PERFECTION IN CHRIST IS WHAT MANY SEEK, BUT FEW TRULY FIND Matthew 5:48. (48) Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in Heaven is perfect. (KJV) Just as a good foundation is important to a building in the natural World, a good spiritual foundation is important for the believer. (Matthew 7:24-29.) and (Luke 6:47-49.) Through the two parables of the two builders we learn that our spiritual foundation must be built on the Word of God. Hebrews 6:1-3. (1) Therefore Leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, (2) Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. (3) And this will we do, if God permit. - (Hebrews 6:1-3.) reveals that the foundations of Christian faith are; Repentance from dead works, Faith toward God, Doctrine of baptisms, Laying on of hands, Resurrection of the dead, and Eternal judgment. These are the basic doctrines of the Word of God on which we are to build our spiritual life. In (Hebrews 6:1-3.) Paul gives an additional step which is necessary in building our spiritual life; Hebrews 6:1-2. (1) Therefore leaving the principles of doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, (2) Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. - Repentance from dead works, faith toward God, baptism, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment are all principles of the doctrine of Christ. Two extremes are common among believers. One is that they have a knowledge of the Word of God but do not apply that knowledge to daily living. The other extreme is that many believers emphasize experience and ignore doctrine. Both doctrine and experience are important. A proper understanding of doctrine results in experience. But experience that is not based on Biblical Doctrine is not trust worthy. You must not only understand the basic doctrines of Hebrews 6:1-3. But you must also experience them. Once you have built your life on these doctrines through experience, you must learn how to go on to perfection. The word Perfection means complete, finished, and mature. The Bible uses the word Perfection rather than Maturity to describe a spiritually mature believer. A Perfect Christian is one who has achieved spiritual maturity. This means their body, soul, and spirit are totally under the control of the Holy Spirit. The word Perfection is similar to the word Sanctification or Consecration Which are used in the Bible. Sanctification means holiness, and Consecration means to be set apart in righteousness. Therefore: Spiritual maturity does not mean advancing in Gods favor. It does not mean the work of salvation is incomplete. It does not gain you access to Heaven, because this was done through the death of Jesus Christ. It is through Jesus you are justified before God. It is through Jesus you are saved and have the promise of Heaven. Perfection does not come by maintaining a set of standards. It is possible for a person to maintain standards that give an outward spiritual appearance, yet be unspiritual and maybe even unsaved. Spiritual maturity does not depend on how you feel emotionally. It does not come automatically through years of being a Christian or by Christian service. Spiritual maturity Perfection comes through an increase in and application of spiritual knowledge. This increase in knowledge comes by study of Gods Word. STUDY RESULTS IN UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROCESSES FOR PERFECTION AND THE COMMANDMENTS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. PERSONAL APPLICATION OF WHAT WE LEARN LEADS TO SPIRITUAL MATURITY THROUGH THE ENABLING POWER OF GOD.
Posted on: Sun, 04 Jan 2015 00:34:26 +0000
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