Why Some ChristiansKeep Living in Sin

(Part 1)

Luke 8:13; Gal. 5:41 Cor. 10:12; Heb. 3:12

Romans 5:1-2STAND IN

FROM

GRACE

FALL

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Why do some Christians who fall away keep living in sin?

What are we to do in the meantime?

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Christians Who Fall Away

Heb. 3:12-13• Evil heart: Degenerates

into unbelief, 3:12–Hurtful in effect/influence– Unbelief: Hardness due to…• Failure to remain diligent,

3:6, 18-19; 4:11• Deceitfulness of sin, 3:13

– Departing: to withdraw, remove• Sin is a decision of the will –

Not forced on anyone

Due to an Evil Heart

of Unbelief

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Heb. 3:12-13 • What Are We To Do?–Beware, 3:12; 1 Cor. 10:12

–Exhort one another daily, 3:13; Titus 2:15

–Hear God’s voice, 3:6-8; Psa. 119:11

–Hold fast your confidence with diligence to the end, 3:14; 4:11

Due to an Evil Heart

of Unbelief

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Heb. 6:1-6• Immaturity in knowledge

and living, Heb. 5:11-14; Col. 1:9-12 (Heb. 6:7-8)–Discernment and use of

God’s word is decisive for growth and strength, 5:14–Previous condition: • Enlightened• Tasted heavenly gift• Shared in the Holy Spirit• Tasted the good word of God• Tasted powers of future age

Due to a Lack of

Growth to Maturity

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Heb. 6:1-6–Present condition: • Fallen away• Experiencing darkness of sin• No fellowship with the Spirit• Refusing the word of God• Living without hope• Impossible to renew to

repentance: Powerless to repent living this way!

–Future condition:• Near to cursing, Heb. 6:8• Still opportunities to repent,

Luke 13:6-9; 18:27

Due to a Lack of

Growth to Maturity

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Heb. 6:1-6 • What Are We To Do?–Bear burdens of the

weak and try to help them grow, Gal. 6:2; 1 Ths. 5:14

–Pray God to help the weak, the faltering and the fallen, Phil. 4:6

Due to a Lack of

Growth to Maturity

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• Home to…–Faithful diligence

–Spiritual growth

–Truth and godly living

–God

• Repent and return to diligent faith today, Heb. 3:7-8, 14; 4:11

“Lord, I’m

coming home”

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