The Danger of Falling Away
Have you known people who once walked with God but who have now drifted away? What happened? How does one who believes in Jesus get to the place where they fall away from Him?
Are you maturing in Christ? Read Hebrews 5:12-6:3. What expectations does God have for the believer in Jesus?
The specifics of the third warning in Hebrews are found in 6:4-8. Summarize this warning. How do you know he’s talking about Christians? What are the consequences of falling away?
References to fire are not always about hell. Look again at Hebrews 6:7-8. Since believers are free from hell, what judgment is being described here? Compare 1 Corinthians 3:11-15.
Notice the final encouragement in Hebrews 6:9-12. What words of encouragement stand out? What additional warnings do you see here?
Further Reading
Never Stop Listening to God
When we fail to listen to God, it’s a hearing problem for us not a speaking problem for God. Most notably, God has spoken in His Son Jesus. In the fifth and final warning in the book of Hebrews, the author warns us that it’s a mistake to turn away from God and ignore...
Avoiding Willful Defiance
Even Christians can behave badly. And the Bible acknowledges that a believer can walk away from Jesus all together. To treat God with this kind of contempt is a terrible act of defiance. In the fourth of five warnings in the book of Hebrews, the author tells us about...
Beware of Your Unbelief
Even Christians can be people of unbelief. Given tempting circumstances, we might cave under pressure and cease to follow God wholeheartedly. This certainly was the case with the children of Israel who took a major detour of unbelief while on their journey to the land...
Pay Careful Attention
Like other people, there’s a chance you have entertained thoughts about returning to an easier, more comfortable way of life—one that pushes God aside. When the pressure is on, even Christians can become disillusioned with following Jesus. The book of Hebrews is...