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A Call to Maturity
…2instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.3Andthiswe will do,ifGodpermits.4It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,…

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And this will we do, if God permit.

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Acts 18:21
But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.

Romans 15:32
That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.

1 Corinthians 4:19
But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power.

AdvanceLetsPermitPermitsPermittingAdvanceLetsPermitPermitsPermitting1.He exhorts not to fall back from the faith;
11.but to be steadfast,
12.diligent, and patient to wait upon God;
13.because God is most sure in his promise.

And this we will do
This phrase indicates a continuation of the actions or teachings previously mentioned. In the context ofHebrews 6, the author is discussing the foundational elements of Christian doctrine and the need to move beyond them to maturity. The "we" suggests a collective effort among believers, emphasizing the communal aspect of spiritual growth. This aligns with the broader New Testament teaching on the body of Christ working together (1 Corinthians 12:12-27).

if God permits
This phrase acknowledges the sovereignty of God in the process of spiritual growth and maturity. It reflects a deep understanding of divine providence, recognizing that human efforts are ultimately subject to God's will. This echoesJames 4:15, where believers are encouraged to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that." The conditional "if" underscores the humility and dependence on God that is central to the Christian faith. It also connects to the broader biblical theme of God's control over human plans, as seen inProverbs 16:9, "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps."

1.Author of Hebrews
Traditionally attributed to Paul, though the exact authorship is uncertain. The author is addressing Jewish Christians.

2.Jewish Christians
The primary audience of the letter, who were familiar with Jewish traditions and teachings.

3.God
Central to the verse, emphasizing His sovereignty and permission in the spiritual growth and actions of believers.

4.Early Church
The context in which the letter was written, dealing with issues of faith, maturity, and perseverance.

5.Spiritual Maturity
The broader theme of the passage, encouraging believers to move beyond elementary teachings.Dependence on God's Sovereignty
Recognize that all spiritual growth and progress are contingent upon God's will and permission.

Pursuit of Spiritual Maturity
Strive to move beyond basic teachings and grow in deeper understanding and practice of faith, as God allows.

Humility in Planning
Approach plans and goals with humility, acknowledging that they are subject to God's will.

Prayer for Guidance
Regularly seek God's guidance and permission in your spiritual journey and daily life.

Trust in God's Timing
Trust that God knows the best timing for your spiritual growth and the unfolding of His plans in your life.1.What is the meaning of Hebrews 6:3?

2.How can we rely on God's will to guide our spiritual growth?

3.What does Hebrews 6:3 teach about progressing in Christian maturity?

4.How does Hebrews 6:3 connect with Philippians 2:13 on God's enabling power?

5.In what ways can we actively seek God's will in daily decisions?

6.How can we encourage others to trust God's timing for spiritual advancement?

7.What does "if God permits" in Hebrews 6:3 imply about divine sovereignty and human free will?

8.How does Hebrews 6:3 relate to the concept of spiritual maturity in Christianity?

9.Why is the continuation of spiritual growth emphasized in Hebrews 6:3?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 6?

11.How can we judge angels if they judge us?

12.What does "If the Lord wills" mean?

13.In Job 22:5, Eliphaz accuses Job of great wickedness, yet Job 1:1 calls him blameless; how do we resolve this apparent contradiction?

14.How do we reconcile Jeremiah 25:9 calling Nebuchadnezzar God's servant with other scriptures depicting him as a ruthless conqueror?And this

- The phrase reaches back toHebrews 6:1–2, where the writer calls believers to “leave behind the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity.”

- “This” points to two intertwined actions:

• The readers’ growth—moving beyond basic doctrines such as repentance, faith, baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment (Hebrews 5:12–6:2).

• The writer’s plan to teach richer truths that will nourish mature faith.

- Other Scriptures echo the same call:1 Corinthians 3:1-2 urges believers to move from “milk” to “solid food,” andEphesians 4:13-15 highlights the goal of growing up “into Christ.”

- The verse signals that spiritual advancement is not optional; it is the normal trajectory for every follower of Jesus who has been “made holy once for all” (Hebrews 10:10).

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we will do

- The expression is a confident commitment. The author is resolved to proceed with deeper instruction, and the readers are expected to receive and act on it.

- Growth is never passive:

•James 1:22 calls us to be “doers of the word” rather than mere listeners.

•Colossians 1:28-29 shows Paul “striving” to present everyone mature in Christ.

- The plural “we” binds teacher and learners together. Spiritual progress happens in community (Hebrews 10:24-25).

- It reminds us that while God provides the resources, we cooperate by exercising diligence, perseverance, and obedience (2 Peter 1:5-8).

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if God permits

- These words inject humility. Even the most determined plans rest in God’s sovereign allowance.

- Scripture consistently anchors human intention in divine permission:

• “You ought to say, ‘If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that’” (James 4:15).

• Paul often added “if God wills” to his travel and ministry plans (Acts 18:21;Romans 1:10).

•Proverbs 16:9 notes, “A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.”

- Dependence on God does not weaken resolve; it keeps ambition aligned with His purpose.Philippians 2:13 affirms that “it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose.”

- Only the Spirit can produce genuine maturity (John 15:5;1 Corinthians 3:6-7), so the writer rightly submits all aspirations to the Father’s gracious enabling.

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summary

Hebrews 6:3 balances determination with dependence. The writer pledges to lead believers into deeper understanding and practice—“And this we will do”—yet immediately bows to God’s sovereignty—“if God permits.” The verse encourages us to pursue spiritual maturity with wholehearted commitment while resting in the Lord’s power and permission. Growth is both our responsibility and His gift.

(3)And this will we do, if God permit.--There may be some with whom it will be impossible for him thus to press on to maturity of teaching and of Christian experience. There is a case excepted by God Himself from all efforts of the Christian teacher; in this case, though nothing can avail except the laying of a new foundation of repentance, God has appointed no agencies by which such foundation can be laid.

Verse 3. -And this will we do (cf.let us do;ποιήσωμεν, A, C, D, La)if God permit;i.e. press on to perfection, as aforesaid, if only (as we firmly hope and trust, see ver. 6, etc.) you are still in a state in which God will permit advance; for (as is set forth in the following verses) there may be a retrogression from which recovery is impossible.

Parallel Commentaries ...


And
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

this
τοῦτο(touto)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.

we will do,
ποιήσομεν(poiēsomen)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 4160:(a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

if
ἐάνπερ(eanper)
Conjunction
Strong's 1437:If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.

God
Θεός(Theos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

permits.
ἐπιτρέπῃ(epitrepē)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2010:To turn to, commit, entrust; I allow, yield, permit. From epi and the base of trope; to turn over, i.e. Allow.


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