Title: A%20Christian%20who%20neglects%20his%20faith%20will%20in%20time%20show%20it.
1A Christian who neglects his faith will in time
show it.
- A neglected faith will in time face a moment of
truth.
2A Christian who neglects his faith will in time
show it.
- A neglected faith will in time face a moment of
truth. - It may be a time of persecution. (Lk 813 Mt
2411-13)
3A Christian who neglects his faith will in time
show it.
- Luke 813 (NKJV) - But the ones on the rock are
those who, when they hear, receive the word with
joy and these have no root, who believe for a
while and in time of temptation fall away.
4A Christian who neglects his faith will in time
show it.
- Matthew 2411-13 (NKJV) - Then many false
prophets will rise up and deceive many. 12 And
because lawlessness will abound, the love of many
will grow cold. 13 But he who endures to the end
shall be saved.
5A Christian who neglects his faith will in time
show it.
- It may be a period of drifting and small
compromises. (Lk 814 Heb 21)
6A Christian who neglects his faith will in time
show it.
- Luke 814 (NKJV) - Now the ones that fell among
thorns are those who, when they have heard, go
out and are choked with cares, riches, and
pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to
maturity.
7A Christian who neglects his faith will in time
show it.
- Hebrews 21 (NKJV) - Therefore we must give the
more earnest heed to the things we have heard,
lest we drift away.
8A Christian who neglects his faith will in time
show it.
- Many never see the fall coming, but they should
have!
9A Christian who neglects his faith will in time
show it.
- One of the warnings concerning a compromised
faith is how one attends the assemblies of the
church.
10A Christian who neglects his faith will in time
show it.
- One of the warnings concerning a compromised
faith is how one attends the assemblies of the
church. - When ones heart loses interest in the Lord he
will naturally lose interest in the things of the
Lord. (Mk 833-37)
11A Christian who neglects his faith will in time
show it.
- Mark 833-37 (NKJV) - But when He had turned
around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked
Peter, saying, Get behind Me, Satan! For you are
not mindful of the things of God, but the things
of men.
12A Christian who neglects his faith will in time
show it.
- 34 When He had called the people to Himself, with
His disciples also, He said to them, Whoever
desires to come after Me, let him deny himself,
and take up his cross, and follow Me. 35 For
whoever desires to save his life will lose it,
but whoever loses his life for My sake and the
gospels will save it.
13A Christian who neglects his faith will in time
show it.
- 36 For what will it profit a man if he gains the
whole world, and loses his own soul? 37 Or what
will a man give in exchange for his soul?
14A Christian who neglects his faith will in time
show it.
- It is very possible for someone to depart from
the Lord and still attend services!
15A Christian who neglects his faith will in time
show it.
- It is very possible for someone to depart from
the Lord and still attend services! - After I baptize someone I try to impress upon
them the importance of attending every service.
(Jas 217-18)
16A Christian who neglects his faith will in time
show it.
- James 217-18 (NKJV) - Thus also faith by itself,
if it does not have works, is dead. 18 But
someone will say, You have faith, and I have
works. Show me your faith without your works,
and I will show you my faith by my works.
17A Christian who neglects his faith will in time
show it.
- Let us learn about proper attitudes towards the
Lord and the assemblies of the saints.
18He shows a disregard for his own soul
- One of Satans best weapons is to make us
indifferent to urgent matters. (2 Cor 43-4)
19He shows a disregard for his own soul
- 2 Corinthians 43-4 (NKJV) - But even if our
gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are
perishing, 4 whose minds the god of this age has
blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of
the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the
image of God, should shine on them.
20He shows a disregard for his own soul
- Sin can mess-up our thinking. We can do that
which we know is wrong and in time try to justify
it.
21He shows a disregard for his own soul
- Sin can mess-up our thinking. We can do that
which we know is wrong and in time try to justify
it. - We can partake of the wisdom of this world and
arrogantly defy God Himself! (Acts 538-40 2 Pt
33-4)
22He shows a disregard for his own soul
- Acts 538-40 (NKJV) - And now I say to you, keep
away from these men and let them alone for if
this plan or this work is of men, it will come to
nothing 39 but if it is of God, you cannot
overthrow itlest you even be found to fight
against God. 40 And they agreed with him, and
when they had called for the apostles and beaten
them, they commanded that they should not speak
in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
23He shows a disregard for his own soul
- 2 Peter 33-4 (NKJV) - knowing this first that
scoffers will come in the last days, walking
according to their own lusts, 4 and saying,
Where is the promise of His coming? For since
the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as
they were from the beginning of creation.
