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Back to Basics

Ignorance of foundational teachings like the oneness of the church and salvation through the Bible can lead to spiritual immaturity, sin, and apostasy. This message emphasizes the importance of revisiting basic biblical principles for individual and collective growth, as outlined in scriptures like Hebrews 5:9-14. It stresses the need to return to basics, including the existence of God, Bible inspiration, salvation through Jesus, and the role of the church. By adhering to these fundamental truths, believers can avoid drifting away and strengthen their spiritual foundation.

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Back to Basics

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  1. Back to Basics

  2. Problem with Lack of Knowledge of “The Basics” • Do not know about the Oneness of the church • Cannot show from Bible how one is saved from sin

  3. Why do we need these Basic Lessons? • Disregard of foundational principles a sign of immaturity, susceptibility to sin • Hebrews 5:9-14 • Leads to apostasy & spiritual destruction • Hosea 4:1,6

  4. Why do we need these Basic Lessons? • Sometimes there are people in our assemblies who do not know these fundamental principles • Important to reiterate “where we stand” on many issues so all will know that we have not changed.

  5. What does the Word say about the Basics? • 2 Peter 1:10-14 – important to be reminded • Acts 20:26,27 - the “Whole Counsel of God” • Jeremiah 6:15,16 - Told to stand in “the Old Paths” • Hebrews 2:1 - “lest we drift away”

  6. How do we Return to the Basics & What Are They? • 1 Peter 2:1,2 - “grow thereby” • Hebrews 5:14-6:2 – “leaving the discussion of elementary principles of Christ, go on to perfection” • 2 Timothy 4:1-5 -“Preach the Word” • Acts 20:28-32 - Elders to shepherd • Elders who know any house must have a foundation before it can rise

  7. What are some Basics? • Existence of God • Inspiration of the Bible • How to Study the Bible • What must one do to be Saved? • The blood of Jesus & what it does for the child of God • The church & the Christians’ relationship to it.

  8. Need to be Reminded of Basic Truth upon which we have Built • Hebrews 2:1 NKJV 1 Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away.”

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