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A Call to Persevere
28Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.29How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace?
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A.W. Tozer
Warren Wiersbe
David Wilkerson
Erlo Stegen
T. Austin-Sparks
Chuck SmithSummary
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Of how much sorer punishment - Such offenses were trifling in comparison of this, and in justice the punishment should be proportioned to the offense. Trodden under foot the Son of God - Treated him with the utmost contempt and blasphemy. The blood of the covenant - an unholy thing - The blood of the covenant means here the sacrificial death of Christ, by which the new covenant between God and man was ratified, sealed, and confirmed. And counting this unholy, or common, κοινον, intimates that they expected nothing from it in a sacrificial or atoning way. How near to those persons, and how near to their destruction, do they come in the present day who reject the atoning blood, and say, "that they expect no more benefit from the blood of Christ than they do from that of a cow or a sheep!" Is not this precisely the crime of which the apostle speaks here, and to which he tells us God would show no mercy? Despite unto the Spirit of grace? - Hath insulted the Spirit of grace. The apostle means the Holy Spirit, whose gifts were bestowed in the first age on believers for the confirmation of the Gospel. See Heb 6:4-6. Wherefore, if one apostatized in the first age, after having been witness to these miraculous gifts, much more after having possessed them himself, he must, like the scribes and Pharisees, have ascribed them to evil spirits; than which a greater indignity could not be done to the Spirit of God. Macknight. This is properly the sin against the Holy Ghost, which has no forgiveness.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
sorer--Greek, "worse," namely, "punishment" (literally, "vengeance") than any mere temporal punishment of the body. suppose ye--an appeal to the Hebrews' reason and conscience. thought worthy--by God at the judgment. trodden under foot the Son of God--by "wilful" apostasy. So he treads under foot God Himself who "glorified His Son as an high priest" (Heb 5:5; Heb 6:6). an unholy thing--literally, "common," as opposed to "sanctified." No better than the blood of a common man, thus involving the consequence that Christ, in claiming to be God, was guilty of blasphemy, and so deserved to die! wherewith he was sanctified--for Christ died even for him. "Sanctified," in the fullest sense, belongs only to the saved elect. But in some sense it belongs also to those who have gone a far way in Christian experience, and yet fall away at last. The higher such a one's past Christian experiences, the deeper his fall. done despite unto--by repelling in fact: as "blasphemy" is despite in words (Mar 3:29). "Of the Jews who became Christians and relapsed to Judaism, we find from the history of Uriel Acosta, that they required a blasphemy against Christ. 'They applied to Him epithets used against Molech the adulterous branch,' &c." [THOLUCK]. the Spirit of grace--the Spirit that confers grace. "He who does not accept the benefit, insults Him who confers it. He hath made thee a son: wilt thou become a slave? He has come to take up His abode with thee; but thou art introducing evil into thyself" [CHRYSOSTOM]. "It is the curse of evil eternally to propagate evil: so, for him who profanes the Christ without him, and blasphemes the Christ within him, there is subjectively no renewal of a change of mind (Heb 6:6), and objectively no new sacrifice for sins" (Heb 10:26) [THOLUCK].
