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Easton's Bible Dictionary - Heresy

Heresy [N]
from a Greek word signifying (1) a choice, (2) the opinion chosen, and (3) the sect holding the opinion. In the Acts of the Apostles ( 5:17 ; 15:5 ; Isaiah 24:5 Isaiah 24:14 ; 26:5 ) it denotes a sect, without reference to its character. Elsewhere, however, in the New Testament it has a different meaning attached to it. Paul ranks "heresies" with crimes and seditions ( Galatians 5:20 ). This word also denotes divisions or schisms in the church ( 1 Corinthians 11:19 ). In Titus 3:10 a "heretical person" is one who follows his own self-willed "questions," and who is to be avoided. Heresies thus came to signify self-chosen doctrines not emanating from God ( 2 Peter 2:1 ).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Heresy

HERESY

her'-e-si, her'-e-si (hairesis, from verb haireo, "to choose"):

The word has acquired an ecclesiastical meaning that has passed into common usage, containing elements not found in the term in the New Testament, except as implied in one passage. In classical Greek, it may be used either in a good or a bad sense, first, simply for "choice," then, "a chosen course of procedure," and afterward of various schools and tendencies. Polybius refers to those devoting themselves to the study of Greek literature as given to the Hellenike hairesis. It was used not simply for a teaching or a course followed, but also for those devoting themselves to such pursuit, namely, a sect, or assembly of those advocating a particular doctrine or mode of life. Thus, in Acts, the word is used in the Greek, where the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American) have "sect," "sect of the Sadducees" (Acts 5:17), "sect of the Nazarenes" (Acts 24:5). In Acts 26:5 the Pharisees are called "the straitest hairesis (sect)." The name was applied contemptuously to Christianity (Acts 24:14; 28:22). Its application, with censure, is found in 1 Corinthians 11:19 m; Galatians 5:20 margin, where it is shown to interfere with that unity of faith and community of interests that belong to Christians. There being but one standard of truth, and one goal for all Christian life, any arbitrary choice varying from what was common to all believers, becomes an inconsistency and a sin to be warned against. Ellicott, on Galatians 5:20, correctly defines "heresies" (King James Version, the English Revised Version) as "a more aggravated form of dichostasia" (the American Standard Revised Version "parties") "when the divisions have developed into distinct and organized parties"; so also 1 Corinthians 11:19, translated by the Revised Version (British and American) "factions." In 2 Peter 2:1, the transition toward the subsequent ecclesiastical sense can be traced. The "destructive heresies" (Revised Version margin, the English Revised Version margin "sects of perdition") are those guilty of errors both of doctrine and of life very fully described throughout the entire chapter, and who, in such course, separated themselves from the fellowship of the church.

In the fixed ecclesiastical sense that it ultimately attained, it indicated not merely any doctrinal error, but "the open espousal of fundamental error" (Ellicott on Titus 3:10), or, more fully, the persistent, obstinate maintenance of an error with respect to the central doctrines of Christianity in the face of all better instruction, combined with aggressive attack upon the common faith of the church, and its defenders. Roman Catholics, regarding all professed Christians who are not in their communion as heretics, modify their doctrine on this point by distinguishing between Formal and terial Heresy, the former being unconscious and unintentional, and between different degrees of each of these classes (Cath. Encyclopedia, VII, 256). For the development of the ecclesiastical meaning, see Suicer's Thesaurus Ecclesiasticus, I, 119-23.

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Heresy, in a scriptural sense, may apply to any doctrine or sentiment held in opposition to bible truth, or subversive of the truth as it is in Jesus, and as set forth in the holy scriptures. Happy and highly favored of the Lord must that Christian be who is perfectly free from misconceptions as to the true meaning of every part of the scriptures of truth, if indeed such an one can be found on the earth. It is subversive of the teaching of the Spirit for us to denounce as a heretic, or make a brother an offender for a word, as we at present are in an imperfect state. We see but in part, we know but in part, and are not to tolerate in ourselves a censorious or criticising spirit towards our brethren. The magnitude of heresy is ascertained by its virulence and hostility to the truth, and by its tendency to overturn the faith of the disciples. Some were to be reproved, some rebuked sharply, and others to be delivered to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.
 
It's a good question.

I think the modern usage of the word has differed from the original by quite an extent.

Modern usage carries with it a higher sense of aberration and is often used for beliefs incompatible with Christianity.
 
