Hebrews 6:2
Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
Cross-reference
Hebrews 11:35 recounts women receiving their dead back by resurrection, providing an OT example of the resurrection taught here.
Hebrews 9:10 specifies various ceremonial washings and regulations, directly illustrating the cleansing rites included in these elementary teachings.
Hebrews 9:27 states that judgment follows death, reinforcing the teaching of eternal judgment mentioned here.
2 Corinthians 5:10 describes the judgment seat of Christ where each receives due reward, directly connecting to the 'eternal judgment' foundational teaching here.
Acts 13:3 shows the church laying hands on Paul and Barnabas for missionary commissioning — another instance of this practice.
Acts 17:18 describes Paul preaching 'Jesus and the resurrection,' directly echoing the resurrection doctrine in Hebrews 6:2.
Acts 19:2-5 distinguishes John's baptism from Christian baptism and includes laying on of hands for the Spirit, directly embodying the 'instruction about baptisms' and laying on of hands in Hebrews 6:2.
Acts 24:15 specifies that resurrection includes both the righteous and unrighteous, expanding on the doctrine here.
Romans 2:5-10 explains God's righteous judgment based on works, providing detail on the 'eternal judgment' foundational teaching here.
Romans 6:3 explains baptism as union with Christ's death, adding theological depth to the 'instruction about baptisms' in Hebrews 6:2.
Romans 6:4 links baptism with Christ's resurrection, connecting the 'baptisms' and 'resurrection of the dead' teachings in Hebrews 6:2.
Romans 6:5 connects believers' union with Christ to His resurrection, showing the participatory nature of this doctrine.
1 Corinthians 10:2 refers to Israel's baptism into Moses in the cloud and sea, a typological foreshadowing of Christian baptism mentioned in Hebrews 6:2.
1 Corinthians 12:13 explains that baptism by one Spirit unites all believers into one body, giving depth to the 'instruction about baptisms'.
1 Corinthians 15:13-57 offers the fullest NT defense of resurrection, directly supporting the elementary teaching listed here.
Acts 19:6 describes Paul laying hands on disciples, and they receive the Holy Spirit, demonstrating the ongoing practice of laying on of hands.
Philippians 3:21 promises bodily transformation at Christ's coming, linking resurrection to our future hope.
Colossians 2:12 connects baptism to Christ's burial and resurrection, showing it as a death-to-life transition echoing the resurrection teaching here.
1 Thessalonians 4:14-18 describes the resurrection of believers at Christ's return, a key element of this doctrine.
2 Timothy 2:18 warns about false teaching that the resurrection already happened, contrasting with the true doctrine.
1 Peter 3:21 explicitly calls baptism a pledge to God, not mere cleaning, illuminating the meaning of 'washings' listed here.
Jude 1:15 describes the Lord executing judgment on all the ungodly, directly relating to the 'eternal judgment' foundational teaching here.
Revelation 20:10-15 depicts the great white throne judgment and lake of fire, vividly illustrating the 'eternal judgment' taught here.
Matthew 28:19 commands baptizing in the name of the Trinity, directly relating to baptism as a cleansing rite in these teachings.
John 5:29 teaches two resurrections—to life and to judgment—directly corresponding to the resurrection and eternal judgment in Hebrews 6:2.
Acts 8:16 shows that water baptism alone didn't confer the Spirit; laying on of hands was needed, illustrating the distinct 'baptisms' and laying on of hands in Hebrews 6:2.
Matthew 25:31-46 depicts the Son of Man separating people for eternal reward or punishment, illustrating the 'eternal judgment' taught here.
Acts 8:14-18 depicts Peter and John laying hands on new believers to receive the Holy Spirit, illustrating the apostolic use of this instruction.
Matthew 22:23-32 records Jesus' scriptural argument for the resurrection, affirming the very doctrine listed in Hebrews 6:2.
John 11:25 declares Jesus himself to be the resurrection and the life, grounding the doctrine listed in Hebrews 6:2 in Christ's person.
Acts 6:6 shows the apostles laying hands on deacons for ministry — a concrete example of this practice mentioned in Hebrews 6:2.
Mark 16:16 links belief and baptism to salvation, emphasizing baptism’s role among the elementary teachings listed.
Acts 2:38 prescribes baptism for forgiveness — a key element of the 'baptisms' instruction in Hebrews 6:2.
Daniel 12:2 explicitly predicts the resurrection to everlasting life or shame, providing the OT basis for the resurrection doctrine in Hebrews 6:2.
1 Timothy 5:22 warns against hasty laying on of hands in ordination, directly referencing this practice mentioned here.
2 Timothy 1:6 reminds Timothy to stir up the gift given through laying on of hands, connecting to this practice listed here.
Matthew 3:6 describes people being baptized by John, illustrating the practice of baptism (washings) mentioned here.
Numbers 27:18 shows God commanding Moses to lay hands on Joshua for commissioning, an OT example of the laying on of hands listed here.
Acts 9:17 records Ananias laying hands on Saul for healing and filling with the Spirit, another instance of the laying on of hands listed here.
Acts 8:17 shows the apostles laying hands on believers to receive the Holy Spirit, a New Testament example of the laying on of hands here.
Luke 3:16 contrasts John’s water baptism with Jesus’ Spirit baptism, expanding on the cleansing rites theme.
Mark 7:4 describes traditions of washing cups and pots, echoing the cleansing rites mentioned here but critiquing human traditions.
Romans 2:16 states that God judges people's secrets through Christ Jesus, directly aligning with the 'eternal judgment' mentioned here.
John 1:33 distinguishes water baptism from Spirit baptism — likely a foundational teaching underlying the 'baptisms' in Hebrews 6:2.
In Acts 24:25, Paul reasons with Felix about 'judgment to come', directly reflecting the same foundational doctrine of eternal judgment listed here.
Acts 10:47 shows the Spirit given before water baptism, illustrating the distinction between Spirit and water baptisms in Hebrews 6:2.
Ecclesiastes 12:14 affirms that God will judge every deed, including secrets, echoing the 'eternal judgment' foundational teaching listed here.
2 Peter 3:7 speaks of the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly, echoing the 'eternal judgment' listed here as a foundational teaching.
Isaiah 26:19 prophesies resurrection of the dead — one of the elementary teachings listed in Hebrews.
Luke 11:38 shows a Pharisee’s surprise at Jesus not washing before dinner, a specific instance of the cleansing practices referenced here.
Luke 14:14 mentions the resurrection of the righteous as the time of reward, aligning with the resurrection doctrine in Hebrews 6:2.
1 Corinthians 1:12-17 shows Paul downplaying water baptism, contrasting with Hebrews 6:2's inclusion of baptism among foundational teachings.
John 11:24 records Martha's belief in the resurrection at the last day, reflecting the common hope that Hebrews 6:2 lists as foundational.
Acts 4:2 shows the apostles teaching the resurrection from the dead, a core component of the elementary doctrine in Hebrews 6:2.
Acts 26:8 questions why resurrection seems incredible, reinforcing it as a core belief.
Acts 24:21 again highlights resurrection as the central issue in Paul's trial, echoing the foundational teaching.
Acts 23:6 reveals Paul's hope in the resurrection as a Pharisee, linking this doctrine to his defense.
Acts 17:32 shows Athenians mocking Paul's resurrection message, illustrating the hostile reception to this basic doctrine.