive handling of God’s word; corrects a spoken misreference to “2 Timothy 4.” Hebrews 5:12-14: Contrasts milk and solid food; maturity includes practiced discernment. Study the full passage and its audience before accepting an interpretation.