Heresy
Heresy
The Great Apostasy
The Bible warns us in Matthew 24, 2 Thessalonians 2, and 2 Peter 2 that there will be false prophets and false teachers who will deceive and lead many astray, and that a great apostasy will take place in the last days. Apostasy is defined as a falling away, a departure, and or a willful rebellion against God and a turning away from the truth of the Bible to myths and lies (2 Timothy 4:3-4).
There are at least eight theological truths Jesus and the Apostles taught that are rapidly being denied and rejected not only in America, but all around the world; (1) The Bible as God’s Word and source of Absolute Truth, (2) The Virgin Birth, that Jesus is Holy God Incarnate, (3) Death as evidence that all mankind is lost in Sin, (4) The Cross of Jesus Christ as the only means for the forgiveness of sins and salvation (1 Corinthians 1:18), (5) The Creation account, (6) That the Israel of today is Biblical Israel of Antiquity, God’s chosen people, (7) The Resurrection of Jesus, and (8) The Return and Second Coming of Jesus.
This apostasy will lead to the formation of a World Religion or World Church that will be sympathetic and tolerant to all lifestyles and religious beliefs. A central person (false prophet) will lead the uniting of religions under the inclusive pretense that all beliefs have truth and all paths lead to heaven. This apostasy will also help prepare for the revealing of the Antichrist, who will bring temporary peace to the Middle East and a troubled world. His authority and acceptance will be easier to establish if the Bible is rejected, which exposes him as a counterfeit and liar.
People who claim to have a belief in God and a love for God, but don’t know what God’s Word says will be easily led astray by those who manipulate and twist words and slander and deny truth. In Matthew 24:25, Jesus says, “Behold, I have told you in advance.” In Matthew 16:3, Jesus says, “You know how to discern the weather, but you cannot discern the signs of the times.” Ignorance Is Not Bliss!
