But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”
Patience springs from faith alone, for we cannot endure our contests unless faith sustains us. The just man lives by faith perpetually, ascending over all perils and troubles of this life, possessing a quiet standing amid storms. Drawing back is pride swollen with false confidence, setting up defenses against God's authority and fear of His name.
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Believers have boldness to enter God's holy presence and a High Priest in Jesus who mediates all our access. The blood of Christ, sprinkled on the conscience, chases away slavish fear and gives assurance of safety and welcome into the divine presence both here in grace and hereafter in glory.
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Commenting on Hebrews 10:19-39
The righteous must live by constant confidence in God, not by doubt or fear or trust in their own merits and strength, but in calm reliance on their Maker through all trials. Drawing back from faith brings God's displeasure, but a persevering confidence in the Lord preserves us unto eternal life.
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