Hebrews 6:1

New International Reader's Version

So let us move beyond the simple teachings about Christ. Let us grow up as believers. Let us not start all over again with the basic teachings. They taught us that we need to turn away from doing things that lead to death. They taught us that we must have faith in God.

Cross References

Proverbs 4:18

The path of those who do right is like the sun in the morning. It shines brighter and brighter until the full light of day.

Zechariah 12:10

“I will pour out a spirit of grace and prayer on David’s family line. I will also send it on those who live in Jerusalem. They will look to me. I am the one they have pierced. They will mourn over me as someone mourns over an only child who has died. They will be full of sorrow over me. Their sorrow will be just like someone’s sorrow over an oldest son.

Matthew 21:29

“ ‘I will not,’ the son answered. But later he changed his mind and went.

Matthew 21:32

John came to show you the right way to live. And you did not believe him. But the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. You saw this. But even then you did not turn away from your sins and believe him.

Matthew 3:2

He said, “Turn away from your sins! The kingdom of heaven has come near.”

Matthew 4:17

From that time on Jesus began to preach. “Turn away from your sins!” he said. “The kingdom of heaven has come near.”

Matthew 5:48

So be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

Matthew 7:25

The rain comes down. The water rises. The winds blow and beat against that house. But it does not fall. It is built on the rock.

Mark 1:1

This is the beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God.

Mark 6:12

They went out. And they preached that people should turn away from their sins.

Luke 6:48

They are like a man who builds a house. He digs down deep and sets it on solid rock. When a flood comes, the river rushes against the house. But the water can’t shake it. The house is well built.

John 12:44

Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in me does not believe in me only. They also believe in the one who sent me.

John 14:1

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God. Believe in me also.

John 5:24

“What I’m about to tell you is true. Anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. They will not be judged. They have crossed over from death to life.

Acts 11:18

When they heard this, they didn’t object anymore. They praised God. They said, “So then, God has allowed even Gentiles to turn away from their sins. He did this so that they could live.”

Acts 17:30

In the past, God didn’t judge people for what they didn’t know. But now he commands all people everywhere to turn away from their sins.

Acts 2:38

Peter replied, “All of you must turn away from your sins and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then your sins will be forgiven. You will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 20:21

I have told both Jews and Greeks that they must turn away from their sins to God. They must have faith in our Lord Jesus.

Acts 26:20

First I preached to people in Damascus. Then I preached in Jerusalem and in all Judea. And then I preached to the Gentiles. I told them to turn away from their sins to God. The way they live must show that they have turned away from their sins.

Acts 3:19

So turn away from your sins. Turn to God. Then your sins will be wiped away. The time will come when the Lord will make everything new.

1 Corinthians 13:10

But when what is complete comes, the things that are not complete will pass away.

1 Corinthians 2:6

The words we speak to those who have grown in the faith are wise. Our words are different from the wisdom of this world. Our words are different from those of the rulers of this world. These rulers are becoming less and less powerful.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Dear friends, we have these promises from God. So let us make ourselves pure from everything that makes our bodies and spirits impure. Let us be completely holy. We want to honor God.

2 Corinthians 7:10

Godly sadness causes us to turn away from our sins and be saved. And we are certainly not sorry about that! But worldly sadness brings death.

Ephesians 2:1

You were living in your sins and lawless ways. But in fact you were dead.

Ephesians 2:5

So he gave us new life because of what Christ has done. He gave us life even when we were dead in sin. God’s grace has saved you.

Ephesians 4:12

He gave all these people so that they might prepare God’s people to serve. Then the body of Christ will be built up.

Colossians 1:28

Christ is the one we preach about. With all the wisdom we have, we warn and teach everyone. When we bring them to God, we want them to be like Christ. We want them to be grown up as people who belong to Christ.

Colossians 3:14

And over all these good things put on love. Love holds them all together perfectly as if they were one.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras sends greetings. He is one of you. He serves Christ Jesus. He is always praying hard for you. He prays that you will hold on tightly to all that God has in mind for us. He prays that you will keep growing in your knowledge of what God wants. He also prays that you will be completely sure about it.

1 Timothy 3:16

There is no doubt that true godliness comes from this great mystery. Jesus came as a human being. The Holy Spirit proved that he was the Son of God. He was seen by angels. He was preached among the nations. People in the world believed in him. He was taken up to heaven in glory.

1 Timothy 6:19

In this way, they will store up true riches for themselves. It will provide a firm basis for the next life. Then they will take hold of the life that really is life.

2 Timothy 2:19

But God’s solid foundation stands firm. Here is the message written on it. “The Lord knows who his own people are.” (Numbers 16:5) Also, “All who say they believe in the Lord must turn away from evil.”

Hebrews 11:6

Without faith it is impossible to please God. Those who come to God must believe that he exists. And they must believe that he rewards those who look to him.

Hebrews 12:13

“Make level paths for your feet to walk on.” (Proverbs 4:26) Then those who have trouble walking won’t be disabled. Instead, they will be healed.

Hebrews 7:11

The law that was given to the people called for the priestly system. That system began with Levi. Suppose the priestly system could have made people perfect. Then why was there still a need for another priest to come? And why did he need to be like Melchizedek? Why wasn’t he from Aaron’s family line?

Hebrews 9:14

But Christ offered himself to God without any flaw. He did this through the power of the eternal Holy Spirit. So how much cleaner will the blood of Christ make us! It washes away our feelings of guilt for committing sin. Sin always leads to death. But now we can serve the living God.

James 1:4

And you must allow this strength to finish its work. Then you will be all you should be. You will have everything you need.

1 Peter 1:21

Because of what Christ has done, you believe in God. It was God who raised him from the dead. And it was God who gave him glory. So your faith and hope are in God.

1 Peter 5:10

God always gives you all the grace you need. So you will only have to suffer for a little while. Then God himself will build you up again. He will make you strong and steady. And he has chosen you to share in his eternal glory because you belong to Christ.

1 John 4:12

No one has ever seen God. But if we love one another, God lives in us. His love is made complete in us.