Was there a Great Apostasy?

The Great Apostasy is a concept within Christianity, identifiable at least from the time of the Reformation, to describe a perception that the early apostolic Church has fallen away from the original faith founded by Jesus and promulgated through his twelve Apostles.

What was the Great Apostasy LDS?

Following the death of Jesus Christ, wicked people persecuted and killed many Church members. Good people and much truth remained, but the gospel as established by Jesus Christ was lost. This period is called the Great Apostasy. With the death of the Apostles of Jesus Christ, the truth was lost once again.

Why do you think it is important to understand the Great Apostasy and its consequences?

Because of this widespread apostasy, the Lord took the priesthood authority away from the people. Understanding the Great Apostasy helps us better understand the need for the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ in the latter days.

Who wrote the great apostasy?

James E. Talmage
The Great Apostasy/Authors
The Great Apostasy Considered in the Light of Scriptural and Secular History is a 1909 book by James E. Talmage that summarizes the Great Apostasy from the viewpoint of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

Who changed the Sabbath Saturday to Sunday?

Roman Emperor Constantine I
On March 7, 321, however, Roman Emperor Constantine I issued a civil decree making Sunday a day of rest from labor, stating: All judges and city people and the craftsmen shall rest upon the venerable day of the sun.

What factors led up to the Great Apostasy?

Mormons believe that a Great Apostasy happened following the death of the apostles, and that biblical truth was perverted on earth and disappeared completely. Mormons believe that God reestablished his truth through the revelation he gave to Joseph Smith in the Americas.

Where in the Bible does it talk about apostasy?

Biblical teaching. The Greek noun apostasia (rebellion, abandonment, state of apostasy, defection) is found only twice in the New Testament (Acts 21:21; 2 Thessalonians 2:3).