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*DAILY DEW 17TH/JULY/2021*
*The Fundamentals of the Faith* (III)
_Key Bible Text:_
*Of the DOCTRINE OF BAPTISMS, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.* (Hebrews 6:2 (KJV))
_Bible Insight:_
It seems a lot have changed about how water baptism is being taught and practiced. We are safe to assume that the baptism which Hebrews 6:2 refers to, is water baptism and not Holy Spirit baptism. This is because Hebrews 6:4 places the subject of the Holy Spirit as among the matters of teachings or pursuit of perfection.
Water baptism have been debated along different lines. One of them is whether it should be by immersion or not. Children are also claimed to be baptized at birth. The scriptures is sufficiently clear as to the place and purpose of water baptism. First, there is no doubt that Jesus himself submitted, preached and practiced full immersion water baptism. This should lay to rest any controversy whether it should be ideally by immersion or not.
Furthermore, all through scriptures, water baptism followed almost immediately one decides to place their faith in God, and have repented from dead works of sin. The ordering of these three -- repentance, faith and baptism is certainly sequential. Baptism is signifying that the believer have passed through death of Christ and have reason to a newness of life. And we must remember that there were no baptismal classes back in the 1st century church.
Have you been baptized since you started following Christ?
*MEDITATION:*
*Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.* (Romans 6:4 (KJV))
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*DAILY DEW 16TH/JULY/2021*
*The Fundamentals of the Faith* (II)
_Key Bible Text:_
*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.* (Hebrews 6:1 (KJV))
_Bible Insight:_
Let's look at Hebrews 6:1 again. The term "principles of the doctrine of Christ" catches my attention. It reads in such a way that means a lot. First, there is a doctrine that God have approved. This is the doctrine of Christ. Second, the principles of the doctrine of Christ has a list of subjects, including, repentance from dead works. It also include "faith toward God" among others.
Today, we shall focus on faith towards God. This is a very crucial fundamental principle. Faith towards God is revealed in how we relate to His word. Do we take it to heart? Do we believe it, act upon it, meditate in it, teach it, sing it and above all, uphold it at all times? Faith towards God is not a thing of the heart alone. It is a matter we hold both at heart and in our daily lifestyle. And we must remember that the word of God is Jesus.
Faith towards God is also revealed in how we relate to God as a person. Do we reverence Him? Do we care about what He cares about? Do we shun what he shuns? Do we take seriously the things He takes seriously? Faith towards God is the foundation of our relationship and existence as believers. Without faith in God, we have no Christianity nor Doctrine of Christ.
*MEDITATION:*
*And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.* (Acts 20:20-21 (KJV))
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*DAILY DEW 15TH/JULY/2021*
*The Fundamentals of the Faith*
_Key Bible Text:_
*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.* (Hebrews 6:1 (KJV))
_Bible Insight:_
The teachings of Hebrews 5 emphasized the place of maturity, the sufferings of Christ that proved his obedience, The divine Priest hood of Christ, the practice of godliness and moving from milk to meat. Hebrews 6 takes the emphasis on growth further. Hebrews 6 challenges us to leave the fundamentals of the faith to more deeper teachings of perfection. However, just before we move to the deeper teachings, let's examine the different subjects cited as part of the fundamentals of the faith.
The first on the list is the subject of repentance from dead works. No believer in Christ becomes born again without repentance from dead works. This is why there is so much emphasis for believers to know when they switched from unbelievers to believers. You have to know at the very least the season of your life, where you decided to surrender to Jesus. Until and except you remember that at a point in your life, you repented from the dead works of sin, there is a fundamental issue.
Repentance from dead works is so fundamental even for the believer. For a believer to grow, from time to time, he must repent from certain practices as he receives light on those issues. Repentance is the pathway to salvation. Repentance is also the "continue" in salvation button. This is fundamental. This is foundational. Have you repented from dead works of sin?
*MEDITATION:*
*I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.* (Luke 13:3 (KJV))
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*DAILY DEW 14TH/JUNE/2021*
*THE ROUTINE OF PRACTICE*
_Key Bible Text:_
*For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.* (Hebrews 5:13-14 (KJV))
_Bible Insight:_
Let's see Amplified version's rendition of today's key text. I pray that something great and life changing will jump at you from reading this passage again and again.
Hebrews 5:13-14:
_[13]For everyone who continues to feed on milk is obviously inexperienced and unskilled in the doctrine of righteousness (of conformity to the divine will in purpose, thought, and action), for he is a mere infant [not able to talk yet]!_
_[14]But solid food is for full-grown men, for those whose senses and mental faculties are trained by practice to discriminate and distinguish between what is morally good and noble and what is evil and contrary either to divine or human law._
It has become a cliche: the saying that practice makes perfect. Practice involves routinely repeating certain processes or steps, over and over again. When we bring practice into the exercise of discerning what is right or wrong, judging based on the word of God, we are taking a more mature approach of things.
This is really what differentiates between those who have taken a liken of milk and those who deal with meats. Milk will always be relatively easy to digest compare to meat that may even contain bones.
How much have you trained your senses and mental faculties to distinguish and discriminate or decipher between the right or wrong? Or are usually too "It doesn't matter-ish" to care? Milk suckers always dismiss a lot of issues, thinking it does not matter. Meat chewers will take time to reflect, ponder, search the word, compare scripture to scripture, listen to pick the intent and spirit of the letter, just to arrive at a level of conviction and consecration.
Milk suckers can't be bothered. Such painstaking routine with such nit picking practice is too much to bear for them. Meat eaters take their time and are not in a hurry to not care to discern.
*MEDITATION:*
*Anyone who has to drink milk is still a child, without any experience in the matter of right and wrong. Solid food, on the other hand, is for adults, who through practice are able to distinguish between good and evil.* Hebrews 5:13-14 (GNB)
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*DAILY DEW 13TH/JUNE/2021*
*From Milk to Meat*
_Key Bible Text:_
*For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.* (Hebrews 5:12 (KJV))
_Bible Insight:_
In my work as a youth sunday school teacher and coordinator, there are persons I have approached asking them to consider taking up the role of youth teachers, and they do nothing but give excuses. They just don't see how that will happen. Some of them go as far as telling you that it is not their calling. Some accept, but never show the required commitment and consistency. Yet some others, go ahead to become dedicated teachers.
Hebrews 5 verse 12 throws a serious challenge at everyone who is an obedient follower of Jesus Christ. Let's consider the Good News version rendition: *"There has been enough time for you to be teachers---yet you still need someone to teach you the first lessons of God's message. Instead of eating solid food, you still have to drink milk."*
It is quite disturbing to see a child who ought by reason of age to be eating some other kinds of solid food, still fixated on milk or liquid food. While there are medical or health conditions or challenge that can explain or warrant that in humans, how do one exactly explain how a child of God will perpetually remain at the level of spiritual babyhood from year to year!?
God is calling his children to grow from being milk dependants to being meat chewers and sharers. The key to achieving this is giving time to the word, prayers and exhortation. Routinely engaging in these activities is a basic requirement to spiritual growth and impact.
*MEDITATION:*
*Anyone who has to drink milk is still a child, without any experience in the matter of right and wrong. Solid food, on the other hand, is for adults, who through practice are able to distinguish between good and evil.* Hebrews 5:13-14 (GNB)
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