A Call to Perfection - Hebrews 6:1-3. The outer veil was called by a distinct Greek term, calumma: "the second (that is, the inner) veil.". “We are told next that as a fore-runner our Lord has for us entered – that is entered to take possession in our name. Hebrews 6:3. so as to enable us, after Him. Though receiving bounty from other churches, and therefore not able to minister much by pecuniary help, yet those somewhat better off could minister to the greatest sufferers in their Church in various other ways (compare 2 Timothy 1:18 ). set before us--as a prize for which we strive; a new image, namely, the race course ( Hebrews 12:1 Hebrews 12:2 ). as to make those that are earthly to become heavenly." 3. will we do--So some of the oldest manuscripts read; but others, "Let us do." Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. The ground is not yet actually cursed. That is not believing at all.” (Spurgeon). . crucify to themselves the Son of God--"are crucifiying to themselves" Christ, instead of, like Paul, crucifying the world unto them by the cross of Christ ( Galatians 6:14 ). repentance from dead works--namely, not springing from the vital principle of faith and love toward God, and so counted, like their doer, dead before God. inherit the promises--Greek, "who are inheriting," &c.; to whom the promises are their inheritance. 11. Golan, that is, joy, for in Him all the saints are justified and shall glory. (Read Hebrews 6:9,10) There are things that are never separated from salvation; things that show the person to be in a state of salvation, and which will end in eternal salvation. He who abides not in Christ, is cast forth as a withered branch; but he who abides in Him becomes more and more free from sin; the wicked one cannot touch him; and he by faith overcomes the world. The book of Hebrews is meant to challenge, encourage, and empower Christian believers. for those--"in the case of those." 4. Chapter 6 Practically Perfect in Every Way Even though he's talking to a bunch of spiritual babies, the author's not gonna go back over lots of basic Christian teachings—baptism, resurrection, judgment. We believe it is important that this passage should never be used to threaten and bring fear to true believers, scaring them with the lie that they can easily lose their salvation and eternal security in Christ. and fastens on them. Hebrews 6 is the sixth chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.The author is anonymous, although the internal reference to "our brother Timothy" (Hebrews 13:23) causes a traditional attribution to Paul, but this attribution has been disputed since the second century and there is no decisive evidence for the authorship. 5. tasted the good word of God--distinct from "tasted OF (genitive) the heavenly gift"; we do not yet enjoy all the fulness of Christ, but only have a taste OF Him, the heavenly gift now; but believers may taste the whole word (accusative case) of God already, namely, God's "good word of promise." Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. The Old Testament high priest did not enter the veil as a forerunner, only as a representative. WARNING AGAINST RETROGRADING, WHICH SOON LEADS TO APOSTASY; ENCOURAGEMENT TO STEADFASTNESS FROM GOD'S FAITHFULNESS TO HIS WORD AND OATH. the principles of the doctrine--Greek, "the word of the beginning," that is, the discussion of the "first principles of Christianity ( Hebrews 5:12 ). followers--Greek, "imitators"; so in Ephesians 5:1 , Greek; 1 Corinthians 11:1 . H ere is a Bible study on Hebrews chapter six with a summary and discussion questions to follow. iii. Hebrews 6 and 10 are another commonly misinterpreted piece of scripture that seem to suggest that salvation might by lost by sins. The six particulars here specified had been, as it were, the Christian Catechism of the Old Testament; and such Jews who had begun to recognize Jesus as the Christ immediately on the new light being shed on these fundamental particulars, were accounted as having the elementary principles of the doctrine of Christ [BENGEL]. will"; words akin. They say that Hebrews 6 describes a believer who loses his salvation. His word would have been amply enough; but, to make assurance doubly sure, He "interposed with an oath" (so the Greek). These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. from God--Man's use of means is vain unless God bless ( 1 Corinthians 3:6 1 Corinthians 3:7 ). By their love he sharpens their hope and faith. This difficult passage is best understood in the context of Hebrews 6:1-2. When a man sees the anchor it is doing nothing, unless it happen to be some small stream anchor or grapnel in shallow water. (NASB: Lockman)Greek: kai parapesontas, palin anakainizein ei s metanoian, anastaurountas heautois ton huion tou theou kai paradeigmatizontas. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. In opposition to "nigh unto cursing." Things that are linked unto salvation (compare Hebrews 6:19 ). . "This," that is, "Go on unto perfection." There is no forerunner if there are no after-runners. toward his name--Your acts of love to the saints were done for His name's sake. And--Greek, "But." Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. . Therefore--Wherefore: seeing that ye ought not now to be still "babes" ( Hebrews 5:11-14 ). Paul, in teaching, here classifies himself with the Hebrew readers, or (as they ought to be) learners, and says, Let us together press forward. We must "go on toward perfection"; for if we fall away, after having received enlightenment, it will be impossible to renew us again to repentance. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. There is the long-suffering patience, or endurance of love, 1 Corinthians 13:4 , and that of faith, Hebrews 6:15 . That’s what we are reading in Hebrews 6:4–8. 13. Hope is found represented on coins by an anchor. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. On a cross. fled for refuge--as if from a shipwreck; or, as one fleeing to one of the six cities of refuge. as the Aaronic high priest entered the Holiest Place once a year to make propitiation for the people. By faith, Christians make the world to come a present reality, though but a foretaste of the perfect future. consolation--under doubts and fears, and so "encouragement," literally, "exhortation." perfection--the matured knowledge of those who are "of full age" ( Hebrews 5:14 ) in Christian attainments. [BENGEL]. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. He will not become slothful who keeps always the end in view; hope is the means of ensuring this. Compare Matthew 22:7 , "burned up their city" an earnest of a like fate to all wilful abusers of God's grace ( Hebrews 10:26 Hebrews 10:27 ). patience--Greek, "long-suffering endurance." ye have showed--(Compare Hebrews 10:32-34 ). 7. the earth--rather as Greek (no article), "land." "Every one of them," even those diligent in acts of LOVE ( Hebrews 6:10 ), needed to be stimulated to persevere in the same diligence with a view to the full assurance of HOPE unto the end. Roger Hahn. "The Son of God," marking His dignity, shows the greatness of their offense. ESTIUS explains, As the anchor does not stay in the waters, but enters the ground hidden beneath the waters, and fastens itself in it, so hope, our anchor of the soul, is not satisfied with merely coming to the vestibule, that is..is not content with merely earthly and visible goods, but penetrates even to those which are within the veil, namely. . Hebrews 6:6 if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, Hebrews demonstrates the possibility of falling away. let us go on--Greek, "let us be borne forward," or "bear ourselves forward"; implying active exertion: press on. The anchor itself may have a strong grip, and be secured to the ocean floor, yet if it isn’t securely attached to the ship it is of no use. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. 9. beloved--appositely here introduced; LOVE to you prompts me in the strong warnings I have just given, not that I entertain unfavorable thoughts of you; nay, I anticipate better things of you; Greek "the things which are better"; that ye are not thorn-bearing, or nigh unto cursing, and doomed unto burning, but heirs of salvation in accordance with God's faithfulness ( Hebrews 6:10 ). . We need the anchor to allow the ship to maintain the progress it has made. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. ( CF) of which he is mediator. Contrast God's curse causing unfruitfulness ( Genesis 3:17 Genesis 3:18 ); also spiritually ( Jeremiah 17:5-8 ). “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, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 19. So Hebrews 6:4–6 refer to professors of Christianity who, like Judas Iscariot, were never genuine believers of Jesus Christ. "He cares alike for great and small, and overlooks none." 18. immutable--Translate, as in Hebrews 6:17 , "unchangeable." and have not yet received them; such strength hone has. The Catholic Church always opposed this view, and readmitted the lapsed on their repentance, but did not rebaptize them. Hebrews 6 serves as a warning against walking away from the truth and becoming reprobate (damned). Such as the master of the soil wishes. Compare "How often," Matthew 23:37 . A confirmation of the Pauline authorship of this Epistle. