We are given an example of the heart of apostasy in the Old Testament character Esau. We observe his carnality, his contempt, and his consequences from the Old Testament narrative. They serve as a warning to us. An exposition of Hebrews 12:16-17.
We are commanded to look out for any in our midst who might come short of God’s grace. The author defines the essence of apostasy, describes the effect of apostasy, and provides an example of apostasy. An exposition of Hebrews 12:15.
Hebrews warns us that “without holiness, no one will see the Lord.” Holiness prepares us to see God. We look at three different aspects of sanctification and how they relate to each other. We see that our salvation empowers us to pursue holiness that we...