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
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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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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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