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The Peril of Neglecting the Great Salvation

A comprehensive Bible study exploring the magnitude of the salvation found in Jesus Christ, the necessity of the New Birth, and the spiritual consequences of failing to maintain one's walk with God.

1. The Magnitude of the Great Salvation

1.1 The Revelation of the One True God

Verses: Isaiah 9:6; 1 Timothy 3:16
  • Recognizing that the eternal Father was manifested in the flesh as the Son for our redemption.
  • Understanding that the name of Jesus is the singular name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

1.2 The Fullness of the Godhead in Christ

Verses: Colossians 2:9; John 14:9
  • Acknowledging that all the fullness of the divine nature dwells bodily in Jesus Christ.
  • Seeing the person of Jesus as the complete and final revelation of God to humanity.

2. The Apostolic Pattern of the New Birth

2.1 Repentance and Remission

Verses: Luke 24:47; Acts 2:38
  • Turning away from sin and the world with a sincere and contrite heart.
  • Preparing the soul for the washing of regeneration through a total surrender to God.

2.2 Water Baptism in the Name of Jesus

Verses: Acts 8:16; Acts 19:5; Romans 6:3-4
  • Applying the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the legal remission of sins.
  • Identifying with the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ through complete immersion.

2.3 The Infilling of the Holy Spirit

Verses: Acts 2:4; Acts 10:44-46; John 3:5
  • Receiving the promise of the Father with the initial physical evidence of speaking in other tongues.
  • Experiencing the internal transformation and power necessary to live a victorious life.

3. The Danger of Spiritual Neglect

3.1 The Risk of Drifting

Verses: Hebrews 2:1; Proverbs 4:21
  • Giving earnest heed to the apostolic doctrine to prevent gradual departure from the truth.
  • Guarding the heart against the distractions of the world that lead to spiritual apathy.

3.2 The Weight of Accountability

Verses: Hebrews 2:3; Luke 12:48
  • Understanding that neglect is a passive form of disobedience with eternal consequences.
  • Recognizing that those who have received the revelation of the name are held to a higher standard.

4. Maintaining the Great Salvation

4.1 Walking in Holiness

Verses: Hebrews 12:14; 2 Corinthians 7:1
  • Pursuing both inward purity of heart and outward separation from worldly influences.
  • Perfecting holiness in the fear of God as a response to His great mercy.

4.2 Endurance and Fellowship

Verses: Matthew 24:13; Hebrews 10:25
  • Remaining steadfast in the faith despite trials, persecutions, or the passage of time.
  • Strengthening the soul through consistent prayer and the gathering of the saints.