John Gill Bible Commentary
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. For this is to be understood not in a good sense; so in general all mankind may be said to fall into, or be in the hands of God, as they are the work of his hands, the care of his providence, and are subject to his sovereignty; and in especial manner, believers, whose times and persons are in God's hand, which bespeaks his great affection for them, their nearness to him, the support they have by him, and protection from him; and they choose to fall into the hands of him as a chastising Father, rather than into the hands of men, and at death commend themselves into his hands: but here it is taken in a bad sense, and signifies to be arrested by justice as a criminal, and be brought to the bar of God, and receive the sentence of condemnation; when such will feel the weight of his hand, and the fierceness of his wrath; and this is "a fearful thing": it is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of men, injured and affronted, and that have power, and will show no mercy; it is very tremendous to fall into the hands of God, in the way of his judgments in this world; the apprehensions of a future judgment are terrible before hand; and the apparatus of the judgment, when it comes, will be very striking and surprising; but to stand before the Judge, charged with sin, naked, and without righteousness, speechless, and no one to speak in favour of them; to hear the dreadful sentence pronounced, and feel the wrath of God to the uttermost, how horrible must this be! the aggravations of this are, that it is into the hands "of God" that such fall, and not into the hands of men, or mere creatures; but of God, who is omniscient, and sees through all pretences; omnipotent, and none can rescue out of his hands by force; omnipresent, and so no escaping from him; just and faithful, and not to bribed, inexorable, immutable, and unalterable: and that he is "the living God"; in opposition to the lifeless deities of the Gentiles, and to mortal men; and is expressive of his eternity, and so of the duration of the sinner's punishment, that falls into his hands. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. For this is to be understood not in a good sense; so in general all mankind may be said to fall into, or be in the hands of God, as they are the work of his hands, the care of his providence, and are subject to his sovereignty; and in especial manner, believers, whose times and persons are in God's hand, which bespeaks his great affection for them, their nearness to him, the support they have by him, and protection from him; and they choose to fall into the hands of him as a chastising Father, rather than into the hands of men, and at death commend themselves into his hands: but here it is taken in a bad sense, and signifies to be arrested by justice as a criminal, and be brought to the bar of God, and receive the sentence of condemnation; when such will feel the weight of his hand, and the fierceness of his wrath; and this is "a fearful thing": it is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of men, injured and affronted, and that have power, and will show no mercy; it is very tremendous to fall into the hands of God, in the way of his judgments in this world; the apprehensions of a future judgment are terrible before hand; and the apparatus of the judgment, when it comes, will be very striking and surprising; but to stand before the Judge, charged with sin, naked, and without righteousness, speechless, and no one to speak in favour of them; to hear the dreadful sentence pronounced, and feel the wrath of God to the uttermost, how horrible must this be! the aggravations of this are, that it is into the hands "of God" that such fall, and not into the hands of men, or mere creatures; but of God, who is omniscient, and sees through all pretences; omnipotent, and none can rescue out of his hands by force; omnipresent, and so no escaping from him; just and faithful, and not to bribed, inexorable, immutable, and unalterable: and that he is "the living God"; in opposition to the lifeless deities of the Gentiles, and to mortal men; and is expressive of his eternity, and so of the duration of the sinner's punishment, that falls into his hands. Hebrews 10:32 heb 10:32 heb 10:32 heb 10:32But call to remembrance the former days,.... The words may be considered either as a declaration of what they had done, and be read, "but ye do call to remembrance", &c. or as an exhortation to remember the days of their espousals, the times of their first conversion: and the apostle's design in this is, to mitigate the terror the preceding words might strike them with; and to aggravate the disgrace of turning back, when they had behaved so bravely in former times; and to encourage their faith and trust in God: in which after ye were illuminated, by the Spirit of God, to see their impurity, impotence, and unrighteousness, and their lost and miserable state by nature; and to behold Christ and salvation by him; and to have some light into the doctrines of the Gospel; and some glimmering of the glories of another world. The Syriac and Ethiopic versions render it "baptized"; now such as are converted, and are brought to make a public profession of their faith, and submit to the ordinances of Christ, are, in common, immediately called to suffer reproach and persecution of one kind or another; so Christ, after his baptism, was led into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil: Satan is spiteful and malicious, and God suffers afflictions to befall his people to try their graces, and to inure them to troubles early, as follows; ye endured a great fight of afflictions; meaning some violent persecution from their own countrymen, either at the death of Stephen, in which the apostle, being then unconverted; was concerned himself; or rather some other time of trouble, after the apostle was converted, to which he seems to have respect in Th1 2:14, these Hebrews, being enlisted as soldiers under Christ, the Captain of their salvation, were quickly engaged in a warfare, and were called forth to fight a fight of afflictions, and a very great one; and which they endured with patience, courage, and intrepidity.
Hebrews 10:29
A Call to Persevere
28Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.29How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace?
