Holding Fast Our Confession of Hope

Holding Fast Our Confession of Hope
Hebrews 10:23

Introduction and Contextual Relevance…

I. A Reference to Our Confession of Hope…
A. Faith changes things…
B. Our Confession is a Display of True Faith…

1. At our baptism… Romans 6:1ff
2. The Lord's Supper, I Corinthians 11:26
3. The life we live in the world…

Lesson: Here is a vital aspect of our faith…

C. Our Confession will Expose us to…

1. Satan's attacks…Ephesians 6:11, 16; I Peter 5:8
2. The opposition of the world…John 15:18-19; James 4:4

Lesson: Friendship with the world is dangerous and ultimately impossible for the true Christian…

3. The propensities of our own hearts…

II. An Exhortation Regarding Our Confession…
A. Hold fast…
B. Without wavering…
Practical Observations:
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III. The Strong Incentive we have for Holding to Our Confession
A. Christ faithfulness is promised and certain…II Corinthians 12:9
B. He Died for Us…

Application: