10.2.22 Hebrews: “Maturing in Faith”

Hebrews: “Maturing in Faith”

Hebrews 6:1-8

Oct 2, 2022

John 10:28-29

I. Keys to maturing spiritually (vs 1-3)

1. Mature past basic repentance from dead works

2. Mature past basic faith in God

3. Mature past the basic practice of washings

Titus 3:5

4. Mature past the basic understanding of laying on of hands

5. Mature past the basic understanding of the resurrection of the dead

6. Mature past the basic understanding of eternal judgment

Acts 20:32

II. Keys to maturing in confidence (vs 4-8)

1. The experiences that challenge our confidence (vs 4-5)

Colossians 1:13-14

2. The warning that challenges our confidence (vs 6)

Mark 3:29

Hebrews 3:12

2 Timothy 4:3-4

3. The warning illustrated to give us confidence (vs 7-8)

Matthew 7:17-19

GOING DEEPER IN GOD’S WORD:

1. Why is the temptation to try to earn our salvation through works so strong?

2. In what elementary doctrines of the faith do you sometimes trust rather than resting in the righteousness secured for you in Christ?

3. Why can’t this warning be referring to true believers losing their salvation?

4. How can believers be confident that their salvation is secure? What are some of the marks of true conversion and genuine salvation?

5. Can we actually ever be sure, this side of heaven, if someone is a genuine believer? Why or why not?