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The Voice of Jesus Blood
By A.W. Tozer5.1K40:09Jesus BloodGEN 4:10MAT 6:33ROM 6:23ROM 12:1GAL 2:20HEB 10:29HEB 12:24The sermon transcript discusses various topics, including the consequences of breaking rules and the importance of having plans for the future. It also highlights the transformation of a native Christian who was once a pagan worshiping idols. The sermon emphasizes the significance of blood and the killing of a man made in God's image, calling for repentance and a revival to save the continent from destruction. The transcript concludes by stating that God became flesh to address the blood-stained world and find a solution for the sins committed against humanity.
Meet Your Psychiatrist: He Makes You Rich
By Warren Wiersbe4.2K39:53ZEC 12:101CO 15:9EPH 2:8EPH 4:7EPH 4:11COL 3:16HEB 10:29In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of serving others with grace. He references First Corinthians 15:9-10, where Paul acknowledges his unworthiness but recognizes that it is by the grace of God that he is able to serve. The speaker encourages the congregation to use their unique gifts and abilities to serve others, even if they feel inadequate. He highlights the various ways in which members of the Moody Church are serving, such as visiting hospitals, jails, and homes, and emphasizes that serving others is done for the sake of Jesus, not for personal gain. The sermon also touches on the concept of singing with grace, even in difficult circumstances, and references the examples of Paul and Silas singing in prison and Jesus singing before going to the cross. The speaker concludes by reminding the congregation that God's grace is always available and abundant.
Beware of Dog's - Part 4
By David Wilkerson3.0K11:06PSA 16:2PSA 40:7JHN 17:19HEB 8:6HEB 10:16HEB 10:23HEB 10:29
This sermon emphasizes the importance of total obedience to God, focusing on Jesus' pledge to obey the Father completely and how His obedience covers all believers. It highlights the covenant God made through Christ, ensuring perfect obedience and provision for His children. The message encourages trust in Jesus' obedience, leading to a deep relationship with God and the assurance of His faithfulness in keeping the covenant.
All That Matters
By Erlo Stegen2.3K1:09:36EternityDAN 10:11DAN 12:8DAN 12:10MAT 5:48MAT 24:37HEB 10:292PE 3:3In this sermon, Ralph begins by describing a situation where they were unable to make blocks due to the water covering the sand. He then mentions seeing two donkeys on an island, enjoying the green grass before being engulfed by the floods. Ralph draws a parallel between the donkeys and people who ignore God's teachings, warning that their lives will crumble like a house built on sand. He emphasizes the need for repentance and warns of God's wrath, using the example of France as a reminder of the consequences of forgetting God's judgment.
The Unpardonable Sin
By T. Austin-Sparks2.1K1:04:18Unpardonable SinMRK 3:28HEB 3:7HEB 3:15HEB 4:7HEB 6:4HEB 10:26HEB 10:29In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the warning against hardening one's heart. He emphasizes that falling away from a truly spiritual position to an external and sacramental system is a dangerous path. The preacher highlights the importance of knowing and standing on God's declared facts rather than relying on personal feelings. He also warns against psychical exaggerations and excesses, particularly the persistent longing for the ways of Egypt. The sermon references the book of Hebrews and the story of Moses and the Israelites in Egypt to illustrate these points.
(Audio) the Sin of All Sins Is Not Believing on Christ
By Bob Jennings1.9K02:10HEB 10:29
This sermon emphasizes the gravity of the chief sin, which is not believing in the Lord Jesus Christ. It highlights the profound insult it is to disregard the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, akin to stepping on His shed blood. The message underscores the importance of trusting in Jesus, the altogether lovely and worthy object of our faith, without reservation or self-reliance.
Is It Nothing to You?
By Chuck Smith1.8K32:45ISA 53:1LAM 1:12MAT 6:33HEB 10:26HEB 10:29In this sermon, the speaker shares various examples of people in desperate situations, such as a woman being beaten and raped while bystanders do nothing, or someone contemplating suicide while a crowd chants for them to jump. The speaker emphasizes the lack of compassion and empathy shown by these bystanders, questioning how someone could be so dispassionate. The sermon then shifts to the suffering of Jesus, who was despised, rejected, and subjected to torture. The speaker highlights the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and offers forgiveness for sins, urging listeners to accept his loving offer.
