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Hebrews 12:1 (show verse)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us,
Afflicted saints » Should imitate Christ
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Stripping for the contest
Attitudes of the Christian » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Running, for progress
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Stripping for the contest
Christianity » Characteristics of » 13 a race
Clouds » Illustrative » Of multitudes of persons
Christian conduct » Putting away all sin
Endurance » Finishing the course
Endurance » Jesus Christ enduring the cross
Error » Definition of » To be forsaken
Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life
Games » Foot races
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Weights, as well as sins, impede progress
Patience » Being patient
Patience » To be exercised in » Running the race set before us
Perseverance » In persevering to the end
Race » Foot race » Figurative
Repentance » What it is
Righteous » Compared with » Runners in a race
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
compared to Saints » Runners in a race
Seven » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Running, for progress
Sin » Excuses offered for » To be forsaken
Sin » Described as » Besetting
Sin » Specially strive against besetting
Sin » The entangling
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In persevering to the end
Transgression » Sin, definition of » To be forsaken
Weights » Illustrative » Of sins
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Stripping for the contest
Attitudes of the Christian » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Running, for progress
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Stripping for the contest
Christianity » Characteristics of » 13 a race
Clouds » Illustrative » Of multitudes of persons
Christian conduct » Putting away all sin
Endurance » Finishing the course
Endurance » Jesus Christ enduring the cross
Error » Definition of » To be forsaken
Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life
Games » Foot races
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Weights, as well as sins, impede progress
Patience » Being patient
Patience » To be exercised in » Running the race set before us
Perseverance » In persevering to the end
Race » Foot race » Figurative
Repentance » What it is
Righteous » Compared with » Runners in a race
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
compared to Saints » Runners in a race
Seven » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Running, for progress
Sin » Excuses offered for » To be forsaken
Sin » Described as » Besetting
Sin » Specially strive against besetting
Sin » The entangling
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In persevering to the end
Transgression » Sin, definition of » To be forsaken
Weights » Illustrative » Of sins
Hebrews 12:2 (show verse)
[looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work].
Afflicted saints » Should imitate Christ
Christ » Divinity » Example of
Christ » Joy of » Sustained him at the cross
Cross » Jesus crucified on
Cross » The instrument of death
The death of Christ » Mode of » Ignominious
Endurance » Finishing the course
Endurance » Jesus Christ enduring the cross
Example » Christ's example to be followed
Faith » Christ is the author and finisher of
Jesus Christ » Names of » Finisher of faith
Jesus Christ » Names of » Author and finisher of our faith
Joy » Soul-winners' » It sustained Christ in his suffering upon the cross
Joy » Christ's joy » Sustained him at the cross
Names » Of Christ » Author and finisher of our faith
Patience » Being patient
Perseverance » Encouragement to
Race » Foot race » Figurative
Repentance » What it is
the Reward of saints » Described as » Entering into the joy of the lord
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
Shame » Of the cross
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of God
Types of Christ » Zerubbabel
Christ » Divinity » Example of
Christ » Joy of » Sustained him at the cross
Cross » Jesus crucified on
Cross » The instrument of death
The death of Christ » Mode of » Ignominious
Endurance » Finishing the course
Endurance » Jesus Christ enduring the cross
Example » Christ's example to be followed
Faith » Christ is the author and finisher of
Jesus Christ » Names of » Finisher of faith
Jesus Christ » Names of » Author and finisher of our faith
Joy » Soul-winners' » It sustained Christ in his suffering upon the cross
Joy » Christ's joy » Sustained him at the cross
Names » Of Christ » Author and finisher of our faith
Patience » Being patient
Perseverance » Encouragement to
