1. “YE SHALL NEVER FALL”
2 Peter 1:5-10

2. 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”?

3. Giving diligence to add:
To faith
2 Peter 1:5
This is foundation
Hebrews 11:6
John 8:24
Acts 27:25

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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)