Hebrews 6

Press On to Maturity

1 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, References Christ: Hebrews 9:14, Ephesians 4:12. References God: 2 Corinthians 7:1. Faith: Matthew 21:32, John 5:24, 12:44. Repentance: Matthew 3:2, Acts 26:20. Parallel theme: Hebrews 7:11, 12:13 +5

2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrectionResurrection: ἀνάστασις (Anastasis). The Greek anastasis (ἀνάστασις) means resurrection—rising from death to life. Christ's resurrection is the 'firstfruits' (1 Corinthians 15:20), guaranteeing believers' future bodily resurrection and victory over death. of the dead, and of eternal judgment. Resurrection: Acts 17:18, 23:6. Judgment: Acts 16:15, 24:25. Baptism: Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38, 2:41, 10:47, 16:33. Parallel theme: Acts 6:6 +5

3 And this will we do, if GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. permit. References God: Acts 18:21. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 4:19, 16:7

4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, Spirit: Matthew 12:45, Galatians 3:2. Holy: Hebrews 2:4. Parallel theme: Hebrews 10:32, Matthew 5:13, John 3:27, 15:6, Ephesians 2:8, 2 Timothy 2:25, 1 John 5:16 +5

5 And have tasted the good wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1). of God, and the powers of the world to come, Word: Luke 8:13. Parallel theme: Hebrews 2:5, 1 Peter 2:3, 2 Peter 2:20

6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. References God: Hebrews 10:29, Psalms 51:10. Repentance: 2 Timothy 2:25. Parallel theme: Hebrews 6:4, Isaiah 1:28, 2 Peter 2:21, 1 John 5:16 +2

7 For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: Sin: Leviticus 25:21, Psalms 24:5, Isaiah 44:3, Ezekiel 34:26, Malachi 3:10. Blessing: Genesis 27:27. Parallel theme: Psalms 126:6, Hosea 10:12, James 5:7 +4

8 But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned. Sin: Hebrews 12:17. Parallel theme: Hebrews 10:27, Deuteronomy 29:28, Jeremiah 44:22, John 15:6

The Certainty of God's Promise

9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvationSalvation: σωτηρία (Soteria). The Greek soteria (σωτηρία) denotes salvation, deliverance, or preservation—rescue from sin's penalty and power. It encompasses justification, sanctification, and glorification., though we thus speak. Salvation: Hebrews 2:3, 2 Corinthians 7:10. Parallel theme: Hebrews 10:39

10 For GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. References God: Hebrews 13:16, Acts 10:4, Colossians 3:17. Love: 1 Thessalonians 1:3. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:31, Matthew 10:42, Mark 9:41, Acts 11:29, Galatians 6:10, 1 Timothy 6:18 +5

11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hopeHope: ἐλπίς (Elpis). The Greek elpis (ἐλπίς) denotes hope—confident expectation of good. This hope is 'an anchor of the soul' (Hebrews 6:19), grounded in Christ's resurrection and the believer's future inheritance (1 Peter 1:3-4). unto the end: Hope: Hebrews 3:6, Romans 15:13, 1 Peter 1:21. Parallel theme: Hebrews 3:14, 10:22, Isaiah 32:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:13, 2 Peter 1:10, 1 John 3:14, Revelation 2:26 +5

12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faithFaith: πίστις (Pistis). The Greek pistis (πίστις) denotes faith, belief, or trust—confidence in God's character and promises. It's both intellectual assent and relational trust, central to justification (Romans 5:1). and patience inherit the promises. Covenant: Hebrews 10:36, 1 John 2:25. Faith: Hebrews 13:7. Parallel theme: Hebrews 1:14, 5:11, 12:1, Proverbs 18:9, Jeremiah 6:16, Romans 12:11, 2 Peter 1:10 +5

13 For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, References Abraham: Micah 7:20, Luke 1:73. Parallel theme: Isaiah 45:23, Jeremiah 22:5

14 Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee. Sin: Genesis 22:17. Parallel theme: Genesis 17:2, 48:4, Exodus 32:13, Deuteronomy 1:10, Nehemiah 9:23

15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. Covenant: Hebrews 6:12. Parallel theme: Exodus 1:7

16 For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife. Parallel theme: Hebrews 6:13, Exodus 22:11

17 Wherein GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: Covenant: Hebrews 6:12, 11:9. References God: Hebrews 6:18. Parallel theme: Hebrews 6:16, Psalms 33:11, 110:4, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 14:24, 55:11, John 10:10 +5

18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hopeHope: ἐλπίς (Elpis). The Greek elpis (ἐλπίς) denotes hope—confident expectation of good. This hope is 'an anchor of the soul' (Hebrews 6:19), grounded in Christ's resurrection and the believer's future inheritance (1 Peter 1:3-4). set before us: References God: Numbers 23:19, Psalms 46:1, Romans 3:4. Hope: Titus 1:2. Parallel theme: Hebrews 3:11, Joshua 20:3, 1 Samuel 15:29, Isaiah 51:12, 2 Timothy 2:13, 1 John 1:10 +5

19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; Hope: Psalms 42:11, 43:5. Parallel theme: Hebrews 9:3, 9:7, Leviticus 16:2, 16:15, Matthew 27:51, Acts 27:29, Colossians 3:1, 2 Timothy 2:19 +5

20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. References Jesus: Hebrews 3:1, 4:14. Creation: Hebrews 9:24. Parallel theme: Hebrews 1:3, 2:10, 5:6, 5:10, 8:1, 9:12, Romans 8:34 +5