Race » Foot race » Figurative
Repentance » What it is
the Reward of saints » Described as » Entering into the joy of the lord
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
Shame » Of the cross
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of God
Types of Christ » Zerubbabel
Hebrews 12:3 (show verse)
Just consider and meditate on Him who endured from sinners such bitter hostility against Himself [consider it all in comparison with your trials], so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Afflicted saints » Should imitate Christ
themes for Consideration » The matchless life of Christ
Endurance » Finishing the course
Example » Inspiration of example » Christ
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Suffering for righteousness
Inspiration of example » Christ
Patience » Being patient
Perseverance » Encouragement to
Thoughtfulness » Themes for consideration, by the spiritual mind » The matchless life of Christ
Types of Christ » Zerubbabel
themes for Consideration » The matchless life of Christ
Endurance » Finishing the course
Example » Inspiration of example » Christ
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Suffering for righteousness
Inspiration of example » Christ
Patience » Being patient
Perseverance » Encouragement to
Thoughtfulness » Themes for consideration, by the spiritual mind » The matchless life of Christ
Types of Christ » Zerubbabel
Hebrews 12:4 (show verse)
You have not yet struggled to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin;
Hebrews 12:5 (show verse)
and you have forgotten the divine word of encouragement which is addressed to you as sons,
“My son, do not make light of the discipline of the Lord,
And do not lose heart and give up when you are corrected by Him;
And do not lose heart and give up when you are corrected by Him;
Afflicted saints » Should not despise chastening
Afflictions » Chastisement, a mark of the father's love
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » True believers do not faint under
Chastisement » Who the lord chastens
Constancy » Under suffering
Correction » Correction despised
Despisement » What not to despise
Faint not » True believers do not faint under afflictions
Forgetting God » Is forgetting his » Word
Forgetting God » Word
Reproof » The value of
Reproof » When from God » Should not discourage saints
Trials » Chastisement, a mark of the father's love
Trials » True believers do not faint under
Afflictions » Chastisement, a mark of the father's love
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » True believers do not faint under
Chastisement » Who the lord chastens
Constancy » Under suffering
Correction » Correction despised
Despisement » What not to despise
Faint not » True believers do not faint under afflictions
Forgetting God » Is forgetting his » Word
Forgetting God » Word
Reproof » The value of
Reproof » When from God » Should not discourage saints
Trials » Chastisement, a mark of the father's love
Trials » True believers do not faint under
Hebrews 12:6 (show verse)
For the Lord disciplines and corrects those whom He loves,
And He punishes every son whom He receives and welcomes [to His heart].”
Hebrews 12:7 (show verse)
You must submit to [correction for the purpose of] discipline; God is dealing with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?
Afflicted saints » Exhibit the love and faithfulness of God
Afflictions » Exhibit the love and faithfulness of God
Chastisement » The lord chastening
Chastisement » Why the lord chastens people
Chastisement » The reward for enduring the chastening of the lord
Endurance » In enduring hardship
Endurance » The reward for enduring
God's Promises » For endurance
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To correct them
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In enduring hardship
Afflictions » Exhibit the love and faithfulness of God
Chastisement » The lord chastening
Chastisement » Why the lord chastens people
Chastisement » The reward for enduring the chastening of the lord
Endurance » In enduring hardship
Endurance » The reward for enduring
God's Promises » For endurance
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To correct them
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In enduring hardship
Hebrews 12:8 (show verse)
Now if you are exempt from correction and without discipline, in which all [of God’s children] share, then you are illegitimate children and not sons [at all].
Hebrews 12:9 (show verse)
Moreover, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we submitted and respected them [for training us]; shall we not much more willingly submit to the Father of spirits, and live [by learning from His discipline]?
