Definition and Etymology:
The term "apostatized" refers to the act of abandoning or renouncing one's faith or religious beliefs. It is derived from the Greek word "apostasia," which means a defection or revolt. In a biblical context, apostasy is considered a grave sin, as it involves turning away from God and the truths of the Christian faith.

Biblical References:
Apostasy is a recurring theme in the Bible, often associated with warnings against falling away from the faith. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul warns of a future apostasy in 2 Thessalonians 2:3 : "Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed." This passage suggests a significant falling away from the faith preceding the end times.

In Hebrews 6:4-6 , the author provides a stern warning about the dangers of apostasy: "It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—and then have fallen away—to be restored to repentance, because they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to open shame."

Old Testament Context:
The concept of apostasy is also present in the Old Testament, where the Israelites frequently turned away from God to worship idols and false gods. This is seen in passages such as Jeremiah 2:19 : "Your own wickedness will discipline you; your own apostasies will reprimand you. Consider and realize how evil and bitter it is for you to forsake the LORD your God and to have no fear of Me," declares the Lord GOD of Hosts.

Theological Implications:
Apostasy is viewed as a serious breach of faith, often resulting in severe consequences. It is seen as a willful rejection of the truth and a deliberate choice to turn away from God. Theologically, apostasy raises questions about the nature of salvation and perseverance. Some theological traditions emphasize the security of the believer, suggesting that true believers will persevere in their faith, while others warn of the possibility of falling away.

Historical Examples:
Throughout church history, there have been notable instances of apostasy, where individuals or groups have renounced their faith. These instances serve as cautionary tales and are often used to encourage believers to remain steadfast in their faith.

Practical Considerations:
Believers are encouraged to guard against apostasy by remaining rooted in Scripture, participating in the life of the church, and maintaining a vibrant personal relationship with God. The New Testament frequently exhorts Christians to "stand firm in the faith" (1 Corinthians 16:13) and to "hold firmly to the word of life" (Philippians 2:16).

Conclusion:
While the Bible acknowledges the reality of apostasy, it also offers hope and encouragement for believers to remain faithful. Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the support of the Christian community, believers are called to persevere in their faith and to resist the temptations that lead to apostasy.(imp. & p. p.) of Apostatize.

Who have Apostatized from God.
... L."Who Have Apostatized from God. Moreover, when war is waged, or an
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As Many as have not Merely Apostatized, but have Risen against ...
... Canon IX. As many as have not merely apostatized, but have risen against
their brethren and forced? As many as have not merely ...
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The Abominable Error of the Heretics; the Divine vision of ...
... [2190] For those who came over from heresies, although they had apostatized from
the Church,"or rather had not apostatized, but seemed to meet with them, yet ...
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The Instructions of Commodianus in favour of Christian Discipline
... XLVII.--To the Faithful. XLVIII.--O Faithful, Beware of Evil. XLIX.--To Penitents.
L.--Who Have Apostatized from God. LI.--Of Infants. LII.--Deserters. ...
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Beginning at Jerusalem. --Luke xxiv. 47.
... and by. Jerusalem, as I told you, was the place and seat of God's worship,
but now decayed, degenerated, and apostatized. The word ...
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Slavery
... him. Vincent's next master was a Frenchman who had apostatized and was
living as a Mohammedan on his farm in the mountains. This ...
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Thoughts Upon Christian Education.
... Christened, and are now turned Heathens again, living as without God in the world:
Many that would still be thought Christians, and yet have apostatized so far ...
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The Case of Divine Matters. Only God and his Prophets are to be ...
... or whether it be, that while every divine oracle is in its own nature most clear
and perspicuous, it seems obscure and dark to us, who have apostatized from God ...
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The Kingdom of God Conceived as the Inheritance of the Poor.
... wicked," and, on the other, between the words "poor, gentle, humble, pious."[1]
Under the Seleucidae, the aristocrats having almost all apostatized and gone ...
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The Prince Returns
... he was not a Jew because he had rather linger with this strange beauty in the hills
than hasten on the rescue of Jerusalem; he had not apostatized, though he ...
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Apostatized (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Apostatize. Multi-Version Concordance
Apostatized (1 Occurrence). Hosea 9:1 Rejoice not, O ...
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Jephthah (26 Occurrences)
... been described as "a wild, daring, Gilead mountaineer, a sort of warrior Elijah."
After forty-five years of comparative quiet Israel again apostatized, and in ...
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Apostate (5 Occurrences)
... Many of the kings of the divided kingdom apostatized, leading the people, as in
the case of Rehoboam, into the grossest forms of idolatry and immorality (1 ...
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Apostatise (1 Occurrence)

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Apostatizing (2 Occurrences)

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Apostasy (6 Occurrences)
... Many of the kings of the divided kingdom apostatized, leading the people, as in
the case of Rehoboam, into the grossest forms of idolatry and immorality (1 ...
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