Apostasy vs Stumbling: Can you clarify the difference between backsliding and apostasy, falling to sin versus returning to a life of sin? [James 3:2, Proverbs 26:11, Job 23:29-30, 2 Corinthians 12:7]. Only So Many Chances: Does the verses about limited numbers of chances in Job relate to the inability to return to God? [Job 33:30].