Life is hard. The Christian life in particular. How do we bear up under hardships and difficulties? How do we endure pain, suffering, and persecution? How can we overcome the temptation and trials of life? In chapter 11, of the book of Hebrews, the author tells his readers and us, when life gets tough, we…
Hebrews 11:1 Faith means being sure of the things we hope for and knowing that something is real even if we do not see it. NCV American journalist and cultural critic H.L. Mencken once said, that faith is an “illogical belief in the occurrence of the improbable.” On the contrary, Biblical faith is both rational and logical. It is based on the…
Because of what Christ has done for us, we can confidently approach God, hold fast our confession, and encourage others to stay true to Christ and one another. In the second half of Hebrews 10, we are reminded, that no matter how difficult the Christian life may be, we must not shrink back. We must…
Check out this special Father’s Day message! We learned that as we seek God, the Holy Spirit conforms us into the image of God.
In chapter 10 of Hebrews, the writer continues to contrast the old covenant with the new. He also reveals the need for a better sacrifice by pointing out the inadequacy of animal sacrifices under the Law. He then points to Christ’s sacrifice as a better sacrifice, along with some of the many benefits we have received through it. With…
In Hebrews 9, the author goes into greater detail about the old covenant’s earthly tabernacle, priesthood, and sacrifices. He contrasts it with the new covenant’s heavenly sanctuary, with Jesus priesthood, and with His sacrifice. He wants no doubt in his readers minds that we not only have a better sanctuary, covenant, and priest, but we have…
What you don’t see, you don’t desire, but what we behold, we become! If we are to desire Christ and become more like Him, we need to see Jesus. Fortunately, the book of Hebrews paints a picture of Jesus like no other book in the NT.
2,000 years ago, a group of Hebrew Christians were thinking about giving up the faith. It was easier to go back to the religion of their fathers then face persecution. What they really needed was hope. Hope that all their suffering wasn’t in vain. Hope that heaven was real. That Jesus was who he said…
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30 (ESV)
The Apostle Paul wrote in the book of Ephesians, “we are to grow upin every way into him who is the head, into Christ.” Christians were not meant to remain spiritual infants in Christ. Rather, God has designed us to grow up and become mature disciples of Christ.
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