English Sermon: Building Up or Drifting Away?
/Building Up or Drifting Away?
Acts 20:32
“Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. Change to ESV
Hebrews 2:1-4
1 We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. 2 For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, 3 how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. 4 God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will. Change to ESV
How does the Bible describe incremental change in our life?
1. Building up (1 Peter 2:5, Jude v. 20)
2. Drifting away (Hebrews 2:1)
Diagnostic questions to ask ourselves as we enter into the new year:
1. Have I grown in love for Jesus? (1 Cor 8:1, Ephesians 8:9, 2 Cor 5:14)
2. Have I been faithful in the little things? (Matt 25:21, Luke 16:10)
Proverbs 3:3-4
2 Thess 1:11-12
