We often place emphasis on the plan of salvation - then quickly add - remain faithful. What does that mean?

1. Why is this
called
Old Faithful?
Re main
Fait hf ul

2. The Steps of Salvation
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We often talk about the steps in the plan
of salvation.
Faith in Jesus as the Son of God
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Repentance of sins
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Confession of our faith

Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
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We preach sermons on faith, repentance,
confession and baptism
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3. The BIGGEST Step
Often the preacher will toss in
another one – remain faithful
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DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!!!
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What does it mean to remain
faithful?
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What does that require of me?
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4. Remain / Abide
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1 John 2:24-25 24 Therefore let
that abide in you which you heard
from the beginning. If what you
heard from the beginning abides in
you, you also will abide in the Son
and in the Father. 25 And this is
the promise that He has promised
us--eternal life.

5. Remain / Abide
Thayer – in reference to place,
tarry, not to depart, to continue to
be present; to be kept continually

In reference to time, to continue to
be, not to perish, to last, endure
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6. Keep the Faith
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2 Timothy 4:7-8 7 I have fought
the good fight, I have finished the
race, I have kept the faith. 8
Finally, there is laid up for me the
crown of righteousness, which the
Lord, the righteous Judge, will give
to me on that Day, and not to me
only but also to all who have loved
His appearing.

7. Keep the Faith
We must hold fast, keep, watch
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We must not escape
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A prisoner must be “kept” in jail
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We must be “kept” in Christ
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8. Keep the Faith
1 Timothy 5:22b keep yourself
pure
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1 Timothy 6:14 that you keep this
commandment without spot,
blameless until our Lord Jesus
Christ's appearing,
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9. Faithful
Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of
Jesus Christ by the will of God, To
the saints who are in Ephesus,
and faithful in Christ Jesus:
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Colossians 1:2a To the saints
and faithful brethren in Christ who
are in Colosse:
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10. Faithful

Thayer – trusty, faithful, of
persons who show themselves
faithful in the transaction of
business, the execution of
commands, or the discharge of
official duties; one that can be
relied on

11. Faithful

Revleation 2:10b Be faithful until
death, and I will give you the
crown of life.

12. Faithful
Revelation 17:14 These will make
war with the Lamb, and the Lamb
will overcome them, for He is Lord
of lords and King of kings; and
those who are with Him are called,
chosen, and faithful."

13. Application to Life
Is this “faithful?”
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Paper delivered once in a while?
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Make house payment 3 times a
year?
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Pray every once in a while?
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Worship 4 times a year?

14. Conclusion
Have you:
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Believed, repented, confessed?
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Been baptized?
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Remained faithful to the Lord?
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Wandered away?