Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
What does Hebrews 10:23 mean?
The apostle having closed the first part of the epistle, the doctrine is applied to practical purposes. As believers had an open way to the presence of God, it became them to use this privilege.
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Keep this verse inside Hebrews 10:23-27 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering - To secure this was one of the leading designs of this Epistle, and hence, the apostle adverts to it so frequently. It is evident that those whom he wrote were suffering persecution Hebrews 12 , and that there was great danger that they would apostatize.
Key words
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Either in the grace or doctrine of faith, or in the profession of both; See Gill on Hebrews 4:14 .
- faith
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Either in the grace or doctrine of faith, or in the profession of both; See Gill on Hebrews 4:14 .
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Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering - To secure this was one of the leading designs of this Epistle, and hence, the apostle adverts to it so frequently.
Context in Hebrews 10
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Hebrews 10 belongs to the middle movement of the book, especially the section often described as faith, endurance, and final exhortation. Hebrews presents Jesus as the final revelation of God, the great high priest, the once-for-all sacrifice, and the mediator of the better covenant. Read this chapter with the wider themes of Christology, priesthood, and sacrifice in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
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