Sermon Outline:
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A Warning: If you have heard the gospel and continue to sin deliberately, you will be punished as God’s adversary
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An Exhortation: Do not throw away your confidence
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An Encouragement: We are not those who shrink back
Family Discussion Questions:
Younger and Older:
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What is our relationship with God if we don’t trust in Jesus?
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What do God’s enemies receive?
- What does the author of Hebrews tell us to do to make sure that we don't lose confidence in the gospel?
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How are Christians still being saved even after they “get saved” by trusting in Jesus?
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What do we receive when we endure in our faith?
Deeper Discussion:
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What does it mean to “go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth?
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What are some of the different “roads” to apostasy? What are some of the ways these roads intertwine?
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What are the problems with contrasting God’s character in the Old and New Testaments? What response would Scripture give to this accusation?
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Are we definitely saved if we have made a confession or prayer to “accept” or believe in Jesus? What else might be necessary?