Expectations in a world of Exceptions I Timothy 4:1-5 “Some will depart from the faith”
The Latter Days “Nones” “Nones” – those without any spiritual identity “Defectors”- those who abandon the faith. “Dones” “Dones” – those who are finished.
THE FALLING AWAY: Apostacy, “aphistemi” (to depart from, to purposely remove oneself from the original position held; purposeful deliberate departure from your position.)
THE ORIGIN OF APOSTASY: “Deceiving spirits and doctrines (Teachings) of Demons”:
THE OUTCOME OF APOSTASY: “speaking lies in hypocrisy” – John 8:44 “The Father of Lies”
THE OWNERS OF APOSTASY: “having your conscience seared with a hot iron” – 2 Timothy 2:17-18
THE OPPORTUNITY FOR APOSTASY: (Sacred Disciplines under attack) The Institution of Marriage: “forbidding to marry” The Individual’s Fasting: “commanding to abstain from foods”
In The Last Days Defection will increase. Doctrine will become precise.