Reference

Hebrews 6:2

Two Resurrections Eternal Result Language Eternal Duration Language Final Resurrection Judgment at Resurrection

“Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.”

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,

Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

And this will we do, if God permit.

For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,

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Two Resurrections

The verse lists "resurrection of the dead" as one doctrine among several, but it does not specify or imply that there are two distinct resurrection events.

Eternal Result Language

The verse lists "eternal judgment" as one of several foundational doctrines, but it does not elaborate on the nature of this judgment, nor does it explicitly state that the *result* of this judgment is eternal.

Eternal Duration Language

While "eternal judgment" clearly uses the word "eternal," the verse lists it as one of several foundational doctrines without elaborating on its duration or process, thus not directly emphasizing the *ongoing, continuous duration of a process* as much as simply stating the nature of the judgment.

Final Resurrection

The verse lists "resurrection of the dead" as one of several foundational doctrines, but it does not explicitly state that this resurrection is a "final" or "general" event at the "last day," leaving open the possibility of other interpretations of resurrection.

Judgment at Resurrection

The verse lists "resurrection of the dead" and "eternal judgment" as separate doctrines, not necessarily implying they occur at the same event, but rather as distinct foundational teachings.

Two Resurrections

Related Verses

Hebrews 6:1

“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,”

Hebrews 9:27

“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:”

Hebrews 6:5

“And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,”

Hebrews 6:3

“And this will we do, if God permit.”

Hebrews 6:6

“If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.”

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Two Resurrections Eternal Result Language Eternal Duration Language Final Resurrection Judgment at Resurrection

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