False faith?

by Don Fortner- There is a false faith in which multitudes are confidently resting. There is a false faith by which multitudes are deceived and will perish for ever in hell. A false faith may be greatly enlightened and knowledgeable in gospel truth (Heb. 6:4). A false faith excites the affections (Stony Ground Hearers). A false faith reforms the outward life (The Pharisees). A false faith may speak very well of Christ (The Jews). A false faith confesses sin (Saul). A false faith may humble itself in sackcloth and ashes (Ahab). A false faith may repent (Esau - Judas). A false faith may diligently perform religious works (The Pharisees). A false faith may be very charitable and generous (Ananias). A false faith may tremble at the Word of God (Felix). A false faith may experience much in religion (Heb. 6:1-4). A false faith may enjoy great religious privileges (Lot's wife). A false faith may preach, perform miracles, and cast out demons (Matt. 7:23). A false faith may attain high office in the church (Diotrephes). A false faith may walk with great preachers (Demas was Paul's companion). A false faith may be peaceful and carnally secure (The Five Foolish Virgins). A false faith may even persevere and hold out until the day of judgment (Matt. 7:22-23). If you have the faith of God's elect, it will bear examination. If you do not, if you are resting in a false faith, you need to be awakened so that you may flee to Christ in true faith.