Heb 6:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Heb 6:1-3: 6:1-3 In light of the hearers’ immaturity (5:11-14 ), the author urges them to move beyond basic teachings . The six basic teachings here were all foundational elements of Jewish instruction. The author might be challenging them to move beyond these basic teachings to further understanding about the person of Christ, which he elaborates in 7:1–10:25 . 6:1 Let us go on: Or Let us be carried on, suggesting that God initiates growth to maturity (Phil 2:12-13 ) and that it is an ongoing process. • Repenting and faith are the basic commitments that initiate a person to the new covenant and constitute the basic posture of a Christian’s life (see Acts 20:21 ).

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‏ Hebrews 6:1

Summary for Heb 6:1-3: 6:1-3 ^a In light of the hearers’ immaturity (5:11-14 ^b), the author urges them to move beyond basic teachings. The six basic teachings here were all foundational elements of Jewish instruction. The author might be challenging them to move beyond these basic teachings to further understanding about the person of Christ, which he elaborates in 7:1–10:25 ^c. 6:1 ^d Let us go on: Or Let us be carried on, suggesting that God initiates growth to maturity (Phil 2:12-13 ^e) and that it is an ongoing process.

• Repenting and faith are the basic commitments that initiate a person to the new covenant and constitute the basic posture of a Christian’s life (see Acts 20:21 ^f).