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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves - Επισυναγωγην ἑαυτων. Whether this means public or private worship is hard to say; but as the word is but once more used in the New Testament, (Th2 2:1), and there means the gathering together of the redeemed of the Lord at the day of judgment, it is as likely that it means here private religious meetings, for the purpose of mutual exhortation: and this sense appears the more natural here, because it is evident that the Church was now in a state of persecution, and therefore their meetings were most probably held in private. For fear of persecution, it seems as if some had deserted these meetings, καθως εθος τισιν, as the custom of certain persons is. They had given up these strengthening and instructive means, and the others were in danger of following their example. The day approaching - Την ἡμεραν· That day - the time in which God would come and pour out his judgments on the Jewish nation. We may also apply it to the day of death and the day of judgment. Both of these are approaching to every human being. He who wishes to be found ready will carefully use every means of grace, and particularly the communion of saints, if there be even but two or three in the place where he lives, who statedly meet together in the name of Christ. Those who relinquish Christian communion are in a backsliding state; those who backslide are in danger of apostasy. To prevent this latter, the apostle speaks the awful words following. See at the end of this chapter (Heb 10:39 (note)).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
assembling of ourselves together--The Greek, "episunagoge," is only found here and Th2 2:1 (the gathering together of the elect to Christ at His coming, Mat 24:31). The assembling or gathering of ourselves for Christian communion in private and public, is an earnest of our being gathered together to Him at His appearing. Union is strength; continual assemblings together beget and foster love, and give good opportunities for "provoking to good works," by "exhorting one another" (Heb 3:13). IGNATIUS says, "When ye frequently, and in numbers meet together, the powers of Satan are overthrown, and his mischief is neutralized by your likemindedness in the faith." To neglect such assemblings together might end in apostasy at last. He avoids the Greek term "sunagoge," as suggesting the Jewish synagogue meetings (compare Rev 2:9). as the manner of some is--"manner," that is, habit, custom. This gentle expression proves he is not here as yet speaking of apostasy. the day approaching--This, the shortest designation of the day of the Lord's coming, occurs elsewhere only in Co1 3:13; a confirmation of the Pauline authorship of this Epistle. The Church being in all ages kept uncertain how soon Christ is coming, the day is, and has been, in each age, practically always near; whence, believers have been called on always to be watching for it as nigh at hand. The Hebrews were now living close upon One of those great types and foretastes of it, the destruction of Jerusalem (Mat 24:1-2), "the bloody and fiery dawn of the great day; that day is the day of days, the ending day of all days, the settling day of all days, the day of the promotion of time into eternity, the day which, for the Church, breaks through and breaks off the night of the present world" [DELITZSCH in ALFORD].
John Gill Bible Commentary
But a certain fearful looking for of judgment,.... Either of some outward visible judgment in this life, which sometimes falls on such persons; or of the particular judgment which immediately follows after death; or of the universal judgment, after the resurrection, and the dreadful sentence of condemnation which will then pass, and be immediately executed; and which will be done by Christ, and according to truth, and in strict justice; it is certain, and there will be no escaping it, for it will be general. Now there is in this life an expectation in men of a future judgment, and in wicked men it is a fearful one; it is dreaded by them, and more especially in such men before described, when their consciences are awakened; it is a very dreadful one, inexpressibly so: and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries; which is to be understood, not of the fire of purgatory, for this is after judgment, that is pretended to be before it; this devours, that only purges, according to the Papists; this is for adversaries, that, as is supposed, is for friends: but perhaps some fiery judgment, expressive of the wrath and indignation of God, such as befell Sodom and Gomorrah, the two sons of Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and the men that rose up with Korah against Moses and Aaron: or rather the fire of hell, which is not corporeal and material, but is the wrath of God let down into the conscience; which shows the vile nature of sin, the strictness of God's justice, and the intolerableness of future punishment: and this is said to "devour the adversaries"; not only open ones, but secret, underhanded enemies, as the word here signifies; as such apostates are, before described, to God, and Christ, and the Spirit; to the Gospel, its doctrine, discipline, and ordinances; and to the children of God, and to the power of godliness in them: and with the fire of God's wrath they shall be devoured; not so as to be annihilated, but shall be eternally destroyed, both soul and body; that is, everlastingly punished, or punished with everlasting destruction.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
10:25 Some in this Christian community had evidently begun to neglect their meeting together in regular worship, perhaps to avoid persecution (10:32-39). • Our motivating one another to love and good works should be done in light of the day of his return, Christ’s second coming (9:28; Luke 12:42-46; 1 Cor 5:5; 1 Thes 5:2; 2 Pet 3:10; 1 Jn 2:28).
