Hebrews 5:11-6:12 Warnings and Encouragement

Exegesis must not be influenced by one's system of theology, but only by the Scripture, which interprets itself. When we come to a difficult passage in this book we cannot ignore the allusions to the Old Covenant. The description of people and land in this passage have been variously interpreted; I think the proper path is to understand these allusions and what they would mean to the original audience; then determine how they apply to us.

 

Paul as a Type

 From acts 9, we see Paul as a type for every Christian in these four ways:

a.) By nature, he was at war with God.

b.) Called by God, he was given a new nature, new affections; he could not but proclaim the Gospel.

c.) He was tested by other Christians to see if he was genuine.

d.) He was faithful to the Gospel: some hated him for it, others were drawn to Christ and built up by it.

From the Reformation to the USA

History from the Reformation to today in the USA. With a warning against Down Grade and an exhortation to walk humbly.