The Steadfast Christian
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The Steadfast Christian
Christians need to be steadfast in the Lord. Many accept Christ, but many backslide. Many never mature or grow in the Lord. They live by their moods, becoming “roller coaster” Christians. Their feelings control them. They permit small things to discourage them. They are not willing to pay the price of being a Christian. Because they are not steadfast they give up being a Christian very easily.
I. Warning to be Serious (vv. )
I. Warning to be Serious (vv. )
A. Childish (vv. , ). “Let us go on to perfection.” Note the words of Jesus in .
A. Childish (vv. , ). “Let us go on to perfection.” Note the words of Jesus in .
B. Consecration (v. ). Let’s go on to deeper things. Let’s grow and mature in the Lord.
B. Consecration (v. ). Let’s go on to deeper things. Let’s grow and mature in the Lord.
C. Careless (vv. ). Note the experiences of Christians:
C. Careless (vv. ). Note the experiences of Christians:
1) Knew the truth.
1) Knew the truth.
2) Partakers of the Holy Ghost.
2) Partakers of the Holy Ghost.
3) Tasted the good Word of God.
3) Tasted the good Word of God.
4) Had the hope of heaven.
4) Had the hope of heaven.
D. Compensation (vv. , ). If Christians don’t produce fruit they are of no value (cf. ).
D. Compensation (vv. , ). If Christians don’t produce fruit they are of no value (cf. ).
II. Warning to be Steadfast (vv. )
II. Warning to be Steadfast (vv. )
A. Persuasion (v. ). These people would be dedicated to the Lord.
A. Persuasion (v. ). These people would be dedicated to the Lord.
B. Promise (v. ). God remembers our work (). What we sow we will reap (). If we are faithful He will reward us.
B. Promise (v. ). God remembers our work (). What we sow we will reap (). If we are faithful He will reward us.
C. Prayer (vv. , ).
C. Prayer (vv. , ).
1) Diligence (v. ). “We want each one of you to keep on working to the end. Then what you hope for, will happen” (NLT).
1) Diligence (v. ). “We want each one of you to keep on working to the end. Then what you hope for, will happen” (NLT).
2) Dedication (v. ). Don’t give up. Don’t quit. Be faithful (; ).
2) Dedication (v. ). Don’t give up. Don’t quit. Be faithful (; ).
III. Warning to be Stable (vv. )
III. Warning to be Stable (vv. )
A. Promise (vv. , ). God’s promise to Abraham was fulfilled. God always keep His promises (see ).
A. Promise (vv. , ). God’s promise to Abraham was fulfilled. God always keep His promises (see ).
B. Patience (v. ). Abraham wanted a son. God does answer our prayers, but in His way and in His time. Be patient. Note the words of : “He prayed again.”
B. Patience (v. ). Abraham wanted a son. God does answer our prayers, but in His way and in His time. Be patient. Note the words of : “He prayed again.”
C. Personal (v. ). God backs up His promises with His name. His name is above all names.
C. Personal (v. ). God backs up His promises with His name. His name is above all names.
D. Power (vv. , ). Note two things: He keeps His promise, and He cannot lie. Note , “The Word was made flesh … full of grace and truth.”
D. Power (vv. , ). Note two things: He keeps His promise, and He cannot lie. Note , “The Word was made flesh … full of grace and truth.”
Note these verses: “For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end” (). “… If we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end” (). We are also told we must overcome (). Are you living a steadfast life?
Pentz, C. M. (1979). Expository Outlines on Hebrews (pp. 14–15). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.