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Tyndale Open Study Notes on 1 John 5:16

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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5:16 Sins that lead to death are those involving apostasy (see Matt 12:31-32; Heb 6:4-6). In the context of this letter, apostasy involves leaving the apostolic faith and joining a heretical, anti-Christian movement such as those denounced in John’s letters.
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