Hebrews 2:1-4

How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation -- Hebrews 2:1-4: We must give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard because Jehovah made them available. We must give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard because they relate to the Christ and to our eternal salvation. We must give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard because they relate to God's great promises of forgiveness and an eternity in heaven. We must give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard lest we lose the joy of our salvation.

The great salvation which was spoken of by the Lord can be ours through: (1) Our faith in the truth that Jesus is the Son of God (John 8:24), (2) Repentance from our past sinful living (Luke 13:3-5), (3) Confession of our faith in Jesus as Lord and Christ (Romans 10:9-10) and (4) Baptism for the forgiveness of our sins. (1 Peter 3:21) Since the Christ is so far exalted above the prophets, angels, and Moses we ought to give the more earnest attention to all that He has spoken.

The word spoken by angels refers to the Law given by the ministry of angels. Under that Old Law all transgressors were justly and severely punished. So then, how can we escape eternal damnation if we neglect the gospel of Christ! The gospel of the Son of God was confirmed by signs and wonders, by miraculous powers and gifts of the Holy Ghost. The use of all the signs and wonders was controlled by the will of God.

Jesus is our great Savior. Therefore, let us be careful that we esteem the greatness of His person, that we respect His authority, and that we receive His message.