1. Preventing Apostasy

2. We all know of those who at one time faithfully served the Lord but have now forsaken Him.
Brings heartache to those who love them
What can be done to prevent this from happening to me?

3. Preventing Apostasy Realize you can fall Truly believe in 2nd coming
1 Corinthians 10:12
1 Corinthians 9:27
Galatians 6:1
Truly believe in 2nd coming
2 Peter 3:10-13

4. Preventing Apostasy Cultivate genuine holiness
2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1
1 Peter 1:14-16
Give diligence ALL the time
Simply giving our best
Galatians 6:9
Every day not an emotional high
Hebrews 4:11

5. Yes, we can fall, but it can be prevented!!
Preventing Apostasy
Make Progress
Hebrews 5:12
Hebrews 6:1-6
2 Peter 3:18
Yes, we can fall, but it can be prevented!!

6. What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)
Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)
Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)
Confess faith in Christ (Matthew 10:32)
Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)
Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)