Hebrews – Msg #29 “Diffusing the ‘Scary Verses'”

This teaching covers Hebrews 6:1-6 and emphasizes the importance of maintaining one’s faith and avoiding false doctrines. It encourages believers to abide in Christ and not be moved away from the message of the gospel. Warns against being carried away by false teachings and traditions of men and clarifies that believers cannot lose their salvation, even in the face of perilous trials. The true discipline of the Lord comes through trials and discipline, enabling believers to discern good and evil and grow in maturity. The urgent tone of these verses underscores the importance of becoming mature in one’s faith and not remaining a spiritual babe who is easily carried away by every wind of doctrine. Through the consistent doctrine of Christ throughout the Scriptures, the reading encourages perseverance in the faith through trust in Christ.

I. Introduction

A. The importance of maintaining one’s faith and avoiding false doctrines

1. Abiding in Christ and not being moved away from the message of the gospel
2. Warning against being carried away by false teachings and traditions of men

B. Biblical references: Hebrews chapter 6

1. Clarifying that the peril of falling away mentioned in the chapter does not mean that one can lose their salvation

II. The Discipline of the Lord and Discernment of Good and Evil

A. The idea of being disciplined by the Lord through trials and teachings, and learning to discern good and evil through the continued growth of one’s faith

B. Becoming mature in one’s faith and not remaining a spiritual babe who is easily carried away by every wind of doctrine

1. Continuing to grow in one’s understanding and confidence in Christ

C. Biblical reference: Hebrews 5:12-14

III. The Peril of Falling Away and Perfection

A. Leaving behind the basics of the doctrine of Christ and going on to perfection

1. Perfecting the conscience and coming boldly to the throne of grace

B. Biblical reference: Hebrews 6:1-12

1. The importance of pursuing how to access the presence of God and exercise one’s rights more and more to stand boldly before Him confidently as a son and heir

IV. Better Things of You and Things that Accompany Salvation

A. Those who believe have all the benefits of salvation in Christ Jesus

B. God is not unrighteous to forget your service

C. Biblical reference: Hebrews 6:9