The Danger of Drawing Back

Hebrews 10:26-39

Charlie Brown is no loser!

This passage speaks of the danger of apostasy for some; but it speaks of the power of ______________________ for those who believe.

A close reading of the text shows the author’s primary concern is to motivate his Christian reader to persevere because ______________ times lay ahead.

Real Christians have ______________________ faith – they accept (and keep on accepting) Jesus Christ V. 39

The word perdition here is the Greek word apoleia – it is used 19 times in the New Testament – almost always to speak of destruction for those who ________________ Christ.

Phil. 3:17-19 Hebrews 6:9

2 Cor. 13:5 1 John 5:13

Non-Christians _______________ Christ when it matters V. 26-29

Matthew 10:32-33

“Apostates are those who move toward Christ, have understood His gospel, and are on the verge of saving belief, but then rebel and turn away.” -John MacArthur

Matthew 13:18-23

Profile: Judas Iscariot

The Fear Factor in the life of a believer V. 30-31

If fear will keep you from doing something that will _______________ your witness, by all means let it!

1 Cor. 3:11-15 1 Cor. 11:23-30

Real Christians ______________________ V. 32-38

The “Overcomers” of Revelation 2-3

Profile: Simon Peter

Profile: Sundar Singh