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Hebrews 10:32
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A Call to Persevere
31It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. 32Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering.33Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.
Sermons
Carter Conlon
John McGregor
Harry Deutchman
John BunyanJ.B. Galloway
William KellySummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
But call to remembrance - It appears from this, and indeed from some parts of the Gospel history, that the first believers in Judea were greatly persecuted; our Lord's crucifixion, Stephen's martyrdom, the persecution that arose after the death of Stephen, Act 8:1, Herod's persecution, Act 12:1, in which James was killed, and the various persecutions of St. Paul, sufficiently show that this disposition was predominant among that bad people. A great fight of afflictions - Πολλην αθλησιν παθηματων· A great combat or contention of sufferings. Here we have an allusion to the combats at the Grecian games, or to exhibitions of gladiators at the public spectacles; and an intimation how honorable it was to contend for the faith once delivered to the saints, and to overcome through the blood of the Lamb, and their own testimony.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
As previously he has warned them by the awful end of apostates, so here he stirs them up by the remembrance of their own former faith, patience, and self-sacrificing love. So Rev 2:3-4. call to remembrance--habitually: so the present tense means. illuminated--"enlightened": come to "the knowledge of the truth" (Heb 10:26) in connection with baptism (see on Heb 6:4). In spiritual baptism, Christ, who is "the Light," is put on. "On the one hand, we are not to sever the sign and the grace signified where the sacrifice truly answers its designs; on the other, the glass is not to be mistaken for the liquor, nor the sheath for the sword" [BENGEL]. fight of--that is, consisting of afflictions.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Cast not away therefore your confidence,.... The same word is used here, as in Heb 10:19 where it is translated "boldness"; and may design here, as there, an holy boldness in prayer, free from a servile and bashful spirit; and which appears in a liberty of speaking to God, and in a confidence of being heard; prayer itself should not be left off, nor should freedom, boldness, and confidence in it be slackened, or laid aside: or else a profession of faith is intended, which ought to be free and open, bold and courageous, firm and constant; and which ought by no means to be let go and dropped: or the grace of faith in its full assurance, with respect to interest in God, as a covenant God and Father, and in his love; and with respect to interest in Christ, and in his grace, and a right to the glorious inheritance, the better and enduring substance: and this shield of faith is by no means to be cast away; it was reckoned infamous and scandalous in soldiers to lose or cast away their shield; with the Grecians it was a capital crime, and punished with death (b); to which the apostle may here allude. There are two sorts of believers, nominal and real; and there are two sorts of faith; an historical one, which may be in persons destitute of the grace of God, and is in devils; and a true and unfeigned one, which has salvation connected with it; the former may be cast away and lost; the latter, though it may be remiss and weak in its exercise, yet it cannot be wholly and finally lost; and this exhortation may be designed as a means of continuing it, and of perseverance in it: the reason urging it follows, which hath great recompence of reward; freedom and boldness in prayer has its reward, for such that ask in faith shall have; and so has a firm and constant profession of religion, for he that endures to the end shall be saved; and so has a true and strong faith in Christ; everlasting salvation is connected with it; the reward of the inheritance follows upon it; and this reward is the recompense of God's own grace: and it is a very great one; it is the fruit of great love and grace; yea, it is no other than God himself, who is the exceeding great reward of his people; it is Christ and his glory, and the riches of it; it is a reward exceeding, and beyond all deserts of men, and beyond all thought and expression. (b) Alex. ab. Alexand. Genial. Dier. l. 2. c. 13.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
10:32-39 The harsh warning (10:26-31) is followed by a word of encouragement. The hearers’ own faithfulness in the past is used as a positive example for them to follow now. 10:32 when you first learned about Christ: The author reminds his readers of those early days, shortly after the community embraced Christianity, when their faith was tested. At that time, they remained faithful in the face of terrible suffering. Suffering is normal for a person who identifies with Christ and his community (13:12-13; Acts 9:16; Rom 8:17; 1 Cor 4:12-13; Phil 1:29; Jas 1:2-4).
Hebrews 10:32
A Call to Persevere
31It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. 32Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering.33Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.
