Principles; elements or first rudiments of religion.

Unto perfection; maturity in the knowledge and obedience of the gospel. The reference is especially to those deep doctrines concerning the priesthood of Christ which he is preparing to unfold.

The foundation of repentance; the foundation consisting in the doctrine of repentance, and what follows. Upon this foundation we must always build, but we ought not to be always laying it.

Dead works; outward forms without spiritual life. Divine grace in the hearts of God's people is progressive. It leads them to increase in knowledge and piety, till they at last become perfect in Christ Jesus.

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Old Testament