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INTRODUCTION The Peril Of Not Progressing Hebrews 6:1-8 Mark A. Copeland 1. The normal Christian life is to be one of spiritual growth and progression... a. Starting as “babes in Christ”, we feed on the “milk” of the Word b. As our spiritual senses are exercised to discern good and evil, we are then able to progress to “solid food” (meat) -- In this way we are to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” - 2 Pe 3:18 2. But as we saw in a previous lesson (“Marks Of Spiritual Immaturity”), not all grow as they should, and some of the indications of immaturity are... a. Dullness of hearing b. Inability to teach others c. Diet of “milk” only d. Inability to discern good and evil - cf. He 5:11-14 3. But what if we don’t grow spiritually as we should, so what? a. Is spiritual growth really that essential? b. Is there a “danger” involved in not progressing spiritually? [In the text before us (He 6:1-8), we find that indeed there is “The Peril Of Not Progressing”; that it is possible for Christians to find themselves in a very precarious situation. As we examine this passage, we note first...] I. THE DUTY OF PRESSING ON TO PERFECTION (1-3) A. THE PERFECTION WE SEEK IS TWOFOLD... 1. Maturity in religious knowledge, as a means - cf. 1 Pe 2:2; Ja 1:21 a. We need the Word of God, that we may grow thereby b. By receiving the Word with humility into our hearts, it can save our souls 2. Full development of spiritual life, as an ends - cf. 2 Pe 1:5-8 a. To faith and knowledge, we must add the qualities of godly character b. As we develop this godly character, we truly come to know the Lord B. FOR THIS WE NEED “THE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES OF CHRIST”... 1. Our text reveals that this involves teaching on such subjects as: a. “Repentance from dead works” 1) I.e., turning from works which produce spiritual death, not life 2) Paul describes such works in Ep 2:1-3; Ro 6:21 b. “Faith toward God” 1) I.e., that trusting conviction in God and His promises that is essential to pleasing Him - cf. He 11:6 2) This faith is produced by the Word of God itself - cf. Ro 10:17; Jn 20:30-31 c. “The doctrine of baptisms” Sermons From Hebrews 44
Mark A. Copeland 1) In the first century A. D., there were many ritual washings practiced by the various sects of the pagans and Jews a) Such practices needed to be carefully distinguished from Christian baptism b) Just as John’s baptism was distinguished from baptism into Christ - cf. Ac 19: 1-5 2) Today, it is important to understand the different kinds of baptisms practiced... a) Nearly all “Christian” religions practice some sort of baptism b) But most do not baptize for the reasons stated in the Scriptures - cf. Ac 2:38; 22:16; Ro 6:1-6 d. “Laying on of hands” 1) In the early church, this was done for various reasons: a) By Jesus, and others with the gift of healing, to heal the sick - Lk 4:40; Mk 16:18; Ac 28:8 b) By Jesus, to bestow special blessings upon others - Mk 10:16; Mt 19:13-15 c) By the apostles, to impart the Spirit in a miraculous measure- Ac 8:14-25; 19: 1-7; 2 Ti 1:6 d) By church leaders, to appoint different ones for service - Ac 6:1-6; 13:1-3; 1 Ti 4:14; 5:22 2) Note that the laying on of hands was accompanied by prayer; perhaps the imposition of hands being the outward symbol of the prayer (Lightfoot) e. “Resurrection of the dead” 1) A central theme of apostolic preaching was the resurrection of Jesus - Ac 2:31-32; 10:40; 13:33 2) They also preached in Jesus our own resurrection, which is our precious hope! - Ac 4:2; 24:15; 1 Co 15:12-23 f. “Eternal judgment” 1) Another theme of apostolic preaching - cf. Ac 17:30-31; 24:24-25 2) Also stressed in their epistles - cf. Ro 2:16; 14:10-12; 2 Co 5:10 2. Understanding these concepts serves as the “beginning” of spiritual growth! a. Sadly, some who have been Christians for years still “need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God;” b. Such people are still “babes” who “need milk and not solid food.” - He 5:12 C. BUT WE ALSO NEED TO “GO ON TO PERFECTION”... 1. Once we have laid the foundation, we need to build on it 2. With an understanding of the doctrines previously described, we are ready to receive more difficult knowledge a. Such as the high priesthood of Christ - cf. He 5:9-11 b. We might also add the work of Christ as our “King of kings and Lord of lords”, as depicted in the book of Revelation 3. By comprehending the more “meatier” parts of the Word of God, we are more likely to remain steadfast in our faith -- And so we need the attitude of striving toward perfection as described by Paul - Ph 3:7-15 [Is this our attitude? It should be, for as we continue to read in our text, there is...] II. THE DANGER OF IRREVERSIBLE APOSTASY (4-8) A. NOTE THE PRIVILEGES SOME APOSTATES HAD ENJOYED... Sermons From Hebrews 45
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