Why Do Some New Converts

Fall Away?

• Persecution (Matthew 13:20-21)• Riches (Matthew 13:22)• False Teachers (Eph. 4:14-16;

2 Peter 2:18).• Negligent Study Habits (Heb. 5:11-

6:4; 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:16-17; I Peter 2:2).

Causes of New Christians Falling Away

• Conduct of Brethren:–Divisiveness –Hyper-critical–Unsupportive/Unloving–Unscriptural view of grace

Causes of New Christians Falling Away

• Supportive spiritual family• Emphasize blessings in Christ• Offer substantive teaching• Promote biblical unity• Be loving in our evaluation of one another• Unselfish• Scriptural view of grace

What God’s People must Do!