Factors in Conversion – Acts 2:36-41 37 Now when they heard this they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do? 38 Peter said to them, “Repent and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Change of mind Change of will Change of state
Evidences of Conversion Acts 2:42 “They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (NASV) Authority Involvement with Christ & His people Relationship Public Worship Private Devotions
Warnings of Possible Regression Hebrews 2:1 Hebrews 3:12 Hebrews 4:1 Hebrews 6:4-6 Hebrews 10:32-39
Evidences of Drifting Hebrews 2:1-2 Loss of Concern for study of and adherence to “the Apostles’ teaching” Increasing involvement with the world & less with Christ & Christians Loss of interest in attendance to public worship Neglect of private devotions