But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,
The Spirit saith expressly ...  "This means that there was neither doubt nor vagueness about it."[3] The connection of this section with the preceding chapter is seen in the contrast with the triumphant Christ depicted in the final six poetical lines of chapter 3.  "Over against the future triumph of the church, assured by the finished work of Christ, we must set the opposition."[4]