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. of iv. . Hebron, that is, fellowship, believers are called into the fellowship of Christ. As "enlightening" and "tasting of the heavenly gift," Christ, the Bread of Life, answers to FAITH: so "made partakers of the Holy Ghost," to CHARITY, which is the first-fruit of the Spirit: and "tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come," to HOPE. Such a one was never truly a Spirit-led disciple of Christ ( Romans 8:14-17 ). Hebrews 6:1-14 . The writer to the Hebrews means that if they do retreat back to Judaism, all the religious "repentance" in the world will do them no good. "For it is better to make you afraid with words, that ye may not suffer in fact.". If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. He has gone before us and He is our pattern. This repentance from dead works is therefore paired with "faith toward God." God will be no man's debtor. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. which entereth into that--that is the place within the veil--two images beautifully combined: (1) The soul is the ship: the world the sea: the bliss beyond the world, the distant coast; the hope resting on faith, the anchor which prevents the vessel being tossed to and fro; the encouraging consolation through the promise and oath of God, the cable connecting the ship and anchor. The powers of this new spiritual world, partly exhibited in outward miracles at that time, and then, as now, especially consisting in the Spirit's inward quickening influences are the earnest of the coming inheritance above, and lead the believer who gives himself up to the Spirit to seek to live as the angels, to sit with Christ in heavenly places, to set the affections on things above, and not on things on earth, and to look for Christ's coming and the full manifestation of the world to come. Since God has given us Christ, we ought to … ( A) the elementary teachings. Paul, as elsewhere, gives them the utmost credit for their graces, while delicately hinting the need of perseverance, a lack of which had probably somewhat begun to show itself. (6) - It is impossible (for others) to renew them again to repentance - They crucify again the Son of God and put Him to open shame 5) What confidence did the author have for his original recipients? Compare Romans 15:14 , "I myself am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye are full of goodness." We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. receiveth--"partaketh of." Repentance and faith were the first principles taught under the Gospel. . Hebrews 6:1-3 continues the exhortation to perfection that began in Hebrews 5:11-14. In other words, Hebrews is written to deepen and strengthen the joy of our assurance in God, and one of the strategies of the book is to expose false assurances and fleeting pleasures. Hebrews 6 (King James Version) 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, 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of … © Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . (Hebrews 6:7-8) Throughout the Bible, ground is a metaphor for the heart. 6 Therefore let us move beyond. The opposite of "rejected," Hebrews 6:8 . When the anchor is of use it is gone: there it went overboard with a splash; far down there, all among the fish, lies the iron holdfast, quite out of sight. resurrection, &c.--held already by the Jews from the Old Testament: confirmed with clearer light in Christian teaching or "doctrine." What the carnal Israel did outwardly, those who fall away from light do inwardly, they virtually crucify again the Son of God; "they tear him out of the recesses of their hearts where He had fixed His abode and exhibit Him to the open scoffs of the world as something powerless and common" [BLEEK in ALFORD]. The plural is general, the owners whoever they may be; here God. Let us take these things for granted, and never dispute about them any more, but go on to still higher matters. though--Greek, "if even we thus speak." Reprobate . —The connection of thought has been already explained (Hebrews 6:3); the general meaning will be examined below (Hebrews 6:6).It will be seen that the greater part of this long sentence is dependent on the word “renew” in Hebrews 6:6, “It is impossible to renew again unto repentance those who were once,” &c. ii. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. will we do--So some of the oldest manuscripts read; but others, "Let us do." Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. “Will we do”: The writer is likely both giving his own testimony … It was written mainly to the Hebrew believers. Therefore salvation must be maintained. 