The fifth elementary principle of Christ listed by the Hebrew writer is “resurrection of the dead” (Hebrews 6:2). Resurrection is an indispensable part of the gospel. Without an understanding of and belief in resurrection we cannot progress the way God intends. Outline – The Elementary Principles of Christ (6) – Resurrection Presentation – The Elementary …
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In life we make plans. How should we plan as Christians? How could worldliness affect our planning? James details a type of worldly planning which Christians should avoid (James 4:13-17). Outline – Life Planning Presentation – Life Planning
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The fourth elementary principle listed by the Hebrew writer is “of laying on of hands” (Hebrews 6:2). One who has repented of sins, turned in faith to God, and has his sins washed in baptism needs nourishment for growth. Revelation in the early church included “laying on of hands.” Outline – The Elementary Principles of …
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From the beginning to the end, the Bible reveals a reoccurring theme of the altar. The altar was central to the Jewish economy, but the Hebrew writer encouraged Christians saying, “We have an altar” (Hebrews 13:10). What is this altar and what is its significance? Outline – We Have an Altar Presentation – We Have …
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The third elementary principle listed by the Hebrew writer is “the doctrine of baptisms” (Hebrews 6:2). The shadow of the Old Testament is filled with “various washings” (Hebrews 9:10) which point to the true washing in Jesus’ blood accessed in baptism. Outline – The Elementary Principles of Christ (4) – Baptisms Presentation – The Elementary Principles of Christ (4) …
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Love is to be in truth and shown in keeping the truth. However, when the truth advances it is always met with opposition. The Christian must make sure they are in the truth rather than against it. Outline – God’s Truth and Our Love Presentation – God’s Truth & Our Love
Continue reading Sermon: God’s Truth and Our LoveThe second elementary principle listed by the Hebrew writer is “faith towards God” (Hebrews 6:1). It is impossible to please God without faith (Hebrews 11:6). However, it is imperative that we understand faith as the Bible portrays it. Outline – The Elementary Principles of Christ (3) – Faith Presentation – The Elementary Principles of Christ (3) – …
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The first of six elementary principles listed by the Hebrew writer is “repentance from dead works” (Hebrews 6:1). Repentance is rejected by many and misunderstood by more. Without being grounded in the principle the Christian cannot grow and live according to his calling. Outline – The Elementary Principles of Christ (2) – Repentance Presentation – The Elementary …
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What should new Christians do? What did they do when the church was established? (cf. Acts 2:40-47) New Christians should be active to strengthen their new relationship with God, and to strengthen their new brethren! Outline – “And they continued steadfastly” Presentation – “And they continued steadfastly”
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The Hebrew writer paused his thought flow in the epistle to give necessary admonition for the readers’ failure to move on from the elementary principles of Christ (Hebrews 6:1-3). We must mature, but this also illustrates the importance of those elementary principles. Outline – The Elementary Principles of Christ (1) Presentation – The Elementary Principles …
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