Orthodox Church of the Mother of God

APOSTASY

APOSTASY - Literally, "turning away."  This sin is committed when a Christian or body of believers rejects the true faith of Christ ^{(1 Tim. 1:5 7; 4:1-3).} Apostasy is the rejection of Christ and His saving power after baptism. An apostate is a person who has entered into apostasy, leaving the Church.

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