It is possible to be a partial, formal believer, and yet be found wanting and lose eternal life. It is possible to practice some of the Bible injunctions and be regarded as Christian, and yet perish because you lack qualifications essential to Christian character.

The great crisis is just before as. To meet its trials and temptations, and to perform its duties, will require persevering faith. But we may triumph gloriously; not one WATCHING, PRAYING, BELIEVING soul will be ensnared by the enemy.

Beloved friends, brothers and sisters, becoming a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is not the end. In fact it's only the beginning. We still have work to do and duties to perform. If you want to know more, you need to read more.

-Counsels for the Church, chap. 63