Go! And Hold Firm To The Hope In Christ - Hebrews 6 Series

Go! And Hold Firm to the Hope in Christ - Hebrews 6

Introduction

We live in a world filled with uncertainty. But as believers in Christ, we have a firm foundation. Hebrews 6 calls us to grow in faith, persevere, and hold firm to the hope we have in Jesus.

Today, we will explore what it means to press on in spiritual maturity, to take warning against falling away, and to hold fast to the unshakable hope we have in Christ.

Our key passage today is Hebrews 6:1-20. Let us read together from the New Living Translation:

"So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start again with the fundamental importance of repenting from evil deeds and placing our faith in God." (Hebrews 6:1, NLT)

1. Go! And Pursue Spiritual Maturity

The writer of Hebrews urges us to move beyond the basics of the faith and press on to maturity. This does not mean abandoning foundational truths, but rather building upon them. We are not meant to remain spiritual infants but to grow in our faith.

Paul writes in Philippians 3:14: "I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us."

To grow in faith means to deepen our understanding, strengthen our relationship with Christ, and live out our faith daily. Spiritual maturity is not about knowing more facts but about a transformed life.

John Piper once said: “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.” The more we grow, the more we reflect Christ.

John Piper’s statement, “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him,” is a powerful reminder that our ultimate joy and fulfilment are found in God alone. True satisfaction is not in worldly success, fleeting pleasures, or temporary achievements but in a deep and abiding relationship with our Creator.

The psalmist declares in Psalm 16:11 (NLT): "You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever."

Here, we see that real joy, lasting satisfaction, and eternal pleasure come only from being in God’s presence. When we are truly satisfied in Him, our lives become a testimony of His goodness and grace.

Jesus Himself taught this truth when He said in John 15:5 (NLT): "Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing."

When we abide in Christ—when we find our satisfaction in Him—our lives bear fruit for His glory. Our love for Him overflows in worship, service, and a desire to make Him known.

The Apostle Paul echoes this in Philippians 4:11-13 (NLT): "Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength."

Paul’s satisfaction was in Christ, not in his circumstances. And because of this, his life glorified God.

Are you most satisfied in Him?

Do you long for His presence above all else?

The more we delight in Him, the more our lives reflect His glory to a watching world. May we pursue God as our greatest treasure, knowing that when we are most satisfied in Him, He is most glorified in us.

Are you actively seeking to grow in your faith? Are you spending time in God’s Word, in prayer, and in fellowship with believers? Commit to growing in maturity.

2. Go! And Take Warning Against Falling Away

Hebrews 6:4-6 contains one of the most sobering warnings in Scripture: "For it is impossible to bring back to repentance those who were once enlightened—those who have experienced the good things of heaven and shared in the Holy Spirit." (Hebrews 6:4, NLT)

This passage is not meant to cause fear but to encourage perseverance. True believers will endure, but those who turn away from Christ demonstrate that they were never truly His.

1 John 2:19 (NLT): These people left our churches, but they never really belonged with us; otherwise they would have stayed with us. When they left, it proved that they did not belong with us.

Jesus Himself said in John 15:5: "Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing."