Sophocles Arguments In Their Knowledge Of Scripture

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The author begins his argument by giving a brief synopsis of the viewpoint of his opponents.
It is important for the readers to comprehend the urgency that is present within their situation and the author calls them to attention in this regard. They have been infiltrated by those who reject the pure things of Christ and resort to scoffing his promised return. The use of the future tense, even though the false teachers were already present, is an indirect reference to the words of Christ when he declared that there would be those that falsely claim his name. It should be no surprise to the readers that the false teachers have arisen and taken such an extreme position against the command of Jesus. Who are the mockers? Their knowledge of Scripture

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