1. Four Safeguards Against Apostasy
Joshua 23:6-16

2. The Safeguard of Obedience
Joshua warned the people to “do all that is written in the book” - Josh. 23:6
God has always expected his people to strictly observe His laws
If we are to avoid apostasy, we must do exactly as God says
2 Tim 4:13-16

3. The Safeguard of Separation
It was extremely important that the Israelites keep themselves apart from the surrounding nations - Josh. 23:7-8, 12
To avoid apostasy, Christians, too, are to be separate - 2 Cor. 6:17
What common ground do Christians have with the world? - 2 Cor 6:14-18

4. The Safeguard of Introspection
Joshua told Israel to take a long, hard look inward - Josh. 23:11
Constantly comparing ourselves with His Word will help us avoid apostasy.
We should examine while we have the time

5. The Safeguard of Love
Make every effort to love the Lord your God - Josh. 23:11
Love is the greatest safeguard to help avoid apostasy - Mk 12:29-31

6. God has done His part. Have you done yours?
God's Plan of Salvation
GOD'S PART
The great love of God for man (Jn 3:16)
He gave His Son, Jesus Christ, as the Savior (Lk 19:10)
Sent the Holy Spirit as a guide (Jn 16:13)
Gave the Gospel as "the power" unto salvation (Rom 1:16)
Provided atonement by the blood of Christ (Rom 5:9)
MAN'S PART
Hear the Gospel (Rom 10:17, Jn 8:32)
Believe the Gospel (Heb 11:6, Jn 20:31)
Repent of past sins (Lk 13:3, Acts 17:30)
Confess faith in Jesus Christ (Rom 10:10, Matt 10:32)
Be Baptized (Gal 3:27, Mk 16:16, Acts 2:38)
Be faithful unto death (Rev 2:10)
God has done His part. Have you done yours?