Chastisement » The lord chastening
Chastisement » Why the lord chastens people
Children » Were required » To submit to discipline
Children » Should » Honor parents
Good Children » Adduced as a motive for submission to God
Endurance » The reward for enduring
Father » Universal
Godly Fear » Described as » Filial and reverential
God » Fatherhood of » God spoken of as the father of all men
Heavenly » Father » God spoken of as the father of all men
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Resignation » Should be exhibited in » Chastisements
Universal » Blessing, possible » God spoken of as the father of all men
Chastisement » Why the lord chastens people
Children » Were required » To submit to discipline
Children » Should » Honor parents
Good Children » Adduced as a motive for submission to God
Endurance » The reward for enduring
Father » Universal
Godly Fear » Described as » Filial and reverential
God » Fatherhood of » God spoken of as the father of all men
Heavenly » Father » God spoken of as the father of all men
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Resignation » Should be exhibited in » Chastisements
Universal » Blessing, possible » God spoken of as the father of all men
Hebrews 12:10 (show verse)
For our earthly fathers disciplined us for only a short time as seemed best to them; but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness.
Afflictions made beneficial » In rendering us fruitful in good works
Chastisement » The lord chastening
Chastisement » Why the lord chastens people
Endurance » The reward for enduring
Holiness » General references to
Holiness » Chastisements are intended to produce, in saints
Partakers » Believers as
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Privileges of saints » Profiting by chastisement
Chastisement » The lord chastening
Chastisement » Why the lord chastens people
Endurance » The reward for enduring
Holiness » General references to
Holiness » Chastisements are intended to produce, in saints
Partakers » Believers as
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Privileges of saints » Profiting by chastisement
Hebrews 12:11 (show verse)
For the time being no discipline brings joy, but seems sad and painful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness [right standing with God and a lifestyle and attitude that seeks conformity to God’s will and purpose].
Afflictions » Blessings in disguise
Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
Afflictions made beneficial » In rendering us fruitful in good works
Chastisement » What chastening does
Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Abiding in Christ
Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Of suffering
great Mysteries » Of suffering
Privileges of saints » Profiting by chastisement
Righteousness » Fruitfulness conditions of fruit-bearing » Abiding in Christ
Righteousness » Chastisements yield the fruit of
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Abiding in Christ
The fruit of righteousness » What yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness
Trials » Often blessings in disguise
Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
Afflictions made beneficial » In rendering us fruitful in good works
Chastisement » What chastening does
Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Abiding in Christ
Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Of suffering
great Mysteries » Of suffering
Privileges of saints » Profiting by chastisement
Righteousness » Fruitfulness conditions of fruit-bearing » Abiding in Christ
Righteousness » Chastisements yield the fruit of
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Abiding in Christ
The fruit of righteousness » What yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness
Trials » Often blessings in disguise
Hebrews 12:12 (show verse)
So then, strengthen hands that are weak and knees that tremble.
Hebrews 12:13 (show verse)
Cut through and make smooth, straight paths for your feet [that are safe and go in the right direction], so that the leg which is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather may be healed.
Hebrews 12:14 (show verse)
Continually pursue peace with everyone, and the sanctification without which no one will [ever] see the Lord.
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Are ruinous to spiritual interest
Christian conduct » Living peaceably with all
Divine Requirements » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
Following » What to follow after
Holiness » Ministers should » Exhort to
Holiness » None shall see God without
Holiness » Saints » Should follow after
Nation » Spiritual » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
Nation » Peace of
Peace » For peace peace invoked » The obligation to preserve peace
Peace » Saints should » Endeavor to have with all men
Peaceableness » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
Seeing » Who shall not see the lord
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Peaceableness, the righteous cultivate the spirit of
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
Christian conduct » Living peaceably with all
Divine Requirements » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
Following » What to follow after
Holiness » Ministers should » Exhort to
Holiness » None shall see God without
Holiness » Saints » Should follow after
Nation » Spiritual » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
Nation » Peace of
Peace » For peace peace invoked » The obligation to preserve peace
Peace » Saints should » Endeavor to have with all men
Peaceableness » The righteous cultivate the spirit of
Seeing » Who shall not see the lord
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Peaceableness, the righteous cultivate the spirit of
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
Hebrews 12:15 (show verse)
See to it that no one falls short of God’s grace; that no root of resentment springs up and causes trouble, and by it many be defiled;
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Are ruinous to spiritual interest
Defilement » Of sin
Diligence » Required by God in » Guarding against defilement
Diligence » Guarding against defilement
Evil » Doers » Evil example to be shunned
Example » Evil example to be shunned
Grace » Beware lest you fail of
Heedfulness » Necessary » Against sin
Defilement » Of sin
Diligence » Required by God in » Guarding against defilement
Diligence » Guarding against defilement
Evil » Doers » Evil example to be shunned
Example » Evil example to be shunned
Grace » Beware lest you fail of
Heedfulness » Necessary » Against sin
Hebrews 12:16 (show verse)
and [see to it] that no one is immoral or godless like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal.
