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 ]