Hebrews 10:25
A Call to Persevere
24And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.25Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
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The Revival Hymn
By Compilations135K35:35CompilationISA 52:1MAT 11:28JHN 3:8ACT 2:1ROM 13:11EPH 5:14HEB 10:25In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the mission to spread the word of God. He shares a story about the Moravian missions and how their purpose was for the land that was slain to receive the reward of his suffering. The speaker also challenges the audience to consider whether they view God as an end or a means in their lives. He urges them to demonstrate Christianity rather than just define it. The sermon concludes with powerful testimonies of people experiencing God's mercy and the transformative power of His presence.
A Man of God
By Leonard Ravenhill32K1:52:292CH 7:14PSA 85:6PSA 119:105MAT 11:28ACT 1:14ACT 2:11TH 5:17HEB 10:25JAS 4:8This sermon reflects on a 70-year journey of faith, witnessing various church tragedies and worldly events, yet remaining steadfast by looking up to Jesus, reading the Word, and following the paths of faith. It emphasizes coming to Jesus in times of weariness and emptiness, seeking His grace and zeal to inspire and revive the heart. The importance of prayer, revival, and the presence of God in the midst of believers' gatherings is highlighted, drawing from historical revivals like the Welsh and Shangtung revivals.
Blind Man's Bluff
By Warren Wiersbe10K35:42MiraclesMAT 6:33LUK 7:36HEB 10:25REV 3:17In this sermon, the preacher addresses the question of why people should go to church. He explains that going to church is not just a commandment, but also a testimony of one's belief in Jesus and his second coming. Additionally, the preacher emphasizes the importance of community and the need to learn about the Lord and ourselves through church. He uses the story of Simon and the woman to illustrate the blindness that comes from not truly knowing the Lord and ourselves. The sermon concludes with an invitation to trust in Jesus, admit our sins, and respond to his invitation for forgiveness and rest.
The Way of Cain
By Zac Poonen8.2K1:23:13CainGEN 4:12PSA 130:4LUK 4:16JHN 13:35HEB 10:25JAS 4:10In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of relying on God's defense rather than trying to defend oneself. He refers to the story of Moses and the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, where Moses falls on his face and allows God to handle the situation. The speaker also highlights the message of victory over sin, which was proclaimed by God from the very beginning in Genesis 4:7. He explains how God provided the righteousness of Christ as a lasting solution, contrasting it with the temporary and withering fig leaves of human righteousness. The sermon concludes with a reference to 1 John 3, where the speaker discusses the need for justice and the importance of humility in serving others.
Discernment - Part 1
By Vance Havner7.6K30:58DiscernmentEXO 30:33AMO 4:4AMO 5:4MAT 7:21EPH 2:19HEB 10:25JAS 1:21In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of discernment in the Church today. He emphasizes that spiritual truth may seem foolish to the natural man, but it can only be understood through the Spirit of God. The speaker also criticizes the practice of trying to manufacture spiritual experiences, stating that true worship and songs of praise come from a genuine place within the heart. He then introduces the topic of discerning the truth and highlights the confusion and uncertainty that many Christians face in discerning what is true and false in today's world.
Suffering With Jesus Christ
By Leonard Ravenhill7.4K58:00SufferingMAT 5:6JHN 3:16JHN 16:7JHN 17:1HEB 10:25JUD 1:21In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of taking on the yoke of Jesus. He uses the analogy of a train staying on track to illustrate the importance of being in bondage to the will of God. The preacher emphasizes the idea of being witnesses and martyrs for Christ, willing to suffer for Him. He shares a story about a young man named Hughie who faced impending death with joy and anticipation of seeing the King in His beauty. The sermon concludes with a reflection on Jesus' prayer in John's gospel, highlighting the significance of knowing God's timetable in one's own life.
