Apostasy

An appeal to hold to Christ

Introduction: two views of salvation

Perseverance of the saints

The carnal Christian doctrine

Definition

apostasy is not

apostasy is

Causes & Stages

neglect -> deadness of heart

compromise with conscience for desires -> backsliding

excusing & justifying sin -> comfort in sin

willful sin & refusal to hear correction

falling away & hardness of heart

Prevention

warnings

fellowship

constancy in the means of grace

word - directly proportional

prayer - the thermometer

Conclusion

Don't fall away

Stop sinning - NOW!

Faith is the victory.

Scott Doherty 10/26/2008