Christian Maturity

How to avoid maturity

• Drifting from the Word (Hebrews 2:1-3)
• Doubting the Word (Hebrews 3:7-4:13)
• Dullness to the Word (Hebrews 5:11-14)

How to gain maturity

• Learn to listen (Hebrews 5:11)
• Learn to share (Hebrews 5:12)
• Learn of Christ's heavenly ministry (Hebrews 5:12-13)
• Learn to exercise (Hebrews 5:14; 1 Timothy 4:5-6)

How to maintain maturity

Let’s first address the problem in this passage.

This passage is not teaching that we can lose our salvation.

• Problem 1: A professor vs. a possessor, Nowhere does the Bible teach one cannot be saved
• Problem 2: Once you've lost it you can't get it back anyway.

Other texts that clarify:

John 5:24; John 10:14; Romans 8:28-39; 1 John 5:13

This passage is speaking to the saved

• Become fruitful (Hebrews 6:7-10)
• Stay diligent (Hebrews 6:11-12)
• Rest on God’s promises (Hebrews 6:13-17)