23 Bible Verses about apostasy
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don't be led into any mistake, because the previous rebellion does not yet appear, nor the man of sin throw off the disguise, that offspring of perdition:
for if we wilfully apostatize, after having received the knowledge of the truth, it is as a sin for which there is no sacrifice appointed.
if they shall fall away, to re-instate themselves by repentance: seeing, as far in them lies, they crucify the son of God afresh, and expose him to open shame.
but that which bears thorns and briars, is look'd upon as lying under a curse; whose end will be to be burnt.
now they have heard that you instruct the Jews that are among the Gentiles to abandon Moses, by telling them they must not circumcise their children, nor observe the establish'd rites.
You know that I have been abandon'd by all the Asiatics, by Phygellus and Hermogenes among the rest.
Take notice that in the latter days difficult incidents will arise;
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightned, and have received the heavenly gifts, communicated by the holy spirit,
and deliver them who thro' fear of death were all their life-time in a state of slavery.
then shall many relapse, and shall pursue one another with mutual treachery and hatred.
they went out from us, but they were not of us: for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that it might be manifest, that they were not all of us.
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Apostasy » Warnings concerning
Do you then, my dear brethren, being thus forewarn'd, take care not to be seduc'd by those prophane impostors, and so lose the reward of your constancy.
assisted by faith and a good conscience: for some having discarded the one, have entirely lost the other.
Now the spirit says expresly, that in the latter times some shall abandon the faith, by giving credit to seducing spirits, and the doctrine concerning demons;
Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you such incredulity as to make you desert the living God.
Apostasy » Instances of » Judas
Then one of the twelve, Judas Iscariot by name, went to the chief priests, and said, what will ye give me, and I will deliver him to you? and they promised him thirty pieces of silver. from which time he watched a favourable opportunity to deliver him.
At the same time, Judas who had betrayed him, finding that he was condemned, repented, and carried back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and senators, saying, I have sinned in betraying the blood of the innocent: and they said, what is it to us? you must look to that. then throwing down the pieces of silver in the temple, he departed, and went and hanged himself.
Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests, in order to betray him to them. they were glad to hear him, and promis'd to give him money. upon which he contriv'd the most favourable occasion to betray him.
now satan had inspired Judas surnam'd Iscariot, one of the twelve, what to do. accordingly he went and conferr'd with the chief priests and officers of the temple, about the method of seizing him. they were pleas'd with his proposal, and agreed to give him a certain sum. read more.
Judas accepted the bargain, and sought an opportunity to secure him, without alarming the people.
Before he had done speaking, the company appears, Judas one of the twelve marching in front, who advanc'd to Jesus to give him a kiss. but Jesus said to him, Judas is it thus you betray the son of man, with a kiss?
Apostasy » Guilt and punishment of
as some do; but encourage one another: even so much the more, as you see the day approaching. for if we wilfully apostatize, after having received the knowledge of the truth, it is as a sin for which there is no sacrifice appointed. and nothing is to be expected but that dreadful judgment, and fiery indignation, which shall devour all such adversaries. read more.
He that by two or three witnesses was convicted of violating Moses's law, was put to death without mercy. don't you think then that he deserves a much greater punishment, who hath despised the son of God, and counted the blood of the covenant wherewith be was sanctified, to have been justly shed, thereby offering an indignity to the spirit of grace? for we know who it is that has said, "vengeance belongeth unto me, I will repay." and again, "the Lord shall revenge his people." it is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
as for us, we are not such as desert to their own destruction; but such as persevere in the faith, to the saving of our souls.
These are wells without water; clouds agitated with a tempest, who are consigned to the obscurity of eternal darkness.
As for those who have renounc'd the pollutions of the world, by their owning Jesus Christ for their Lord and saviour, if they are prevail'd upon to be entangled therein again, their last state is worse than the first. for it had been better for them, not to have made any profession of the gospel, than after they have embraced it, to abandon the holy injunction, that was delivered to them. but the proverb is exactly verified in them, "the dog is return'd to his own vomit: the sow that was wash'd, is wallowing in the mire."
Apostasy » Instances of » saul
Apostasy » Shall abound in the latter days
don't be led into any mistake, because the previous rebellion does not yet appear, nor the man of sin throw off the disguise, that offspring of perdition:
Now the spirit says expresly, that in the latter times some shall abandon the faith, by giving credit to seducing spirits, and the doctrine concerning demons; broach'd by hypocrititical impostors, whose consciences are cauteriz'd, interdicting marriage; and the use of animal food; which God created for the repast of the faithful, who embrace the truth with thankfulness.
Apostasy » Caused by persecution
by the stony ground is understood such persons as receive indeed the doctrines they hear, with joy: but for want of resolution, believe only occasionally, and desert when the trial comes.
then shall they deliver you up to torments, and to death: and ye shall be hated by all nations upon my account. then shall many relapse, and shall pursue one another with mutual treachery and hatred.
Apostasy » Cautions against
Do you then, my dear brethren, being thus forewarn'd, take care not to be seduc'd by those prophane impostors, and so lose the reward of your constancy.
Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you such incredulity as to make you desert the living God.
Apostasy » Described
Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you such incredulity as to make you desert the living God.
Apostasy » Instances of » israelites
Apostasy » Instances of » Amaziah
Apostasy » Instances of » Hymenaeus and alexander
assisted by faith and a good conscience: for some having discarded the one, have entirely lost the other. Hymeneus and Alexander are of that number, whom I have deliver'd to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.
Apostasy » Instances of » Phygellus and hermogenes
You know that I have been abandon'd by all the Asiatics, by Phygellus and Hermogenes among the rest.
Apostasy » Instances of » Disciples
Apostasy » Caused by worldliness
for Damas, out of love to this world has abandon'd me, and is gone to Thessalonica: Crescens, to Galatia: and Titus, to Dalmatia.
Evil » Associations » Results of » Apostasy
greed » Results of » Apostasy
which some having obtain'd, have revolted from the faith, and brought upon themselves variety of piercing pains.
Topics on Apostasy
Apostasy in OT
Hebrews 3:15-19which is imply'd by, "to-day since ye hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as at Meriba."
Apostasy In The Last Days
Matthew 24:12and as iniquity becomes more flagrant, the zeal of many will grow cool.
Apostasy Of Judas
Matthew 26:14-16Then one of the twelve, Judas Iscariot by name, went to the chief priests,
Apostasy, Cause
Luke 22:31Then said Jesus, Simon, Simon, satan has demanded to shake you, and my disciples, like wheat in a sieve.
Apostasy, How To Avoid
2 Timothy 3:13-17as for these impious impostors, they will go on from bad to worse, seducing others, and deluding themselves.
Apostasy, Nt Examples
Matthew 26:14-16Then one of the twelve, Judas Iscariot by name, went to the chief priests,
Apostasy, Personal Warnings
2 Corinthians 11:2-3for I am jealous over you with religious jealousy: since I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
Apostasy, Restored
Matthew 26:74then he fell to solemn imprecations, and swore, "I don't know the man." and immediately the cock crew:
Apostasy, Types Of
Hebrews 3:12Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you such incredulity as to make you desert the living God.
Warnings Against Apostasy
Hebrews 6:4-8For it is impossible for those who were once enlightned, and have received the heavenly gifts, communicated by the holy spirit,
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