Hebrews 6:1-18 NIV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:5

And have tasted the good word of God ,.... Not the Lord Jesus Christ, the essential Word of God, who seems to be intended before by the heavenly gift; but rather, either the Scriptures of truth in general, which are the word of God, endited by him, and contain his mind and will; which he makes use of for conviction, conversion, instruction, and comfort; and which are preserved by him: and these are a good word; they come from him who is good; they are a revelation of good things; they make... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:6

If they shall fall away ,.... This is not supposed of true believers, as appears from Hebrews 6:9 nor is it to be supposed of them that they may fall totally and finally; they may indeed fall, not only into afflictions and temptations, but into sin; and from a lively and comfortable exercise of grace, and from a degree of steadfastness in the Gospel; but not irrecoverably: for they are held and secured by a threefold cord, which can never be broken; by God the Father, who has loved them... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:7

For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it ,.... Here the apostle illustrates what he had before been speaking of, by a simile taken from the earth, to which men in general answer, who are of the earth; earthy and unregenerate men and carnal professors are of earthly minds; they are like the earth when it was rude and without form, and cursed by God; and are as insensible as the earth: but the earth is particularly distinguished into that which is fruitful, and which is... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:8

But that which beareth thorns and briers ,.... To which wicked men answer; who are unfruitful and unprofitable, and are hurtful, pricking and grieving, by their wicked lives and conversations, by their bitter and reproachful words, and by their violent and cruel persecutions; and particularly carnal professors, and especially apostates, such as before described; for to such earth, professors of religion may be compared, who are worldly, slothful, defrauding and overreaching, carnal and... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:9

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you ,.... The apostle addresses the believing Hebrews, as "beloved"; being beloved by the Lord, not as the descendants of Abraham, but as the elect of God, and so as loved with an everlasting love; and which might be known to themselves, by its being shed abroad in their hearts, and by their being called by grace, and by their love to him, and to his people: and from hence they might conclude they should not fall away, as the apostates before... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unrighteous ,.... He is just and true, righteous in all his ways and works; there is no unrighteousness nor unfaithfulness in him; and this the apostle makes a reason of his strong persuasion of better things concerning the believing Hebrews; because he was well satisfied of the good work upon them, and he was assured that God was not unrighteous and unfaithful: to forget your work : which is not to be understood of any good work done by them, for these are generally... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:11

And we desire that everyone of you do show the same diligence ,.... In the constant exercise of the graces of faith and love, and in ministering to the necessities of the saints: there is a spiritual labour, diligence, and industry to be used by the saints; and former diligence is a motive to future; and is a means of attaining to full assurance, as appears by what follows; and this is to be shown for the glory of God, for the evidence of the above graces, and for an example and... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:12

That ye be not slothful ,.... With respect to hearing the word, and attendance on every ordinance; with respect to the use of means for the increase of knowledge, faith, and hope; and with respect to ministering to the saints; but on the contrary, should take every opportunity of improvement and doing good: but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises ; or things promised; not the land of Canaan, nor the coming of the Messiah; but either grace and salvation... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:13

For when God made promise to Abraham ,.... The apostle proposes Abraham as a pattern, because he was the father of these Hebrews, and of all believers; and because they were interested in the promise made to him, and had a right to the same blessing with him; and because he was remarkable for his faith and patience: the promise made to him is not that in Genesis 12:1 nor that in Genesis 15:1 but that in Genesis 22:16 for that only had an oath annexed to it: and this was made by Jesus... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:14

Saying, surely blessing I will bless thee ,.... Which is expressive of the certainty of the blessings; the reality and substantiality of them; the abundance of them, and the continuance of the same: and of this nature are all spiritual blessings; as to be chosen of God; to have God to be a covenant God and Father; to be justified, pardoned, adopted, and sanctified, and so have a right and title to eternal happiness: and multiplying I will multiply thee ; meaning both in his natural and... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 6:14

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