1 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.
The basics of Christianity are essential for every Christian to understand. The importance of faith, that you cannot be saved by works, the meaning of baptism and spiritual gifts, and the facts about the resurrection and eternal life - are all basic teachings. But we need to move beyond (not away) from those basic teachings and continue to learn and mature in the faith.
These particular Christians needed to move beyond the basics that they already knew from the OT, in order to understand Christ as the perfect high priest and the complete fulfillment to OT prophecies.
There is never room for stagnation in the Christian walk.
Tomorrow's scripture focus: Hebrews 6:4-6
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According to MacArthur...
So he is simply saying, "You've got some of these basics. Now, let them go, and let's go on and get the full thing." The Holy Spirit is saying, "Leave the ABCs of repentance from dead works for the New Testament teaching of repentance toward God and the life. Leave the ABC of faith toward God for faith in the person of Jesus Christ. Leave the ABC of ceremonial washing for the cleansing of the soul by the Word. Leave the ABC of laying hands on the sacrifice for laying hold of the lamb of God by faith. Leave the ABC of the resurrection of the dead for the full resurrection of the future and future life. Leave the ABC of eternal judgment for the full truth of judgment and rewards as revealed in the new covenant.
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