GO ON UNTO PERFECTION -- HEBREWS SIX -- In Hebrews six the writer shows that the best way to prevent apostasy is to do better than the Hebrews had done in serving God. Our goal must be to persevere in the faith and to grow in holiness. True happiness comes in serving God faithfully until the end.... [ Continue Reading ]
A WARNING AGAINST APOSTASY -- HEBREWS 6:1-6 : In Christianity there are many fundamental principles that must be carefully taught and learned. Sadly many never learn these principles. Some who learn these elementary things never go beyond them. Once the foundation principles have been learned we mus... [ Continue Reading ]
AN ILLUSTRATION OF APOSTASY -- HEBREWS 6:7-10 : The truth concerning apostasy is illustrated by the ground that after much cultivation brings forth nothing but briers and thorns. It "is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned." (Hebrews 5:8) The good ground drinks in the rain that comes upon it... [ Continue Reading ]
A SURE PROMISE FROM GOD -- HEBREWS 6:11-15 : When Christianity is persevered, hope can be obtained. Those who faithfully serve God will attain the full assurance of hope in the end. No one can have this hope who, does not persevere in holy living! Therefore, the object of every Christian must be a l... [ Continue Reading ]
AN ANCHOR FOR OUR SOUL -- HEBREWS 6:16-20 : God's promise of our heavenly hope provides an anchor for our soul. Two immutable things, God's promise and the oath of God should cause us to possess a strong consolation. As Christians we have fled to Christ for refuge. He is the Christian's city of refu... [ Continue Reading ]