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Let Us Go On Unto Perfection
(Hebrews 6:1-2)

Introduction:

        
1.    God does not want His children to stay at the same spiritual level -- He wants us to grow, develop, and
               mature.
 

        2.    In our lesson we are concentrating on a number of passages that will help us to fulfill this responsibility.
        3.    Let us begin by showing . . .

Discussion:

I.                   WHAT  PERFECTION  IS

        A.   We can learn what perfection is by defining "perfect" ["complete" as illustrated in 2 Chronicles 8:16]
        B.   We can further understand what perfection is by observing why the Hebrew Christians were instructed
              to "go on unto perfection."

                1.    We learn from Hebrews 5:11-14 that these people had not matured spiritually.
                      a.     (vs.11) They were "dull of hearing."
                      b.     (vs.12) They had not developed into teachers.
                      c.     (vs.13) Spiritually, they were still babies.
                2.    We also learn from Hebrews 6:1-2 that these people needed to build up past the foundation.
        C. Now that we understand what perfection is, we need to point out that . . .

II.                GOD  MAKES  HIS  CHILDREN  PERFECT

        A.   God wants His children to be perfect, but this is not something we can do ourselves -- it is God who
               makes us perfect (Hebrews 13:20-21; 1 Peter 5:10).

        B.   We must understand that it is God who makes us perfect as we follow His instructions.
        C.   This leads us to our next point . . .

III.             GOD  HAS  GIVEN  US  WHAT  WE  NEED  SO  WE  CAN  GO  ON  UNTO  PERFECTION

        A.   (2 Timothy 3:16-17) He has given us the Scriptures.
               1.    The Scriptures are profitable for:
                      a.     "doctrine": teaching, instruction
                      b.    "reproof": pointing out our ways which are wrong
                      c.     "correction": restoring to an upright condition
                      d.    "instruction in righteousness": teach us how to live righteous lives.
               2.    If we will benefit from this information revealed in the Scriptures, we will be "perfect" [completely
                      equipped unto every good work].

               3.    Let us remember the admonition given in 1 Peter 2:2: "As newborn babes, desire the sincere
                      milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby."

        B.   (Ephesians 4:11-13) The Lord also put teachers in the church "for the perfecting of the saints."
               1.    Teachers are responsible for communicating God's Word.
               2.    As we teach we must remember that one of our purposes is to help God's people become "perfect."
        C. Let us turn our attention to . . .

IV.            SOME  SPECIFIC  INSTRUCTIONS  THAT  RELATE  TO  BEING  PERFECT

        A.   We must treat our enemies correctly (Matthew 5:43-48).
        B.   We must forget the past and press toward the mark (Philippians 3:13-15).
        C.   We must face trials in the right way (James 1:2-5).
        D.   We must bridle our tongues (James 3:2).

Conclusion:

        1.    We have shown that God wants His children to go on unto perfection.
        2.    Those who do so will be blessed (2 Corinthians 13:11).
        3.    The proper approach to going on unto perfection is revealed in Hebrews 6:3.
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