HEBREWS

HEBREWS 6:1-6:12 Marks Of Maturity Part II

Spiritual Maturity is NOT: about age about experience about appearance about knowledge

Call To Spiritual Maturity

Call To Spiritual Maturity A Call To Spiritual Progress

Hebrews 6 1 Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity,

Hebrews 6 1 Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity,

Call To Spiritual Maturity A Call To Spiritual Progress Move Beyond

Call To Spiritual Maturity A Call To Spiritual Progress Move Beyond Once For All

Call To Spiritual Maturity A Call To Spiritual Progress Move Beyond Once For All Elementary Teachings

Call To Spiritual Maturity A Call To Spiritual Progress Move Beyond Once For All Elementary Teachings ABCs of Faith

Call To Spiritual Maturity A Call To Spiritual Progress You use the basics to go on to better things

Call To Spiritual Maturity A Call To Spiritual Progress You use the basics to go on to better things Growth is normal, stilted growth is abnormal

Hebrews 6 1 Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity,

Call To Spiritual Maturity A Call To Spiritual Progress

Hebrews 6 1b not laying again the foundation

Call To Spiritual Maturity A Call To Spiritual Progress Six Foundational Statements

Hebrews 6 1b not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God,

Hebrews 6 2 instruction about cleansing rites, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

Spiritual Progress Statements Repentance Faith Baptism Laying on of hands Resurrection of Dead Final Judgement GODWARD FUTURE CHURCHWARD

Hebrews 6 2 instruction about cleansing rites, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And God permitting, we will do so.

Call To Spiritual Maturity A Call To Spiritual Progress

Call To Spiritual Maturity A Call To Spiritual Progress Progress Does Not Affect Salvation

Hebrews 6 4 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,

Hebrews 6 5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age

Hebrews 6 6 and who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance.

Hebrews 6 6b To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace.

Some Interpretations Sin of apostasy: willfully turning back to old life The people addressed in letter were not true believers

Hebrews 6 6 and who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance.

Some Interpretations Sin of apostasy: willfully turning back to old life “Apostasia” is revolt, defect, permanently forsake faith.

Some Interpretations Sin of apostasy: willfully turning back to old life “Apostasia” is revolt, defect, permanently forsake faith. “Parapito” means fall along side

Psalm 37 23 The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him;

Psalm 37 24 though he may stumble…

Some Interpretations Sin of apostasy: willfully turning back to old life Those who believe this, believe that person can be restored: not according to this passage!

Hebrews 6 4 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,

Hebrews 6 6 and who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance.

Some Interpretations Sin of apostasy: willfully turning back to old life “repentance”: if you fall away, you don’t get saved again

Psalm 37 24 though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.

Some Interpretations Sin of apostasy: willfully turning back to old life “repentance”: if you fall away, you don’t get saved again Repentance vs. CONFESSION

Some Interpretations The people addressed were not true believers

Some Interpretations The people addressed were not true believers “Enlightened” - ONCE FOR ALL

Some Interpretations The people addressed were not true believers “Enlightened” - ONCE FOR ALL “Tasted”

Some Interpretations The people addressed were not true believers “Enlightened” - ONCE FOR ALL “Tasted” “Partakers”

Some Interpretations The people addressed were not true believers How could unsaved people disgrace Jesus and put Him to open shame?

CONTEXT & KEYWORDS The letter was written to believers

CONTEXT & KEYWORDS The letter was written to believers The context is “maturity”

Call To Spiritual Maturity A Call To Spiritual Progress Progress Does Not Affect Salvation

Call To Spiritual Maturity A Call To Spiritual Progress Progress Does Not Affect Salvation Progress Results In Fruitfulness

Hebrews 6 7 Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God.

Hebrews 6 8 But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless and is in danger of being cursed. In the end it will be burned.

Hebrews 6 9 Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things in your case—the things that have to do with salvation.

Hebrews 6 10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.

Fruitfulness A field proves its worth by fruit it produces

Fruitfulness A field proves its worth by fruit it produces Thorns and thistles burned, not the field!

Call To Spiritual Maturity A Call To Spiritual Progress Progress Does Not Affect Salvation Progress Results In Fruitfulness

Call To Spiritual Maturity A Call To Spiritual Progress Progress Does Not Affect Salvation Progress Results In Fruitfulness Progress Demands Diligent Effort

Hebrews 6 11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.

Hebrews 6 12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

Call To Spiritual Maturity A Call To Spiritual Progress Progress Does Not Affect Salvation Progress Results In Fruitfulness Progress Demands Diligent Effort

The highs and lows of life don’t impact your relationship with God Marks of Maturity? The highs and lows of life don’t impact your relationship with God

You find value in the “daily-ness” and trivial seasons of life Marks of Maturity? You find value in the “daily-ness” and trivial seasons of life

You are at peace with situations beyond your control Marks of Maturity? You are at peace with situations beyond your control 

You don’t allow disciplines to take a back seat Marks of Maturity? You don’t allow disciplines to take a back seat

You don’t allow disciplines to take a back seat Marks of Maturity? You don’t allow disciplines to take a back seat (maturity means you can feed yourself!)

You maintain a childlike sense of wonder and awe Marks of Maturity? You maintain a childlike sense of wonder and awe

You do not compare yourself to others Marks of Maturity? You do not compare yourself to others

Marks of Maturity? You listen to others who have a different viewpoint, with the goal of growing and not correcting

Matthew 18:15-17 philosophy: Marks of Maturity? Matthew 18:15-17 philosophy: Talking TO people you have issues with, not ABOUT people you have issues with

Your heart breaks for the poor and marginalized Marks of Maturity? Your heart breaks for the poor and marginalized 

You understand Christianity doesn’t have an on/off switch Marks of Maturity? You understand Christianity doesn’t have an on/off switch

You have a sustainable rhythm to your life Marks of Maturity? You have a sustainable rhythm to your life

HEBREWS 6:1-6:12 Marks Of Maturity Part II

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