Bible Study

Topic: End Time Apostasy

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2 v. 1-3

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 Introduction
• This is a follow-up on the topic of the rapture,
which I shared with you about 3-4 Sundays
ago, in the sanctuary.

• However I will be looking at or drill down on

the area of Apostasy.

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 Cont’d
• First of all, What is Apostasy ?

• The word apostasy comes from the Greek word

Apostasia, which means “falling away”. The
word refers to a falling away from the truth.
• It depicts a determined, willful defection from
the faith or an abandonment of the faith. (Note
those words: determine, willful, abandonment
meaning you have made a choice)
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 Cont’d
• Does the Bible speak about it ? (yes)
Referring to the return of Jesus or the rapture of the church, before this
happens there will be a falling away.

• Note: 2 Thessalonians 2 v. 1- 3
V1. Now we beseech you, brethren by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ
and by our gathering together unto him.

V2. That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit,

nor by word , nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at Hand.

V3. Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come
except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed,
the son of perdition.

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 Cont’d
• Example of apostasy in the Bible, both in the
old and new testament.
• It occurred in the Old Testament Time among
the Israelites, as a result of their apostasy,
they went into exile.
• The northern kingdom was exiled by Assyria in
1722 B.C. and the southern kingdom was
exiled by Babylon in 597-581 B.C.

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 Cont’d
• Israel was divided into two(2) section:
1. Northern Kingdom
2. Southern Kingdom
The northern kingdom was ruled by Evil Kings
and southern kingdom ruled by Kings who seek
God or sought God help.

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 Cont’d
• Observe 2 Kings 17 v. 7-23 (especially v. 13-23)
Israel forsake God and God’s judgment fell on
them. They were taken into exile by other
nations.
Note: other scripture about apostasy
Jeremiah 2 v. 19
Judges 2 v. 11-19
Those are examples in O. Testament Apostasy.
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 New Testament
• Judas Iscariot: Betrayal of Jesus for 30 pieces
of silver. Classic Example and the effect of it.
- Matthew 26 v. 14-25
- Matthew 26 v. 47-57
- Matthew 27 v. 3-10

• (1 Timothy 1v. 19-20). Hymenacus &

Alexander: Experience a ship-wreck of their
faith and apparently engaged in blasphemy.

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 Cont’d
• (2 Timothy 4 v. 10) Reference to Demas turned away from the
Apostle because of his love for the present world.

• The Apostle Paul warned the Church Elders in Acts 20 v. 28-31

(Please note carefully).

• Scripture tells us that there will be an increase of apostasy in the

end time (1Timothy 4 v. 1-2).

• Many of the cults and false religions, that invade our country or
land, emerged out of the Christian Church.
The leaders of these groups received alleged revelation from
angels which we know to be falling angels or demons.

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 Cont’d
• Example of Modern Day Cults:

-Mormonism – founded by Joseph Smith, alleged revelation from Angel.

-Islam- founded by Muhammad, alleged revelation from Angel.
Admonition and Warning:
2 Timothy 4 v. 3-4 (Please note carefully)
2 Timothy 3 v. 1-17 (Entire Chapter)
* (especially v. 10- 17)
2 Thessalonians 2 v. 3
* Sobering and serious times we are living in, lot of predictions are
popping around the place, persons say they are getting word. Brethren.
Be warned.

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 Discussion Question for six (6) minutes..
Hopefully.
• Is there a difference between Apostasy and
Backsliding ?

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