Words of Expostulation
By C.H. Spurgeon1.7K42:14EXO 14:12PSA 42:1ISA 30:1JER 18:15ROM 2:15EPH 4:30HEB 10:29In this sermon, the preacher begins by describing a vision of a great feast where armies have met and there has been a terrible slaughter. He relates this vision to the spiritual battle between sin and righteousness. The preacher then shares his personal experience of being a captive to sin and the bitterness he felt under the law. He also acknowledges the struggles and desperation that many in the audience may have faced in their own journey towards salvation. The sermon concludes with a call to self-examination and a plea for the Holy Spirit to convict and transform the hearts of the listeners.
Take Up the Cross
By Hans R. Waldvogel1.3K26:12CrossLUK 9:23ACT 17:30ROM 3:23PHP 3:31TH 5:16HEB 9:22HEB 10:29In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the reactions of different individuals to his suffering on the cross. The preacher emphasizes the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and the truth that he brought before Pontius Pilate. The centurion present at the crucifixion recognizes Jesus as the Son of God amidst the dramatic events that occur. The preacher also mentions the transformative experience of Saul of Tarsus, who later becomes the apostle Paul and proclaims the message of Jesus' crucifixion. The sermon concludes with the call for repentance and the recognition that Jesus' crucifixion is the means by which sin is crucified and eternal life is obtained.
God's Decision vs Man's Decision
By Rolfe Barnard1.2K40:58JHN 20:27HEB 4:11HEB 6:4HEB 10:29HEB 12:15HEB 12:25In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the gospel is more than just information about God's saving action in Jesus Christ. It is the proclamation of the facts of Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and ascension, as well as His present reign. The preacher warns of the danger of preaching the gospel as mere information, stressing that it is a message that confronts individuals with God's actions and demands. The sermon also addresses the relationship between God's decision of election and man's responsibility for repentance and faith, cautioning against falling into the extremes of hardshellism or extreme free willism. Overall, the sermon emphasizes the importance of preaching the gospel as the making known of God's saving acts and the exhortation to repentance and faith.
Give God His Rightful Place
By Friedel Stegen96145:28Christian LifeDAN 4:24DAN 4:27COL 1:282TI 4:2HEB 10:29JAS 4:7In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the consequences of losing one's royal authority and the feeling of emptiness and desolation that comes with it. He uses the example of a king who was driven away from his people and lived like an animal until he acknowledged God. The preacher warns against relying on prosperity and blessings as signs of being on the right track, as God may be working to draw us closer to Him. He then references a passage from Daniel 4, where the interpretation of a dream reveals that the king will be driven away and live with wild animals until he acknowledges God's sovereignty. The preacher encourages the audience to lift their eyes to God and avoid falling into deeper darkness or wandering off into deserted places.
Conscience - Part 5
By Dai Patterson85300:00HEB 9:11HEB 9:24HEB 10:19HEB 10:22HEB 10:25HEB 10:29HEB 10:39In this sermon, the speaker focuses on chapters 9 and 10 of the epistle, specifically starting from verse 18 of chapter 10. The first part of the sermon explores the doctrinal side of the epistle, emphasizing that through Jesus Christ's sacrifice and the pouring out of his blood, believers now have access to the presence of God. The speaker highlights the transformative power of this access, stating that it reforms the conscience and removes doubts and feelings of failure. The sermon also addresses the struggle of dealing with a nagging conscience and emphasizes the importance of receiving the life and light of Christ in order to overcome this.
Skyland Conference 1980-10 Christian Stewardship
By Stan Ford34332:251CO 16:21CO 16:14HEB 6:10HEB 8:12HEB 10:29HEB 13:15In this sermon, the speaker discusses the topic of Christian stewardship, specifically focusing on the stewardship of finances. The speaker acknowledges that it is a difficult subject to talk about, as it implies that the person speaking has fully given everything to the Lord. However, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not turning away from this topic, as it is part of our stewardship according to the word of God. The speaker references Hebrews 13:5 and Corinthians 6:19-20 to highlight the idea that as holy priests, we should not only offer sacrifices of praise to God but also communicate and do good as part of our worship. The speaker challenges the audience to reflect on their own worship and giving, emphasizing the responsibility to minister to the things of the Lord as stewards of what He has given us.
