No One Ever Became Apostate By Accident. Hebrews chapter 6

If we are to mature as christians we need to move on from (but not away from) the basics of our faith. Baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection from the dead, and eternal Judgements. Mature christians should be teaching these basics to New christians, and by being good examples putting what they have learnt into action. So that both young and older christians make real growth just as the Lord intends. Introductory courses to christianity are great and they are very good evangelistic tools. However unfortunately some folk never seem to move on they prefer the milk and are happier to go on the next beginners course rather than join a local church. I think its quite clear what the Holy Spirit is saying to us all “stop going over the basics of your faith again and again!” 6:1-3

In the first century, Jewish Christians who turned away from Jesus Christ and returned to Judaism deliberately cut themselves off from God’s forgiveness they became apostate. A deliberate abandonment of Christian faith is not backsliding these verses are not about falling into sin but about denouncing Jesus Christ as Lord and saviour. 6:6-8

We christians can have such assurance of salvation because not only do we have God’s own promise we also have God’s own oath. Remember! God is unable to lie, that is why the confident assurance of our personal salvation in Jesus Christ can never be shaken.

A verse to remember

This confidence is like a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain of heaven into God’s inner sanctuary. Hebrews 6:19 N.L.T.

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