Response to God's Word
Response to God's Word3
Hebrews Chapter 2 Our Response to God's Message
By A.B. Simpson0EXO 15:26MAT 11:28PHP 4:7HEB 2:1A.B. Simpson emphasizes the critical response we must have to God's message as outlined in Hebrews, urging believers to give earnest attention to His Word, retain it, and actively believe it. He warns against the dangers of unbelief and the importance of hearkening to God's voice, highlighting the promise of rest that remains for God's people. Simpson illustrates the necessity of laboring to enter into this rest, which requires a decisive act of surrender and faith. He calls for immediate action in response to God's call, stressing that today is the time to listen and respond without delay. Ultimately, he encourages believers to avoid the pitfalls of complacency and to fully embrace the life and peace that comes from trusting in Christ.
Our Response to God's Message
By A.B. Simpson0EXO 15:26MAT 11:28PHP 4:7HEB 2:1HEB 3:12HEB 3:15HEB 4:1HEB 4:8HEB 4:11A.B. Simpson emphasizes the critical importance of our response to God's message, urging believers to give earnest attention to His Word and to avoid the pitfalls of unbelief and forgetfulness. He highlights the necessity of not only hearing but also believing and heeding God's voice, warning against the dangers of hardening our hearts and missing the promise of rest that God offers. Simpson draws parallels between the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land and the Christian's journey to spiritual rest, stressing that neglecting this promise can lead to spiritual stagnation. He calls for immediate action in responding to God's call, encouraging believers to labor to enter into His rest and to make swift decisions in faith. Ultimately, he reminds us that God has spoken through His Son, and we must not let His message slip away from us.
Light to Live By
By A.W. Tozer02TI 3:16A.W. Tozer emphasizes that the Bible is a divine response to humanity's moral crisis following the fall, serving as a guide for sinners to return to God. It is not merely a literary work to be appreciated but a call to action that demands faith, surrender, and commitment from its readers. The Scriptures provide essential truths about God, humanity, and the afterlife, while also offering salvation through Jesus Christ. Tozer warns that a passive approach to the Word only heightens one's responsibility and the judgment that follows. Ultimately, the destiny of each individual hinges on their response to God's voice in the Scriptures.