“Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,”
Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God — the exhortation calls for forward movement toward maturity. The foundational elements—repentance from dead works and faith in God—are not abandoned but transcended, as mature faith builds upon rather than restarts from these basics.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 6:1
You have heard how much Paul found fault with the Hebrews for wishing to be always learning about the same things. And with good reason: “For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, you have need again that some one teach you the elements of the first principles of the oracles of God.” Hebrews 5:12 I am afraid that this might fitly be said to you also, that “when for the time ye ought to be teachers,” ye do not maintain the rank of learners, but ever hearing the same…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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