Heb 6:9 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Heb 6:9-12: 6:9-12 Having confronted his readers with a stern warning (6:4-8 ), the author now softens that warning by greeting them as dear friends , expressing confidence in them, and giving them further encouragement. 6:9 We are confident: Skilled speakers and writers express confidence in those they address to motivate them (cp. Rom 15:14 ). • The author is confident that his hearers’ lives give evidence of a true relationship with God, including salvation . In the New Testament, salvation primarily refers to Christ’s work on the cross (Heb 5:9-10 ; see also study note on 2:3); Hebrews places emphasis on the consummation of salvation at the end of the age (9:28 ).

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‏ Hebrews 6:9

Summary for Heb 6:9-12: 6:9-12 ^a Having confronted his readers with a stern warning (6:4-8 ^b), the author now softens that warning by greeting them as dear friends, expressing confidence in them, and giving them further encouragement. 6:9 ^c We are confident: Skilled speakers and writers express confidence in those they address to motivate them (cp. Rom 15:14 ^d).

• The author is confident that his hearers’ lives give evidence of a true relationship with God, including salvation. In the New Testament, salvation primarily refers to Christ’s work on the cross (Heb 5:9-10 ^e; see also study note on 2:3); Hebrews places emphasis on the consummation of salvation at the end of the age (9:28 ^f).