Grow in Christ

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Grow in Christ
Hebrews Chapter Six

1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
3 And this will we do, if God permit.
This morning our Lord brings us to a discussion of a truth that is stalling growth in our worship services. Through Paul’s guiding dissertation to the Christian Hebrew children of God, we get the admonition of stale worship. We, as the Hebrew were, are urged to go forward in the doctrine given us by Christ. Failure to put forth the full gospel of God is paramount to falling into a state of agnosticism. We can easily become a believing but apostate worshiping group. The consequences of apostasy, or turning back, are described further on in this chapter. But, for today, we must consider our method of “church” building… shepherding. Many were on track, some were not. Some are on track, many are not. God expresses satisfaction, as to the workers in the field, for the most part. But, He has ought with the UN-witted repetition of the message that brought the children to a knowledge of the truth then stalled. Rather, let me say, became locked in low gear repeating forever the basics of Christ’s message of seeking conversion, and fail to feed the flock.
The apostle encourages them to grow in faith and holiness; to build on the foundation of means to repentance and soar upward to become mighty people of wondrous knowledge and great works.
I compare faltering church groups today to a car stuck in the mud. The driver pours buckets of water beneath the spinning wheels to move it out of the mud; won’t work! Gravel and sand are needed. Stuck in the mud parishioners need the gravel of the whole truth of God thrown beneath their spinning minds. Every part of the truth and will of God must be set before all who profess the gospel, and be branded on their hearts and consciences. We should not be always speaking about outward things; these have their places and use, but often take up too much attention and time away from meat of the Word. Christians are starving for spiritual feeding. Know God, know peace. 11-14-2019 BLL

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