Birthright » Sold by esau
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Birthright of
Esau » General references to
Esau » Sells his birthright for a single meal
Esau » The man who lost his inheritance, facts concerning » Sought to repent when too late
Exposure » No matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of esau, it may be done under the impulse of the moment
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Sold by esau
Gluttony » Exemplified
Gluttony » Instances of » Esau
Heedfulness » Necessary » Against sin
jacob » Obtains esau's birthright for just one bowl of stew
Remorse » Esau
Repentance » Unavailing » To esau
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of esau, it may be done under the impulse of the moment
Sinners » Snared no matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of esau, it may be done under the impulse of the moment
The wicked » Remorse of, examples of » Esau
Worldliness » Instances of » Esau
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Birthright of
Esau » General references to
Esau » Sells his birthright for a single meal
Esau » The man who lost his inheritance, facts concerning » Sought to repent when too late
Exposure » No matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of esau, it may be done under the impulse of the moment
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Sold by esau
Gluttony » Exemplified
Gluttony » Instances of » Esau
Heedfulness » Necessary » Against sin
jacob » Obtains esau's birthright for just one bowl of stew
Remorse » Esau
Repentance » Unavailing » To esau
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of esau, it may be done under the impulse of the moment
Sinners » Snared no matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of esau, it may be done under the impulse of the moment
The wicked » Remorse of, examples of » Esau
Worldliness » Instances of » Esau
Hebrews 12:17 (show verse)
For you know that later on, when he wanted [to regain title to] his inheritance of the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no opportunity for repentance [there was no way to repair what he had done, no chance to recall the choice he had made], even though he sought for it with [bitter] tears.
causes of Delay » Examples of fatal » Esau, in repenting the sale of his birthright
Esau » The man who lost his inheritance, facts concerning » Sought to repent when too late
Exposure » No matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of esau, it may be done under the impulse of the moment
Gluttony » Exemplified
Gluttony » Instances of » Esau
Loss » Irreparable loss suffered by the impenitent
Profit and loss » Spiritual loss causes of » Irreparable loss suffered by the impenitent
Rejected » Christ » The wicked, by God
Remorse » Esau
Repentance » Unavailing » To esau
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of esau, it may be done under the impulse of the moment
Sinners » Snared no matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of esau, it may be done under the impulse of the moment
Too late » Delay, examples of fatal » Esau, in repenting the sale of his birthright
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Rejection of, by God
The wicked » Remorse of, examples of » Esau
Esau » The man who lost his inheritance, facts concerning » Sought to repent when too late
Exposure » No matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of esau, it may be done under the impulse of the moment
Gluttony » Exemplified
Gluttony » Instances of » Esau
Loss » Irreparable loss suffered by the impenitent
Profit and loss » Spiritual loss causes of » Irreparable loss suffered by the impenitent
Rejected » Christ » The wicked, by God
Remorse » Esau
Repentance » Unavailing » To esau
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of esau, it may be done under the impulse of the moment
Sinners » Snared no matter how committed, sin will be exposed » Like the sin of esau, it may be done under the impulse of the moment
Too late » Delay, examples of fatal » Esau, in repenting the sale of his birthright
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Rejection of, by God
The wicked » Remorse of, examples of » Esau
Hebrews 12:18 (show verse)
For you have not come [as did the Israelites in the wilderness] to a mountain that can be touched and to a blazing fire, and to gloom and darkness and a raging windstorm,
Covenant » The second covenant
Darkness » Figurative » See also the following scriptures
Darkness » Miraculous » On mount sinai
Darkness » Miraculous » At mount sinai
Fear of God » Cultivated
the Law of moses » Darkness, &c at giving of, illustrative of obscurity of mosaic dispensation
Symbols and similitudes » Darkness, of God's inscrutability
Thunder » On mount sinai
Vision » Of the israelites » Of the manifestation of the glory of God
Darkness » Figurative » See also the following scriptures
Darkness » Miraculous » On mount sinai
Darkness » Miraculous » At mount sinai
Fear of God » Cultivated
the Law of moses » Darkness, &c at giving of, illustrative of obscurity of mosaic dispensation
Symbols and similitudes » Darkness, of God's inscrutability
Thunder » On mount sinai
Vision » Of the israelites » Of the manifestation of the glory of God
Hebrews 12:19 (show verse)
and to the blast of a trumpet and a sound of words [such that] those who heard it begged that nothing more be said to them.
