1. Therefore, leaving the elementary principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,
2. of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
3. This we will do if God permits.
4. For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who shared in the Holy Spirit,