Studying Hebrews 6:4-8 is difficult. In fact, when comparing the many (many) views on this passage, the only element in common to all of them is that this passage is unsettling. It shows us in stark frankness the spiritual disaster of tolerated sin and committed immaturity.

It is a loud invitation for us to examine our lives and see where we need to *press on to maturity*. For many of us, this season of introspection has stirred our conscience about specific areas of sin and immaturity that we've known we need to deal with for a while. So what does that look like?

Biblical repentance, or turning from sin, is an essential part of the rhythm of the Christian life. It is a privilege (God never refuses us, no matter how many times we have needed to repent), and it is a skill (repentance can lead to life or death - 2 Cor 7:10).

So here are a few helpful guides to biblical repentance that I pray will allow us all to be free from entangling sin and enjoy times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord (Acts 3:19).

What is guilt, what is it for, and how does it relate to repentance?
Kyle Gangel writes helpfully here.

How do I distinguish real repentance from deceptive alternatives?
Peter Krol addresses this question here.

What then does it look like to draw life from Christ as we seek to live out our repentance over time?
If you missed this weekend's NICS conference at VBC, I recommend you read Dr. Burns' book Great Commission Spirituality.