In 2 Peter 2:1, the transition toward the subsequent ecclesiastical sense can be traced. The "destructive heresies" (Revised Version margin, the English Revised Version margin "sects of perdition") are those guilty of errors both of doctrine and of life very fully described throughout the entire chapter, and who, in such course, separated themselves from the fellowship of the church.


2 Peter 2:1
But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in
damnable heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.

A damnable heresy would include denying the Lord Jesus is God.

The Greek word for 'Master' in 2 Peter 2:1 is despotēs, and it is used in reference to the Lord Jesus (cf. Jude 4).
2 Peter 2:1
But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Jude 4
For certain persons have crept in unnoticed, those who were long beforehand marked out for this condemnation, ungodly persons who turn the grace of our God into licentiousness and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.


2 Timothy 2:21-22
(21) If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and useful for the Master, and prepared unto every good work.
(22) Flee also youthful lusts: but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

Being the 'Master' (2 Timothy 2:21) He is the proper recipient of prayer (2 Timothy 2:22).




And since God alone is the proper recipient of prayer demonstrates Jesus is God.
 
2 Peter 2:1
But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in
damnable heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.

A damnable heresy would include denying the Lord Jesus is God.

The Greek word for 'Master' in 2 Peter 2:1 is despotēs, and it is used in reference to the Lord Jesus (cf. Jude 4).
2 Peter 2:1
But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves.
Jude 4
For certain persons have crept in unnoticed, those who were long beforehand marked out for this condemnation, ungodly persons who turn the grace of our God into licentiousness and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.


2 Timothy 2:21-22
(21) If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and useful for the Master, and prepared unto every good work.
(22) Flee also youthful lusts: but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

Being the 'Master' (2 Timothy 2:21) He is the proper recipient of prayer (2 Timothy 2:22).




And since God alone is the proper recipient of prayer demonstrates Jesus is God.
I agree which is why I do not believe uni's are saved and they will be damned in the end if they reject He is Lord ( YHWH, God ). One must confess He is LORD ( YHWH ) to be saved. As per Paul in Romans 10:9-14. There are many other passages as well which confirm this is true. As Thomans confesses Christ was his Lord and God and Jesus did not rebuke him for idolatry and worshiping a false god,
 

Easton's Bible Dictionary - Heresy

Heresy [N]
from a Greek word signifying (1) a choice, (2) the opinion chosen, and (3) the sect holding the opinion. In the Acts of the Apostles ( 5:17 ; 15:5 ; Isaiah 24:5 Isaiah 24:14 ; 26:5 ) it denotes a sect, without reference to its character. Elsewhere, however, in the New Testament it has a different meaning attached to it. Paul ranks "heresies" with crimes and seditions ( Galatians 5:20 ). This word also denotes divisions or schisms in the church ( 1 Corinthians 11:19 ). In Titus 3:10 a "heretical person" is one who follows his own self-willed "questions," and who is to be avoided. Heresies thus came to signify self-chosen doctrines not emanating from God ( 2 Peter 2:1 ).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Heresy

HERESY

her'-e-si, her'-e-si (hairesis, from verb haireo, "to choose"):

The word has acquired an ecclesiastical meaning that has passed into common usage, containing elements not found in the term in the New Testament, except as implied in one passage. In classical Greek, it may be used either in a good or a bad sense, first, simply for "choice," then, "a chosen course of procedure," and afterward of various schools and tendencies. Polybius refers to those devoting themselves to the study of Greek literature as given to the Hellenike hairesis. It was used not simply for a teaching or a course followed, but also for those devoting themselves to such pursuit, namely, a sect, or assembly of those advocating a particular doctrine or mode of life. Thus, in Acts, the word is used in the Greek, where the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American) have "sect," "sect of the Sadducees" (Acts 5:17), "sect of the Nazarenes" (Acts 24:5). In Acts 26:5 the Pharisees are called "the straitest hairesis (sect)." The name was applied contemptuously to Christianity (Acts 24:14; 28:22). Its application, with censure, is found in 1 Corinthians 11:19 m; Galatians 5:20 margin, where it is shown to interfere with that unity of faith and community of interests that belong to Christians. There being but one standard of truth, and one goal for all Christian life, any arbitrary choice varying from what was common to all believers, becomes an inconsistency and a sin to be warned against. Ellicott, on Galatians 5:20, correctly defines "heresies" (King James Version, the English Revised Version) as "a more aggravated form of dichostasia" (the American Standard Revised Version "parties") "when the divisions have developed into distinct and organized parties"; so also 1 Corinthians 11:19, translated by the Revised Version (British and American) "factions." In 2 Peter 2:1, the transition toward the subsequent ecclesiastical sense can be traced. The "destructive heresies" (Revised Version margin, the English Revised Version margin "sects of perdition") are those guilty of errors both of doctrine and of life very fully described throughout the entire chapter, and who, in such course, separated themselves from the fellowship of the church.

