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Q: Difference between a false teacher and someone you disagree with? False teachers violate essential Christian truths (e.g., denying Christ's deity). Secondary issues (like inerrancy debates) are in-house disagreements, not false teaching. The line can get blurry on some issues.

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Q&A — false teachers vs disagreement

False teacher = teaches against essential Christian doctrines (deity of Christ, resurrection, etc.). Secondary issues (inerrancy, eschatology, etc.) = in-house debate, not heresy. The phrase "false teacher" should be reserved for rank heresy about essential truths.

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