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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James addresses a certain type of judgment which we should be careful to avoid (James 4:11-12). Some Christians become guilty of judging brethren about things unrevealed in God’s word, and in doing so they judge God and His word. Outline – Judging the Law Presentation – Judging the Law
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The worship we offer to God and the subsequent life we lead upon leaving the service of worship are intimately related. Those are misguided who deny the importance of a firm adherence to the biblical pattern of worship as it relates to our broader relationship with God. History – both Biblical and otherwise – shows …
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“Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even …
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There is a scarlet thread of redemption that runs through the scriptures. From Genesis to Revelation we can see God’s plan unfold before us. This plan for mankind was necessary “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). However, the world wants to focus on the scheme of redemption without acknowledging …
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Matthew 10 After being moved to compassion by the scene of the weary and scattered multitudes, Jesus said, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest”(9:37-38). It is then that Jesus chose twelve from among His disciples to be His …
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“The way of man is not in himself; it is not in man who walks to direct his own steps” (Jeremiah 10:23). This takes humility to accept. The world has rejected this view of life. It is considered demeaning to depend on the guidance of another. Weakness and inferiority is displayed in the pursuit of counsel. …
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The church presents a wonderful image of God’s grace. Its members represent the complexities of humanity while simultaneously highlighting its simplicity. Despite the former, the latter stems from the common fact that all have sinned and need God’s saving grace (cf. Romans 3:21-26). None have anything in which to boast save the cross of Christ …
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