Hebrews 6:1

“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,”

"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," - Hebrews 6:1
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What does Hebrews 6:1 mean?

Hebrews 6:1 (KJV) states, "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." This verse from the book of Hebrews exhorts believers to move beyond the…

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Moving Beyond the Basics: Embracing Spiritual Maturity in Christ

Hebrews 6:1 states, "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." This verse holds profound significance for our spiritual journey, urging us to…

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A Prayer for Spiritual Maturity and Perfection in Christ

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and a spirit yearning for growth. As I reflect on Hebrews 6:1, where it is written, "Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation…

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Hebrews 6:1 - "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,"
Hebrews 1:6 - "And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him."
Acts 6:1 - "And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration."
1 Samuel 4:6 - "And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, What meaneth the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews? And they understood that the ark of the LORD was come into the camp."
Hebrews 6:3 - "And this will we do, if God permit."
Hebrews 6:2 - "Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment."
Hebrews 6:5 - "And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,"
Hebrews 10:6 - "In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure."
1 Chronicles 6:8 - "And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,"
"And this will we do, if God permit." - Hebrews 6:3
Hebrews 1:14
Hebrews 1:14
Hebrews 6:15 - "And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise."
Hebrews 6:6 - "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."
Hebrews 12:6 - "For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth."
Hebrews 6:8 - "But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned."
Hebrews 6:12 - "That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
Hebrews 6:14 - "Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee."
Hebrews 6:16 - "For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife."
"And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him." - Hebrews 1:6
Hebrews 6:9 - "But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak."
Hebrews 6:20 - "Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec."
Hebrews 6:13 - "For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,"
Hebrews 5:6 - "As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec."
Hebrews 8:1-5
Hebrews 6:11 - "And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:"
Hebrews 9:6 - "Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God."