23 Bible Verses about apostasy

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Hebrews 10:26

For if we sin wilfully, after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains any other sacrifice for sins,

Hebrews 6:6

and then fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again unto repentance. For they repeatedly crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and expose him to an open shame.

Hebrews 6:8

but if it produces thorns and thistles, it is considered worthless, and is in danger of being cursed, and its end will be to be burned.

Acts 21:21

"Now what they have been told about you, again and again, is that you teach all the Jews who are among the Gentiles, to forsake Moses, and not to circumcise their children, nor to follow the old customs.

2 Timothy 1:15

You already know that all the Christians in Roman Asia forsook me, among them Phygellus and Hermogenes.

1 John 2:19

They came forth from us, but they did not belong to us. If they had belonged to us they would certainly have remained with us, but they went out that they might be manifest that they all are not of us.

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Apostasy » Warnings concerning

Apostasy » Instances of » Judas

Matthew 26:14-16

It was then that one of the Twelve, he who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, "What are you ready to give me for betraying him to you?" So they weighed him thirty pieces of silver; and from that time he kept looking for a chance to betray him.

Matthew 27:3-5

Then when Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. "I have sinned," he said, "in betraying innocent blood!" "What is that to us?" they answered; "you must see to that." And flinging down the silver into the Sanctuary, he rushed out, and went and hanged himself.

Mark 14:10-11

Now Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went away to the high priests to betray Jesus to them; and they were glad when they heard it, and promised to pay him money. So he kept looking for an opportunity to betray him.

Luke 22:3-6

Satan however, entered into Judas (the man called Iscariot), who was one of the twelve. And he went out and conferred with the chief priests and commanders They were delighted, and agreed to give him money. read more.
He consented to this, and looked for an opportunity to betray him, when the people were not present.

Luke 22:47-48

While he was still speaking there came a crowd, and he who was called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus in order to kiss him, but Jesus said to him, "Judas, you are betraying 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; all the more as you behold the Day drawing near. For if we sin wilfully, after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains any other sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and a fiery indignation which is about to devour the adversaries. read more.
Any one who set at naught the law of Moses was put to death without pity, on the testimony of two or three witnesses. How much surer, think you, will be the punishment of one who has trodden under foot the Son of God, and has profaned that covenant blood with which he was sanctified, and has done despite to the spirit of grace? For we know Him who said, Vengeance is mine, I will repay, and again, The Lord will judge his people. IT IS A FEARFUL THING TO FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE LIVING GOD!

2 Peter 2:20-22

For if, after having escaped the pollutions of the world, through the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, men are again entangled in them and overpowered, their last state is become worse than their first. Indeed it would have been better for them not to have known the Way of Righteousness, than, after knowing it, to turn back from the holy command delivered to them. In their case it has happened according to the true proverb, The dog returns again to his own vomit, and The sow, after washing, 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 distinctly declares that in latter days there will be some who will fall away from the faith, by listening to spirits of error, and to teachings of demons speaking lies in hypocrisy. These are men whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron, who discourage marriage, and enjoin abstinence from foods which God created to be received with thankfulness, by those who believe, and have a clear knowledge of the truth.

Apostasy » Caused by persecution

Luke 8:13

"Those on the rock are people who, upon hearing, receive the word with joy; but they have no root. For a time indeed they all believe, but in time of temptation they fall away.

Matthew 24:9-10

Then they will deliver you up to suffer affliction, and will put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake. And then many will stumble and fall, and will betray one another, 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

keeping fast hold of faith and a good conscience; which certain individuals have cast aside, and so made shipwreck of their faith. Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have given over to Satan, so that they may be taught not to blaspheme.

Apostasy » Instances of » Phygellus and hermogenes

2 Timothy 1:15

You already know that all the Christians in Roman Asia forsook me, among them 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

In the words of Scripture, Today, if you hear his voice, Do not continue to harden your hearts as at the Provocation.

Apostasy Of Judas

Matthew 26:14-16

It was then that one of the Twelve, he who was called Judas Iscariot,

Apostasy, How To Avoid

2 Timothy 3:13-17

But wicked men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving others, and being themselves deceived.

Apostasy, Nt Examples

Matthew 26:14-16

It was then that one of the Twelve, he who was called Judas Iscariot,

Apostasy, Personal Warnings

2 Corinthians 11:2-3

I have a divine jealousy on your behalf; for I betrothed you to one only husband, even to Christ, that I might present you to him, a chaste virgin.

Warnings Against Apostasy

Hebrews 6:4-8

For in the case of those who have been once for all enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift,

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