The doctrine of apostasy is affirmed in Scripture and illustrates that false believers can depart from the true faith.
Scripture addresses the reality of apostasy, particularly in 1 Timothy 4:1 and 1 John 2:19. These passages highlight that those who once appeared to belong to the faith can turn away and embrace false teachings. John explicitly says that apostates 'went out from us, but they were not of us,' indicating that they were never true believers despite their initial outward profession. This serious warning serves to remind believers to evaluate their faith and to cling to the true gospel of sovereign grace, as the potential for deception remains a real threat in these latter days.
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