Apostates who never did believe the Gospel and their influence can corrupt the truth genuine believers have professed and committed their lives to. Corrupted truth has the potential to spread and permeate the lives of individuals as well as the corporate local body of Christ. The lies and deceptions can cause fear, doubt, and confusion that distracts from the ministry and stunts the growth of all so infected. That being the nature of unbelievers posing as believers the church must be alert and realize the unbeliever is in rebellion against God and His enemy. There can be no tolerance, acceptance, or compromise to make these people comfortable and accepted in the church. Life, lifestyle, and, attitudes will serve to expose the nature of the faith professed of one and all.
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“ Apostasy, Deadly ” Look at the excellent summary for the Sermon.¶
If you ever wanted an excellent overview of the apostate prophet Balaam this is the sermon to listen to! I think it is a an important look into an apostate's true beliefs and this sermon does it!¶
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Scofield Reference Notes, 1917¶
2 Timothy 3:1¶
Apostasy, "falling away," is the act of professed Christians who deliberately reject revealed truth
(1) as to the deity of Jesus Christ, and¶
(2) redemption through His atoning and redeeming sacrifice 1 John 4:1-3; Philippians 3:18; 2 Peter 2:1. Apostasy differs from error concerning truth, which may be the result of ignorance Acts 19:1-6 or heresy, which may be due to the sphere of Satan 2 Timothy 2:25,26 both of which may consist with true faith. The apostate is perfectly described in 2 Timothy 4:3,4. Apostates depart from the faith, but not from the outward profession of Christianity 2 Timothy 3:5. Apostate teachers are described in ; 2 Timothy 4:3; 2 Peter 2:1-19; Jude 4 Jude 8 Jude 11-13 Jude 16.
Apostasy in the church, as in Israel Isaiah 1:5,6; 5:5-7 is irremediable, and awaits judgment ; 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12; 2Pe 2:17 2Pe 2:21; Jude 1:11-15; Revelation 3:14-16.
In the fall of 1969, Gil began a full-time teaching ministry as Senior Pastor of Indian Hills Community Church. He also earned his Ph.D. from the California Graduate School of Theology. The focus of Pastor Rugh’s ministry is systematic, verse-by-verse teaching of the Bible. As a...
