23 Bible Verses about apostasy

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Hebrews 10:26

For if we sin willfully, after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no longer a sacrifice for sins;

Hebrews 6:8

But that which produces thorns and thistles is rejected, and is near the curse, the end of which is to be burned.

Acts 21:21

And they have heard it reported of you, that you teach all the Jews that are among the Gentiles to apostatize from Moses; commanding them not to circumcise their children, nor to walk according to the customs.

2 Timothy 1:15

You know this, that all those who are in Asia have turned away from me; all those, I say, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

Hebrews 6:4

For it is impossible to renew again to repentance those who have once been enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit,

1 John 2:19

They went out from us, but they were not of us: for, if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.

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Apostasy » Warnings concerning

1 Timothy 1:19

holding faith and a good conscience, which some having thrust from them, as it respects faith have made shipwreck; of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander,

Apostasy » Instances of » Judas

Matthew 26:14-16

Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests, and said: What are you willing to give me, and I will deliver him to you? And they weighed to him thirty pieces of silver. And from that time he sought an opportunity to deliver him up.

Matthew 27:3-5

Then Judas, who had delivered him up, when he saw that he was condemned, stung by remorse, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, saying: I have sinned in having delivered up innocent blood. They replied: What is that to us? You will see to that. And he threw down the money in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

Mark 14:10-11

And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests, that he might deliver him up to them. And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently deliver him up.

Luke 22:3-6

But Satan entered into Judas surnamed Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve. And he went away, and conferred with the chief priests and the captains how he might deliver him up to them. And they were glad, and agreed to give him money. read more.
And he consented, and sought an opportunity to deliver him up to them without tumult.

Luke 22:47-48

And while he was yet speaking, behold a multitude; and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and came near to Jesus to kiss him. But Jesus said to him: Judas, do you deliver up the Son of man with a kiss?

More verses: Acts 1:16-18

Apostasy » Guilt and punishment of

Hebrews 10:25-31

not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the custom of some; but exhorting one another, and so much the more, as you see the day approaching. For if we sin willfully, after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no longer a sacrifice for sins; but a certain fearful looking for of judgment, and a fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. read more.
He that despised Moses law, died without mercy, on the testimony of two or three witnesses: of how much severer punishment do you think he shall be thought worthy, who has trodden under foot the Son of God, and has counted the blood of the covenant, with which he was sanctified, a common thing, and has done despite to the Spirit of grace? For we know him who has said, Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord. And again, The Lord will judge his people. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Hebrews 10:39

But we are not of those who draw back to perdition; but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.

2 Peter 2:20-22

For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world, through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in these, and overcome by them, the last state of such is worse than the first. For it would be better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them. But it has happened to them according to the true proverb: The dog has turned again to his own vomit; and, The sow that was washed, to her wallowing in the mire.

Apostasy » Instances of » saul

Apostasy » Shall abound in the latter days

1 Timothy 4:1-3

Now the Spirit says expressly, that, in the last times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and teachings suggested by demons, through the hypocrisy of liars, who are seared in their conscience, who forbid to marry, and command to abstain from meats, which God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe, and know the truth.

Apostasy » Caused by persecution

Luke 8:13

Those on the rock are they that, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who, for awhile, believe, and in time of temptation apostatize.

Matthew 24:9-10

Then they will deliver you up to affliction, and kill you; and you will be hated by all nations on my account. And then will many be ensnared, and they will deliver one another up, and hate one another;

Apostasy » Cautions against

Apostasy » Described

Apostasy » Instances of » israelites

Apostasy » Instances of » Amaziah

Apostasy » Instances of » Hymenaeus and alexander

1 Timothy 1:19-20

holding faith and a good conscience, which some having thrust from them, as it respects faith have made shipwreck; of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have delivered to Satan, that they may learn not to revile.

Apostasy » Instances of » Phygellus and hermogenes

2 Timothy 1:15

You know this, that all those who are in Asia have turned away from me; all those, I say, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

Apostasy » Instances of » Disciples

Apostasy » Caused by worldliness

Evil » Associations » Results of » Apostasy

greed » Results of » Apostasy

Topics on Apostasy

Apostasy in OT

Hebrews 3:15-19

while it is said, To-day, if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the bitter provocation.

Apostasy Of Judas

Matthew 26:14-16

Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,

Apostasy, Cause

Luke 22:31

And the Lord said: Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded you apostles for himself, that he may sift you as wheat.

Apostasy, How To Avoid

2 Timothy 3:13-17

But evil men and impostors will become worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

Apostasy, Nt Examples

Matthew 26:14-16

Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,

Apostasy, Personal Warnings

2 Corinthians 11:2-3

for I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy: for I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you a chaste virgin to Christ.

Warnings Against Apostasy

Hebrews 6:4-8

For it is impossible to renew again to repentance those who have once been enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit,

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