In the fixed ecclesiastical sense that it ultimately attained, it indicated not merely any doctrinal error, but "the open espousal of fundamental error" (Ellicott on Titus 3:10), or, more fully, the persistent, obstinate maintenance of an error with respect to the central doctrines of Christianity in the face of all better instruction, combined with aggressive attack upon the common faith of the church, and its defenders. Roman Catholics, regarding all professed Christians who are not in their communion as heretics, modify their doctrine on this point by distinguishing between Formal and terial Heresy, the former being unconscious and unintentional, and between different degrees of each of these classes (Cath. Encyclopedia, VII, 256). For the development of the ecclesiastical meaning, see Suicer's Thesaurus Ecclesiasticus, I, 119-23.

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want me to sum up real fast and short what is heresay .
ITS ANYTHING that contradicts THE ALLMIGHTY GOD . HIS WORD IS TRUTH as HE IS TRUTH as His words are truth .
ANYTHING , any thought , any feeling that contradicts TRUTH , IS HERESAY . a fable at best , vainty at most .
Guess that is simple enough . BIBLE TIME IN the building . now to the trenches my friend
cause the largest mound of dung is about to hit the fan and when it do its gonna splatter far and wide .
 
I agree which is why I do not believe uni's are saved and they will be damned in the end if they reject He is Lord ( YHWH, God ). One must confess He is LORD ( YHWH ) to be saved. As per Paul in Romans 10:9-14. There are many other passages as well which confirm this is true. As Thomans confesses Christ was his Lord and God and Jesus did not rebuke him for idolatry and worshiping a false god,
Tell me then my dear friend .
Does an atheist claim HE IS LORD
Does any other religoin cliam HE is GOD , HE IS LORD .
SO THEN , how come folks seem to beleive all them are okay . Exactly .
LET NONE kiss the lie of co exist bridge builder common ground finding interfaith lie .
IF even the so called within christendom gets no pass for DENYING HIM
why on earth would the false relgions WHO DO DENY him get a pass .
TO THE TRENCHES . OH I say TO THE TRENCHES
the largest mound of dung is about to hit the hurrican force fan .
and no sheep wants to get hit by that splatter either . thus feast not from the delicacies of its table
for no matter how shiny and clean it appears , WELL its but polished dung .
 

Easton's Bible Dictionary - Heresy

Heresy [N]
from a Greek word signifying (1) a choice, (2) the opinion chosen, and (3) the sect holding the opinion. In the Acts of the Apostles ( 5:17 ; 15:5 ; Isaiah 24:5 Isaiah 24:14 ; 26:5 ) it denotes a sect, without reference to its character. Elsewhere, however, in the New Testament it has a different meaning attached to it. Paul ranks "heresies" with crimes and seditions ( Galatians 5:20 ). This word also denotes divisions or schisms in the church ( 1 Corinthians 11:19 ). In Titus 3:10 a "heretical person" is one who follows his own self-willed "questions," and who is to be avoided. Heresies thus came to signify self-chosen doctrines not emanating from God ( 2 Peter 2:1 ).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Heresy

HERESY

her'-e-si, her'-e-si (hairesis, from verb haireo, "to choose"):

