Cross-References — Hebrews 6

5 pairs

1. Hebrews 6:1→referencesPhilippians 3:12-14

   Hebrews 6:1 encourages believers to move beyond elementary teachings and press on to maturity, similar to Paul's exhortation in Philippians 3:12-14 to press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

   Thematic focusSpiritual Maturity, Growth in Faith.

   • #SpiritualMaturity
   • #Growth
   • #Faith

2. Hebrews 6:4-6→referencesMatthew 12:31-32

   Hebrews 6:4-6 discusses the impossibility of renewing to repentance those who have fallen away, paralleling Jesus' teaching in Matthew 12:31-32 about the unforgivable sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.

   Thematic focusApostasy, Unforgivable Sin.

   • #Apostasy
   • #UnforgivableSin
   • #Repentance

3. Hebrews 6:10→referencesMatthew 10:42

   Hebrews 6:10 assures believers that God is not unjust to forget their work and love shown in His name, echoing Jesus' promise in Matthew 10:42 that even a cup of cold water given in His name will not lose its reward.

   Thematic focusGod's Justice, Reward for Service.

   • #GodsJustice
   • #Service
   • #Reward

4. Hebrews 6:13-14→referencesGenesis 22:16-17

   Hebrews 6:13-14 references God's promise to Abraham, which is originally found in Genesis 22:16-17, where God swears by Himself to bless and multiply Abraham's descendants.

   Thematic focusGod's Promises, Faithfulness.

   • #GodsPromises
   • #Faithfulness
   • #Abraham

5. Hebrews 6:19→referencesHebrews 4:14

   Hebrews 6:19 describes hope as an anchor for the soul, which is connected to the high priestly role of Jesus mentioned in Hebrews 4:14, emphasizing the security and steadfastness found in Christ.

   Thematic focusHope, Security in Christ.

   • #Hope
   • #Security
   • #Christ

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