5 occurrences

'Oppose' in the Bible

These men [the Judaizers] eagerly seek you [to entrap you with honeyed words and attention, to win you over to their philosophy], not honorably [for their purpose is not honorable or worthy of consideration]. They want to isolate you [from us who oppose them] so that you will seek them.

Verse ConceptsExcommunicationmotives

Just as Jannes and Jambres [the court magicians of Egypt] opposed Moses, so these men also oppose the truth, men of depraved mind, unqualified and worthless [as teachers] in regard to the faith.

Verse ConceptsFalse Teachers, Characteristics OfMind, The HumanCharacter Of WickedReprobatesThoughts Of The WickedThe FaithThose Against TruthAgainst The Truth

He must hold firmly to the trustworthy word [of God] as it was taught to him, so that he will be able both to give accurate instruction in sound [reliable, error-free] doctrine and to refute those who contradict [it by explaining their error].

Verse ConceptsAbility, Of The ChristianApologeticsFaith, As A Body Of BeliefsExhortation, Objects OfFalse Doctrines, Christian Attitude Ofencouragement, examples ofelders, in the churchdoctrine, Purpose ofTeachersNurtureOrthodoxy, In NtRebukeTeachingContradictingSound Doctrine

Children, it is the last hour [the end of this age]; and just as you heard that the antichrist is coming [the one who will oppose Christ and attempt to replace Him], even now many antichrists (false teachers) have appeared, which confirms our belief that it is the last hour.

Verse ConceptsAntichristHourRebellion, Against GodAntichrist, Names ForThe PopeEnd Of The AgesKnowingEnemies Of GodSpirit Of AntichristDenial In End TimesLast HourThe World Rulerend times prophecyThe End Of The WorldEnd Of DaysSigns Of The End TimesEnd TimesPerspective

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