17. We ought to keep festal day, since Christ has taken up and set in the heavens the first-fruit of our lump, that is, the human flesh [CHRYSOSTOM]. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. The people described in Hebrews 6:4–6 are of the latter group—unbelievers who have been exposed to God’s redemptive truth and perhaps have made a profession of faith, but who have not exercised genuine saving faith. "It is the curse of evil eternally to propagate evil" [THOLUCK]. This thought continues into the next chapter. Wherein--that is, Which being the case among men, God, in accommodation to their manner of confirming covenants, superadded to His sure word His oath: the "TWO immutable things" ( Hebrews 6:18 ). herbs--provender. If taken in context, the entire book of Hebrews is intended to have the opposite result. every one of you--implying that all in the Palestinian churches had not shown the same diligence as some of those whom he praises in Hebrews 6:10 . 6. "He who is led into the whole (?) Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. (4) For it is impossible for those . But Jesus has entered into the immediate presence of God the Father so that His people can follow Him there. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. “Our anchor is like every other, when it is of any use it is out of sight. i. (2) The world is the fore-court: heaven, the Holy of Holies; Christ, the High Priest going before us. The three pairs of truths enumerated are designedly such as JEWISH believers might in some degree have known from the Old Testament, but had been taught more clearly when they became Christians. The book of Hebrews is a General Epistle (Apostolic Letter). and placing our faith in … by whom--rather as Greek, "for (that is, on account of) whom," namely, the lords of the soil; not the laborers, as English Version, namely, God and His Christ ( 1 Corinthians 3:9 ). counsel--Greek, "willing . blessing--fruitfulness. thee--The increase of Abraham's seed is virtually an increase of himself. "As in building a house one must never leave the foundation: yet to be always laboring in 'laying the foundation' would be ridiculous" [CALVIN]. Having said all this about Jesus Christ's role, the authors say, "Therefore" explaining that we are … . The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. once enlightened--once for all illuminated by the word of God taught in connection with "baptism" (to which, in Hebrews 6:2 , as once for all done," once enlightened" here answers); compare Ephesians 5:26 . as God, He needed to enter there, but as our High Priest, representing and introducing us, His followers, opening the way to us, by His intercession with the Father. Hebrews Summary by Jay Smith. your work--your whole Christian life of active obedience. This passage probably originated the application of the term "illumination" to baptism in subsequent times. The Montanists and Novatians used this passage to justify the lasting exclusion from the Church of those who had once lapsed. Where is your hope, brother? The absence of the Greek article requires ALFORD'S translation, "Where. According to this collection of books, when God saw that his old covenant with the people was no good, he sent his one and only Son to Earth...where he was promptly put to death. rejected by the Lord. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. In Hebrews 5:11 , he said, "Ye have become dull (Greek, 'slothful') of hearing"; here he warns them not to become "slothful absolutely," namely, also in mind and deed. "He now gives consolation, by the oath of God's grace, to those whom, in the second, third, and fourth chapters, he had warned by the oath of God's 'wrath.' A temporary faith is possible, without one thereby being constituted one of the elect ( mark 4:16 mark 4:17 ). His not being able to deny Himself is a proof, not of weakness, but of strength incomparable. b. We are anchored upward in heaven, not down in the ground; and we are anchored to move on, not to stand still. Dost thou not yet believe, thou that hearest the promise? There is a time limit in this warning. 