A light in the pathway of darkness through Bible Study on the Book of Hebrews

The problem of immaturity (6:1–3). - ‘Solid food is for the mature’ (5:14). Ignorance leads to immaturity. First, we must establish ourselves in the elementary doctrine of Christ and then acquire an appetite for the more solid food (5:12) of other aspects of Christian teaching. We must go on to maturity. The solid foundation of Christian truth is of immense importance, but once that is well and truly laid, there is no need to go on repeating that process, laying again a further foundation. Six basic aspects of Christian teaching are enumerated here. They may well have been regarded in this particular church as the essential features of catechetical instruction for young converts.

1. Repentance from dead works. 

2. Faith in God. 

3. Baptism or washings.

4. Laying on of hands.

5. The resurrection of the dead.

6. Eternal judgment.