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— by Ronald R. Shea, Th.M., J.D —
 
Topics Touching the Message of Salvation
— Hebrews 6:1-15 —
Curriculum Outline and Study Guide | Resurrection | Assurance | Baptism | The Bema | Calvinism | The Gospel Message & Content of Saving Faith | The Creator | Dispensationalism | Eternal Security | Evangelism & Discipleship | Expiation, Propitiation and Redemption | Faith | Fruit . .. Don't you need it? | Grace | Hebrews 10 | Hebrews 6:1-15 | Heirship and Rewards | James 2:14-26 | Jesus is God | 1st John | John MacArthur | Justification | Bilateral Contract Salvation or "Lordship Salvation" | The Market Driven Church | Perseverance of the Saints | Predestination and Free Will | Public Confession of Christ | Regeneration | Repentance | Roman Catholicism | Salvation | Sanctification | The Sheep and Goats Judgment | Silly Gospel Substitutes | "Sovereign" (Irresistible) Grace | Stewardship of the Gospel Message | The Modern "Testimony" | The Ten Commandments: Their Relationship to the Believer | Theology and Doctrine | Total Depravity and `The Bondage of the Will` | Worship Music | Appendix I: Church History from a Free Grace perspective
Overview: The Purpose of the Epistle
The Message and the Warnings: Four Views
Summary Verses and Thematic Development
The Summary Verses
Summary of the Summary Verses
The Thematic Development of Hebrews
The Thematic Development of the First Two Chapters
Analysis of the Evidence
"Salvation" in the Epistle to the Hebrews

Q.        Why isn't a detailed analysis of the Greek language the key to interpreting the major warning passages?

A.        The warnings of Hebrews 6:4-8 and 10:26-31 are filled with metaphorical language.  The exactness of the Greek language does not illuminate the interpretation of a metaphor apart from some context.  We interpret things according to our world view.  Therefore, an Arminian or a hyper-Calvinist will also see their theology confirmed in metaphorical language.

 

Q.        What is the interpretative key to the warming passages?

A.        The interpretive key to the warning passages is to properly identify the theme of the Epistle.  The thematic development of the first two chapters categorically describe the inheritance position.  Moreover, the theme is repeatedly summarized throughout the epistle in summary verses, and these verses also overwhelmingly support the inheritance position.

 


Analysis of the Evidence

 
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