Impossibility of You Falling Away 2 Peter 1:8-11

8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. 10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; 11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:8-11

Peter and Apostasy

Peter and Apostasy Peter knew about apostasy, personally

Peter and Apostasy Peter knew about apostasy, personally 1 Peter 2:1 – Christians can be ungodly

Peter and Apostasy Peter knew about apostasy, personally 1 Peter 2:1 – Christians can be ungodly 1 Peter 4:3 – They can fail to stop sinning

Peter and Apostasy Peter knew about apostasy, personally 1 Peter 2:1 – Christians can be ungodly 1 Peter 4:3 – They can fail to stop sinning 2 Peter 2:20 – They can be bound again

Peter and Apostasy Peter knew about apostasy, personally 1 Peter 2:1 – Christians can be ungodly 1 Peter 4:3 – They can fail to stop sinning 2 Peter 2:20 – They can be bound again 2 Peter 2:21 – Better to never be saved!

Peter shows how to NEVER fall away Peter and Apostasy Peter knew about apostasy, personally 1 Peter 2:1 – Christians can be ungodly 1 Peter 4:3 – They can fail to stop sinning 2 Peter 2:20 – They can be bound again 2 Peter 2:21 – Better to never be saved! Peter shows how to NEVER fall away

“If” and “then” statements

“If” and “then” statements Parents make them

“If” and “then” statements Parents make them Teachers make them

“If” and “then” statements Parents make them Teachers make them Employers make them

“If” and “then” statements Parents make them Teachers make them Employers make them Government makes them

“If” and “then” statements Parents make them Teachers make them Employers make them Government makes them Mates make them, sometimes

“If” and “then” statements Parents make them Teachers make them Employers make them Government makes them Mates make them, sometimes God makes them – 2 Pet. 1:8-11

The “If” of 2 Peter 5:8-11

The “If” of 2 Peter 5:8-11 These things are yours

The “If” of 2 Peter 5:8-11 These things are yours If they abound in you

The “If” of 2 Peter 5:8-11 These things are yours If they abound in you If you give even more diligence

The “If” of 2 Peter 5:8-11 The “then” of 2 Peter 5:8-11 These things are yours If they abound in you If you give even more diligence The “then” of 2 Peter 5:8-11

The “If” of 2 Peter 5:8-11 The “then” of 2 Peter 5:8-11 These things are yours If they abound in you If you give even more diligence The “then” of 2 Peter 5:8-11 You will not be barren

The “If” of 2 Peter 5:8-11 The “then” of 2 Peter 5:8-11 These things are yours If they abound in you If you give even more diligence The “then” of 2 Peter 5:8-11 You will not be barren You will not be unfruitful

The “If” of 2 Peter 5:8-11 The “then” of 2 Peter 5:8-11 These things are yours If they abound in you If you give even more diligence The “then” of 2 Peter 5:8-11 You will not be barren You will not be unfruitful You will never stumble

The “If” of 2 Peter 5:8-11 The “then” of 2 Peter 5:8-11 These things are yours If they abound in you If you give even more diligence The “then” of 2 Peter 5:8-11 You will not be barren You will not be unfruitful You will never stumble You will have abundant entrance

What Things Must Abound?

What Things Must Abound? Faith

What Things Must Abound? Faith Virtue

What Things Must Abound? Faith Virtue Knowledge

What Things Must Abound? Faith Virtue Knowledge Self control

What Things Must Abound? Faith Virtue Knowledge Self control Perseverance

What Things Must Abound? Faith Virtue Knowledge Self control Perseverance Godliness

What Things Must Abound? Faith Virtue Knowledge Self control Perseverance Godliness Brotherly kindness

What Things Must Abound? Faith Virtue Knowledge Self control Perseverance Godliness Brotherly kindness Love (agape)

Path to an Abundant Entrance Believe John 8:24 Repent Acts 17:30 Confess Faith Rom. 10:9 Be Baptized Mark 16:16 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom Be Faithful Rev. 2:10