Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, 2 instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And God permitting, we will do so.
Hebrews 6:1-3 NIV
So now that we have laid a sure foundation, what comes next?
Grow in grace:
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.
1 Peter 3:18 NIV
How do we know
This knowledge comes from:
God
Then the Lord said to Moses, 2 "See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts.
Exodus 31:3
God gives each of His children knowledge, not just special ones.
Do good to your servant according to your word, O Lord. 66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in your commands.
Psalm 119:65-66
However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him"— 10 but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. 11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. 13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. 14 The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.
God's Word
How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. 10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. Psalms 119:9-10
Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. 68 You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.
Psalm 119:67-68
Now, O women, hear the word of the Lord; open your ears to the words of his mouth.
Jeremiah 9:20a [applies to both men and women]
From the teaching of our leadership
It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
Ephesians 4:11-13
When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.
Acts 18:5-6
If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. 18 What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not make use of my rights in preaching it.
19 Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.
1 Corinthians 9:17-19Cross references:
- 1 Corinthians 9:17 : 1Co 3:8, 14
- 1 Corinthians 9:17 : 1Co 4:1; Gal 2:7; Col 1:25
- 1 Corinthians 9:18 : 2Co 11:7; 12:13
- 1 Corinthians 9:18 : ver 12, 15
- 1 Corinthians 9:19 : ver 1
- 1 Corinthians 9:19 : 2Co 4:5; Gal 5:13
- 1 Corinthians 9:19 : Mt 18:15; 1Pe 3:1
Cross references:
On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the task of preaching the gospel to the Gentiles, just as Peter had been to the Jews. For God, who was at work in the ministry of Peter as an apostle to the Jews, was also at work in my ministry as an apostle to the Gentiles.
Galatians 2:7-8
Words of Wisdom, Knowledge and Prophecy or other Christians
Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge
Proverbs 23:12
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:15-17
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. 14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you
1Timothy 4:12-14
Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God's elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness— 2 a faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time, 3 and at his appointed season he brought his word to light through the preaching entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior,
Titus 1:1-3
In HIS Serivce
Leigh
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