Chapter 7
On Those Who Deny Christ and False Teaching
1 Everyone who does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is an antichrist; and whoever does not confess the martyrdom of the cross is of the devil; and whoever distorts the words of the Lord to suit his own desires and says there is neither resurrection nor judgement—this one is the firstborn of satan.
2 Therefore, leaving behind the futility of the many and false teachings, let us turn back to the word handed down to us from the beginning, being sober toward our prayers and persisting in fasting, asking the all-seeing God in supplication that he would not lead us into temptation, as the Lord said: The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.