Preventing Apostasy

  1. The Danger of Falling.

    1. Someone will be lost eternally. (Once Saved) 2 Peter 2:20

    2. The majority of New Testament written for this purpose.

    3. Jude 5; 2 Timothy 4:10; Luke 17:32; Hebrews 10:29; Galatians 6:9.

  2. Power to Stand.

    1. We must use everything God has given us in order to stand. Ephesians 6:10.

    2. Ephesians 3:20; Isaiah 59:1; John 3:16; Romans 8:37.

  3. Some Rules We Must Observe.

    1. Bible study is essential to salvation.

      1. Psalms 119:11; Matthew 4:1-11.

      2. John 12:48; "Reject" . . . Contrast with the Christian who will not study. Hosea 4:6; 2 Timothy 3:15,17. How many times through Bible, Bible through you. John 17:3; 1 Corinthians 1:21.

  4. No Growth Without Bible Study. 1 Peter 2:2 (no desire sick); Acts 20:32; James 1:21; 2 Timothy 2:15.

    1. Trust God.

      1. Jeremiah10:23; Proverbs 14:12.

      2. Proverbs 3:5-6, 23.

    2. Prayer. Matthew 7:7; Luke 18:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:17

    3. Lay up treasures in Heaven. Matthew 6:19-21

      1. We can play "Corban" with our time, talent, and possessions and lose our souls. Matthew 15; Mark 7:11

      2. Avoid excuses made by Teenagers, Young Married, Older Married.

    4. Attend as many services as possible, Hebrews 10:25.

    5. Be considerate of one another. Hebrews 10:24; 3:13; Galatians 5:15; Genesis 13:8; Ephesians 4:31,32; John 13:34, 35.

Roy Dunavin

West-Ark Church of Christ, Fort Smith, AR
Morning Sermon, 26 April 1998

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