The Great Falling Away.

[ronmathison]

The bible says that 'the falling away' (646 apostasia: deflection from truth/forsake/falling-away) must first happen, before the man of sin is revealed.

To me (and I know that Christians differ on this), as an O.S.A.S.er, I feel that there MUST be MANY 'FAKE CHRISTIANS' within our churches (for the 'authority kick', or whatever), who when persecution hits, will FLEE the brethren.

Now... If our churches/leaders/etc. are (suppose) 1/2 children of God, 1/2 children of Satan, could this affect the message being given out?

Hmmm.

Also, since a BAD tree produces BAD fruit, could asking advice from a 'church leader'/etc. , result (chances are) in MISERY UNTOLD?

(TBC)

[oliveplants]

Though I'm not OSAS, I think you've hit the nail on the head on this one. There are many teaching unbiblical doctrine, and they have many followers. When it comes down to the line, they won't be able to stick it out. (Or else be revealed for what they really are.)

[christandisrael]

The bible says that 'the falling away' (646 apostasia: deflection from truth/forsake/falling-away) must first happen, before the man of sin is revealed.

To me (and I know that Christians differ on this), as an O.S.A.S.er, I feel that there MUST be MANY 'FAKE CHRISTIANS' within our churches (for the 'authority kick', or whatever), who when persecution hits, will FLEE the brethren.

Now... If our churches/leaders/etc. are (suppose) 1/2 children of God, 1/2 children of Satan, could this affect the message being given out?

Hmmm.

Also, since a BAD tree produces BAD fruit, could asking advice from a 'church leader'/etc. , result (chances are) in MISERY UNTOLD?

(TBC)
God is the pastor. Remember, that we are not to trust man in anyhing. (Ps. 118:8) Even though there are leaders, they are in an intimate issue. Even when it comes to the leaders, we must hold them in the light of God.