Audio:The Call to Spiritual Maturity

Home Audio Library Hebrews: Persevering Faith in the Superior Christ The Call to Spiritual Maturity

All followers of Jesus have been called to progress on to spiritual maturity.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

1. Rebuke for Spiritual Immaturity (Hebrews 5:11-14)

The spiritually immature are:

• slow to learn
• underachievers
• spiritual milk drinkers only
• lazy
• undiscerning

2. Exhortation to Spiritual Maturity (Hebrews 6:1-3)

The spiritually mature move beyond the basics of:

• repentance
• faith
• elementary doctrine

The spiritually mature are progressing in:

• Doctrine
• Wisdom
• Obedience
• Righteousness
• Service
• Love

Some keys to spiritual growth include:

• Faithful study of God’s Word
• Regular communion with God in prayer
• Obedience
• Fellowship with other believers
• Service
• Moving beyond “comfort zones”
• Trials & discipline

Applying the Text

• Got milk? or Got meat?