2 Timothy 3 · Scofield
know Apostasy, Summary: Apostasy, "falling away," is the act of professed Christians who deliberately reject revealed truth (1) as to the deity of Jesus Christ, and (2) redemption through His atoning and redeeming sacrifice 1 John 4:1-3 ; Philippians 3:18 ; 2 Peter 2:1 . Apostasy differs from error concerning truth, which may be the result of ignorance Acts 19:1-6 or heresy, which may be due to the sphere of Satan 2 Timothy 2:25,26 both of which may consist with true faith. The apostate is perfectly described in 2 Timothy 4:3,4 . Apostates depart from the faith, but not from the outward profession of Christianity 2 Timothy 3:5 . Apostate teachers are described in ; 2 Timothy 4:3 ; 2 Peter 2:1-19 ; Jude 1:4,8,11-13,16 . Apostasy in the church, as in Israel Isaiah 1:5,6 ; 5:5-7 is irremediable, and awaits judgment ; 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 ; 2 Peter 2:17,21 ; Jude 1:11-15 ; Revelation 3:14-16 .
sins Sin. (See Scofield " Romans 3:23 ") .
salvation (See Scofield " Romans 1:16 ") .
righteousness (See Scofield " 1 John 3:7 ") .