The word has acquired an ecclesiastical meaning that has passed into common usage, containing elements not found in the term in the New Testament, except as implied in one passage. In classical Greek, it may be used either in a good or a bad sense, first, simply for "choice," then, "a chosen course of procedure," and afterward of various schools and tendencies. Polybius refers to those devoting themselves to the study of Greek literature as given to the Hellenike hairesis. It was used not simply for a teaching or a course followed, but also for those devoting themselves to such pursuit, namely, a sect, or assembly of those advocating a particular doctrine or mode of life. Thus, in Acts, the word is used in the Greek, where the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American) have "sect," "sect of the Sadducees" (Acts 5:17), "sect of the Nazarenes" (Acts 24:5). In Acts 26:5 the Pharisees are called "the straitest hairesis (sect)." The name was applied contemptuously to Christianity (Acts 24:14; 28:22). Its application, with censure, is found in 1 Corinthians 11:19 m; Galatians 5:20 margin, where it is shown to interfere with that unity of faith and community of interests that belong to Christians. There being but one standard of truth, and one goal for all Christian life, any arbitrary choice varying from what was common to all believers, becomes an inconsistency and a sin to be warned against. Ellicott, on Galatians 5:20, correctly defines "heresies" (King James Version, the English Revised Version) as "a more aggravated form of dichostasia" (the American Standard Revised Version "parties") "when the divisions have developed into distinct and organized parties"; so also 1 Corinthians 11:19, translated by the Revised Version (British and American) "factions." In 2 Peter 2:1, the transition toward the subsequent ecclesiastical sense can be traced. The "destructive heresies" (Revised Version margin, the English Revised Version margin "sects of perdition") are those guilty of errors both of doctrine and of life very fully described throughout the entire chapter, and who, in such course, separated themselves from the fellowship of the church.

In the fixed ecclesiastical sense that it ultimately attained, it indicated not merely any doctrinal error, but "the open espousal of fundamental error" (Ellicott on Titus 3:10), or, more fully, the persistent, obstinate maintenance of an error with respect to the central doctrines of Christianity in the face of all better instruction, combined with aggressive attack upon the common faith of the church, and its defenders. Roman Catholics, regarding all professed Christians who are not in their communion as heretics, modify their doctrine on this point by distinguishing between Formal and terial Heresy, the former being unconscious and unintentional, and between different degrees of each of these classes (Cath. Encyclopedia, VII, 256). For the development of the ecclesiastical meaning, see Suicer's Thesaurus Ecclesiasticus, I, 119-23.

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Heresy is anything that changes the nature of the gospel, or the nature of Christ. There is false teaching which is just wrong, then there is that which actually changes or corrupts the gospel. One can be saved, and have a false understanding of some belief that has no impact on salvation, that is on the gospel. Not every belief is non-negotiable. The gospel, the nature of Christ, the nature of God, and such things are non-negotiable. Some of the things that John said shows someone is not a believer are about Jesus and the gospel. If you do not believe Jesus came in the flesh, you are not a believer, but a liar. If you say you have no sin, then you lie and the truth is not in you. If you say you have not sinned, you make God a liar, because He is the One who pushes us to confess and repent.

A heresy is anything that sets one in opposition to God and Christ because it is a non-negotiable belief that shows that one is not saved. Such as being a judaizer, or believing in a works based salvation.
 
Heresy is anything that changes the nature of the gospel, or the nature of Christ. There is false teaching which is just wrong, then there is that which actually changes or corrupts the gospel. One can be saved, and have a false understanding of some belief that has no impact on salvation, that is on the gospel. Not every belief is non-negotiable. The gospel, the nature of Christ, the nature of God, and such things are non-negotiable. Some of the things that John said shows someone is not a believer are about Jesus and the gospel. If you do not believe Jesus came in the flesh, you are not a believer, but a liar. If you say you have no sin, then you lie and the truth is not in you. If you say you have not sinned, you make God a liar, because He is the One who pushes us to confess and repent.

A heresy is anything that sets one in opposition to God and Christ because it is a non-negotiable belief that shows that one is not saved. Such as being a judaizer, or believing in a works based salvation.
Agreed 👍
 
and yet many support something that is actually of anti christ .
it came in under the guise that it was love .
And it darn sure preaches a deadly deathly false gospel . implying that JESUS is a minstir of sin
And more so that all them other relgions all know GOD too .
You see i seen what these key leaders of this interfaith interreligious dilagoue
SAID .
And friend it was right outta anti christ lips .
SO i hope all understand me when i say interfaith finding common ground , YEAH its of anti christ .
And we darn sure dont wanna be cohelpers to that .
Why so many were so fast to fall in love with a love that WAS NOT OF GOD
but darn sure made him accepting sins and EVEN UNBELEIF is a modern marvel . WELL
its not really a marvel at all . ITS KNOWN as A NASTY STRONG DELUSION
and it sure seems the decieved are sucking it up as though its love , loving and of GOD himself . that
is deadly .
 
The one reason why I use Strong's Greek and Hebrew is because his definitions are not given intending to "lead the witness" which is damaging when a linguist does this in their work. "Leading the witness" is as it sounds.