Covenant » The second covenant
Fear of God » Cultivated
the Law of moses » Darkness, &c at giving of, illustrative of obscurity of mosaic dispensation
Symbols and similitudes » Darkness, of God's inscrutability
Thunder » On mount sinai
Trumpet » Used at mount sinai
Vision » Of the israelites » Of the manifestation of the glory of God
Fear of God » Cultivated
the Law of moses » Darkness, &c at giving of, illustrative of obscurity of mosaic dispensation
Symbols and similitudes » Darkness, of God's inscrutability
Thunder » On mount sinai
Trumpet » Used at mount sinai
Vision » Of the israelites » Of the manifestation of the glory of God
Hebrews 12:20 (show verse)
For they could not bear the command, “If even a wild animal touches the mountain, it will be stoned [to death].”
Hebrews 12:21 (show verse)
In fact, so terrifying was the sight, that Moses said, “I am filled with fear and trembling.”
Hebrews 12:22 (show verse)
But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels [in festive gathering],
Angels » In heaven
Angels » Innumerable
Angels » Are innumerable
Church » Triumphant
Church » Heavenly jerusalem
Church » City of the living God
Church » Mount zion
Cities » Figurative
Communion of saints » Is with » Saints in heaven
Covenant » The second covenant
new Dispensation » General references to
Fear of God » Cultivated
Gospel » Called the new covenant
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens being shaken
Heavenly » Home heavenly home the final dwelling place of the saints » Host
Jerusalem » The new jerusalem
the Law of moses » Darkness, &c at giving of, illustrative of obscurity of mosaic dispensation
Many saved » A great host
Mountains » Names of » Zion, or sion
Name » Whose names are written in heaven
Names » Of the church » Heavenly jerusalem
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Jerusalem
New » Creature dispensation » Superiority of the new dispensation over the old))
Newness » The new jerusalem
The Saved » Description of » Number referred to as many
Superiority of the new dispensation » General references to
the future » The inhabitants of heaven » A great host
Titles and names of the church » Heavenly of jerusalem
Titles and names of the church » Mount zion
Titles and names of the church » City of the living God
Zion » Mount of
Zion » Name of, applied to the city of the redeemed
Angels » Innumerable
Angels » Are innumerable
Church » Triumphant
Church » Heavenly jerusalem
Church » City of the living God
Church » Mount zion
Cities » Figurative
Communion of saints » Is with » Saints in heaven
Covenant » The second covenant
new Dispensation » General references to
Fear of God » Cultivated
Gospel » Called the new covenant
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens being shaken
Heavenly » Home heavenly home the final dwelling place of the saints » Host
Jerusalem » The new jerusalem
the Law of moses » Darkness, &c at giving of, illustrative of obscurity of mosaic dispensation
Many saved » A great host
Mountains » Names of » Zion, or sion
Name » Whose names are written in heaven
Names » Of the church » Heavenly jerusalem
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Jerusalem
New » Creature dispensation » Superiority of the new dispensation over the old))
Newness » The new jerusalem
The Saved » Description of » Number referred to as many
Superiority of the new dispensation » General references to
the future » The inhabitants of heaven » A great host
Titles and names of the church » Heavenly of jerusalem
