An Appeal from a Christian Father

A.

Trust the Bible. (Joshua 1:8) "Do not let this Book of the Law depart from Separate from Sin. (2 Tim 2:19) "Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation

1. If SATAN cannot keep you from becoming a child of God, he will

do everything he can to keep you from LIVING LIKE ONE

2. False teachers will try to entice you to follow their evil ways.

a. (Jude 4)

about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are

godless men, who

for immorality

Lord."

"For certain men whose condemnation was writtenchange the grace of our God into a licenseand deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and

b. (1 John 2:3-6)

obey his commands. The man who says, “I know him,” but

does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not

in him. But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made

complete in him. This is how we know we are in him:

Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did."

"We know that we have come to know him if we

C.

always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s

will for you in Christ Jesus."

Rejoice in What God has Given you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) "Be joyful

1. A heart of thankfulness

2. Rejoice in your

manhood, womanhood

3. Rejoice in your physical appearance and academic abilities

4. Rejoice in the family God has placed you

5. Rejoice in the stage of life

6. Be positive

D.

“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and

with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment."

Worship JESUS and ONLY JESUS. (Matthew 22:37-38) "Jesus replied:

1. Anything, or anyone we love more, serve more, worship more is an

IDOL

2. Only a personal relationship with CHRIST will be sufficient to keep

you in the faith

a.

BUILDINGS

Illus in Great Britain, they rallied around their BEAUTIFULand SENTIMENTAL MEMORIES

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

Young men and women, you are the only hope for a generation that will continue to love

the Lord and promote the gospel.

PARENTS religion is not enoughDenominational loyalty is not enoughMAINTAINING beautiful facilities is not enoughKEEPING THE CHURCH GOING is not enoughPRESERVING DOCTRINAL HERITAGE is not enough

your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do

everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful."

1. 2000 years of attacks (Higher Criticism, Scientific accusation)

2. THE BIBLE STANDS!

B.

stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are

his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away

from wickedness.”

Spiritual Survival. Here is the main part of this message. For Christian

young people to survive, they must have something more to hold onto than

just preserving the religion of their parents. In Wales, the older generation

tried to preserve the wonderful church buildings, the old hymns, the great

church tradition. But in the end lost an entire of generation to secularism.

Here are four necessities that will keep a young man or woman true to the

Christian faith. I will also give a verse with each truth.