Apostasy in the Lords Church

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Apostasy in the Lords Church

• History of the Church (3)

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• Moral sin Acts 51-11
• Doctrinal error Acts 151-2
• Heresies 1 Cor. 1119

PROBLEMS
GROWTH
REV. 1217
Satan makes war against the church!
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APOSTASY

• aphisteemi lit., a standing away from (apo,
  from histemi, to stand)
• To depart, go away from
• apostasis a falling away, defection
• Lk. 813 1 Tim. 41 Heb. 312

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1 Tim. 41-6

• Defection from
• The faith
• The truth
• The words of faith
• Good doctrine
• Departure from divine standard
• Rooted in lack of respect for Christs authority,
  Col. 317

GOD
APOSTASY
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History Warns of Apostasy
Luke 813 1 Tim. 41 Heb. 312
Adam Eve
Days of Noah
Israel
1 Cor. 1011-12
Jerusalem
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NT Warnings of Apostasy

• False prophets, Matt. 715-20
• False apostles, 2 Cor. 1113-15
• False brethren, Gal. 24-5
• False teachers, 2 Pet. 21-2
• TEST, 1 Jno. 41 (218-19)
• Prediction, 2 Ths. 21-4 1 Ti. 41-3
• Prevention, Acts 2028-32
• Problem, 2 Tim. 43-4

1ST CENTURY
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NT Departures from Truth

• Binding LOM, Ac 15 Gal. 53-4
• Philosophies, Col. 28
• Corruption of LS, 1 Cor. 1120-22
• Spiritual gifts, 1 Cor. 12-14
• Resurrection, 1 Co 1512 2 Ti 217-18
• Christs return, 2 Ths. 21-3
• Nature of Christ, 1 Jno.222 2 Jno. 7

APOSTASY
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Road to Apostasy (Rev. 2-3)

• Leaving first love, Rev. 24
• Repent obey from heart, Matt. 157-9
• Compromise with doctrines of men, Rev. 214-15
• Repent, contend for faith, 216 Jude 3-4
• Toleration of evil error, Rev. 220-23
• Refused to discipline, 1 Cor. 52
• Repentwrath, Rev. 221-23

GUIDEPOSTS
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Road to Apostasy (Rev. 2-3)

• Arrogant self-righteousness, Rev. 31
  (Lk. 189-14)
• Reputation or righteousness?
• Watchful, strengthen, endure hold fast
  repent, Rev. 32-3
• Spiritual apathy, Rev. 315-17
• Self-sufficient complacency
• Be zealous repent, Rev. 319

GUIDEPOSTS
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He who has ears to hear

• Predictedwarnings happenedstill happens
• Protection includes
• Holding fast, Acts 2032 2 Ths 215
  2 Tim 113 42
• Do not be deceived, 1 Cor 1012
  Heb 313

APOSTASY