Are you living in fear of Satan controlling your thoughts? Scripture teaches that while Satan is unable to dictate what we think, he is able to tempt people to sin by false teaching. Scripture also teaches that the only way to stand against the devil, and to distinguish between the voice of God and of Satan, is by studying the Scriptures and putting on the shield of faith in Christ.

Polemics is a strong verbal or written rebuttal of someone else’s position. This article makes an appeal to elders and Christians to revive this art. It shows that Jesus led the way on how this must be done, and it calls church leaders to follow by exposing false teaching.

This article shows that another way of practicing Christian discernment is by listening to the gaps. Christians should take note of what is not said or affirmed in order to identify false teaching or heresy.