Titles and names of the church » Mount zion
Titles and names of the church » City of the living God
Zion » Mount of
Zion » Name of, applied to the city of the redeemed
Hebrews 12:23 (show verse)
and to the general assembly and assembly of the firstborn who are registered [as citizens] in heaven, and to God, who is Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous (the redeemed in heaven) who have been made perfect [bringing them to their final glory],
Birthright » An honorable title
Books » Illustrative of » The record of the church of Christ
Church » Triumphant
Church » General assembly of the firstborn (people)
Church » Church of the firstborn
Church of israel » A type of the church of Christ
Communion of saints » Is with » Saints in heaven
Covenant » The second covenant
Fear of God » Cultivated
the anniversary Feasts » Illustrative of general assembly of the church
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Honorable distinction of
the First-born » Illustrative of » The dignity, &c of the church
Genealogies » Illustrative of the record of saints in the book of life
God » Impartiality of » Judge, at the great day
Gospel » Called the new covenant
Heaven » Names of saints are written in
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens being shaken
Jerusalem » The new jerusalem
Judge » God as
Judgment » Shall be held upon » All men
the Law of moses » Darkness, &c at giving of, illustrative of obscurity of mosaic dispensation
Name » Whose names are written in heaven
Names » Of the church » General assembly
Newness » The new jerusalem
Privileges of saints » Membership with the church of the first-born
the future » The judge, at the great day » God as
The judgment of babylon » The lord being judge
Titles and names of the church » General assembly of the first-born
Titles and names of the church » Church of the firstborn
Books » Illustrative of » The record of the church of Christ
Church » Triumphant
Church » General assembly of the firstborn (people)
Church » Church of the firstborn
Church of israel » A type of the church of Christ
Communion of saints » Is with » Saints in heaven
Covenant » The second covenant
Fear of God » Cultivated
the anniversary Feasts » Illustrative of general assembly of the church
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Honorable distinction of
the First-born » Illustrative of » The dignity, &c of the church
Genealogies » Illustrative of the record of saints in the book of life
God » Impartiality of » Judge, at the great day
Gospel » Called the new covenant
Heaven » Names of saints are written in
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens being shaken
Jerusalem » The new jerusalem
Judge » God as
Judgment » Shall be held upon » All men
the Law of moses » Darkness, &c at giving of, illustrative of obscurity of mosaic dispensation
Name » Whose names are written in heaven
Names » Of the church » General assembly
Newness » The new jerusalem
Privileges of saints » Membership with the church of the first-born
the future » The judge, at the great day » God as
The judgment of babylon » The lord being judge
Titles and names of the church » General assembly of the first-born
Titles and names of the church » Church of the firstborn
Hebrews 12:24 (show verse)
and to Jesus, the Mediator of a new covenant [uniting God and man], and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks [of mercy], a better and nobler and more gracious message than the blood of Abel [which cried out for vengeance].
Abel » Son of adam. History of » References to the death of
Advocate » Saviour » Became mediator between God and man
Blood » Sprinkled
Christ » Mediator » Became mediator between God and man
Christ, the mediator » In virtue of his atonement
Christ, the mediator » Of the gospel covenant
Communion of saints » Is with » Saints in heaven
Covenant » The new
Covenant » The second covenant
The Covenant » Christ, the mediator of
Covenants » The new
Fear of God » Cultivated
Gospel » Called the new covenant
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens being shaken
Jerusalem » The new jerusalem
the Law of moses » Darkness, &c at giving of, illustrative of obscurity of mosaic dispensation
Mediator » Christ as
Murder » Represented as a sin crying unto heaven
New » Birth » Covenant
Newness » The new jerusalem
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Atonement
Jesus Christ, Savior » Became mediator between God and man
Sprinkling » Of blood
Types » Of the saviour » Abel
Advocate » Saviour » Became mediator between God and man
Blood » Sprinkled
Christ » Mediator » Became mediator between God and man
Christ, the mediator » In virtue of his atonement
Christ, the mediator » Of the gospel covenant
Communion of saints » Is with » Saints in heaven
Covenant » The new
Covenant » The second covenant
The Covenant » Christ, the mediator of
Covenants » The new
Fear of God » Cultivated
Gospel » Called the new covenant
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens being shaken
Jerusalem » The new jerusalem
the Law of moses » Darkness, &c at giving of, illustrative of obscurity of mosaic dispensation
Mediator » Christ as
Murder » Represented as a sin crying unto heaven
New » Birth » Covenant
Newness » The new jerusalem
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Atonement
Jesus Christ, Savior » Became mediator between God and man
Sprinkling » Of blood
Types » Of the saviour » Abel
Hebrews 12:25 (show verse)
See to it that you do not refuse [to listen to] Him who is speaking [to you now]. For if those [sons of Israel] did not escape when they refused [to listen to] him who warned them on earth [revealing God’s will], how much less will we escape if we turn our backs on Him who warns from heaven?
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Condemnation
Escape » None, from the judgments of God
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens being shaken
Jerusalem » The new jerusalem
Judgments » No escape from
Newness » The new jerusalem
Salvation » Neglect of » Perilous if persisted in
Sin » Unpardonable, the » Warnings against
Warnings » Examples of
Escape » None, from the judgments of God
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens being shaken
Jerusalem » The new jerusalem
Judgments » No escape from
Newness » The new jerusalem
Salvation » Neglect of » Perilous if persisted in
Sin » Unpardonable, the » Warnings against
Warnings » Examples of
Hebrews 12:26 (show verse)
His voice shook the earth [at Mount Sinai] then, but now He has given a promise, saying, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth, but also the [starry] heaven.”
Hebrews 12:27 (show verse)
Now this [expression], “Yet once more,” indicates the removal and final transformation of all those things which can be shaken—that is, of that which has been created—so that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.
Ceremonialism » Laws of, abolished
new Dispensation » General references to
the Enduring » Those things that abide » The spiritual kingdom
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens being shaken
Jerusalem » The new jerusalem
Law » Bondage of » Ceremonial abolished in Christ
New » Creature dispensation » Superiority of the new dispensation over the old))
Newness » The new jerusalem
Superiority of the new dispensation » General references to
The bible » The law part of » Ceremonial abolished in Christ
new Dispensation » General references to
the Enduring » Those things that abide » The spiritual kingdom
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens being shaken
Jerusalem » The new jerusalem
Law » Bondage of » Ceremonial abolished in Christ
New » Creature dispensation » Superiority of the new dispensation over the old))
Newness » The new jerusalem
Superiority of the new dispensation » General references to
The bible » The law part of » Ceremonial abolished in Christ
Hebrews 12:28 (show verse)
Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, and offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship with reverence and awe;
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » A kingdom
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » A kingdom
Godly Fear » Described as » Filial and reverential
Godly Fear » Necessary to » The service of God
Grace » Necessary to the service of God
Jerusalem » The new jerusalem
Newness » The new jerusalem
the Reward of saints » Described as » A kingdom immovable
Service » Reluctant spiritual » God demands
religious Work » Promptness in serving God » God demands
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » A kingdom
Godly Fear » Described as » Filial and reverential
Godly Fear » Necessary to » The service of God
Grace » Necessary to the service of God
Jerusalem » The new jerusalem
Newness » The new jerusalem
the Reward of saints » Described as » A kingdom immovable
Service » Reluctant spiritual » God demands
religious Work » Promptness in serving God » God demands
Hebrews 12:29 (show verse)
for our God is [indeed] a consuming fire.