September 1, 2014 HOW SHALL WE ESCAPE?
Hebrews 2:1 “For this reason we must pay close attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.” In Hebrews we learn of the supremacy of Christ and we see Him being honored by the Father. We also see that it is because of sacrifice of Christ that we inherit salvation. The death of Christ and the sacrifice of the Father was for our benefit as this was the only way that our sin could be forgiven and salvation assured. Our salvation is no small issue-a great price was paid to redeem us. Hebrews chapter one tells us that God made man a “little lower than the angels” and in chapter two we see that God has “appointed him (man) over the works of Thy hands.” As we read Hebrews and all of scripture, we begin to see more clearly just how fantastic and far reaching our salvation is. As we begin to better understand this “so great salvation”, we can see why the New Testament writers’ passion was to make this salvation known. For sure the scriptures deal with how we are to live daily on planet earth, but as we begin to see the extent and vastness of our salvation, our view of life on earth is put into the right perspective. When Jesus was born, the angels rejoiced because the Savior was born-good news indeed. All of life now can be filtered through this salvation. Salvation is the door to eternal life, a life without end and a life of purpose-for now and forever! We do face trials and difficulties in this life and God gives strength for those times, but we need to remember that these trials and difficulties serve a purpose and they are temporary in nature. According to the verse above, we are to “pay close attention to what we have heard” because if we do give thought, reflect on, pay attention to the salvation that we have inherited and all of its implications, we will “not drift away from it”. In Hebrews, we see the benefit of paying close attention to our salvation, but we also find a warning about not paying close attention. Hebrews 2:3b ask a sobering question; “how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation?” The salvation that we inherit is all inclusive, it not only guarantees heaven, it also has great impact on our present life. Our eternal life has already begun. May we always remember what Christ has done on our behalf.
Hebrews: 2:14: “Since then the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil: and might deliver those who fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. For assuredly He does not give help to angels, but He gives help to the descendent of Abraham.”
Blessings,
Buddy
Hebrews 2:1 “For this reason we must pay close attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.” In Hebrews we learn of the supremacy of Christ and we see Him being honored by the Father. We also see that it is because of sacrifice of Christ that we inherit salvation. The death of Christ and the sacrifice of the Father was for our benefit as this was the only way that our sin could be forgiven and salvation assured. Our salvation is no small issue-a great price was paid to redeem us. Hebrews chapter one tells us that God made man a “little lower than the angels” and in chapter two we see that God has “appointed him (man) over the works of Thy hands.” As we read Hebrews and all of scripture, we begin to see more clearly just how fantastic and far reaching our salvation is. As we begin to better understand this “so great salvation”, we can see why the New Testament writers’ passion was to make this salvation known. For sure the scriptures deal with how we are to live daily on planet earth, but as we begin to see the extent and vastness of our salvation, our view of life on earth is put into the right perspective. When Jesus was born, the angels rejoiced because the Savior was born-good news indeed. All of life now can be filtered through this salvation. Salvation is the door to eternal life, a life without end and a life of purpose-for now and forever! We do face trials and difficulties in this life and God gives strength for those times, but we need to remember that these trials and difficulties serve a purpose and they are temporary in nature. According to the verse above, we are to “pay close attention to what we have heard” because if we do give thought, reflect on, pay attention to the salvation that we have inherited and all of its implications, we will “not drift away from it”. In Hebrews, we see the benefit of paying close attention to our salvation, but we also find a warning about not paying close attention. Hebrews 2:3b ask a sobering question; “how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation?” The salvation that we inherit is all inclusive, it not only guarantees heaven, it also has great impact on our present life. Our eternal life has already begun. May we always remember what Christ has done on our behalf.
Hebrews: 2:14: “Since then the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil: and might deliver those who fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. For assuredly He does not give help to angels, but He gives help to the descendent of Abraham.”
Blessings,
Buddy
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