Warning Against Apostasy

Warning Against Apostasy
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 2/19/2023

Sermon Theme: Through many will reject the gospel, repudiate Christ, and turn back to wordly ways, those who persevere in the faith will inherit the promises that God has made to them in Jesus. Therefore, believers have an unshakable hope in God's Word which we must cling to at all times and in every situation! 

I. Word of Rebuke - (Hebrews 5:11-6:3)

    A. Must Not be Dull of Hearing - (Heb. 5:11-14)

        1. You Should be Teachers

        2. You Should be Mature 

    B. Must Grow in Spiritual Maturity - (Heb. 6:1-3)

        1. Faith and Repentance

        2. Washings and Laying on of Hands

        3. Resurrection and Eternal Judgment

II. Word of Warning - (Hebrews 6:4-8)

    A. The Case: Who is the Audience? - (Heb. 6:4-5)

    B. The Impossible: What is the Warning? - (Heb. 6:6)

    C. The Illustration: What is the Result? - (Heb. 6:7-8)

III. Word of Encouragement - (Hebrews 6:9-12)

    A. Reality of Assurance - (Heb. 6:9)

    B. Reason for Assurance - (Heb. 6:10-12)

        1. Loving God

        2. Loving the People of God