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Why Do Some New Converts Fall Away?. Causes of New Christians Falling Away. Persecution (Matthew 13:20-21) Riches (Matthew 13:22) False Teachers (Eph. 4:14-16; 2 Peter 2:18). Negligent Study Habits (Heb. 5:11-6:4; 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:16-17; I Peter 2:2). Causes of New
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Why Do Some New Converts Fall Away?
Causes of New Christians Falling Away • Persecution (Matthew 13:20-21) • Riches (Matthew 13:22) • False Teachers (Eph. 4:14-16; 2 Peter 2:18). • Negligent Study Habits (Heb. 5:11-6:4; 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:16-17; I Peter 2:2).
Causes of New Christians Falling Away • Conduct of Brethren: • Divisiveness • Hyper-critical • Unsupportive/Unloving • Unscriptural view of grace
What God’s People must Do! • Supportive spiritual family • Emphasize blessings in Christ • Offer substantive teaching • Promote biblical unity • Be loving in our evaluation of one another • Unselfish • Scriptural view of grace