The Basics of Belief

Hebrews 6:1-2

New International Version 

Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, 2 instruction about cleansing rites, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

 

1. We must repent from behavior  that leads to death.  Romans 3:23.  

There are no good people.  There is just bad people who get justice or grace.

We must let the Bible define sin for us.  Jude 1:3-4.

We must not expect God to conform to us, but we must conform to Him.

The man on His face before God in submission can not fall from that position.

 

2.  We must have faith in God.  Hebrews 11:1-2

Faith is for the day that you're ready to give up.  Hebrews 11:32-40.

We must stop wanting too much too early.  

We must trust God.  

 

3.  We must follow God's instructions on baptism.  Acts 19:3-6.

We must be baptized into the body of Christ which is salvation.

Then, we should be obedient and follow Christ in water baptism which is a symbol of our faith in Him.

Finally, we should be baptized by the Holy Spirit, which is being Spirit filled.   

 

4.  We should practice the laying on of hands.  

Which is to speak a spiritual blessing.

Which is to encourage people to make a difference.  Acts 13:3

Which is to heal people.  Acts 28:8

We exist to bless others.

 

5.  We should be expecting the resurrection of the dead.  1 Thes. 4:13-18.  

 

We must live with an external perspective. 

 

6.  We must understand that there will be an external judgement on those who don't believe. 

Romans 14:10-14

Revelation 20:11-12

2 Cor. 5:10