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Just for those who don't want to read through the thread. This is what I learnt.
http://christianchat.com/bible-disc...nk-their-milk-before-you-force-feed-them.html
Hebrews 6
Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this we will do if God permits.
Can we discuss the milk?
What do you know of the elementary principles?
1. foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,
2. the doctrine of baptisms
3. laying on of hands
4. resurrection of the dead
5. eternal judgment.
Bottle 1: you are a sinner in need of a savior (repent)
Bottle 2: God sent Jesus Christ to die for your sins upon the Cross. he rose again on the third day and ascended into heaven. He will send His Holy Spirit to be teacher, intercessor, mediator and guide. (faith towards God)
Bottle 3: baptism is when the Holy Spirit descends on your life and washed you clean of your sins. It is when God declares you His adopted child.
Bottle 4: laying on of hands can be done by any believer filled with the HOLY Spirit. It is when you touch someone and pray over them for healing or blessings from God. It is used to heal people, bless people before they begin their ministry work and basically welcome new believers into the family of God.
Bottle 5: The cross: upon the cross was nailed our savior, our sins, the old covenant laws we could not keep, our flesh. This is the dead man.
Bottle 6: Just like Jesus was resurrected from the dead, so are our spirits renewed by the Holy Spirit. We learn to listen to His guidance and grow in the fruit of walking with Him: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness and self control. We add to our faith, virtue, knowledge, self control, perservance, brotherly kindness and love.
Bottle 7: final judgement is final. No second chances as we have in this life. We have two groups of people:
Those washed clean by the blood of Christ Jesus. Who walk by the leading of the Holy Spirit to be His hands and feet in this world. Who are moved in their hearts to feed the hungry, give water to the thirsty, clothe the naked, visit widows, orphans and prisoners both spiritually and physically meeting the needs of others around them as our Heavenly father so blesses us with the means, time and desire to do so. These are the wheat that God will gather into His barn. They will dwell with Him in the New Jeraselum, where He will wipe away every tear. Not because they earned their place, but because the faith they had towards God. The faith in their savior to redeem them from sin and death.
The other group are the goats. Those who watch the good works done and copy the acts, thinking if they appear religious then God will allow them into heaven. Outwardly they are whitewashed, but inwardly they are tombs for dead men bones. They are not motivated by love but greed and ambition for recognition. They dress themselves as false apostles, teachers and follow false angels of light. They can even perform miracles and signs, but do it for filthy lucre and power over the masses. These God will send to the eternal hellfire to be destroyed
http://christianchat.com/bible-disc...nk-their-milk-before-you-force-feed-them.html
Hebrews 6
Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this we will do if God permits.
Can we discuss the milk?
What do you know of the elementary principles?
1. foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,
2. the doctrine of baptisms
3. laying on of hands
4. resurrection of the dead
5. eternal judgment.
Bottle 1: you are a sinner in need of a savior (repent)
Bottle 2: God sent Jesus Christ to die for your sins upon the Cross. he rose again on the third day and ascended into heaven. He will send His Holy Spirit to be teacher, intercessor, mediator and guide. (faith towards God)
Bottle 3: baptism is when the Holy Spirit descends on your life and washed you clean of your sins. It is when God declares you His adopted child.
Bottle 4: laying on of hands can be done by any believer filled with the HOLY Spirit. It is when you touch someone and pray over them for healing or blessings from God. It is used to heal people, bless people before they begin their ministry work and basically welcome new believers into the family of God.
Bottle 5: The cross: upon the cross was nailed our savior, our sins, the old covenant laws we could not keep, our flesh. This is the dead man.
Bottle 6: Just like Jesus was resurrected from the dead, so are our spirits renewed by the Holy Spirit. We learn to listen to His guidance and grow in the fruit of walking with Him: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness and self control. We add to our faith, virtue, knowledge, self control, perservance, brotherly kindness and love.
Bottle 7: final judgement is final. No second chances as we have in this life. We have two groups of people:
Those washed clean by the blood of Christ Jesus. Who walk by the leading of the Holy Spirit to be His hands and feet in this world. Who are moved in their hearts to feed the hungry, give water to the thirsty, clothe the naked, visit widows, orphans and prisoners both spiritually and physically meeting the needs of others around them as our Heavenly father so blesses us with the means, time and desire to do so. These are the wheat that God will gather into His barn. They will dwell with Him in the New Jeraselum, where He will wipe away every tear. Not because they earned their place, but because the faith they had towards God. The faith in their savior to redeem them from sin and death.
The other group are the goats. Those who watch the good works done and copy the acts, thinking if they appear religious then God will allow them into heaven. Outwardly they are whitewashed, but inwardly they are tombs for dead men bones. They are not motivated by love but greed and ambition for recognition. They dress themselves as false apostles, teachers and follow false angels of light. They can even perform miracles and signs, but do it for filthy lucre and power over the masses. These God will send to the eternal hellfire to be destroyed