Therefore,
leaving the discussion of the elementary principles
of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of
repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of
baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of
eternal judgment. And this we will do if God permits. (Hebrews 6:1-3)
From where does the church define ‘the fundamentals of
the faith’? What are the basics? If the above verses are anything to go by, we
have made some serious errors in judgment. If we are to create a statement of
faith by which we accept some as brothers and sisters, but reject others as
heretics, is this not a good place to start?
Where is the doctrine of going to Heaven when we die?
Is it a teaching that belongs to the ‘meat’ of Hebrews 5:12-15 instead? If so,
why is the doctrine taught today to children and those who are not considered 'redeemed'?
Why is one treated suspiciously for denying such a doctrine if it is not among
the listed fundamentals above and can only be understood by the mature?
The ‘resurrection
of the dead’ is listed as a fundamental. The immortal soul’s ascension to
Heaven is not.
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