Satan has deceived the whole world, while the church remains a little, little flock, highlighting the vast numerical difference between the deceived and those who truly understand God's purpose. The danger lies in the appealing teachings of modern authors who, though sincere, are influenced by satan's clever deceptions, crafted to appeal to human nature. These deceptions are especially intense and cleverly presented, making it difficult for even the elect to uncover them, as they are subtly disguised and often support antinomianism, or lawlessness, alongside doctrines like eternal security or once saved, always saved. Satan's purpose is to make one relax, let down their guard, and sin, as seen in Genesis 3 where he challenged Adam and Eve with the lie that they would not surely die, implying their salvation was secure regardless of obedience. Modern writers continue this deception by emphasizing God's grace at the expense of morality, using terms like unconditional love, Lordship salvation, or carnal Christian to excuse sin. They propose doctrines such as total depravity, suggesting man is incapable of contributing to salvation and thus need not be concerned with obedience. However, God portrays through Israel's history that while mankind is capable of horrible acts, they are not totally depraved, as they were required to perform works like walking to the Promised Land and gathering manna, symbolizing effort in following God's Word. Ephesians 2:10 confirms that works are required for salvation, as they demonstrate submission to God's government, unlike the modern no-works teaching that claims righteousness accrues automatically without effort. These doctrines create an inescapable bind by urging righteousness while claiming God's law is done away, allowing individuals to set their own standards of morality, which puts them at odds with God's kingdom. Such teachings, rooted in Gnosticism, survive in forms like eternal security, predestination, and antinomianism, rejecting God's government over lives. Modern Evangelicals, as exemplified by Steve McVey, label law-keeping as legalistic, arguing that obedience should be a mystical experience based on private revelation rather than God's recorded commandments, thus opening the door to sin by defining good according to personal standards. Scripture, through Paul, Peter, and John, affirms that keeping God's commandments is essential to knowing Him and achieving eternal life, directly opposing the idea that the law entraps or that Jesus mystically reproduces obedience without personal effort. The mystery of iniquity, or lawlessness, evident in historical and modern contexts, permits evasion of God's law through concepts like situation ethics, further deceiving people into disobedience. These false doctrines, persisting from Gnostic seeds through Hellenistic Christianity into Catholic and Protestant branches, continue to challenge the true church, which remains small and barely visible, yet holds to God's truth and law as revealed by Him.

The truths, teachings, and doctrines of the Bible, as the Word of God, must always be valid and eternal to hold value for mankind across all times. This eternal validity is rooted in the unchanging nature of God Himself, who steadfastly fulfills His promises despite human faithlessness. Jesus Christ, like the Father, personifies truth, embodying the way, the truth, and the life in His teachings and manner of living. These truths stand in stark contrast to human nature, which often rejects biblical teachings that demand sacrifice or change, leading to skewed judgments when individuals trust in themselves rather than in divine truth. Throughout history, from the ancient Greeks to the Israelites in the wilderness, and even among the Jews of Jesus' day, there has been a consistent pattern of rejecting God's truth in favor of personal opinions or pagan influences. This rejection persisted after Jesus' death and resurrection, as some early Christians clung to Gnostic teachings despite having God's Spirit, defiling the church with lies. Similarly, in later times, massive doctrinal changes of Gnostic origin led many within a church fellowship to follow these doctrines away from the truth. Gnosticism, often introduced through converted Jews influenced by Greek culture, posed a danger by blending pagan thought with Christian belief. Gnostic doctrines, such as the immortality of the soul, eternal security, antinomianism, Docetism, and dualism, emphasized inner spiritual life over material conduct, allowing individuals to set their own standards and reject authoritative guidance. Docetism, for instance, separated Jesus and Christ as two beings, undermining the trustworthiness of Christ's teachings to the Jews and supporting antinomian views that dismissed laws like the Sabbath. This lack of structure in Gnostic belief left adherents in moral limbo, with no clear goal or method to shape daily life, contrasting sharply with the structured guidance provided by God's law. The law of God, encompassing the entire Word, offers a framework for Christian living that cannot be separated from material conduct, as demonstrated by Jesus Christ, who obeyed perfectly in both spiritual and physical realms. Unlike Gnosticism, true Christianity provides a clear, narrow path of doctrine and morality, with no room for personal standards or rejection of uncomfortable truths. Modern Christianity often mirrors Gnosticism by dismissing the law of God as a requirement, even excluding parts of the Bible, which is akin to providing only a fragment of a story and expecting full understanding. This deficiency stems from antinomian beliefs and the doctrine of dispensationalism, which, though present in early Gnosticism, was strengthened by Protestant reformers. These historical threads of Gnostic thought continue to influence and disrupt doctrinal truth within the church.

Ancient philosophies, particularly from Greece, have significantly shaped doctrines that persist in modern Christianity. These philosophies, developed by figures such as Orpheus, Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato, and Ptolemy, introduced concepts like evolution, the immortality of the soul, eternal security, purgatory, predestination, reincarnation, astrology, antinomianism, and progressive revelation. They held that man originated from heaven and would return there after death, a belief that has woven itself into the fabric of many Christian teachings. The doctrine of the immortality of the soul, rooted in the deception by satan to Adam and Eve that they would not surely die, stands as a cornerstone of paganism and apostasy. This lie, suggesting inherent immortality and a fixed moral nature, distorts the truth that immortality must be granted by God. It fosters the notion that humans are already as gods, capable of setting their own standards without regard for God's commands, thus undermining the need for spiritual growth and obedience. Greek dualism further complicates these doctrines by dividing the universe into matter and spirit, deeming matter as evil and temporary, and spirit as good and eternal. This false dichotomy leads to the belief that the body is insignificant and evil, while the soul is inherently good and immortal, a concept directly contradicting the biblical assertion that all of God's creation, including matter, is very good. Such dualistic thinking results in practical disregard for the body, seen as a mere temporary prison for the soul, and diminishes the consequences of sin, as actions of the flesh are deemed irrelevant to the eternal soul. This dualism, combined with the immortality of the soul, subtly fosters antinomianism, suggesting that sin bears no consequence since it pertains only to the material body. If immortality is inherent, there is little incentive to resist sinful desires, to be wary of satan's influence, or to strive for a deeper relationship with God through study and overcoming. These doctrines render sin inconsequential, as they imply that the grace of God covers all actions without the need for personal accountability or transformation. Additionally, the doctrine of progressive revelation, stemming from these ancient philosophies, allows individuals to claim personal inspiration that contradicts God's Word, asserting that God would not require certain standards of them. This belief, prevalent in modern Christianity, undermines the authority of Scripture and promotes a subjective approach to faith. These erroneous doctrines, brought into the early church through both Jewish and Gentile converts influenced by Hellenistic thought, were confronted by the apostles in their writings. Despite their efforts, many of these beliefs persisted, blending with true teachings to form a dangerous syncretism that continues to challenge the purity of faith. Gnosticism, a collection of these philosophical and religious concepts rather than an organized religion, infiltrated the church through converted members who retained their pre-conversion worldviews, severely hindering growth in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.