Exhortations

Editor: David Maas
{REWARDS AND CONSEQUENCES}

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  • Do Not Drift Away - (The Letter gives a dire warning of the consequences for failing to heed the superior word spoken by God in His Son – Hebrews 1:4-2:7) - {PDF Copy}
  • God Jointly Witnessing - (Followers of Jesus must cling to the word of the Son that has been confirmed by sign, wonders, and the impartations of the Holy Spirit) - {PDF Copy}
  • Hold Fast to the Word - (Followers of Jesus must cling continually to the word spoken in the Son lest they drift away from the salvation they have received from God) - {PDF Copy}
  • Harden not your Hearts - (Disciples of Jesus that fail to hold fast to their confession due to unbelief will not inherit the coming rest of God) - {PDF Copy}
  • Enter His Rest - (Disciples who fail to hold fast their confession due to unbelief and disobedience will not inherit the coming “rest” of God) - {PDF Copy}
  • His Penetrating Word - (Disciples must faithfully keep their confession and approach Jesus in boldness, especially in times of great need – Hebrews 4:12-16) - {PDF Copy}

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