"For the time shall come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts they shall heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears."
II Timothy 4:3
^These are those who are seeking teachers who teach an esier way..a partial birth salvation!
"Beware of false prophets, which come in to you sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves"
Matthew 7:15
"But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption."
II Peter 2:1
These are those who are constantly raising their voice against the New Birth message and a message of holiness and separation. The Word of God is not bashful concerning the nature or the end of those who contest truth. Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection was the message.
Acts 2:38 was bringing it home, dropping it in our laps, and giving us the oppurtunity to respond and be saved. And yes! Continuing in the Apostles doctrine involved some teachings on holiness, outward apparel and according to
I Cor. 11 hair fit in there too! not sure about the ears tho..