A Better Possession (Hebrews 10:34)
These Hebrew Christians were able to endure the reproach of faith because they kept their eyes on the reward that would come to them for their perseverance. They hoped for a “better possession and a lasting one.” An exposition of Hebrews 10:34.
Sharers in Suffering (Hebrews 10:33-34)
The early Christians chose to suffer for the gospel by sharing in the reproaches and tribulations suffered by their brethren. An exposition of Hebrews 10:33-34.
Reproaches and Tribulations (Hebrews 10:32-34)
After describing their suffering in general terms, the author is more specific about what they suffered and how. We also learn about how to handle and view the reproaches and tribulations we face in this life for the gospel. An exposition of Hebrews 10:32-34.
A Great Conflict of Suffering (Hebrews 10:32-34)
What did those early Hebrew Christians endure for the sake of the gospel? The author describes both their personal sufferings and their participation in the sufferings of others. These are the pieces of evidence of true and saving faith. An exposition of Hebrews...
Remember Your Suffering (Hebrews 10:32)
The author encourages his readers to recall the reproaches they endured when they first became believers in Christ. This is a source of great encouragement and consolation. An exposition of Hebrews 10:32.
Encouragement For The True Believer (Hebrews 10:32-33)
After warning of the apostate’s eternal fate, the author encourages those with true and saving faith to remember their sufferings and be strengthened for further endurance. An exposition of Hebrews 10:32-33.
The Hands of the Living God (Hebrews 10:31)
This most solemn warning to the apostate describes the terror of falling under God‘s judgment. An exposition of Hebrews 10:31.
The Unchanging God of Justice (Hebrews 10:30-31)
The author quotes from Deuteronomy 32 to bring to mind God’s warnings against apostasy to the nation of Israel. An exposition of Deuteronomy 32 and Hebrews 10:30-31.
Apostasy Described (Hebrews 10:28-29) – Part 3
Why is the sin of apostasy deserving of such severe judgment? How is it an insult to the Spirit of Grace? An exposition of Hebrews 10:28-29.
Apostasy Described (Hebrews 10:28-29) – Part 2
An explanation of the apostates sin of disparaging the precious blood of Christ. An explanation of who is sanctified by that offering. An exposition of Hebrews 10:28-29.
Jim Osman
Pastor/Elder
Jim Osman was born in May of 1972 and has lived in Sandpoint since he was 3 years old. He achieved his life’s ambition by graduating from Sandpoint High School in 1990. Jim came to know Christ through the ministry of Cocolalla Lake Bible Camp. Kootenai Community Church has always been his home church, attending Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and Youth Group.
After graduating from High School, he attended Millar College of the Bible in Pambrun, Saskatchewan. It was at Bible College that Jim met his wife-to-be, Diedre, who was also enrolled as a student. Jim graduated with a three-year diploma in April of 1993 and married Diedre in August of that same year. He returned to Millar to further his education in September of 1994 and graduated from the Fourth Year Internship Program with a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Ministries in April of 1995.
Jim and Diedre returned to Sandpoint where Jim began working in construction and as a Roofing Materials Application Specialist (roofer) until he was asked to take over as the Preaching Elder of Kootenai Community Church in December of 1996. Now he counts it as his greatest privilege to be involved in ministering in the Church that ministered to him for so many years. It has been a great adventure!
Jim is the author of Truth or Territory: A Biblical Approach to Spiritual Warfare, Selling the Stairway to Heaven, The Prosperity of the Wicked: A Study of Psalm 73, and God Doesn’t Whisper. Jim and Diedre have four children: Taryn, Shepley, Ayden, and Liam.