Beloved Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,

This coming Sunday we will resume our series of messages from the Epistle to the Hebrews. Our text will be taken from Hebrews 5:11-6:1.

You will likely remember that chapter 6 contains some of the most controversial and disputed verses in the New Testament. In this section of the letter, the author warns his readers about the possibility of committing the sin of apostasy, and states that once this transgression has been committed there is no coming back, for repentance is impossible (6:6).

Before raising this most solemn topic, the inspired author urges his audience to “ go on to maturity” (6:1). In 5:11-14, we find the hallmarks of a mature faith, which we will examine this Lord’s Day. You will benefit from reading 5:11-6:20 as you prepare for the preaching of God’s Word.