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The Pigs in the Parking Lot
By Carter Conlon5.1K53:42SurrenderMAT 6:33LUK 8:22HEB 10:32HEB 10:38REV 20:3In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of how we hear the word of God, stating that our future is determined by it. He urges the audience to remember the past when they first received their sight in Christ and endured afflictions. The speaker reflects on the brevity of life and the need to focus on eternity with Jesus. He warns against drawing back from Christ and the cost of following Him, highlighting the danger of false reasoning and the current state of the church.
Doing Missions When Dying Is Gain - Part 2
By John Piper1.7K22:37HEB 10:32In this sermon, the speaker recounts a story of a tired and discouraged man who preaches the gospel in a village. Despite being mocked and driven out of town, the man falls asleep under a tree. He is startled awake by the whole town surrounding him, and they ask him to explain why he endured blistered feet to come talk to them. The man preaches the gospel, and the entire village believes. The speaker then emphasizes the importance of finding the resources to live a life like this by believing in the promises of God, citing Hebrews 10:32-34 as his favorite text. He encourages the audience to endure hardships and rejoice in suffering, as it is an opportunity to share the message of Jesus with those in need.
Pressing On
By John McGregor1.1K41:50Pressing OnHEB 10:32In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of maintaining a passionate and living relationship with God. He encourages believers to stand together, stay confident, and seek to fulfill the will of God. The preacher reminds the Hebrew church to remember the faithfulness of God and to retain their confidence in Him, despite the negativity and criticism they may face. He uses the example of a captain navigating through fog by focusing on three lights on a mountain to illustrate the importance of relying on the word of God as a guiding light in our lives.
Pressures of Christianity 03 Faith Under Pressure
By Harry Deutchman70946:28HEB 1:10HEB 3:3HEB 7:24HEB 8:3HEB 10:12HEB 10:32HEB 10:39In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of God working behind the scenes in our lives. He emphasizes that even though we may not always see or feel God's presence, He is constantly at work. The preacher uses examples from the Bible, such as the forty days Jesus spent proving His resurrection, to illustrate this point. He also highlights the importance of faith and endurance in times of trouble, reminding listeners that God hears their cries and has a boundless love for His children. The sermon concludes with the assurance that God is always present, even when things seem contrary, and encourages listeners to rejoice and trust in His plan.
Light
By John Bunyan0SalvationSpiritual IlluminationGEN 1:3MAT 4:162CO 4:6HEB 10:32John Bunyan emphasizes the significance of light in God's creation, illustrating how it parallels the spiritual illumination necessary for salvation. He explains that just as God commanded light to exist, the Holy Spirit first enlightens our understanding to reveal our true state, the consequences of sin, and the merits of Jesus Christ. This divine light allows us to grasp the faithfulness of God and the promises of the gospel. Bunyan draws connections between the creation of light and the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, as seen in Paul's writings to the Corinthians.
The Church Emerging Triumphantly From Persecution
By J.B. Galloway0MAT 5:10JHN 15:18ACT 5:41ROM 8:35PHP 1:292TI 3:12HEB 10:321PE 3:141PE 4:12REV 2:10J.B. Galloway preaches about the early persecutions faced by Christians, starting with Jewish hatred and escalating to Roman enmity, leading to brutal persecutions with the sword, flame, and wild beasts. Despite the challenges, Christianity continued to grow. The sermon also highlights the significant contributions of the Church in North Africa, particularly the church in Alexandria, and the lives of influential figures like Gregory Thaumaturgus, Julius Africanus, Methodius, Victorianus, and Dionysius of Rome.
Faith Tested
By William Kelly0MAT 10:22JHN 15:182TI 3:12HEB 10:321PE 4:12Willam Kelly preaches about the testing of faith in the path of Christ, emphasizing the challenge of standing firm when faced with opposition and desertion even from fellow believers. He highlights the struggle of losing valued associations, enduring taunts, and persecutions for the sake of Christ, drawing parallels to the experiences of Timothy and faithful Christians throughout history. Kelly reflects on the recent years as a frightful illustration of the trials faced by believers in Christendom.
