Hebrews 10:26-27
Believers are in a relationship with God through faith in His Son Jesus Christ. In this relationship it is important for believers to have knowledge of who He is. “For there is [only] one God, and [only] one Mediator between God and mankind, the Man Christ Jesus” (1Tim. 2:5 AMP). In John 14:6 He says: “I am the truth. No man can come to the Father except through Me”. Having received “the knowledge of the truth” means having a deep understanding of God’s purpose and being fully committed to a life of obedience.
The Hebrew writer says: “For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice [to atone] for our sins” (v.26), “but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries” (v.27).Believers are not to continue sinning deliberately; this does not please God even though He is forgiving. “And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own [has put his seal on you], guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption” (Eph. 4:30 NLT). You are no longer His enemies so sinning deliberately is to reject Christ’s work on the cross and His salvation. Those who rebel, failing to persevere and obey the Gospel of Jesus Christ, endanger their souls. They put themselves in a certain fearful expectation of God’s eternal judgment and fervent anger which will consume the adversaries.
Today, I urge you to hold to God’s unchanging hand. Shout, “Glory!”