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Why Some Christians Keep Living in Sin

Why Some Christians Keep Living in Sin. (Part 1). Stand in. Romans 5:1-2. Grace. Fall. From. Luke 8:13; Gal. 5:4 1 Cor. 10:12; Heb. 3:12. Christians Who Fall Away. What are we to do in the meantime?. Why do some Christians who fall away keep living in sin?. Heb. 3:12-13.

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Why Some Christians Keep Living in Sin

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  1. Why Some ChristiansKeep Living in Sin (Part 1)

  2. Stand in Romans 5:1-2 Grace Fall From Luke 8:13; Gal. 5:4 1 Cor. 10:12; Heb. 3:12

  3. Christians Who Fall Away What are we to do in the meantime? Why do some Christians who fall away keep living in sin?

  4. Heb. 3:12-13 • Evil heart: Degenerates into unbelief, 3:12 • Hurtful in effect/influence • Unbelief: Hardnessdue 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

  5. 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 fastyour confidence with diligence to the end, 3:14; 4:11 Due to an Evil Heart of Unbelief

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Heb. 6:1-6 • What Are We To Do? • Bearburdens 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

  9. 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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