Apostates, unbelievers, backsliders and heretics
Table of content Apostates are those who have committed apostasy. Apostates used to be followers of Jesus, but they ceased to be followers along the line. Apostates are devout Christians …
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What can we learn from Jesus calms the storm?
The story of Jesus calms the storm It was evening, and Jesus and his disciples were on a boat, sailing across the Sea of Galilee to the country of the …
What is the Love of money?
Introduction In the Scriptures, Paul identifies the love of money as a factor that leads many Christians to go astray or deviate from the faith into apostasy. He said, “For …
How do people perish for lack of knowledge?
Bible reference “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou …
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, …
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 Envy comes as a result of comparison. You envy someone because, after having compared yourself to him, you think he has something better than …
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 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, …