10. not unrighteous--not unfaithful to His own gracious promise. If--Greek, "And (yet) have fallen away"; compare a less extreme falling or declension, Galatians 5:4 , "Ye are fallen from grace." Hebrews 6:6 and then have fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance, since they again crucify to themselves the Son of God and put Him to open shame. Hope is exactly the medicine discouraged Christians need. This passage corresponds to Jesus ’ parables of the sower (where God sows His word in four different conditions of the heart) and of the wheat and tares (where eternal destinations are decided). The distressed condition of the Palestinian Christians appears from the collection for them. Second, if true believers can be lost, then our text teaches that it is impossible for them to regain their salvation. sanctified, an unholy thing." This passage shows: (1) an oath is sanctioned even in the Christian dispensation as lawful; (2) that the limits to its use are, that it only be employed where it can put an end to contradiction in disputes, and for confirmation of a solemn promise. tasted of the heavenly gift--tasted for themselves. Do you believe because you can see? multiply--Hebraism for superabundantly multiply. At the same time it does not limit God's grace, as if it were "impossible" for God to reclaim even such a hardened rebel so as yet to look on Him whom he has pierced. Therefore, eternal standing of those written of in Hebrews 6:4-6 is a question with two answers. The "for" in Hebrews 6:4 refers to this:I say, if God permit, for there are cases where God does not permit, for example, "it is impossible," &c. Without God's blessing, the cultivation of the ground does not succeed ( Hebrews 6:7 ). Ramoth, that is, high, for Him hath God exalted with His right hand ( Acts 5:31 ). the rain that cometh oft upon it--not merely failing over it, or towards it, but falling and resting upon it so as to cover it (the Greek genitive, not the accusative). According to this letter, Jesus Christ is superior to all other prophets and all other claims to truth. Compare "the full assurance of faith," Hebrews 10:22 , Romans 4:21 , 1 Thessalonians 1:5 . But there is also a sense in which the anchor has hold of the ship, even as hope has hold of us. Click on the different category headings to find out more. Juli Camarin July 15, 2011 Hebrews 6. . veil--Greek, "catapetasma": the second veil which shut in the Holiest Place. Hebrews 6:1-3. When Jesus Christ went into heaven he did as it were look around on all the thrones, and all the palms, and all the harps, and all the crowns, and say ‘I take possession of all these in the name of my redeemed. Not such an anchor as will not keep the vessel from tossing, or an anchor unsound or too light [THEOPHYLACT]. . Kadesh, that is, holy, implies the holiness of Jesus, our Refuge. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. heirs of promise--not only Abraham's literal, but also his spiritual, seed ( Galatians 3:29 ). ©2018 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission. (Amplified: If they then deviate from the faith and turn away from … 13 For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore by himself, 14 saying, “Surely I will bless you and multiply you.” 15 And thus Abraham, having patiently endured, obtained the promise. labour of love--The oldest manuscripts omit "labor of," which probably crept in from 1 Thessalonians 1:3 . Bezer, that is, a fortress, Christ is so to all who trust in Him. to the Holy of Holies. ii. The "oft" implies, on God's part, the riches of His abounding grace ("coming" spontaneously, and often); and, on the apostate's part, the wilful perversity whereby he has done continual despite to the oft-repeated motions of the Spirit. Christ's ascension is our promotion: and whither the glory of the Head has preceded. This "nigh" softens the severity of the previous "It is impossible," &c. ( Hebrews 6:4 Hebrews 6:6 ). Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying … Hebrews 6:1-20. willing . You can check these in your browser security settings. We should follow hard after Jesus, and run hard after Him. sure and steadfast--sure in respect to us: steadfast, or "firm" [ALFORD], in itself. While the surface reading seems to suggest this, the truth is that it does not. Not that they have actually entered on the perfect inheritance, which Hebrews 11:13 Hebrews 11:39 Hebrews 11:40 explicitly denies; though doubtless the dead in Christ have, in the disembodied soul, a foretaste of it; but "them (enumerated in Hebrews 11:2-40 ) who in every age have been, are, or shall be, inheritors of the promises"; of whom Abraham is an illustrious example ( Hebrews 6:13 ). This "world to come," in its future aspect, thus corresponds to "resurrection of the dead and eternal life" ( Hebrews 6:2 ), the first Christian principles which the Hebrew believers had been taught, by the Christian light being thrown back on their Old Testament for their instruction "The world to come," which, as to its "powers," exists already in the redeemed, will pass into a fully realized fact at Christ's coming ( Colossians 3:4 ). impossible . 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