The things they taught were concerning a Jesus they never knew. Thus workers of Iniquity, lie spreaders. Just as are most in the pulpits today.
Thats why He says " there will be many."
How better to pollute Christianity than to have deceived teachers teaching lies?
Tongues ceased with the early church-ever heard that one?
I accepted of my own free will? You were not invited, it was given to you by election.
I can go on, but you get the point. Like I stated earlier 2 billion and not many are truly called to begin with.
You know what I believe, UR, and I still do. Account for the deceived that believe on His name as they too will be saved.