THE PERIL OF FAILING TO ADVANCE IN CHRISTIAN LIFE
_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_
Hebrews 6:1. THEREFORE.—διό, since only the τέλειοι,
advanced ones, are capable of receiving advanced instruction, you may
well seek to become such. _Stuart_ reads, “Quitting the mere initial
state of pupilage, advanc... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_
Hebrews 6:9.—The writer now turns from warning to conciliation and
encouragement. He urges steadfastness, diligence, and growth. BETTER
THINGS.—Than any such tendency to apostatise. ACCOMPANY
SALVATION.—Full salvation is meant, which includes growth and
sanctifying.... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_
Hebrews 6:13.—The connection of thought may be thus given: “Follow
the godly, I say. Take one such for an instance. Abraham. See how
graciously God met his steadfast goodness.” But how does this
illustrate the point? Thus God revealed Himself to Abraham, even as,
in C... [ Continue Reading ]