Reference Scripture (Hebrews 9:18-28) Background Scriptures (Hebrews 10:19-31). It is best to read the whole chapter with emphasis on verses, 19-31.
1. In the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD CONCORDANCE, it states perseverance as persistence, Continue is also stated as persist. This simply means, persist in your faith!
2. Read Heb. 10:19. This means we can boldly come to GOD'S Throne by the BLOOD OF JESUS. Whatever we need or ask we can receive through Jesus Name by faith in His Blood Sacrifice on the Cross. See, in the OLD COVENANT OR TESTAMENT, the blood of goats and bulls was applied to an altar sacrifice behind the veil. Ordinary people couldn't access GOD.
A HOLY GOD couldn't be in the presence of sinful man. This is why the priests carried the blood into the HOLY OF HOLIES, behind the veil and applied the blood to the MERCY SEAT. This symbolized the forgiveness of sin. This had to be done on a regular basis. Read Heb.10:20-22.
3. See, our Hope is in Christ. We have full confidence or assurance by faith that we have been washed clean by the Blood of Jesus.
Question: What does this have to do with continuing or persisting in faith?
Answer: Good question! Doubts will come to your mind whether you feel forgiven or not. Faith have nothing to do with feelings, you just believe! Either you have faith or you don't.
REFERENCE/ Romans 10:17 say, "So then faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of GOD."
COMMENTS/ You heard the Word, you were convicted of sin, then you were Saved. Read Romans:10:11-13.
When your faith is assured you have no doubts. When they come, you can confidently hope and persevere, knowing your relationship with GOD is secure through your faith in Jesus. Faith calls for perseverance! You must persist in all circumstances. To persist in your faith requires, the living of verses, 23-25, in other words, apply them to your life everyday!
Those requirements are how we continue or persevere in faith. See, faith and hope are synonymous, and if you forget love it won't work! once you receive JESUS as Savoir, sincerely, you no longer have a desire to sin. I didn't say you wouldn't sin. I said your love and desire for it will leave.
Read verses 26-31. Now if you know the truth and continue to sin you're going to answer for it. Everything is going to come your way, Stand. Faith calls for perseverance, Stand. Stand in faith, hope, and love.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
1 Corinthians 16:13
Revelation 14:12
Ephesians 6:14
Final thoughts/ Lets remember to give GOD some time out of our day. Read a verse, a paragraph, or a chapter of the BIBLE a day. For some that will be all it take to brighten your day! We all have problems but, BE ENCOURAGED.
Sincerely,
Rev. Z.D. Simmons
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