The Danger of Willful Sin

Forsaking the assemblies was a willful sin which, along with other willful sins, pushed away the sacrifice of Christ. Therefore, there was no more sacrifice available to the one who did such. Instead, he could only look forward to judgment and eternal damnation. Lightfoot points out that God's judgment of the wicked is often pictured as fire (Isaiah 66:15-16; Zephaniah 1:18; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10).

People who openly rebelled against Moses' law were unable to receive forgiveness (Deuteronomy 17:2-7). Since we have a covenant that is so much better, the punishment should bemuch worse (Luke 12:47-48). We know God and are assured He will keep His promises. God will reward man according to the deeds done in the flesh, as He promised. We also know that God will judge all people, including His own (Deuteronomy 32:35-36). Knowing these facts makes us know it would be a terrible thing to be a condemned sinner (Hebrews 10:26-31; Matthew 25:46).

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