They were certainly not identical with the visible apostate religious system that throughout history brought nothing but disgrace and dishonor to the name of Jesus Christ. ​ — 2 Peter 2: 1, 2.
Patiesie kristieši noteikti neveidoja no Dieva atkritušo reliģisko struktūru, kas vēstures gaitā Jēzus Kristus vārdam ir sagādājusi vienu vienīgu kaunu un negodu.