What is the meaning of apostasy in the Bible?
The term apostasy originated from the Greek word apostasia. Apostasia means defection from truth, falling away, forsake. The word apostasy does not appear in the English version of the Bible, …
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What does the Bible mean by being ashamed of Jesus?
Bible references 34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and …
Apostasy and Unbelief; difference and similarity
Apostasy is a fall away from Christianity. Apostasy is the situation where one ceases to follow Christ. It is also defined as a divorce from Christ. Apostasy happens in many …
Cannot be my disciple verses explained
Some three men wearing red boots were disciples of a certain prophet. Then, one day, the prophet told them, “You cannot follow me in boots.” This saying left his three …
What is bearing fruit in the Bible?
Bearing fruit in Christianity is the positive transformation in a person’s life that comes from obedience to the word of God. The term bear fruit and its concept are widely …
Why believe in the true doctrines?
Table of Content King Ahab pays the price of rejecting the truth Some Christians will turn away from the truth/true doctrines Definition of true doctrines Definition of false doctrines Why …
What’s the meaning of ‘Do not love the world’?
The phrase up for discussion is do not love the world. First of all, the term world has many meanings in the Bible. These are some of the meanings we …
Apostasy and discipleship
To understand the relationship between these phenomena, apostasy and discipleship, let take a look at social networks such as Twitter. If a user wants to see and be well abreast …
Don’t envy the wicked when they prosper
Table of Content Envying the wicked Why the righteous envy the wicked Asaph, the righteous man who was envious of the wicked Consequence or dangers of envying the wicked God’s …
What is the meaning of living in sin?
Meaning of living in sin Living in sin means taking a sinful course of life. It is a situation in which one’s life is perpetually sinful. Also, when we talk …
What is taking offense at God?
Understanding taking offense at God Taking offense at God can be defined as feeling hurt or angry towards God because of a perceived injustice or wrongdoing. This feeling can arise …
How to avoid apostasy
Avoiding apostasy is as important as acquiring salvation. It should be a top priority of every Christian to avoid apostasy. Aside from the truth that everyone who commits apostasy is …
What can we learn from Peter’s denial?
When Jesus was arrested and taken away, Peter followed from a distance and came to where Jesus was. There, they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard …
What are the causes of apostasy?
When a person comes to accept Jesus Christ, he is reconciled to God and a new healthy Father-son or Father-daughter relationship is ensured between God and the Christian. The causes …
Who are the heretics in the Bible?
Meaning of heretics A heretic is a person who believes and practices false doctrines. One bizarre thing about heretics is that they still think they are Christians and identify themselves …
What does it mean to serve other gods?
Understanding the concept of serving other gods Serving other gods refers to the act of worshipping something or someone other than God. Serving other gods is popularly referred to as …
What does it mean to fall away in the Bible?
Understanding the phrase “fall away” Among other words and phrases, fall away is also used to express apostasy only in the New Testament of the Bible. If something falls away, …
What does it mean to play the harlot?
Understanding the phrase “play the harlot” The phrase “play the harlot” has its roots in ancient times and has been used in various contexts throughout history. In the Bible, a …
What does it mean to turn away from God?
Understanding ‘turn away from God’ Turn away, literally, means to move your face in a different direction from what you were facing. Turn away from God is much the same …
What is the meaning of Ezekiel 16?
1 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 2 Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations, 3 And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto …