Weekly Roundup: Apostasy

Roundup

Aug 23

Articles on apostasy, how it happens, and how to understand it.

Resources

Apostasy has been the topic of conversation in the Christian blogosphere lately, due to several prominent ‘Christian celebrities' denying the faith. These were some of the more helpful articles that helped me process it.

Apostasy and How it Happens | Sinclair Ferguson | Ligonier Ministries

Apostasy is the old, vigorous word to describe this abandonment of Christ. The New Testament church was familiar with it. It was a major concern of the author of Hebrews. That is why he wrote the often-discussed words of Hebrews 6:4–6: Those once enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, become partakers of the Holy Spirit, tasted the good Word of God and the powers of the coming age—if they fall away cannot be renewed again to repentance.

Missing Elements in Our Discussions about Apostasy | Tim Challies

Challies has four things for us to consider: (1) apostates are self-deceived, (2) apostasy should not surprise us, (3) trajectories matter, (4) apostasy is not always permanent. Make sure you read until the end for a heart-breaking, and joyful, story.

Close | Unseen

This is from one of my friend’s blogs. She shares her story of how she was tempted to walk away from the faith — but didn’t. The Lord was kind to her; I hope it’s as encouraging to you as it was to me.

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