What Is the True Church of Jesus Christ
By David Wilkerson5.7K48:33MAT 18:20JHN 20:22EPH 4:322TI 2:162TI 2:21HEB 10:25This sermon emphasizes the true Church of Jesus Christ, highlighting the importance of individual believers having a special love relationship with Jesus, being wholly devoted to Him, and gathering with others who share that devotion. It stresses the need for the presence of Jesus in the church, the manifestation of the Holy Spirit in changing hearts, and the power of forgiveness and remitting sins against one another as a key aspect of the church. The sermon encourages believers to seek a church where the presence of the Lord is real and to be part of a body of devoted individuals.
Sunday #1 the Welsh Revival of 1904-05
By J. Edwin Orr4.7K43:06Welsh RevivalPSA 27:14MAT 24:42MRK 1:17ACT 2:17ACT 2:421TI 4:12HEB 10:25In this sermon transcript, the speaker describes a powerful revival that took place in a church called Moriah Church. The revival was characterized by the presence of people of all ages, from young to old, coming together and being moved by the preaching of the word of God. The speaker, Evan Roberts, had initially planned to organize a team of young evangelists but felt a strong calling to speak to the young people in his own church. He returned home and began preaching to the young people, leading to a remarkable response from 17 individuals. The revival continued to grow, with various meetings and services being held throughout the week, and eventually leading to a widespread spiritual awakening in the country.
Attributes of God (Series 2): The Omnipresence of God
By A.W. Tozer4.7K46:11Attributes of GodPSA 119:105PRO 3:6EPH 2:8HEB 10:25In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the omnipresence of God, stating that God is everywhere, whether on the sea with sailors or in the kitchen with housewives. This fact unlocks a door to wonderful treasure and settles the question of whether this world is a natural, self-running mechanism or if there is a divine presence. The preacher also highlights the difference between the presence of God and the manifest presence of God, using the analogy of hearing music versus being able to see the sun rise. The sermon concludes with a reminder that God is present in this world, and that realization can be both terrifying and comforting, calling individuals to repentance and a return to God.
(Reformation Within Protestantism): Return to a Biblical Church
By A.W. Tozer4.5K45:05ReformationMAT 7:21MAT 18:20JHN 10:9ACT 2:471CO 12:27EPH 5:25HEB 10:25In this sermon, the speaker addresses the common attitude of taking the church for granted. He emphasizes that many people view the church as a social institution without questioning its significance. The speaker urges listeners to reconsider their perspective on the church and to recognize its sacred importance. He uses the analogy of two young couples, one focused on a serious and purposeful life while the other seeks only pleasure, to illustrate the different attitudes towards the church. The speaker concludes by inviting those who are unsure of their faith to come forward and seek a personal connection with Christ.
Christian Growth - Part 4
By Alan Redpath4.5K1:03:42ISA 58:1JER 29:13MAT 6:33MRK 1:21LUK 11:9JHN 4:23HEB 10:25In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the state of the world and compares it to the biblical verses that describe a lack of justice and salvation. He specifically mentions the tragedy of Vietnam and the lack of outcry over the injustice that occurred there. The speaker also contrasts this with the dedication to prayer and commitment to God in countries like Korea. He then shares his experience at a Christian event where there was a focus on entertainment rather than deep spiritual ministry. The speaker concludes by expressing his hope that during this week together, God would bring about a transformation in the lives of the attendees, leading them to discover new standards and priorities.
1 Peter 3:1
By A.W. Tozer3.8K15:54Wives and HusbandsMAT 22:37ROM 12:181CO 1:181TI 2:4HEB 10:252PE 3:9JUD 1:22In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preserving truth while showing love to both friends and enemies. He urges believers to build themselves up in their faith by reading the Bible, memorizing scripture, and seeking to know God personally. The preacher highlights the mercy of Jesus Christ, both on the cross and in receiving sinners, and encourages Christians to show compassion and fear in their efforts to bring others to Christ. He warns against false teachings and emphasizes the need to have a correct understanding of God and ourselves based on the study of the Bible.
