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4. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 4 1. A child of God who does not abide in Christ will be lost (John 15; Romans 11) 2. A child of God can become an unbeliever and depart from God (Hebrews 3; 6; 10). 3. One having been justified can again be entangled in sin so as to be lost (I Corinthians 10; Galatians and 2 Peter) 1. A child of God who does not abide in Christ will be lost (John 15; Romans 11) 2. A child of God can become an unbeliever and depart from God (Hebrews 3; 6; 10). 3. One having been justified can again be entangled in sin so as to be lost (I Corinthians 10; Galatians and 2 Peter)

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6. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 6 Those delivered from Egyptian bondage Christians delivered from SIN Delivered BUT FELL!! 1 Cor. 10:1-13 (NKJV) [1] Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, [2] all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, [3] all ate the same spiritual food, [4] and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ. [5] But with most of them God was not well pleased, for their bodies were scattered in the wilderness.

7. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 7 They fell – SO CAN WE!!!! What IF We Do ANY of These things??? Heb 4:11 1 Cor. 10:1-13 (NKJV) [6] Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. [7] And do not become idolaters as were some of them. As it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play." [8] Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell; [9] nor let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents; [10] nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer.

8. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 8 1 Cor. 10:6 (NKJV) [6] Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. 1 Cor. 10:11 (NKJV) [11] Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. Vine’s (e) "an ensample," pattern,..., "pattern;" in an ethical sense, 1Co_10:6; Phi_3:17; 1Th_1:7; 2Th_3:9; 1Ti_4:12, RV, "ensample;" Tit_2:7, RV, "ensample," for AV, "pattern;" 1Pe_5:3; in a doctrinal sense, a type, Rom_5:14. Vine’s (e) "an ensample," pattern,..., "pattern;" in an ethical sense, 1Co_10:6; Phi_3:17; 1Th_1:7; 2Th_3:9; 1Ti_4:12, RV, "ensample;" Tit_2:7, RV, "ensample," for AV, "pattern;" 1Pe_5:3; in a doctrinal sense, a type, Rom_5:14.

9. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 9 1 Cor. 10:1-13 (NKJV) [11] Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. [12] Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. [13] No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. A WARNING TO US!!!!!

10. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 10  Israel is an EXAMPLE for us (were they REALLY delivered from bondage?) – [10:1-5,11]  “He thinks he stands” – i.e. he thinks he cannot fall - Mat. 26:31-35; 69-75  God always makes a way of escape – [10:13]  My beloved, FLEE idolatry – [10:14-22] [12] Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

11. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 11 I didn’t take the “WAY of ESCAPE!! Fall – Thayer : - G4098 - πίπτω / πέτω - pipto ̄ / peto ̄ 1) to descend from a higher place to a lower 2) to descend from an erect to a prostrate position 2a) to fall down 2b) to be cast down from a state of prosperity Good thing I was never really UP!!

12. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 12 Egypt The world Pharaoh Satan Moses (deliverer)Jesus (deliverer) IsraelThe church Moses (Law giver)Jesus (Law giver) Cloud & Sea Baptism WildernessChristian life JordanDeath CanaanHeaven

13. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 13 People who teach that it is possible to lose your salvation normally use several prooftexts. At first glance the verses do appear to prove their point. However, upon further study it becomes clear that they have taken the verses out of context and forced a meaning upon the text which the author never intended. A case in point is Galatians 5:4. President Grace Evangelical Society:

14. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 14 The whole issue here is what falling from grace means. Does it mean that the believers in question have fallen from their positional standing in grace? If it does, then Paul contradicts himself because in other passages he clearly states that is impossible (cf. Romans 8:38-39; Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30; Colossians 2:13-14; 1 Thessalonians 5:10; 2 Timothy 2:13). President Grace Evangelical Society:

15. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 15 Falling from grace means that a believer who reverts to pharisaical thinking and practices has fallen from a present experience of grace. While our position in the grace of God is secure, our experience of His grace is not. If a believer today is unwittingly duped into joining a works-salvation cult, he will cease to experience God's grace until he leaves the cult. President Grace Evangelical Society:

16. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 16 If a believer joins any group, cult or otherwise, which teaches that we must produce good works in order to maintain our salvation, he will cease to experience grace. Even the linking of assurance to the quality of our lives can lead a believer to fall from a daily experience of grace. President Grace Evangelical Society:

17. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 17 Galatians 5:1-8 (NKJV) Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. [2] Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. [3] And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. [4] You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. [5] For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. [6] For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love. [7] You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? [8] This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you.

18. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 18  They stood in liberty through Christ!! – BUT – they could be brought under bondage again - (1)  Truly – if they reverted back to the Law of Moses, they would not be benefited by Christ’s death. (2)  They HAD BEEN benefiting from Christ – but they could forfeit what Christ provided, i.e. salvation!  They stood in liberty through Christ!! – BUT – they could be brought under bondage again - (1)  Truly – if they reverted back to the Law of Moses, they would not be benefited by Christ’s death. (2)  They HAD BEEN benefiting from Christ – but they could forfeit what Christ provided, i.e. salvation! Galatians 5:1,2 (NKJV) Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. [2] Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing.

19. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 19  To reiterate – if they reverted back to the Law of Moses – they would be rejecting Christ and depending only upon their perfect performance of that Law. (3)  Ye are severed from Christ – (ASV) (kate ̄ rge ̄ the ̄ te apo Christou). First aorist passive of katargeo ̄, to make null and void as in Rom 7:2,6 (loosed, delivered) (A.T. Robertson)  To reiterate – if they reverted back to the Law of Moses – they would be rejecting Christ and depending only upon their perfect performance of that Law. (3)  Ye are severed from Christ – (ASV) (kate ̄ rge ̄ the ̄ te apo Christou). First aorist passive of katargeo ̄, to make null and void as in Rom 7:2,6 (loosed, delivered) (A.T. Robertson) Galatians 5:3,4 (NKJV) [3] And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. [4] You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.

20. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 20  Fallen from grace – (A.T. Robertson)  To be justified by Law - (hoitines en nomo ̄ i dikaiousthe). Present passive conative indicative, “ye who are trying to be justified in the law.”  Fallen - Second aorist active indicative of ekpipto ̄ (with a variable vowel of the first aorist) and followed by the ablative case. “Ye did fall out of grace,” “ye left the sphere of grace in Christ and took your stand in the sphere of law” as your hope of salvation.  Fallen from grace – (A.T. Robertson)  To be justified by Law - (hoitines en nomo ̄ i dikaiousthe). Present passive conative indicative, “ye who are trying to be justified in the law.”  Fallen - Second aorist active indicative of ekpipto ̄ (with a variable vowel of the first aorist) and followed by the ablative case. “Ye did fall out of grace,” “ye left the sphere of grace in Christ and took your stand in the sphere of law” as your hope of salvation. Galatians 5:3,4 (NKJV) [3] And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. [4] You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.

21. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 21 Galatians 5:5-7 (NKJV) [5] For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. [6] For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love. [7] You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? Some had ceased to run well :  Becoming entangled again in the yoke of bondage – (5:1; cf. 2 Peter 2:20-22)  Christ profited them NOTHING! – (5:2)  Becoming estranged from Christ – (5:4; John 15:1-6)  Falling from Grace – (5:4)  Disobedient to the truth –(5:7, 3:1) Some had ceased to run well :  Becoming entangled again in the yoke of bondage – (5:1; cf. 2 Peter 2:20-22)  Christ profited them NOTHING! – (5:2)  Becoming estranged from Christ – (5:4; John 15:1-6)  Falling from Grace – (5:4)  Disobedient to the truth –(5:7, 3:1)

22. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 22  Can one be entangled again in the yoke of bondage and still Be saved??  Can Christ profit one NOTHING and that one still Be saved??  Can one Be estranged from Christ and still Be saved??  Can one fall from grace and still Be saved???  Can one be Disobedient to the truth and still Be saved??

23. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 23 Galatians 5:4 (NKJV) You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. I can’t fall off if I never get on!!

24. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ / March 18, 2007 24 1. A child of God who does not abide in Christ will be lost (John 15; Romans 11) 2. A child of God can become an unbeliever and depart from God (Hebrews 3; 6; 10). 3. One having been justified can again be entangled in sin so as to be lost (I Corinthians 10; Galatians and 2 Peter) 1. A child of God who does not abide in Christ will be lost (John 15; Romans 11) 2. A child of God can become an unbeliever and depart from God (Hebrews 3; 6; 10). 3. One having been justified can again be entangled in sin so as to be lost (I Corinthians 10; Galatians and 2 Peter)

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