This document discusses the dangers of drifting away from one's salvation in Jesus Christ. It encourages giving earnest heed to the gospel message that was spoken through God's Son and confirmed by apostles through miracles. If one neglects this great salvation, they lose forgiveness of sins, power over sin, assurance of God's presence, and hope for eternity. Currents like time, familiarity, society, the flesh, and daily concerns can cause one to drift. The key is to diligently follow Jesus' example through studying scripture daily with prayerful devotion.

2. Introduction:
• Our focus today is on Hebrews 2:1-4.
• What are some reasons behind this
encouragement.
• What things can cause us to drift away.
• How can we avoid drifting away.

3. The Real Danger of Drifting
• It is possible for us to drift away from our
salvation!
• One can “neglect” our great salvation.
Heb. 2:3
– One can fall away where it becomes
impossible to renew them to repentance.
Heb. 6:4-6; 10:26-27

4. The Dignity of the One Through
Whom God Has Spoken
• God now speaks to us through His Son.
Heb. 1:1-2
• We note that God spoke through angels…
– Hebrews 2:2 His word proved steadfast and
every transgression and disobedience
received a just reward.
– How much more, then, when He speaks to us
through His Son!
Dare we neglect the Word spoken by Jesus?

5. The Confirmation Given This
Revelation
• The word spoken by God’s Son was also
confirmed by His apostles. Heb. 2:3
– By those who were eyewitnesses.
Acts 10:39-41; 2 Peter 1:16
– This word was confirmed even more! Heb 2:4
• By God Himself through miracles and
signs. Jn. 10:37-38
• By the Holy Spirit… 1 Cor. 12:7-11

6. What We Lose If We Drift Away
• We lose so great a salvation. V.3
• It offers:
– Forgiveness of sins. Eph. 1:3, 7
– Transformation of character by providing power
over sin. John 8:32
– Assurance of God’s presence. Heb. 13:5
– A clear and peaceful conscience. Heb. 10:22
– Glorious hope for eternity. Eph. 1:18; 1Jn. 2:25
• Dare we lose all this through neglect?!

7. Currents That Can Cause Us To
“Drift Away”
• The Currents of…
– Time: Some wear out and become weary,
lose their sense of fervor and devotion.
Galatians 6:9; Revelation 2:4
– Familiarity: Being familiar with the Truth, it
may seem common and lose its sense of
specialness to us. Revelation 2:4
– Society: The tides of modern opinion may
easily induce us to go “their way,” rather than
God’s way! 1 Tim. 1:4; 1 Corinthians 15:33;
2 Corinthians 11:2-3

8. Currents That Can Cause Us To
“Drift Away”
• The Currents of…
– The Flesh: Our warfare not only without, but
also within. 1 Peter 2:11
• Our flesh constantly fights against our
souls, and against the Spirit who desires
that we follow Him. Galatians 5:16-17
– Daily Concerns: A constant pressure of daily
cares, anxieties, duties, etc., can distract us
from the proper focus. Luke 8:14; 21:34

9. The Key To Prevent This Drifting!
• We “MUST give the more earnest heed”!
• Like in a boat corrections can be made on
your voyage to prevent shipwreck.
• So it is with your salvation.
– We must be diligent to the task at hand.
2 Peter. 1:5, 10
– There is no place to be half-hearted about
this! Philippians 3:12-15
– Today we need to give a more earnest heed
than those before were giving! Luke 12:48

10. We Must Give Such Heed To
The Things We Have Heard
• This refers to what Jesus has given us today.
The gospel of Christ in all aspects.
• How can we do this?
– Follow the good example of the Berean brethren.
Listen and follow up… Acts 17:11
• Receive the Word with all readiness!
• Search the scriptures daily!
• Use prayerful devotion to God. Psalm 119:18
• Conclude with a prayerful desire to please
God. Psalm 119:10-11