Was Demas a Christian

Paul worked with a lot of folks who also had “successful ministries”. One man, however, stands out in contrast – Demas. He is mentioned in Philemon 24, Colossians 4:14 and finally in II Timothy 4:10-11.

A scary example of a man who was active in ministry and yet ended badly.

Anyone have any insights or further info (even extra Biblical) about this man.

He is a frightening and intriguing figure for me as I think of many more decades of ministry, if the Lord is pleased to grant me long life.

Can this happen to me? To you? Yikes!

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Pergamum


"If a commission by an earthly king is considered a honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice?"
-- David Livingstone

every time I go through some trying experiences, I become scared of the possibility of apostasizing. Maybe it is irrational, but fellas like Demas, Judas, Saul, Hymeneus scares the living daylights out of me, along with modern examples of David Chilton. But I believe these men are specifically given mention and set forth to us as a warning against being puffed up and arrogant, and not humbly seeking God and cleaving on to Him.

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~Keon Garraway~ Brooklyn, NY Member of Franklin Square OPC

Love for God demonstrated by the love for our children in giving them a God centered education is the only hope for our country. by David Morrow
Pslam 71:20 [Thou], which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth.

David Chilton...the Paradise Restored guy? I love that book...what happened?

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"If a commission by an earthly king is considered a honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice?"
-- David Livingstone

he apostatized into full preterism then into Greek Orthodoxy.

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~Keon Garraway~ Brooklyn, NY Member of Franklin Square OPC

Love for God demonstrated by the love for our children in giving them a God centered education is the only hope for our country. by David Morrow
Pslam 71:20 [Thou], which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth.