Quote from Forum Archives on April 4, 2001, 8:51 pm

Posted by: masinick <masinick@...>

Dear friends,

Instead of writing a particular message today, I'd like to simply
pass along a chapter of scripture and encourage you to read and
absorb it. I think this passage is clear. There might be a few
terms that are unfamiliar, but if you regularly read the Bible,
this passage will make a lot of sense. If you have any
questions, I would encourage you to pursue the answers. Spend
some time in the Word, looking for the answers. A good Bible
with cross references often helps. Asking questions also helps.
Let me know if any of you need access to resources or information
on anything.

May the Holy Spirit bring understanding today to these words
spoken by His servant to us. Amen.

Brother Brian

The Bible Gateway Hebrews 6 :: New International Version (NIV)

Hebrews 6

1 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, [1] and of faith in God,

2 instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the
resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

3 And God permitting, we will do so.

4 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who
have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy
Spirit,

5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers
of the coming age,

6 if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance, because
[2] to their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over
again and subjecting him to public disgrace.

7 Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that
produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives
the blessing of God.

8 But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless and is
in danger of being cursed. In the end it will be burned.

9 Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are confident
of better things in your case--things that accompany salvation.

10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love
you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to
help them.

11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very
end, in order to make your hope sure.

12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who
through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

13 When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one
greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself,

14 saying, "I will surely bless you and give you many
descendants." [3]

15 And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was
promised.

16 Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath
confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument.

17 Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his
purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he
confirmed it with an oath.

18 God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it
is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of
the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged.

19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.
It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

20 where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He
has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.

1.[1] Or from useless rituals
2.[6] Or repentance while
3.[14] Gen. 22:17

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