Denominations That Affirm The Possibility of Apostasy
The following denominations affirm their belief in the possibility of apostasy in either their articles or statements of faith, or by way of a position paper.
- Roman Catholic
- Eastern Orthodox Church
- Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod
- The United Methodist Church
- Free Methodist Church
- General Association of General Baptists
- The Salvation Army
- Church of the Nazarene
- Assembly of God
- National Association of Free Will Baptists
- Missionary Church
- Evangelical Friends Church—Eastern Region
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