"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1 After calling everyone to have faith and to hang in there with faith, the author of Hebrews describes what faith is. It is not some long elaborate description with fancy ten-dollar words. It is very short:... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 10:35 Hang In There
"You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." Hebrews 10:35 The author of Hebrews just pointed out to the people to remember how they had endured a lot in the early days of their belief in Jesus. They had to go through... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas 2015
"But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord." Luke 2:10-11 After all of the hustle and bustle, the day has... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 10:17-18 No Sacrifice Needed
"Then he adds: 'Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.' And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary." Hebrews 10:17-18 In this passage, the author of Hebrews quotes Jeremiah about God stating He will no longer remember the sins of the people. This quote came from a... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 10:5-7 Not Sacrifice, But Service
"Therefor, when Christ came into the world, he said: Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased. Then I said, Here I am--it is written about me in the scroll--I have come to do your will, my God." Hebrews... Continue Reading →
