Apostasy in Christianity is the repudiation of Christ and the central teachings of Christianity by someone who formerly was a See more

For additional biblical teaching on the possibility of apostasy see
The Greek noun apostasia (rebellion, abandonment, state of apostasy, defection) is found only twice in the New Testament (Acts… See more

Paul Barnett says, "Believers in the era following that of the apostles probably suffered a greater intensity to turn aside from Christ than did their predecessors. They ... were vulnerable to Jewish reprisals as well as … See more

Catholicism, Lutheranism and Arminianism are notably affirming the possibility of apostasy in Christianity.
According to John Calvin (1509–1564), once the Holy Spirit brings a person to regeneratio… See more

The following Christian denominations affirm their belief in the possibility of apostasy in either their articles or statements of faith, or by way of a position paper.
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Theologians such as Augustine, Aquinas and Luther believed that some people who did not receive a gift of perseverance can lose the grace of baptismal regeneration and justification.
Augustine (354–430) … See more

In Poland there is no formal state sanctioned legal way to withdraw from any religious organization in which person is affiliated. Those who wish to undergo apostasy must rely on the internal procedure… See more