Protecting against false doctrine without a complete Bible knowledge: read in context and check the text

Mike advises: (1) Start with core doctrines — who Jesus is, how he saves — and work through his Romans series. (2) Never just believe a teacher; keep your Bible open and verify that what they say is actually in the text in context. (3) Watch for the false-teacher pattern of rapid verse-hopping — citing many verses at speed to overwhelm the listener; read each cited passage alone in its paragraph, chapter, and book context. (4) The most essential Christian doctrines tend to be the most plainly stated, which is why so many Christians across traditions agree on them.