24He shows a disregard for his own soul
- Are you willingly to listen to God and follow His
will? Be careful, you may be claiming to follow
God while in fact be fighting Him. (Phil 318-19)
25He shows a disregard for his own soul
- Philippians 318-19 (NKJV) - For many walk, of
whom I have told you often, and now tell you even
weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross
of Christ 19 whose end is destruction, whose god
is their belly, and whose glory is in their
shamewho set their mind on earthly things.
26He shows a disregard for his own soul
- The assemblies of the church are Gods
arrangement for our good.
27He shows a disregard for his own soul
- Why does God give instructions for the
assemblies? (Heb 1023-25)
28He shows a disregard for his own soul
- Hebrews 1023-25 (NKJV) - Let us hold fast the
confession of our hope without wavering, for He
who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider
one another in order to stir up love and good
works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of
ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but
exhorting one another, and so much the more as
you see the Day approaching.
29He shows a disregard for his own soul
- It is the height of arrogance to see a God-given
provision and claim that you do not need it.
30He shows a disregard for other Christians
- I have never seen one forsake the assemblies of
the church that first did not pull away from
other Christians and become indifferent to their
needs.
31He shows a disregard for other Christians
- I have never seen one forsake the assemblies of
the church that first did not pull away from
other Christians and become indifferent to their
needs. - What did Jesus say would characterize His
followers? (Jn 1334-35)
32He shows a disregard for other Christians
- John 1334-35 (NKJV) - A new commandment I give
to you, that you love one another as I have
loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By
this all will know that you are My disciples, if
you have love for one another.
33He shows a disregard for other Christians
- This must involve becoming a part of the lives of
others both within and without the services.
(Acts 926-28 Acts 121)
34He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Acts 926-28 (NKJV) - And when Saul had come to
Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples but
they were all afraid of him, and did not believe
that he was a disciple.
35He shows a disregard for other Christians
- 27 But Barnabas took him and brought him to the
apostles. And he declared to them how he had seen
the Lord on the road, and that He had spoken to
him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus
in the name of Jesus. 28 So he was with them at
Jerusalem, coming in and going out.
36He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Acts 121 (NKJV) - Therefore, of these men who
have accompanied us all the time that the Lord
Jesus went in and out among us,
37He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Many have accepted a sterile, self-centered view
of the life of a Christian. It is no wonder why
they dried up and failed.
38He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Many have accepted a sterile, self-centered view
of the life of a Christian. It is no wonder why
they dried up and failed. - Consider the involvement I am to have in the
lives of other Christians.
39He shows a disregard for other Christians
- I am to know and care for my brethren. (1 Cor
1223-25)
40He shows a disregard for other Christians
- 1 Corinthians 1223-25 (NKJV) - And those members
of the body which we think to be less honorable,
on these we bestow greater honor and our
unpresentable parts have greater modesty, 24 but
our presentable parts have no need. But God
composed the body, having given greater honor to
that part which lacks it,
41He shows a disregard for other Christians
- 25 that there should be no schism in the body,
but that the members should have the same care
for one another.
42He shows a disregard for other Christians
- I am to genuinely greet them and seek their
association. (1 Cor 1620 2 Cor 1312 Rom
1216 Acts 242-47)
43He shows a disregard for other Christians
- 1 Corinthians 1620 (NKJV) - All the brethren
greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
44He shows a disregard for other Christians
- 2 Corinthians 1312 (NKJV) - Greet one another
with a holy kiss.
45He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Romans 1216 (NKJV) - Be of the same mind toward
one another. Do not set your mind on high things,
but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in
your own opinion.
46He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Acts 242-47 (NKJV) - And they continued
steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and
fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in
prayers. 43 Then fear came upon every soul, and
many wonders and signs were done through the
apostles. 44 Now all who believed were together,
and had all things in common, 45 and sold their
possessions and goods, and divided them among
all, as anyone had need.
47He shows a disregard for other Christians
- 46 So continuing daily with one accord in the
temple, and breaking bread from house to house,
they ate their food with gladness and simplicity
of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with
all the people. And the Lord added to the church
daily those who were being saved.
48He shows a disregard for other Christians
- In this I am not to play favorites. (Rom 155-7
Jas 22-3)
49He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Romans 155-7 (NKJV) - Now may the God of
patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded
toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, 6
that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify
the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7
Therefore receive one another, just as Christ
also received us, to the glory of God.
