1. Dunlap church of Christ Questions? Just Let Us Know!
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Dunlap church of Christ
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2. Acts 14:21-22
“And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch, (22) Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”

3. Disappointments New Christians Face
& Old Christians Too!
Same Weaknesses As Before
(Disappointed with themselves)
Many begin with great joy Acts 8:39
Then discouraged by temptations Luke 8:13
We can help by reminding them:
Growth is progressive Rom.12:1-2; Col.3:5-11
God is willing to forgive I John 1:9; 2:1
God will provide strength Philippians 4:13

4. Disappointments New Christians Face
& Old Christians Too!
Imperfect Church Members
(Disappointed by their brethren)
Inconsistency in others Galatians 2:11-14
Ill treatment by brethren II Tim.1:15;4:10,16
We can help by:
Setting better examples I Timothy 4:12
Confessing wrong when it occurs
Reminding them that older Christians are also growing Philippians 3:12-14

5. Disappointments New Christians Face
& Old Christians Too!
Trials And Temptations
(Disappointed by the world)
Pleasures and responsibilities Luke 8:14
Discouragement by ‘friends’ I Cor.15:33-34
We can help by:
Setting an example Matthew 6:33
Showing ‘love of the Father’ I Jn.2:15-17
Developing relationships that are ‘in the Lord’, not just social interests

6. Disappointments New Christians Face
& Old Christians Too!
False Concepts About Prosperity
(Disappointed by lack of success)
Thinking that all problems will go away
Such is not always true I Peter 1:6-9; James 1:2-4
We can help by:
Preparing them for possible adversity
As Paul did Acts 14:21-22; II Timothy 3:12
Reminding them that Satan often strikes hardest when new in the faith I Peter 5:8

7. Disappointments New Christians Face
& Old Christians Too!
Same Weaknesses As Before
Imperfect Christians
Trials And Temptations
False Conceptions About Prosperity
“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” ~ Galatians 6:1

8. BE FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH (Revelation 2:10)
God’s Simple Plan
HEAR (Rom. 10:17)
BELIEVE (John 8:24)
REPENT (Luke 13:3)
CONFESS (Rom. 10:9-10)
BAPTIZED (Gal. 3:27)
ADDED TO THE CHURCH (Acts 2:41)
BE FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH (Revelation 2:10)