What Is Faith?

”Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1) 1. Faith is the substance of things hoped for – faith is what gives hope the likelihood of being realized. 2. Faith is the evidence of things not seen – faith is the...

Don’t Draw Back!

“For yet a little while, And He who is coming will come and will not tarry. Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him.” (Heb. 10:37-38; Hab. 2:3-4) Many people today get sidetracked and draw back from...

You Have Need of Endurance

”Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.” (Heb. 10:35-36) Notice that the author of Hebrews tells us we have need of endurance. What...

Your Enduring Possession

“For you had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your goods, knowing that you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves in heaven.” (Heb. 10:34) These believers had compassion on the author when he faced severe...

God is a God of Justice!

“For we know Him who said, ‘Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,’ says the Lord.  And again, ‘The LORD will judge His people.’ [Deut. 32:35-36] It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” (Hebrews 10:30-31) We tend to focus more on God’s mercy than...

Sin Has Consequences!

“For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries.” (Hebrews 10:26-27) Talking about...