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Peril of Falling from Grace - A Biblical Warning to Christians

Discover the cautionary teachings from W. 65th St. Church of Christ on the danger of forsaking one's faith and the importance of remaining steadfast in God's grace. Learn how examples from the Bible illustrate the consequences of straying from the path of righteousness, and heed the call to stay vigilant in your spiritual journey.

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Peril of Falling from Grace - A Biblical Warning to Christians

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  1. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  2. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  3. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  4. 1. A child of God who does not abide in Christ will be lost (John 15; Romans 11) 2. A child of God can become an unbeliever and depart from God (Hebrews 3; 6; 10). 3. One having been justified can again be entangled in sin so as to be lost (I Corinthians 10; Galatians and 2 Peter) W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  5. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  6. Christians delivered from SIN Those delivered from Egyptian bondage 1 Cor. 10:1-13 (NKJV) [1] Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, [2] all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, [3] all ate the same spiritual food, [4] and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ. [5] But with most of them God was not well pleased, for their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. Delivered BUT FELL!! W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  7. They fell – SO CAN WE!!!! 1 Cor. 10:1-13 (NKJV) [6] Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. [7] And do not become idolaters as were some of them. As it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play." [8] Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell; [9] nor let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents; [10] nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer. What IF We Do ANY of These things??? Heb 4:11 W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  8. Vine’s (e) "an ensample," pattern, . . ., "pattern;" in an ethical sense, 1Co_10:6; Phi_3:17; 1Th_1:7; 2Th_3:9; 1Ti_4:12, RV, "ensample;" Tit_2:7, RV, "ensample," for AV, "pattern;" 1Pe_5:3; in a doctrinal sense, a type, Rom_5:14. 1 Cor. 10:6 (NKJV) [6] Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. 1 Cor. 10:11 (NKJV) [11] Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  9. A WARNING TO US!!!!! 1 Cor. 10:1-13 (NKJV) [11] Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. [12] Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. [13] No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  10. [12] Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. • Israel is an EXAMPLE for us (were they REALLY delivered from bondage?) – [10:1-5,11] • “He thinks he stands” – i.e. he thinks he cannot fall - Mat. 26:31-35; 69-75 • God always makes a way of escape – [10:13] • My beloved, FLEE idolatry – [10:14-22] W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  11. Fall – • Thayer: - G4098 - πίπτω / πέτω - piptō / petō • 1) to descend from a higher place to a lower • 2) to descend from an erect to a prostrate position • 2a) to fall down • 2b) to be cast down from a state of prosperity I didn’t take the “WAY of ESCAPE!! Good thing I was never really UP!! W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  12. Egypt The world Pharaoh Satan Moses (deliverer) Jesus (deliverer) Israel The church Moses (Law giver) Jesus (Law giver) Cloud & Sea Baptism Wilderness Christian life Jordan Death Canaan Heaven W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  13. People who teach that it is possible to lose your salvation normally use several prooftexts. At first glance the verses do appear to prove their point. However, upon further study it becomes clear that they have taken the verses out of context and forced a meaning upon the text which the author never intended. A case in point is Galatians 5:4. President Grace Evangelical Society: W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  14. The whole issue here is what falling from grace means. Does it mean that the believers in question have fallen from their positional standing in grace? If it does, then Paul contradicts himself because in other passages he clearly states that is impossible (cf. Romans 8:38-39; Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30; Colossians 2:13-14; 1 Thessalonians 5:10; 2 Timothy 2:13). President Grace Evangelical Society: W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  15. Falling from grace means that a believer who reverts to pharisaical thinking and practices has fallen from a present experience of grace. While our position in the grace of God is secure, our experience of His grace is not. If a believer today is unwittingly duped into joining a works-salvation cult, he will cease to experience God's grace until he leaves the cult. President Grace Evangelical Society: W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  16. If a believer joins any group, cult or otherwise, which teaches that we must produce good works in order to maintain our salvation, he will cease to experience grace. Even the linking of assurance to the quality of our lives can lead a believer to fall from a daily experience of grace. President Grace Evangelical Society: W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  17. Galatians 5:1-8 (NKJV) Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. [2] Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. [3] And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. [4] You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. [5] For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. [6] For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love. [7] You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? [8] This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  18. Galatians 5:1,2 (NKJV) Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. [2] Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. • They stood in liberty through Christ!! – BUT – they could be brought under bondage again - (1) • Truly – if they reverted back to the Law of Moses, they would not be benefited by Christ’s death. (2) • They HAD BEEN benefiting from Christ – but they could forfeit what Christ provided, i.e. salvation! W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  19. Galatians 5:3,4 (NKJV) [3] And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. [4] You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. • To reiterate – if they reverted back to the Law of Moses – they would be rejecting Christ and depending only upon their perfect performance of that Law . (3) • Ye are severed from Christ – (ASV) (katērgēthēte apo Christou). First aorist passive of katargeō, to make null and void as in Rom 7:2,6 (loosed, delivered) (A.T. Robertson) W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  20. Galatians 5:3,4 (NKJV) [3] And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. [4] You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. • Fallen from grace – (A.T. Robertson) • To be justified by Law - (hoitines en nomōi dikaiousthe).Present passive conative indicative, “ye who are trying to be justified in the law.” • Fallen - Second aorist active indicative of ekpiptō (with a variable vowel of the first aorist) and followed by the ablative case. “Ye did fall out of grace,” “ye left the sphere of grace in Christ and took your stand in the sphere of law” as your hope of salvation. W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  21. Galatians 5:5-7 (NKJV) [5] For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. [6] For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love. [7] You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? Some had ceased to run well: • Becoming entangled again in the yoke of bondage – (5:1; cf. 2 Peter 2:20-22) • Christ profited them NOTHING! – (5:2) • Becoming estranged from Christ – (5:4; John 15:1-6) • Falling from Grace – (5:4) • Disobedient to the truth –(5:7, 3:1) W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  22. Can one be entangled again in the yoke of bondage and still Be saved?? • Can Christ profit one NOTHING and that one still Be saved?? • Can one Be estranged from Christ and still Be saved?? • Can one fall from grace and still Be saved??? • Can one be Disobedient to the truth and still Be saved?? W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  23. Galatians 5:4 (NKJV) You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. I can’t fall off if I never get on!! W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

  24. 1. A child of God who does not abide in Christ will be lost (John 15; Romans 11) 2. A child of God can become an unbeliever and depart from God (Hebrews 3; 6; 10). 3. One having been justified can again be entangled in sin so as to be lost (I Corinthians 10; Galatians and 2 Peter) W. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007

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