50He shows a disregard for other Christians
- James 22-3 (NKJV) - For if there should come
into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine
apparel, and there should also come in a poor man
in filthy clothes, 3 and you pay attention to the
one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, You
sit here in a good place, and say to the poor
man, You stand there, or, Sit here at my
footstool,
51He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Are you playing favorites at this church? How
long has it taken for you to greet and get to
know our new members?
52He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Are you playing favorites at this church? How
long has it taken for you to greet and get to
know our new members? - I am to correct and instruct them. (Rom 1514 1
Thess 511 Heb 313)
53He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Romans 1514 (NKJV) - Now I myself am confident
concerning you, my brethren, that you also are
full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able
also to admonish one another.
54He shows a disregard for other Christians
- 1 Thessalonians 511 (NKJV) - Therefore comfort
each other and edify one another, just as you
also are doing.
55He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Hebrews 313 (NKJV) - but exhort one another
daily, while it is called Today, lest any of
you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
56He shows a disregard for other Christians
- I must see my need for my brethren. (Rom 125)
57He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Romans 125 (NKJV) - so we, being many, are one
body in Christ, and individually members of one
another.
58He shows a disregard for other Christians
- I am to love my brethren and become their
servant. (Rom 1210 Gal 513 Eph 42)
59He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Romans 1210 (NKJV) - Be kindly affectionate to
one another with brotherly love, in honor giving
preference to one another
60He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Galatians 513 (NKJV) - For you, brethren, have
been called to liberty only do not use liberty
as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love
serve one another.
61He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Ephesians 42 (NKJV) - with all lowliness and
gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one
another in love,
62He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Are you really patient and in love with your
brethren?
63He shows a disregard for other Christians
- What do our tongues reveal about our hearts?
Watch out for those experts who strongly
criticize from a distance but never have lifted a
finger to be involved and help the one criticized.
64He shows a disregard for other Christians
- What do our tongues reveal about our hearts?
Watch out for those experts who strongly
criticize from a distance but never have lifted a
finger to be involved and help the one
criticized. - This is a critical spirit is commonly found among
those who quit attending. Who taught them this
spirit?
65He shows a disregard for other Christians
- When I pull back from attending I discourage
those who are working.
66He shows a disregard for other Christians
- When I pull back from attending I discourage
those who are working. - It is a great encouragement to see those who are
faithful. (3 Jn 4)
67He shows a disregard for other Christians
- 3 John 14 (NKJV) - I have no greater joy than to
hear that my children walk in truth.
68He shows a disregard for other Christians
- How discouraging it is to see Christians throw it
all away. (Phil 318)
69He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Philippians 318 (NKJV) - For many walk, of whom
I have told you often, and now tell you even
weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross
of Christ
70He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Often we pull back in steps. First one pulls back
from things such as business meetings, teaching
classes, helping with other duties. Next comes
Wednesday and then Sunday Bible classes.
71He shows a disregard for other Christians
- When we pull back in any of these things we
discourage! Some do it to accomplish that very
thing! It is a childish punishment. (Num 326-7)
72He shows a disregard for other Christians
- Numbers 326-7 (NKJV) - And Moses said to the
children of Gad and to the children of Reuben
Shall your brethren go to war while you sit
here? 7 Now why will you discourage the heart of
the children of Israel from going over into the
land which the Lord has given them?
73He shows a disregard for God
- One of the more unusual examples of warped
thinking is seen by the reasoning of the one
who has stopped attending.
74He shows a disregard for God
- One of the more unusual examples of warped
thinking is seen by the reasoning of the one
who has stopped attending. - Most I have talked with will claim to still be
serving God.
75He shows a disregard for God
- One of the more unusual examples of warped
thinking is seen by the reasoning of the one
who has stopped attending. - Most I have talked with will claim to still be
serving God. - How can you be serving God and be walking in
flagrant disobedience? (1 Jn 23-5)
76He shows a disregard for God
- 1 John 23-5 (NKJV) - Now by this we know that we
know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who
says, I know Him, and does not keep His
commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in
him. 5 But whoever keeps His word, truly the love
of God is perfected in him. By this we know that
we are in Him.
77He shows a disregard for God
- Some of Satans best workers claim to know God.
