1. “Let us go on to perfection”
Hebrews 5 & 6
Consider the sad state of those who do not develop from birth
Man blind from birth (John 9:1-7) (Compassion of Jesus)
Man lame from birth (Acts 3:1-8) (Compassion of Peter & John)
Simple textual study of Hebrews 5:9 – 6:3
Preached at West Side on March 17, 2013 AM
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2. “Let us go on to perfection”
The Text of Hebrews 5:9-6:3 gives us at least three reasons why every Christian should mature in Christ:
We should mature by reason of time (5:12)
Example – Elders (cf. 1 Timothy 3:1-7, esp. 6)
We should mature by reason of use (5:13-14)
Better than bodily exercise (cf. 1 Timothy 4:7-8)
We should mature because it is God’s will for us (6:3)
His will that all saints be perfect (cf. Colossians 1:27-28)

3. Conclusion
God calls us to mature. Should we have time and opportunity – may we all fulfill His will in this.
“And this we will do if God permits” (6:3)