How to Continue Steadfastly
By A.W. Tozer3.7K37:32SteadfastJER 7:3MAL 3:16MAT 6:19MAT 6:33LUK 24:14ACT 2:42HEB 10:25In this sermon, the speaker encourages people to take time off and reflect on God, nature, and themselves. He emphasizes the importance of not living in a constant rush and urges people to expand their minds and meditate. The speaker also warns against being influenced by worldly distractions, such as television and Hollywood. He then references the Book of Acts and Jeremiah to discuss the importance of continuing steadfastly in doctrine, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. The speaker concludes by questioning whether the blessings received from the sermon will last.
A Snapshot of Heaven on Earth (Part 4)
By Jim Cymbala3.7K43:34HeavenPSA 119:11MAT 6:33ACT 2:382TI 3:16HEB 10:25In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the early church's devotion to the apostles' teaching and fellowship. He highlights the significance of verbal learning in the absence of written scriptures. The speaker also addresses the need for encouragement and support within the church, using the example of a woman facing a difficult situation. The sermon concludes with a discussion on the power of the Word of God and the impact it can have on individuals and the church as a whole.
The Church That Goes Through the Great Tribulation
By J. Vernon McGee3.6K44:17MAT 6:33MAT 18:20ACT 7:38ROM 16:16HEB 10:25In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of love in holding the church together. He urges believers to walk worthy of their calling with humility, meekness, and love for one another. The preacher also highlights the need to keep the unity of the spirit and not let minor differences divide believers. He mentions the example of James affirming that God is taking out a people for his name from among the Gentiles, but will also continue his plan with the nation of Israel. The sermon concludes with the reminder that the church is a local assembly and believers should not forsake gathering together.
Be Prepared to Worship
By Paul Washer3.3K05:28WorshipPSA 139:13MAT 6:6MAT 18:20MAT 22:37JHN 1:9EPH 6:4HEB 10:25In this sermon, the speaker begins by praising and worshiping God for His love and faithfulness. He emphasizes that God has always been our protector, even before we knew Him. The speaker encourages the congregation to see Christ as more precious and beautiful every day and to love Him with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. He also emphasizes the importance of cherishing every moment of being with God's people and preparing the hearts of children to come to worship. The speaker urges the congregation to worship the Lord privately as well as collectively and asks for forgiveness and restoration in this area.
(Guidelines) Pass It on to Others
By J. Vernon McGee3.2K05:09MAT 28:19HEB 10:25In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not only reading, studying, and meditating on the Bible, but also passing it on to others. He believes that simply acquiring knowledge of the Bible is not enough; it must be shared with others. The speaker suggests that God does not want believers to isolate themselves from society, but rather to gather together and encourage one another in their faith. He also mentions a preacher who is using his program and asks for permission to use his outlines and notes.
The Second Coming
By A.W. Tozer3.0K53:21Second ComingPSA 84:7MAT 6:33JHN 14:31CO 15:25EPH 4:111TH 5:20HEB 10:25The sermon transcript is about the preacher's intention to talk about the coming of the Lord Jesus and not about details or schedules. The preacher shares a personal story about his joy and relief upon being reunited with his daughter after a difficult time in the military. He emphasizes the importance of being together and the value of family. The preacher also mentions the lack of focus on prophetic teaching in current Bible conferences compared to the past.
Sex and the Single Person
By John Piper3.0K43:07SexMAT 7:62CO 12:21EPH 5:3EPH 5:19COL 3:5HEB 10:25REV 9:21In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of enslavement to worldly desires and emphasizes the need to be free from such bondage. He highlights the prevalence of sexual temptation in society and offers counsel for those who struggle with it. The speaker encourages individuals to guard their eyes and ears from inappropriate content and to consciously redirect their desires towards Christ. He emphasizes the importance of using our bodies to glorify God and not to yield to sinful passions.
Persecution: Is It Coming? How Do We Prepare?
