Heresies (3 Occurrences)

1 Corinthians 11:19
For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
(KJV WBS)

Galatians 5:20
idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies,
(WEB KJV WBS)

2 Peter 2:1
But false prophets also arose among the people, as false teachers will also be among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

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Empire (8 Occurrences)

(n.) Plural of Heresy.139. hairesis -- choice, opinion
... divisive) .]. Word Origin from haireo Definition choice, opinion NASB Word
Usage factions (2), heresies (1), sect (6). heresy, sect. ...
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The Refutation of All Heresies
The Refutation of All Heresies. <. The Refutation of All Heresies
Hippolytus. Table of Contents. Title Page. Preface. ...
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Against Heresies
Against Heresies. <. Against Heresies Irenæus. Table of Contents.
Title Page. Against Heresies: Book I. Introductory Note ...
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On Heresies.
... constitutions of the holy apostles. Book VI. Sec. I."On Heresies. Who They Were
that Ventured to Make Schisms, and Did Not Escape Punishment. ...
/.../various/constitutions of the holy apostles/sec i on heresies.htm

Against all Heresies
Against all Heresies. <. Against all Heresies Tertullian. Translated
by Rev. S. Thelwall Table of Contents. Title Page. ...
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Heresies
... The Church and the Empire CHAPTER XII HERESIES. [Sidenote: Cause of heresy.]
It was not until the thirteenth century that the Church ...
/.../medley/the church and the empire/chapter xii heresies.htm

Selections from the Work against Heresies
... AN EXPOSITION OF THE FAITH: Selections from the Work Against Heresies. by Irenaeus,
Bishop of Lyons: "The Refutation and Overthrow of the. ...
/.../richardson/early christian fathers/selections from the work against.htm

History and Doctrines of Heresies.
... Book VI. Sec. II."History and Doctrines of Heresies. ... That Even Among the Jews There
Arose the Doctrine of Several Heresies Hateful to God. VI. ...
/.../various/constitutions of the holy apostles/sec ii history and doctrines of.htm

Introductory Note to Irenæus against Heresies
Against Heresies. <. ... Against Heresies: Book I Introductory Note to
Irenæus Against Heresies. Footnotes: [ad 120-202.] This ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/introductory note to irenaeus against.htm

Excursus on the Heresies Condemned in Canon I.
... The Canons of the Blessed and Holy Fathers Assembled at Antioch in Syria.
Excursus on the Heresies Condemned in Canon I. In treating ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/excursus on the heresies condemned.htm

Heresies Hitherto Refuted; Opinions of the Docetæ.
The Refutation of All Heresies. <. ... Book VIII. Chapter I."Heresies
Hitherto Refuted; Opinions of the Docetæ. Since ...
/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter i heresies hitherto refuted opinions.htm

Heresies (3 Occurrences)
...Heresies (3 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 11:19 For there must be also heresies among
you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. (KJV WBS). ...
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Sect (10 Occurrences)
... After the Way which they call a sect, so serve I the God of our fathers" (just as
the Pharisees were "a sect"); it is translated "heresies" (1 Corinthians 11:19 ...
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Heresy (2 Occurrences)
... Paul ranks "heresies" with crimes and seditions (Galatians 5:20). ...Heresies thus came
to signify self-chosen doctrines not emanating from God (2 Peter 2:1). ...
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Herod (45 Occurrences)
... Ellicott, on Galatians 5:20, correctly defines "heresies" (King James Version, the
English Revised Version) as "a more aggravated form of dichostasia" (the ...
/h/herod.htm - 57k

Essenes
... Approximately a century later we have a long account of the habits and tenets
of these sectaries in Hippolytus' Refutation of All Heresies. ...
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Magus
... these words in reference to himself, "I am the Word of God, I am the Comforter,
I am Almighty, I am all there is of God" (Mansel, The Gnostic Heresies, 82). ...
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Nazarene (19 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) One of a sect of Judaizing Christians in the first and second centuries,
who observed the laws of Moses, and held to certain heresies. Int. ...
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Outbursts (5 Occurrences)
... Galatians 5:20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts
of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies, (WEB WEY NAS). ...
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Jealousies (2 Occurrences)
... Jealousies (2 Occurrences). Galatians 5:20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife,
jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies, (WEB ASV DBY). ...
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Fits (2 Occurrences)
... Fits (2 Occurrences). Galatians 5:20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies,
outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies, (See NIV). ...
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Definition and Origin
Heresies, in the context of Christian theology, refer to beliefs or doctrines that deviate from the established teachings of the Bible and the early Church. The term "heresy" is derived from the Greek word "hairesis," which originally meant "choice" or "faction." Over time, it came to denote a sect or belief system that stands in opposition to orthodox Christian doctrine.

Biblical References
The New Testament addresses the issue of heresies and false teachings on several occasions. The Apostle Paul warns against them in his epistles, emphasizing the importance of sound doctrine. In Galatians 5:19-21 (BSB), Paul lists "factions" (often translated as "heresies") among the works of the flesh, which are contrary to the Spirit. He writes, "The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God."

In 2 Peter 2:1 (BSB), Peter warns of false teachers who will introduce destructive heresies: "But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves."

Historical Context
Throughout the history of the Church, various heresies have arisen, challenging the core tenets of Christian faith. In the early centuries, the Church Fathers contended with numerous heretical movements, such as Gnosticism, Arianism, and Pelagianism. These heresies often involved misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the nature of Christ, the Trinity, or salvation.

The early ecumenical councils, such as the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, were convened to address these heresies and to affirm orthodox Christian doctrine. The Nicene Creed, formulated at this council, was a direct response to Arianism, which denied the full divinity of Jesus Christ.

Theological Implications
Heresies are significant not only because they deviate from biblical truth but also because they can lead believers astray, causing division within the Church. The New Testament writers emphasize the importance of adhering to sound doctrine and being vigilant against false teachings. In 1 Timothy 4:1 (BSB), Paul warns, "The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons."

Theological orthodoxy is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the Christian faith. Heresies often arise from a misinterpretation of Scripture or an overemphasis on certain aspects of doctrine at the expense of others. The Church, therefore, has a responsibility to teach and uphold the truth of the Gospel, as revealed in the Bible.

Practical Considerations
Believers are encouraged to study the Scriptures diligently and to test all teachings against the Word of God. In Acts 17:11 (BSB), the Bereans are commended for their approach: "Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true."

Church leaders are tasked with guarding the flock against heretical teachings and ensuring that sound doctrine is taught. In Titus 1:9 (BSB), Paul instructs that an overseer "must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it."

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