In a court of law, "leading the witness" refers to a question posed by an attorney that suggests the answer the attorney wants the witness to give. It essentially puts words into the witness's mouth or prompts them to confirm a specific fact rather than allowing them to recount events in their own words. The main reason for prohibiting leading questions on direct examination (when an attorney questions their own witness) is to ensure that the testimony comes from the witness's independent recollection and not from the attorney's influence. If an attorney could simply lead their own witness, it would undermine the integrity of the testimony and essentially allow the attorney to "testify" through the witness.

Applied to Bible Study of Greek and Hebrew word definitions Strong usually lists a one-word definition and doesn't indicate how or in what way the word is to be understood. Case in point:

17 Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse. 18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.
19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. 1 Corinthians 11:17–19.

divisions: [#4978] "schisma"
from [#4977] (schizo); a split or gap (“schism”), literal or figurative.
Translated as: "division" - "rent" - "schism."
Where this word is found in the New Testament it is like taking an axe to a tree and leaving a split or gap in the wood. It doesn't cut through the wood but merely leaves a cut in the wood.

heresies: [#139] "hairesis"
from [#138] (haireomai); properly a choice, i.e. (special) a party or (abstract) disunion:
Translated as "sect" - "heresy."

Divisions or "schism" results through lack of love, while "heresy" is division based on doctrine.

Schism, or lack of love takes this form: "Oh, I can't believe sister so-and-so is wearing that hat to church. it makes her look fat" or similar.

"Heresy" is division having to do with doctrine. In other words, it's like this: Peter is speaking to a crowd, and he is relating the time Jesus took a loaf of bread and two small fishes and fed five thousand people beside women and children. Someone interrupts Peter and says, "Hold on. I was there. It was two loaves of bread and five small fishes."
What this person did was to introduce "choice" into the minds of the crowd. Now, we know Peter was a disciple of Jesus and was authorized to speak on behalf of Jesus as Jesus instructed the disciples to do, and that is to tell the people the truth of what they witnessed. Even if that person who interrupted Peter was there at the feeding he was not authorized to speak on behalf of Jesus - not the way the disciples were authorized to do. He may have been there and even if he said the same thing, it comes down to who was authorized to speak on Jesus' behalf - who is the bearer of God's truth?

Another example:

13 Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.
14 But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets: Acts 24:13–14.

Saul is defending himself to Felix and says that the things he was teaching are found in the Law and the Prophets.
Christians don't know this but after meeting Jesus on the road to Damascus and becoming born-again he remained obedient to the Law of Moses. All Jewish Christians remained obedient to the Law of Moses after becoming born-again. Everything we find in Saul's letters and everything he taught is found in the Law of Moses and the Prophets (and Psalms.) But there is a teaching in Christendom that says the Law of Moses was "abolished" or "obsolete" by the cross of Jesus, but this is heretical, a teaching that many Christians hold to in their belief system. How can these things Saul taught be against the Law of Moses when he says unequivocally that "All Scripture - including the Law of Moses - is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness.

So, if Saul is teaching things found in the Law of Moses and in the Prophets how can the Law of Moses be "abolished" or "obsolete" if he was teaching things found in the Law of Moses, the same Scripture he says to Timothy is for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness? Why does Saul teach things from the Law of Moses and the Prophets if the Law of Moses is "abolished" or "obsolete"? The answer is, the Law of Moses is NOT "abolished" or "obsolete." It is the foundation of everything Saul taught us. Everything Saul taught comes from the Law of Moses (and the Prophets.) He says so. All fourteen letters (including Hebrews) can be found in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the teaching the Law is abolished and obsolete is false, a heresy, a teaching that needs to be rejected.

One more thing. I have been in discussion - even argument - with brethren or seen brethren arguing Scripture and someone will intervene and shoot down the argument saying we shouldn't be arguing Scripture but should love each other. Love does not triumph over doctrine. What good or profit is there in love if it is not based on correct doctrine? What Saul is saying regarding First Corinthians 11:17-19 is that these arguments over Scripture is necessary so that those listening in will come to know which position or teaching about doctrine is "made manifest (appears) approved unto God." Saul used to argue with Jews about doctrine until he was red in the face and spitting spit out of his mouth. It was extremely dramatic. It was necessary so that the hearers could know who was telling the truth about what Scripture says on any given point. God has exalted doctrine over love and as Christians we need to be obedient to what Scripture says on any given point of contention. It is through the giving of God's truth that heresy is overcome and destroyed. Even love comes with instruction or doctrine, so that we may know the truth and the truth set us free in our Christian Walk.

2 For thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. Psalm 138:2.
 
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