Question That Should Startle Every Man Who Is Not a Christian
By R.A. Torrey0Urgency of FaithSalvationMAT 11:28JHN 1:12JHN 3:16ACT 4:12ROM 10:92CO 6:2EPH 2:8HEB 2:3HEB 10:291PE 1:4R.A. Torrey delivers a powerful sermon emphasizing the critical question, 'How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation?' He urges those who have not accepted Christ to recognize the folly and guilt of neglecting the salvation offered through Jesus, highlighting its greatness, cost, and the dire consequences of indifference. Torrey illustrates that neglecting this salvation is not just foolish but a grave sin, as it is the only means of escape from eternal separation from God. He calls for immediate action, stressing that simply neglecting this gift leads to spiritual death, and encourages listeners to grasp the salvation available in Christ before it's too late.
On Quenching the Spirit
By Charles Finney0Quenching the SpiritObedience to GodPSA 51:11MAT 12:31JHN 14:26ACT 7:51ROM 8:9GAL 5:16EPH 4:301TH 5:19HEB 10:29JAS 4:7Charles Finney emphasizes the critical importance of not quenching the Holy Spirit, explaining that the Spirit provides both illumination and warmth to the believer's heart. He outlines various ways individuals can extinguish this divine influence, including disobedience, procrastination, yielding to temptation, and harboring negative emotions. Finney warns that quenching the Spirit leads to severe consequences, such as spiritual blindness and a hardened heart, ultimately resulting in a loss of connection with God. He urges listeners to recognize the urgency of responding to the Spirit's call and to seek God's guidance fervently. The sermon serves as a powerful reminder of the necessity of obedience and the dangers of neglecting the Spirit's work in our lives.
(Power From on High) 21. the Holy Spirit in the Epistle to the Hebrews
By A.B. Simpson0The New CovenantThe Role of the Holy SpiritHEB 2:4HEB 3:7HEB 6:4HEB 9:14HEB 10:15HEB 10:29A.B. Simpson emphasizes the vital role of the Holy Spirit in the Epistle to the Hebrews, illustrating His connection to Christ's death, the New Covenant, and the supernatural workings of the Gospel. The Holy Spirit not only empowered Jesus during His crucifixion but also serves as the witness of the New Covenant, writing God's laws on our hearts. Simpson urges believers to heed the Spirit's call for immediate decisions in their faith journey, warning against the dangers of backsliding. He reassures that while the warnings in Hebrews are serious, God's mercy remains available for the penitent. Ultimately, the Holy Spirit guides us toward a life of victory and faithfulness, preparing us for eternal communion with God.
Owing God Pt1
By Charles Finney0God's RightsOur Obligations to GodPSA 24:1LUK 16:5ROM 12:11CO 6:202CO 5:15EPH 2:8COL 3:23HEB 10:291PE 2:9REV 4:11Charles Finney emphasizes the profound obligations we owe to God, highlighting His absolute rights as Creator and the moral responsibilities that arise from our dependence on Him. He argues that God's rights are unique and infinite, stemming from His attributes of omniscience, omnipotence, and benevolence, which demand our love, obedience, and adoration. Finney challenges the audience to recognize the depth of their indebtedness to God, especially in light of the redemption provided through Christ's sacrifice, which intensifies our obligations to serve Him wholeheartedly. He calls for a reflection on how we often overlook God's claims on our lives and the consequences of ingratitude towards Him. Ultimately, the sermon serves as a reminder of the infinite worthiness of God and the necessity of acknowledging and fulfilling our duties to Him.
Amos 3:2
By Chuck Smith0God's Chosen PeopleResponsibility of FaithDEU 14:2AMO 3:2MAT 11:24JHN 3:3HEB 10:292PE 2:21Chuck Smith emphasizes that God chose Israel not for their merit but out of love, establishing a unique relationship with them to reveal His plan of redemption. He explains that true fellowship with God requires agreement and submission to His terms, highlighting the importance of spiritual rebirth and unity with God. Smith warns that being chosen comes with greater responsibility, as those who have received much will be held to a higher standard, underscoring the accountability that comes with knowledge of God's truth.
