Hebrews 6:1
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6 Therefore let us move beyond(A) the elementary teachings(B) about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death,[a](C) and of faith in God,
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- Hebrews 6:1 Or from useless rituals
Hebrews 5:12-14
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12 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths(A) of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food!(B) 13 Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant,(C) is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14 But solid food is for the mature,(D) who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.(E)
Hebrews 9:14
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14 How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit(A) offered himself(B) unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences(C) from acts that lead to death,[a](D) so that we may serve the living God!(E)
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- Hebrews 9:14 Or from useless rituals
2 Corinthians 7:1
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7 Therefore, since we have these promises,(A) dear friends,(B) let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness(C) out of reverence for God.
Philippians 3:12-15
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12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal,(A) but I press on to take hold(B) of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.(C) 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind(D) and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on(E) toward the goal to win the prize(F) for which God has called(G) me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Following Paul’s Example
15 All of us, then, who are mature(H) should take such a view of things.(I) And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you.(J)
Hebrews 12:13
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13 “Make level paths for your feet,”[a](A) so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.(B)
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- Hebrews 12:13 Prov. 4:26
Matthew 21:32
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32 For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness,(A) and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors(B) and the prostitutes(C) did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent(D) and believe him.
Hebrews 7:11
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Jesus Like Melchizedek
11 If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people(A) established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come,(B) one in the order of Melchizedek,(C) not in the order of Aaron?
1 John 5:10-13
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10 Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony.(A) Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar,(B) because they have not believed the testimony God has given about his Son. 11 And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life,(C) and this life is in his Son.(D) 12 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.(E)
Concluding Affirmations
13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God(F) so that you may know that you have eternal life.(G)
Ephesians 4:12
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John 12:44
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44 Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in me does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me.(A)
John 5:24
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24 “Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me(A) has eternal life(B) and will not be judged(C) but has crossed over from death to life.(D)
Matthew 3:2
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2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven(A) has come near.”
Ezekiel 18:30-32
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30 “Therefore, you Israelites, I will judge each of you according to your own ways, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent!(A) Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall.(B) 31 Rid(C) yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart(D) and a new spirit. Why(E) will you die, people of Israel?(F) 32 For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent(G) and live!(H)
2 Timothy 2:19
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19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm,(A) sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,”(B) and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord(C) must turn away from wickedness.”
1 Timothy 3:16
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Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 3:16 Or vindicated in spirit
2 Corinthians 7:10
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10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation(A) and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
Acts 20:21
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21 I have declared to both Jews(A) and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance(B) and have faith in our Lord Jesus.(C)
Acts 11:18
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18 When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, “So then, even to Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to life.”(A)
Acts 3:19
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19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out,(A) that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,
Mark 6:12
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12 They went out and preached that people should repent.(A)
Mark 1:1
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John the Baptist Prepares the Way(A)
1 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah,[a] the Son of God,[b](B)
Matthew 4:17
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17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven(A) has come near.”
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