By Paul Washer2.8K08:02MAT 6:33JHN 14:15ACT 5:41ROM 12:21TI 4:7HEB 10:251PE 3:15In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his experiences in Peru during a time of great persecution and danger. He shares stories of how God miraculously protected and provided for a little Baptist congregation in the mountains. The speaker encourages believers to focus on Christ and fellowship with other believers, rather than being consumed by worldly concerns like money and politics. He urges listeners to seek the Lord's guidance and live godly lives, even in the midst of dark and uncertain times.
What to Expect When God Touches Your Church
By Henry Blackaby2.8K50:42PSA 46:10ISA 40:31MAL 3:1MAL 3:16MAT 6:33HEB 10:25JAS 4:8In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of fearing God and having a genuine encounter with Him. He emphasizes that God comes to His people on His terms, often as a refiner's fire, to call them back to Himself. The speaker shares a powerful example of a church experiencing a visitation from God, where people openly confessed their sins and wept at the altar. He highlights the significance of such visitations and warns against mistaking them for ordinary events. The sermon is based on the context of Malachi 3:1, which speaks about God sending a messenger to prepare the way for His sudden coming to the temple.
Bearing Fruit - Part 8
By Keith Daniel2.6K06:09PSA 51:10PSA 119:11PRO 3:6MAT 6:33JHN 15:4ROM 1:16HEB 10:25JAS 4:81JN 1:91JN 2:6This sermon emphasizes the importance of abiding in God as the only path to victory, being Christ-like, and avoiding shame. It addresses the neglect of God, highlighting how it grieves Him and leads to backsliding, regardless of one's position or activities in the church. The speaker challenges the congregation to prioritize their relationship with God above all else, acknowledging that neglecting God is a grievous sin that needs confession and cleansing through His grace.
Two Great Secrets Revealed - Part 2
By Zac Poonen2.5K48:22EPH 4:15HEB 10:251JN 2:6In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being married to Christ rather than being bound by rules and regulations. He encourages believers to have a personal relationship with Jesus in every aspect of their lives, including watching television and movies. The speaker also highlights the mystery of godliness and how Jesus came to earth not only to die for our sins but also to demonstrate how we should live. He emphasizes the need for believers to humble themselves and seek the truth of the body of Christ, striving to be free from jealousy and competition with one another.
Building the Home and the Church
By Zac Poonen2.1K1:17:06Home1SA 7:161SA 8:3MAT 18:15MAT 18:191TI 3:4HEB 10:25In this sermon, the speaker discusses the current state of religious fundamentalism and persecution in the country. He shares personal details about his own life, including his marriage to a medical doctor who has dedicated her life to helping the poor. The speaker expresses gratitude for the teachings of the gospel, which have positively impacted his family and local church. He then references the story of Samuel in the Bible to highlight the importance of balancing ministry and family, emphasizing the need for husbands to prioritize their love for Jesus above all else. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of unity within the church and the need for individuals to die to themselves in order to have harmonious relationships.