Hindering the Holy Spirit
By A.B. Simpson0Hindering the Holy SpiritSensitivity to God's VoiceACT 7:51ISA 63:10MAT 12:31JHN 14:26ROM 8:9GAL 5:25EPH 4:301TH 5:19HEB 10:29JAS 4:4A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of not hindering the Holy Spirit in our lives and communities. He explains that we can quench, grieve, and resist the Holy Spirit through disobedience, doubt, and worldly distractions. Simpson warns against the dangers of pride, criticism, and formalism in worship that can stifle the Spirit's work. He encourages believers to remain sensitive to the Spirit's leading and to foster an environment of faith and obedience to fully experience His presence and power. Ultimately, he calls for a deep reverence for the Holy Spirit, urging us to avoid actions that could lead to spiritual apathy or rejection of God's grace.
On Grieving the Holy Spirit
By John Wesley0Grieving the Holy SpiritSpiritual GrowthPSA 51:11ISA 63:10JHN 14:26ROM 8:161CO 6:192CO 1:22GAL 5:22EPH 4:301TH 5:19HEB 10:29John Wesley emphasizes the importance of not grieving the Holy Spirit, who is essential for our spiritual growth and sanctification. He explains that grieving the Spirit occurs through our sins, particularly through inconsiderateness and presumptuous actions that defy God's will. Wesley highlights that the Holy Spirit's presence is a seal of our redemption, and by sinning, we risk losing this divine assurance and relationship. He urges believers to recognize the gravity of their actions and the profound love of the Holy Spirit, who desires to guide and transform us. Ultimately, Wesley calls for a deep awareness of our spiritual state and a commitment to live in harmony with the Holy Spirit's leading.
The Holy Spirit in the Epistle to the Hebrews
By Arno Clemens Gaebelein0HEB 2:4HEB 3:7HEB 6:4HEB 9:8HEB 9:14HEB 10:15HEB 10:29Arno Clemens Gaebelein delves into the Epistle to the Hebrews, emphasizing its original address to Jewish Christians in Jerusalem who were still zealous for the law. The epistle contains warnings against turning back to Judaism after experiencing the gospel and the Spirit of God, highlighting the importance of perseverance in faith. Various passages in Hebrews underscore the role of the Holy Spirit in confirming the truth of Christ's sacrifice, guiding believers, and revealing God's Word through the prophets.
John 6:41-52
By St. John Chrysostom0JHN 6:44JHN 6:481CO 11:29EPH 5:30HEB 10:29HEB 13:15John Chrysostom preaches about the Jews murmuring at Jesus for claiming to be the Bread of Life from heaven, highlighting their lack of understanding and faith in His divine origin. He explains how Jesus draws people to Himself through the Father and emphasizes the importance of being taught by God to believe. Chrysostom delves into the significance of the Eucharist, describing it as a mystical union with Christ's body and blood, symbolizing a deep spiritual connection and nourishment for believers. He warns about partaking unworthily and stresses the reverence and gratitude Christians should have for receiving such a sacred gift.
Hebrews 10:26-31
By St. John Chrysostom0HEB 10:29John Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of bearing fruit through good works after receiving the knowledge of the truth, warning against willful sin which leads to a fearful judgment and fiery indignation. He highlights the significance of repentance and the dangers of delaying baptism, stressing that there is no second sacrifice for sins. Chrysostom urges believers to be patient in suffering, generous in kindness, and to prioritize spiritual wealth over material possessions, reminding them of the consequences of falling into the hands of the Living God.
Epistle 351
By George Fox0PSA 31:5MIC 6:8LUK 12:48JHN 1:91CO 12:71CO 15:47TIT 2:11HEB 2:9HEB 10:292PE 2:1George Fox preaches about the requirements of the Lord for every man and woman to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God, emphasizing the need to live godly and holily by the holy light, spirit, truth, and grace given by the Lord. He highlights that the more God gives, the more He requires, and the less He gives, the less He requires, ultimately judging the world in righteousness through Christ Jesus. Those who believe in the gospel and receive the grace of God will be saved, while those who reject it will face condemnation.
