The Principles of the Doctrine

The Principles of the Doctrine
Hebrews 6:1-2

*Leaving the principles of the principles of the Christ, let us go on unto perfection*



1. Repentance from Dead Works

Repentance means to change one's mind and purpose; to turn around reversing one's direction. A change of heart and attitude toward the things practiced that are offensive to God, and turning to God to do His will.
Dead Works- Sin, Works of the Law, Traditions, we must give up trying to save ourselves,
Repentance has been, and is the key to salvation in all dispensations.

God at one time winked at sin, BUT NOW IS COMMANDING ALL MEN TO REPPENT (Acts 17:30)
I Kings 8:46- No man that sinneth not

Job 42:5-7- Job repents in dust and ashes

Luke13:1-5- Repent or Perish!

II Peter 3:9- God is willing for all to come to repentance



2. Faith toward God

Faith- Simply is that which you believe (We all have faith in something), What do you believe about God

Hebrews 11:1- Faith is substance (Either you have it or you don't!)
Hebrews 11:6- We must believe that God is (that God exist), and reverence him with godly fear
Romans 4:19-20- Abraham believed; staggered not at the promise of God & was strong in faith

Matthew 21:32- Pharisees did not repent so that they might believe John's preaching, You must repent so that you might believe.

Mark 1:14-15- Repent & Believe

Mark 16:14-15- He that believeth & is baptized shall be saved

Acts 16:29-31- Believe & ye shall be saved

John 7:38- Believe as the scripture hath said



3. Doctrine of Baptisms

1. Baptism in Water 2. Baptism in Spirit (John 3:5)
Baptism in Water:
Baptism is connected with getting rid of sin, the washing away of sins (Acts 22:16)

Mark 1:4- John baptized and preached repentance

Matthew 3:14-16- John baptized Jesus: Jesus baptized to fulfill all righteousness, Jesus had to be baptized & He set that pattern by doing so (No one is better than Jesus). We cannot fulfill all righteousness without being baptized

John 3:22- Jesus baptized his disciples

Mark 16:15- He that believeth and is baptized

Matthew 28:19- Baptize in the NAME of the Father, Son, Holy Ghost (One name to baptize in)

Luke 24:45- Repentance and remission of sins preached in His Name

Acts 2:38- Baptized in Jesus Name

Acts 4:12- No other Name whereby we must be saved

Acts 8:12-16- Baptized in Jesus Name

Acts 10:47-48- Baptized in Jesus Name

Acts 19:4-5- Baptized in Jesus Name



4. Laying on of Hands

Baptism of the Holy Ghost (Holy Spirit)
Not necessarily for hands to be laid upon to receive the Holy Spirit
Ye must fully repent and fully believe in order to receive the Holy Ghost

Acts 8:14-20- Peter lays hands on Samaritans

Acts 19:6- Paul lays hands on Gentiles

Galatians 3:2- Receive the Spirit by the hearing of faith

John 14:26- The Comforter (Holy Ghost) teaches you all things

John 7:38- The Holy Ghost will fill them that believe

Acts 1:8- Shall receive power after the Holy Ghost comes upon you

Luke 24:49- Promise of the Father is power from on high

Isaiah 28:11- Prophecy of the pouring out of the Holy Spirit

Joel 2:28- Prophecy of outpouring of the Holy Spirit



5. Resurrection of the Dead

Death in this present life is not the end!
Do whatever you must to make the resurrection unto life!

Acts 24:15- Resurrection of the death both of just and unjust

Hebrews 11:35- Hope for a better resurrection

I Corinthians 15:12-13- If Christ rose, how can we say there is no resurrection

I Thessalonians 4:13-17- Those who sleep in Jesus will be brought with him

I Corinthians 15:51-53- Corruption to Incorruption

Job 19:25- 27- After worms eat the flesh, we shall see God

Psalms 16:9-10- Our souls will not be left in Hell (Grave)

John 5:24-29- Resurrection unto life and unto death

Luke 20:35-37 Jesus assures the fact of the resurrection



6. Eternal Judgment

Judgment- To separate; to make a division between two or more entities

II Corinthians 5:9-10- We labor now to be accepted of God, for we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ

I Peter 5:17- Judgment begins at the house of God

Hebrews 9:27- Appointed for man to die, after this judgment

Matt 13:49- Judgment of righteous and wicked

Isaiah 5:14- Hell has enlarged itself without measure

Matthew 81:7-9- Everlasting Fire and Hell are the same thing

Hebrews 10:26-27- One who sins willfully looks for fiery indignation

Matthew 25:41, 46- Everlasting punishment

Romans 2:2-16- The soul is the object of judgment

Revelation 22:14-15 Eternal judgment for those who do not do His commandments