let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering; for he who promised is faithful.
The second duty which the apostle exhorts the Hebrews here unto, is perseverance in the Christian faith and hope, in order to the actual enjoyment of the great reward. Where observe, 1. The duty itself to hold fast the profession of our faith: not blindly, without due examination; but, having examined the grounds and foundations of our faith, to maintain the profession of it against...
Verse 23. 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 to whom he wrote were suffering persecution, and that there was great danger that they would apostatize.
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