(Jn 161-3)
78He shows a disregard for God
- John 161-3 (NKJV) - These things I have spoken
to you, that you should not be made to stumble. 2
They will put you out of the synagogues yes, the
time is coming that whoever kills you will think
that he offers God service. 3 And these things
they will do to you because they have not known
the Father nor Me.
79He shows a disregard for God
- Before we can repent we need to see clearly what
we have done. Satan tries to minimize it but
appealing to the world. (Ex. Why have you quit
the Lord?)
80He shows a disregard for God
- Before we can repent we need to see clearly what
we have done. Satan tries to minimize it but
appealing to the world. (Ex. Why have you quit
the Lord?) - He has show an unwillingness to have God in his
knowledge.
81He shows a disregard for God
- Before we can repent we need to see clearly what
we have done. Satan tries to minimize it but
appealing to the world. (Ex. Why have you quit
the Lord?) - He has show an unwillingness to have God in his
knowledge. - What happens when we do not worship? (Rom
121-22 1 Cor 1129-31)
82He shows a disregard for God
- Romans 121-22 (NKJV) - because, although they
knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor
were thankful, but became futile in their
thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.
22 Professing to be wise, they became fools,
83He shows a disregard for God
- 1 Corinthians 1129-31 (NKJV) - For he who eats
and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks
judgment to himself, not discerning the Lords
body. 30 For this reason many are weak and sick
among you, and many sleep. 31 For if we would
judge ourselves, we would not be judged.
84He shows a disregard for God
- Those who quit attending are in fact running from
God.
85He has made a choice for his eternal destiny
- Those who go to heaven go there on purpose. (Rev
27, 11 319-21)
86He has made a choice for his eternal destiny
- Revelation 27 (NKJV) - He who has an ear, let
him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To
him who overcomes I will give to eat from the
tree of life, which is in the midst of the
Paradise of God.
87He has made a choice for his eternal destiny
- Revelation 211 (NKJV) - He who has an ear, let
him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He
who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second
death.
88He has made a choice for his eternal destiny
- Revelation 319-21 (NKJV) - As many as I love, I
rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and
repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock.
If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I
will come in to him and dine with him, and he
with Me. 21 To him who overcomes I will grant to
sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and
sat down with My Father on His throne.
89He has made a choice for his eternal destiny
90He has made a choice for his eternal destiny
- What must we overcome?
- Many have a flawed view of the Christian life. It
is a war! If we were in a real war would you come
to training camp?
91He has made a choice for his eternal destiny
- What must we overcome?
- Many have a flawed view of the Christian life. It
is a war! If we were in a real war would you come
to training camp? - We show where our hearts are by the small
choices.
92He has made a choice for his eternal destiny
- What must we overcome?
- Many have a flawed view of the Christian life. It
is a war! If we were in a real war would you come
to training camp? - We show where our hearts are by the small
choices. - We must make the commitment to attend all the
services when we are baptized the same way a man
commits to his wife in marriage!
93He has made a choice for his eternal destiny
- You should not have to decide to attend when each
service comes around.
94He has made a choice for his eternal destiny
- You should not have to decide to attend when each
service comes around. - Do you want to go to heaven? (Lk 1325-30)
95He has made a choice for his eternal destiny
- Luke 1325-30 (NKJV) - When once the Master of
the house has risen up and shut the door, and you
begin to stand outside and knock at the door,
saying, Lord, Lord, open for us, and He will
answer and say to you, I do not know you, where
you are from, 26 then you will begin to say, We
ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in
our streets.
96He has made a choice for his eternal destiny
- 27 But He will say, I tell you I do not know
you, where you are from. Depart from Me, all you
workers of iniquity. 28 There will be weeping
and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and
Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the
kingdom of God, and yourselves thrust out.
97He has made a choice for his eternal destiny
- 29 They will come from the east and the west,
from the north and the south, and sit down in the
kingdom of God. 30And indeed there are last who
will be first, and there are first who will be
last.
98He has made a choice for his eternal destiny
99He has made a choice for his eternal destiny
- Where is your heart?
- If you have fallen short, repent and gain wisdom
to overcome! (Rev 217-8)
100He has made a choice for his eternal destiny
- Revelation 217-8 (NKJV) - He who overcomes shall
inherit all things, and I will be his God and he
shall be My son. 8 But the cowardly, unbelieving,
abominable, murderers, sexually immoral,
sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have
their part in the lake which burns with fire and
brimstone, which is the second death.
101He has made a choice for his eternal destiny
- There are Christians here today that can help
you! Will you let them?