“let us go on to perfection”
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“Let us go on to perfection”. 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). Hebrews 5 & 6. “Let us go on to perfection”. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
“Let us go on to perfection”Hebrews 5 & 6
Consider the sad state of thosewho 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)
“Let us go on to perfection”
• 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 becauseit is God’s will for us (6:3)His will that all saints be perfect(cf. Colossians 1:27-28)
The Text of Hebrews 5:9-6:3 gives us at least three reasons why every Christian should mature in Christ:
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)