"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 18 October 2011"
Today's Blog Title: "You Can Be Sure"
Today's Scripture Reading: "Hebrews 6:1-20
Today's Key Verses: Hebrew 6:19-20 "This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek."
In Chapter 6 the writer of Hebrews continues his warnings to those, though believers, have failed to mature. The foundation of "elementary teachings" has been laid: We mature by building on them, not going back over them again and again (verses 1-3).
"Falling away" is not an issue: What would a person who has received the heavenly gift and participated in the Holy Spirit do to start over again? Recrucify Jesus? What a disgrace that would be (verses 4-6)! Christians are like crop land, on whom God's rain has showered. We are intended to produce a beneficial crop, not thorns (verses 7,8).
The writer here is sure that his Jewish Christian readers are not a wasteland, he simply wants to stimulate them to diligence (verses 9-12). He also wants to reassure them and reminds them that their salvation is guaranteed by the promise of God who cannot lie and that His promise was even confirmed with a sworn oath. What an "anchor for our soul" this provides for those who believe in Jesus, our great High Priest (verses 13-20).
Today's Hymn: "Amazing Grace" (verses 1 and 2)
Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me!
I was once was lost, but now am found; Was blind but now I see
"Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And Grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believed!
Though many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come;
"Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus Holy Spirit how wonderful as a believer it is to know that our hope in Christ is secure like an anchor not in sand but in the very presence of Almighty God. May we as Christians continue to place our hope and faith in the bodily resurrection of Jesus for without Your resurrection Lord there would be no forgiveness of sins. Thank you Abba Father that once we are saved nothing can separate us from Your love.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "Those who make a habit of obeying the message of righteous mature in the faith and are able to distinguish good and evil."
Clink on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Ephesians 1:13,14.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord Our God with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual Dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"Apply your heart to instruction, And your ears to words of knowledge." Proverbs 23:7
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Blog Title: "You Can Be Sure"
Today's Scripture Reading: "Hebrews 6:1-20
Today's Key Verses: Hebrew 6:19-20 "This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek."
In Chapter 6 the writer of Hebrews continues his warnings to those, though believers, have failed to mature. The foundation of "elementary teachings" has been laid: We mature by building on them, not going back over them again and again (verses 1-3).
"Falling away" is not an issue: What would a person who has received the heavenly gift and participated in the Holy Spirit do to start over again? Recrucify Jesus? What a disgrace that would be (verses 4-6)! Christians are like crop land, on whom God's rain has showered. We are intended to produce a beneficial crop, not thorns (verses 7,8).
The writer here is sure that his Jewish Christian readers are not a wasteland, he simply wants to stimulate them to diligence (verses 9-12). He also wants to reassure them and reminds them that their salvation is guaranteed by the promise of God who cannot lie and that His promise was even confirmed with a sworn oath. What an "anchor for our soul" this provides for those who believe in Jesus, our great High Priest (verses 13-20).
Today's Hymn: "Amazing Grace" (verses 1 and 2)
Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me!
I was once was lost, but now am found; Was blind but now I see
"Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And Grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believed!
Though many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come;
"Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus Holy Spirit how wonderful as a believer it is to know that our hope in Christ is secure like an anchor not in sand but in the very presence of Almighty God. May we as Christians continue to place our hope and faith in the bodily resurrection of Jesus for without Your resurrection Lord there would be no forgiveness of sins. Thank you Abba Father that once we are saved nothing can separate us from Your love.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "Those who make a habit of obeying the message of righteous mature in the faith and are able to distinguish good and evil."
Clink on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Ephesians 1:13,14.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord Our God with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual Dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"Apply your heart to instruction, And your ears to words of knowledge." Proverbs 23:7
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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