Criteria for recognizing false prophets (summary)[edit]
- Wolves in sheep’s clothing (Jesus’ flock) (Matt 7:15)
- Will bear bad fruit (Matt 7:17)
- Already in the world during the writing of 2 Peter (about 150 AD) (2 Peter 2:1)
- Come at the end of the age and will deceive many, even the elect, with great signs and wonders (Matt 24:11; 23-24)
- Will bring heresies into Christianity and will deny the Lord (2 Peter 2:1-3)
- Will arise amongst the Christians (2 Peter 2:1)
- Will show greed and licentiousness (2 Peter 2:3-4)
