Wednesday, 13 February 2019

…but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. Hebrews 10:27

As noted in the previous verse, the thought being presented speaks of a willful rejection of Jesus Christ by those who are then not saved by Christ, not a willful sin after being saved by Christ.… Read the rest

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, Hebrews 10:26

Paul now begins this verse with “For.” He is making a continued addition to what he has already presented. Throughout the chapter, he has been speaking about the sacrifice of Christ.… Read the rest

Monday, 11 February 2019

…not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25

The author continues his exhortations to his audience. Before looking at his words, remember that the specific audience consists of Hebrews.… Read the rest

Sunday, 10 February 2019

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, Hebrews 10:24

The author now states a third “let us” admonition. One has followed on the heels of the other. The first two were “let us draw near with a true heart” and “let us hold fast the confession of our hope.” Each of these was stated directly after it was noted that we have “a High Priest over the house of God.” Now, the author admonishes his audience to also “let us consider one another.”

The word gives the sense of thinking from top to bottom, and thus to perceive clearly.… Read the rest

Saturday, 9 February 2019

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23

The author has already twice implored his readers to hold fast. In verse 3:6, he said –

“…whose house we are if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end.”

And then once again the same Greek word is used in verse 3:14 –

“For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end.”

This is now the last time he will use it, and the last time it is used in Scripture.… Read the rest