9.4.22 Hebrews: "The Warning of Falling Away"

Hebrews: “The Warning of Falling Away”

Hebrews 5:11-14

Sept 4, 2022

I. A warning to pay attention. (vs 11)

Colossians 1:9-10

I Corinthians 2:14

II. A warning to grow up. (vs 12)

1. Basic teachings of salvation and spiritual growth.

2. Profess to believe but with no faith.

I Corinthians 3:1-2

III. A warning of childishness. (vs 13)

1. The Word of God is “the Word of righteousness.”

Romans 10:3-4

2. Jesus Christ is the Word of righteousness.

Philippians 3:9

IV. A warning to mature. (vs 14)

1. It is possible to reach maturity in Christ.

2. It is possible to distinguish good from evil.

Phil 4:8

3. It is possible to grow strong in Christ.

Romans 12:1-2

LET’S GO DEEPER:

1. Are you currently growing in spiritual maturity? If so, in what ways?

2. What excuses do you often hear regarding one’s ignorance of biblical knowledge or spiritual understanding? What steps could you encourage a person to take to grow in faith?

3. How is an individual Christian’s responsibility to teach others different from an elder’s or pastor’s responsibility to teach the church? Support your answer with scripture references.

4. What is the purpose of discipleship? What should the process of discipleship look like?

5. Discuss with other believers the fundamentals of the Christian faith? Support your answers with scripture.