Ask Pastor John What False Teachings Should Make Me Leave a Church?
Nov 20, 2025
Join John Piper, a prominent Reformed theologian and pastor, as he tackles the critical issue of false teaching in churches. He shares key indicators for when it might be necessary to leave a church, particularly if core gospel truths are compromised. Dive into his criteria for serious false teaching, emphasizing Christ, the Cross, faith, and Christian life. Piper also stresses the importance of approaching confrontations with love and humility, offering thoughtful guidance for navigating tough decisions about church membership.
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Leave When Gospel Is Undermined
- If a pastor persistently teaches doctrines that undermine the gospel, consider leaving after elders fail to act.
- Worshiping under such a ministry participates in the error and harms the flock's salvation prospects.
Incarnation Denial Destroys Salvation
- 2 John targets denial of the incarnation as the archetypal false teaching.
- Denying Christ came in the flesh destroys the reality of his death and thus salvation.
Gospel Undermining Is The Key Criterion
- Judge seriousness of teaching by how much it undermines the gospel of salvation.
- Four key areas reveal this: Christ, Cross, Faith, and Christian life.