Hallowed Be Thy Name
By Derek Melton0EXO 20:7PSA 111:9PSA 145:21PRO 22:1ECC 7:1ISA 59:14MAT 6:9PHP 2:9HEB 10:29Derek Melton passionately preaches about the reverence and honor due to the holy name of God, reflecting on the history of how our forefathers risked everything to worship God freely. He laments the decline of reverence for God's name in society, citing examples of court rulings that go against the beliefs of the majority of the nation. Urging Christians to speak out against injustices and corruption in the judicial system, he calls for deep intercession and active involvement to bring about change and restore the hallowed name of God in government, courts, and schools.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Of how much sorer punishment - Such offenses were trifling in comparison of this, and in justice the punishment should be proportioned to the offense. Trodden under foot the Son of God - Treated him with the utmost contempt and blasphemy. The blood of the covenant - an unholy thing - The blood of the covenant means here the sacrificial death of Christ, by which the new covenant between God and man was ratified, sealed, and confirmed. And counting this unholy, or common, κοινον, intimates that they expected nothing from it in a sacrificial or atoning way. How near to those persons, and how near to their destruction, do they come in the present day who reject the atoning blood, and say, "that they expect no more benefit from the blood of Christ than they do from that of a cow or a sheep!" Is not this precisely the crime of which the apostle speaks here, and to which he tells us God would show no mercy? Despite unto the Spirit of grace? - Hath insulted the Spirit of grace. The apostle means the Holy Spirit, whose gifts were bestowed in the first age on believers for the confirmation of the Gospel. See Heb 6:4-6. Wherefore, if one apostatized in the first age, after having been witness to these miraculous gifts, much more after having possessed them himself, he must, like the scribes and Pharisees, have ascribed them to evil spirits; than which a greater indignity could not be done to the Spirit of God. Macknight. This is properly the sin against the Holy Ghost, which has no forgiveness.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
sorer--Greek, "worse," namely, "punishment" (literally, "vengeance") than any mere temporal punishment of the body. suppose ye--an appeal to the Hebrews' reason and conscience. thought worthy--by God at the judgment. trodden under foot the Son of God--by "wilful" apostasy. So he treads under foot God Himself who "glorified His Son as an high priest" (Heb 5:5; Heb 6:6). an unholy thing--literally, "common," as opposed to "sanctified." No better than the blood of a common man, thus involving the consequence that Christ, in claiming to be God, was guilty of blasphemy, and so deserved to die! wherewith he was sanctified--for Christ died even for him. "Sanctified," in the fullest sense, belongs only to the saved elect. But in some sense it belongs also to those who have gone a far way in Christian experience, and yet fall away at last. The higher such a one's past Christian experiences, the deeper his fall. done despite unto--by repelling in fact: as "blasphemy" is despite in words (Mar 3:29). "Of the Jews who became Christians and relapsed to Judaism, we find from the history of Uriel Acosta, that they required a blasphemy against Christ. 'They applied to Him epithets used against Molech the adulterous branch,' &c." [THOLUCK]. the Spirit of grace--the Spirit that confers grace. "He who does not accept the benefit, insults Him who confers it. He hath made thee a son: wilt thou become a slave? He has come to take up His abode with thee; but thou art introducing evil into thyself" [CHRYSOSTOM]. "It is the curse of evil eternally to propagate evil: so, for him who profanes the Christ without him, and blasphemes the Christ within him, there is subjectively no renewal of a change of mind (Heb 6:6), and objectively no new sacrifice for sins" (Heb 10:26) [THOLUCK].
