1. Why is this called Old Faithful?
Remain Faithful
Why is this called
Old Faithful?

2. The Steps of Salvation
We often talk about the steps in the plan of salvation.
Faith in Jesus as the Son of God
Repentance of sins
Confession of our faith
Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
We preach sermons on faith, repentance, confession and baptism

3. The BIGGEST Step
Often the preacher will toss in another one – remain faithful
DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!!!
What does it mean to remain faithful?
What does that require of me?

4. Remain / Abide
1 John 2: Therefore let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father. 25 And this is the promise that He has promised us--eternal life.

5. Remain / Abide
Thayer – in reference to place, tarry, not to depart, to continue to be present; to be kept continually
In reference to time, to continue to be, not to perish, to last, endure

6. Keep the Faith
2 Timothy 4:7-8 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.

7. Keep the Faith We must hold fast, keep, watch We must not escape
A prisoner must be “kept” in jail
We must be “kept” in Christ

8. Keep the Faith 1 Timothy 5:22b keep yourself pure
1 Timothy 6:14 that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ's appearing,

9. Faithful
Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus:
Colossians 1:2a To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse:

10. Faithful
Thayer – trusty, faithful, of persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business, the execution of commands, or the discharge of official duties; one that can be relied on

11. Faithful
Revleation 2:10b Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

12. Faithful
Revelation 17:14 These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful."

13. Application to Life Is this “faithful?”
Paper delivered once in a while?
Make house payment 3 times a year?
Pray every once in a while?
Worship 4 times a year?

14. Conclusion Have you: Believed, repented, confessed? Been baptized?
Remained faithful to the Lord?
Wandered away?