Fellowship With God
By G. Campbell Morgan0MRK 11:21MRK 14:721CO 4:172CO 7:152TI 1:6HEB 10:32John MacArthur emphasizes the importance of anamimnesko, urging believers to carefully think back and reconstruct in their minds the truths and experiences they have encountered through the gospel of Jesus Christ. This act of remembering serves as a strong deterrent to apostasy and a powerful encouragement to faith. The command to anamimnesko is a call to continually recall the advantages, actions, and accounting of their faith journey, truth by truth and event by event. The act of remembering is crucial in strengthening one's faith and endurance in times of trials and sufferings, as seen in various biblical examples like Peter's remembrance of Jesus' words and Paul's reminder to Timothy.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
But call to remembrance - It appears from this, and indeed from some parts of the Gospel history, that the first believers in Judea were greatly persecuted; our Lord's crucifixion, Stephen's martyrdom, the persecution that arose after the death of Stephen, Act 8:1, Herod's persecution, Act 12:1, in which James was killed, and the various persecutions of St. Paul, sufficiently show that this disposition was predominant among that bad people. A great fight of afflictions - Πολλην αθλησιν παθηματων· A great combat or contention of sufferings. Here we have an allusion to the combats at the Grecian games, or to exhibitions of gladiators at the public spectacles; and an intimation how honorable it was to contend for the faith once delivered to the saints, and to overcome through the blood of the Lamb, and their own testimony.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
As previously he has warned them by the awful end of apostates, so here he stirs them up by the remembrance of their own former faith, patience, and self-sacrificing love. So Rev 2:3-4. call to remembrance--habitually: so the present tense means. illuminated--"enlightened": come to "the knowledge of the truth" (Heb 10:26) in connection with baptism (see on Heb 6:4). In spiritual baptism, Christ, who is "the Light," is put on. "On the one hand, we are not to sever the sign and the grace signified where the sacrifice truly answers its designs; on the other, the glass is not to be mistaken for the liquor, nor the sheath for the sword" [BENGEL]. fight of--that is, consisting of afflictions.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Cast not away therefore your confidence,.... The same word is used here, as in Heb 10:19 where it is translated "boldness"; and may design here, as there, an holy boldness in prayer, free from a servile and bashful spirit; and which appears in a liberty of speaking to God, and in a confidence of being heard; prayer itself should not be left off, nor should freedom, boldness, and confidence in it be slackened, or laid aside: or else a profession of faith is intended, which ought to be free and open, bold and courageous, firm and constant; and which ought by no means to be let go and dropped: or the grace of faith in its full assurance, with respect to interest in God, as a covenant God and Father, and in his love; and with respect to interest in Christ, and in his grace, and a right to the glorious inheritance, the better and enduring substance: and this shield of faith is by no means to be cast away; it was reckoned infamous and scandalous in soldiers to lose or cast away their shield; with the Grecians it was a capital crime, and punished with death (b); to which the apostle may here allude. There are two sorts of believers, nominal and real; and there are two sorts of faith; an historical one, which may be in persons destitute of the grace of God, and is in devils; and a true and unfeigned one, which has salvation connected with it; the former may be cast away and lost; the latter, though it may be remiss and weak in its exercise, yet it cannot be wholly and finally lost; and this exhortation may be designed as a means of continuing it, and of perseverance in it: the reason urging it follows, which hath great recompence of reward; freedom and boldness in prayer has its reward, for such that ask in faith shall have; and so has a firm and constant profession of religion, for he that endures to the end shall be saved; and so has a true and strong faith in Christ; everlasting salvation is connected with it; the reward of the inheritance follows upon it; and this reward is the recompense of God's own grace: and it is a very great one; it is the fruit of great love and grace; yea, it is no other than God himself, who is the exceeding great reward of his people; it is Christ and his glory, and the riches of it; it is a reward exceeding, and beyond all deserts of men, and beyond all thought and expression. (b) Alex. ab. Alexand. Genial. Dier. l. 2. c. 13.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
10:32-39 The harsh warning (10:26-31) is followed by a word of encouragement. The hearers’ own faithfulness in the past is used as a positive example for them to follow now. 10:32 when you first learned about Christ: The author reminds his readers of those early days, shortly after the community embraced Christianity, when their faith was tested. At that time, they remained faithful in the face of terrible suffering. Suffering is normal for a person who identifies with Christ and his community (13:12-13; Acts 9:16; Rom 8:17; 1 Cor 4:12-13; Phil 1:29; Jas 1:2-4).