John Gill Bible Commentary
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. For this is to be understood not in a good sense; so in general all mankind may be said to fall into, or be in the hands of God, as they are the work of his hands, the care of his providence, and are subject to his sovereignty; and in especial manner, believers, whose times and persons are in God's hand, which bespeaks his great affection for them, their nearness to him, the support they have by him, and protection from him; and they choose to fall into the hands of him as a chastising Father, rather than into the hands of men, and at death commend themselves into his hands: but here it is taken in a bad sense, and signifies to be arrested by justice as a criminal, and be brought to the bar of God, and receive the sentence of condemnation; when such will feel the weight of his hand, and the fierceness of his wrath; and this is "a fearful thing": it is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of men, injured and affronted, and that have power, and will show no mercy; it is very tremendous to fall into the hands of God, in the way of his judgments in this world; the apprehensions of a future judgment are terrible before hand; and the apparatus of the judgment, when it comes, will be very striking and surprising; but to stand before the Judge, charged with sin, naked, and without righteousness, speechless, and no one to speak in favour of them; to hear the dreadful sentence pronounced, and feel the wrath of God to the uttermost, how horrible must this be! the aggravations of this are, that it is into the hands "of God" that such fall, and not into the hands of men, or mere creatures; but of God, who is omniscient, and sees through all pretences; omnipotent, and none can rescue out of his hands by force; omnipresent, and so no escaping from him; just and faithful, and not to bribed, inexorable, immutable, and unalterable: and that he is "the living God"; in opposition to the lifeless deities of the Gentiles, and to mortal men; and is expressive of his eternity, and so of the duration of the sinner's punishment, that falls into his hands. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. For this is to be understood not in a good sense; so in general all mankind may be said to fall into, or be in the hands of God, as they are the work of his hands, the care of his providence, and are subject to his sovereignty; and in especial manner, believers, whose times and persons are in God's hand, which bespeaks his great affection for them, their nearness to him, the support they have by him, and protection from him; and they choose to fall into the hands of him as a chastising Father, rather than into the hands of men, and at death commend themselves into his hands: but here it is taken in a bad sense, and signifies to be arrested by justice as a criminal, and be brought to the bar of God, and receive the sentence of condemnation; when such will feel the weight of his hand, and the fierceness of his wrath; and this is "a fearful thing": it is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of men, injured and affronted, and that have power, and will show no mercy; it is very tremendous to fall into the hands of God, in the way of his judgments in this world; the apprehensions of a future judgment are terrible before hand; and the apparatus of the judgment, when it comes, will be very striking and surprising; but to stand before the Judge, charged with sin, naked, and without righteousness, speechless, and no one to speak in favour of them; to hear the dreadful sentence pronounced, and feel the wrath of God to the uttermost, how horrible must this be! the aggravations of this are, that it is into the hands "of God" that such fall, and not into the hands of men, or mere creatures; but of God, who is omniscient, and sees through all pretences; omnipotent, and none can rescue out of his hands by force; omnipresent, and so no escaping from him; just and faithful, and not to bribed, inexorable, immutable, and unalterable: and that he is "the living God"; in opposition to the lifeless deities of the Gentiles, and to mortal men; and is expressive of his eternity, and so of the duration of the sinner's punishment, that falls into his hands. Hebrews 10:32 heb 10:32 heb 10:32 heb 10:32But call to remembrance the former days,.... The words may be considered either as a declaration of what they had done, and be read, "but ye do call to remembrance", &c. or as an exhortation to remember the days of their espousals, the times of their first conversion: and the apostle's design in this is, to mitigate the terror the preceding words might strike them with; and to aggravate the disgrace of turning back, when they had behaved so bravely in former times; and to encourage their faith and trust in God: in which after ye were illuminated, by the Spirit of God, to see their impurity, impotence, and unrighteousness, and their lost and miserable state by nature; and to behold Christ and salvation by him; and to have some light into the doctrines of the Gospel; and some glimmering of the glories of another world. The Syriac and Ethiopic versions render it "baptized"; now such as are converted, and are brought to make a public profession of their faith, and submit to the ordinances of Christ, are, in common, immediately called to suffer reproach and persecution of one kind or another; so Christ, after his baptism, was led into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil: Satan is spiteful and malicious, and God suffers afflictions to befall his people to try their graces, and to inure them to troubles early, as follows; ye endured a great fight of afflictions; meaning some violent persecution from their own countrymen, either at the death of Stephen, in which the apostle, being then unconverted; was concerned himself; or rather some other time of trouble, after the apostle was converted, to which he seems to have respect in Th1 2:14, these Hebrews, being enlisted as soldiers under Christ, the Captain of their salvation, were quickly engaged in a warfare, and were called forth to fight a fight of afflictions, and a very great one; and which they endured with patience, courage, and intrepidity.