Danger of Drifting
By Stephen Olford2.0K35:35DriftingMAT 6:33HEB 1:1HEB 2:1HEB 4:11HEB 6:4HEB 10:25HEB 12:11In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preventing spiritual drifting. He starts by illustrating the consequences of drifting by recounting the story of David and Bathsheba, where lust led to adultery and murder. The speaker then shifts to the New Testament and highlights the example of Peter, who initially had a deep spiritual revelation but later drifted away. The main message is that as preachers and missionaries, it is crucial to give earnest heed to the teachings of Jesus and not drift away from them. The speaker emphasizes that God's final word to the world is in his son, Jesus Christ.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves - Επισυναγωγην ἑαυτων. Whether this means public or private worship is hard to say; but as the word is but once more used in the New Testament, (Th2 2:1), and there means the gathering together of the redeemed of the Lord at the day of judgment, it is as likely that it means here private religious meetings, for the purpose of mutual exhortation: and this sense appears the more natural here, because it is evident that the Church was now in a state of persecution, and therefore their meetings were most probably held in private. For fear of persecution, it seems as if some had deserted these meetings, καθως εθος τισιν, as the custom of certain persons is. They had given up these strengthening and instructive means, and the others were in danger of following their example. The day approaching - Την ἡμεραν· That day - the time in which God would come and pour out his judgments on the Jewish nation. We may also apply it to the day of death and the day of judgment. Both of these are approaching to every human being. He who wishes to be found ready will carefully use every means of grace, and particularly the communion of saints, if there be even but two or three in the place where he lives, who statedly meet together in the name of Christ. Those who relinquish Christian communion are in a backsliding state; those who backslide are in danger of apostasy. To prevent this latter, the apostle speaks the awful words following. See at the end of this chapter (Heb 10:39 (note)).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
assembling of ourselves together--The Greek, "episunagoge," is only found here and Th2 2:1 (the gathering together of the elect to Christ at His coming, Mat 24:31). The assembling or gathering of ourselves for Christian communion in private and public, is an earnest of our being gathered together to Him at His appearing. Union is strength; continual assemblings together beget and foster love, and give good opportunities for "provoking to good works," by "exhorting one another" (Heb 3:13). IGNATIUS says, "When ye frequently, and in numbers meet together, the powers of Satan are overthrown, and his mischief is neutralized by your likemindedness in the faith." To neglect such assemblings together might end in apostasy at last. He avoids the Greek term "sunagoge," as suggesting the Jewish synagogue meetings (compare Rev 2:9). as the manner of some is--"manner," that is, habit, custom. This gentle expression proves he is not here as yet speaking of apostasy. the day approaching--This, the shortest designation of the day of the Lord's coming, occurs elsewhere only in Co1 3:13; a confirmation of the Pauline authorship of this Epistle. The Church being in all ages kept uncertain how soon Christ is coming, the day is, and has been, in each age, practically always near; whence, believers have been called on always to be watching for it as nigh at hand. The Hebrews were now living close upon One of those great types and foretastes of it, the destruction of Jerusalem (Mat 24:1-2), "the bloody and fiery dawn of the great day; that day is the day of days, the ending day of all days, the settling day of all days, the day of the promotion of time into eternity, the day which, for the Church, breaks through and breaks off the night of the present world" [DELITZSCH in ALFORD].
John Gill Bible Commentary
But a certain fearful looking for of judgment,.... Either of some outward visible judgment in this life, which sometimes falls on such persons; or of the particular judgment which immediately follows after death; or of the universal judgment, after the resurrection, and the dreadful sentence of condemnation which will then pass, and be immediately executed; and which will be done by Christ, and according to truth, and in strict justice; it is certain, and there will be no escaping it, for it will be general. Now there is in this life an expectation in men of a future judgment, and in wicked men it is a fearful one; it is dreaded by them, and more especially in such men before described, when their consciences are awakened; it is a very dreadful one, inexpressibly so: and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries; which is to be understood, not of the fire of purgatory, for this is after judgment, that is pretended to be before it; this devours, that only purges, according to the Papists; this is for adversaries, that, as is supposed, is for friends: but perhaps some fiery judgment, expressive of the wrath and indignation of God, such as befell Sodom and Gomorrah, the two sons of Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and the men that rose up with Korah against Moses and Aaron: or rather the fire of hell, which is not corporeal and material, but is the wrath of God let down into the conscience; which shows the vile nature of sin, the strictness of God's justice, and the intolerableness of future punishment: and this is said to "devour the adversaries"; not only open ones, but secret, underhanded enemies, as the word here signifies; as such apostates are, before described, to God, and Christ, and the Spirit; to the Gospel, its doctrine, discipline, and ordinances; and to the children of God, and to the power of godliness in them: and with the fire of God's wrath they shall be devoured; not so as to be annihilated, but shall be eternally destroyed, both soul and body; that is, everlastingly punished, or punished with everlasting destruction.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
10:25 Some in this Christian community had evidently begun to neglect their meeting together in regular worship, perhaps to avoid persecution (10:32-39). • Our motivating one another to love and good works should be done in light of the day of his return, Christ’s second coming (9:28; Luke 12:42-46; 1 Cor 5:5; 1 Thes 5:2; 2 Pet 3:10; 1 Jn 2:28).