SOME IMPOSSIBLE TO RENEW One might ask why it is important to go on to perfection. The writer answered in a very forceful way. He said it was impossible to bring those who had fallen away back to repentance. This was especially true for those who had seen the light Christ gives the world. They woul... [ Continue Reading ]
A LESSON FROM THE SOIL To give still another reason for growing, the writer made a comparison with types of soil. One type receives the rain and brings forth good fruit for those who care for it, so it is blessed of God. Another receives the rain but only grows thorns and thistles. Such land is to... [ Continue Reading ]
A BETTER EXPECTATION However, the writer's warnings of apostasy should not be taken to mean that he had no hope for them. He expected a better end for them than burning, since they still walked in the path of salvation. They had a hope of a promise if they endured until the end of life. He went on... [ Continue Reading ]
THE EXAMPLE OF ABRAHAM Abraham had relied on the promise of God who swore by Himself (Genesis 22:15-18). God had promised to greatly bless and multiply Abraham. Lightfoot points out that Abraham was seventy-five years old when the promise was first made (Genesis 12:4). He waited twenty-four years, t... [ Continue Reading ]
TRUST IN THE ANCHOR OF THE SOUL So, the reader could rely upon God's word since he had both the promise and an oath stating that the promise would be kept. In fact, strong consolation is the reward of anyone who flees to Jesus for refuge and lays hold upon the hope of the eternal life He has offered... [ Continue Reading ]