Hebrews 6:1
“Therefore leaving the teaching of the first principles of Christ, let us press on to perfection—not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, of faith toward God,”
What does Hebrews 6:1 mean?
The writer of Hebrews is encouraging believers who have grasped the basics of faith to keep growing deeper rather than staying stuck at the starting point. Think of it like learning to read: once you know your letters, you don't need to keep drilling the alphabet forever, but instead move forward to actual books. The "first principles" (repentance, faith, baptism) are real and important, but they're meant to be a foundation you build *on*, not a place to camp indefinitely. This is an invitation to spiritual maturity and progress, with the confidence that the groundwork is already solid.