Preacher's Analyst Hebrews 6:1-3 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on to perfection… We have two things here alluded to — progress and attainment. The progress is a walk, a journey, a contest. The attainment is a complete state of Christian character. This is to be our ideal at which we are to aim. I. THE NATURE OF THE PERFECTION HERE ALLUDED TO. 1. The elements of the Christian life are not to absorb our attention and interest. The alphabet of Christianity is all wry beautiful and necessary. If a professing Christian were to leave off at faith, he would be but a poor Christian indeed. 2. The high-r elements of Christian virtue are to be assiduously cultivated. We know that these are not natural to the human mind. Complete control over the evil passion of the heart, holiness of life, restrained temper, perfect forgiveness, perfect love to man and God, are not easy to be acquired. II. SOME PARTICULARS OF THE STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN ATTAINING THIS CONDITION. 1. An increase of faith. 2. An accession of light. Without more light, there is no possibility of progress. 3. An increase of knowledge. III. NOW, TO ARRIVE AT THIS STARE OF PROGRESSION, THERE MUST BE — 1. An unwearied practice of the details of Divine truth. 2. A. constant dependence on the Holy Spirit. 3. An unceasing study of the character of Christ. 4. Continuous prayer. (Preacher's Analyst.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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, |
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