“YE SHALL NEVER FALL” 2 Peter 1:5-10
Christian Can Fall 1 Corinthians 10:12 1 Corinthians 9:27 Galatians 5:4 Can Be Prevented! 2 Peter 1:10 How? What are “these things”?
Giving diligence to add: To faith 2 Peter 1:5 This is foundation Hebrews 11:6 John 8:24 Acts 27:25
Giving diligence to add: Virtue “moral goodness” (Thayer) “manliness” (Strong) Moral courage Example of Joseph – Genesis 39:7-13 Say “No” in face of temptation
Giving diligence to add: Knowledge Hosea 4:6 2 Timothy 2:15 Temperance (Self control) Not moderation in sinful act Must learn to control temper 2 Corinthians 10:5
Giving diligence to add: Patience Not the passive or indifferent Steadfast; “bear up under stress and strain” 1 Corinthians 15:58 Godliness Right attitude & behavior toward God Ecclesiastes 12:13
Giving diligence to add: Brotherly Kindness John 13:34,35 cf. 1 John 5:2 1 John 3:15; 4:20 Love God, Christ, all men Truth – 2 Thessalonians 2:10 Psalms 119:165; 119:104
What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)