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Hebrews 12:1–3 and Our Hearts Although many places in the Scriptures speak to this question, the clarity and practicality of Hebrews 12:1–3 captivates me: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that s...
These became Hebrews too. But most of the creatures that wandered in from the darkness came to the fire because they were more scared of the wild animals behind them than the fire in front of them. These creatures were not able to understand the fire, and so they aimed at serving the ...
The great and perfect natural law that governs the whole of creation isn't in some faraway place and doesn't require space telescopes or particle accelerators to be found. It's stored in every person's heart, there for the taking (Deuteronomy 30:11-14, Jeremiah 31:33, Hebrews 10:16)....
6:6) or through the saints (1 Tim. 2:5). Instead, we think of our connectedness to past saints and find inspiration in their stories of God's faithfulness. Hebrews 11 gives many examples of the great cloud of witnesses whose lives tell of God's unfailing love and grace. These saints...
It was the basis of Sarah's faith that she would bear a child when she was past age (Hebrews 11:11); and it is because God is faithful to His promise in Christ that we can draw nigh to Him with full assurance of faith, holding fast without wavering the profession of hope (Hebrews...
32For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent and live! Read ChapterAll Versions Hebrews 6:10 10God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. ...
2. Live by example (Deuteronomy 6:8-9; Deuteronomy 11:18). 3. Make known what God has done (Joel 1:3; Isaiah 38:19). 4. Discipline by word and deed (Proverbs 29:15; Proverbs 29:17; Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 23:13; Hebrews 12:7). 5. Maintain proper attitudes (Colo...
Hebrews has a multiple view on the meaning of Jesus' death, with the main emphasis on its vicarious nature as a sacrificial death. Luke on the other hand does not emphasise the expiatory character of Jesus' death but interprets it as 'a humble service to his followers'. It is concluded ...
I used to have a difficult time understanding what Hebrews 11:1 was speaking of. Over the years, I've learned that the Holy Spirit helps us to understand the mysteries of God for our lives. Things that are a reality in heaven, we can see by the Spirit. And it is our faith that pr...