• Hebrews 6:1
    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,
     
  • Matthew 5:48
    Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.
     
  • Ephesians 4:13
    till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;
     
  • Philippians 3:12-14
    Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
     
  • 2 Corinthians 7:1
    Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
     
  • 1 Corinthians 15:49
    And as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly Man.
     
  • 2 Corinthians 3:18
    But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
     
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Basic Doctrines: Going On to Perfection

Bible Study by Staff

Just what is perfection? Paul admonishes us to go on to perfection, urging diligence in becoming complete and mature, following those who endured great trials. Perfection entails completeness, ripeness, and the fullness of the stature of Christ, embodying traits such as being without spot or blemish, sound, undefiled, whole, and …


Going On to Perfection

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God has provided us with all things necessary for life and godliness through His divine power, equipping us to fulfill the purpose He has set for us. He has made us partakers of the divine nature, placing within us the potential to grow in His likeness, though it is not yet fully developed. We are called to use this gift, to …


Going on to Perfection

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. Reid

In the pursuit of spiritual growth, we are urged to advance toward maturity, leaving behind the rudimentary aspects of faith. We must not linger on the basics but strive to go on to perfection, aiming to complete our calling as God permits. God desires us to make an honest attempt at righteousness, despite our imperfections, and …


Where Is God's True Church Today?

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

In the journey of faith, the pursuit of holiness is central to the purpose of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Holiness reflects the attitude and way that God conducts His life, and it is our responsibility to engrain His way into our pattern of living so thoroughly that it becomes habitual, our first nature. This effort, as a living …


What Is the Work of God Now? (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

There is a significant journey between initial conversion and being fully prepared for God's Kingdom, requiring extensive preparation and growth. The emphasis on merely professing Jesus Christ, akin to a limited view of salvation, neglects the ongoing process of moving toward perfection. This process, as highlighted in Hebrews …


Growing to Perfection

Article by Charles Whitaker

God expects growth from all of us as we journey toward our inheritance, the Kingdom of God. We will conquer our enemies—satan, the world, and our own human nature—little by little, with God's help, just as the ancient Israelites did. Christ compared His Father's Kingdom to a mustard seed, small at first, but growing …


Why Hebrews Was Written (Part One)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

God provides the tools for us to go on to perfection if we will believe in them and use them. With Jesus Christ as our Guide, spiritual maturity is our goal, and Jesus admonishes His followers to be perfect just as the Father in heaven is perfect. The New Covenant establishes graduate-level requirements of keeping God's law, yet …


Keeping God's Standards

Sermon by John O. Reid

The call to go on to perfection requires leaving the discussion of elementary principles of Christ and advancing to higher attainments of holiness and righteousness. This advance means striving for complete freedom from sin through habitual obedience to every word of God, so that the senses become exercised to discern good and …



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