Apostasy

Apostasy

Definition: Apostasy is abandoning or deserting the worship and service of God, actually a rebellion against Jehovah God. Some apostates profess to know and serve God but reject teachings or requirements set out in his Word. Others claim to believe the Bible but reject Jehovah’s organization.

a⋅pos⋅ta⋅sy

  [uh-pos-tuh-see] Show IPA

Use apostasy in a Sentence

–noun, plural -sies.

a total desertion of or departure from one's religion, principles, party, cause, etc. Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.