How shall we escape?

​ Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will?" - Hebrews 2:1-4

Hebrews is an interesting book with a lot of deep theology. It has been debated and argued of and fought about for many centuries. I am not nearly theologian enough to figure out all the answers found there. There is a regular question here about the security of salvation. I think the rest of the scriptures teach that our salvation is eternal and secure so when I read this book I view it in that light.

When the author of Hebrews wrote he wrote to both professors and true possessors. He wanted to make sure that the professors become possesors. He knew that many of them were in danger of hearing the word of God, enjoying the fellowship, and looking like everyone, and yet still allowing the things they had heard to slip away and to miss God's reward.

The question is rhetorical. How can those who have come so close to the truth and yet let the truth slip away escape the judgement of God apart from true salvation?

They can't. Christ gave the plan of salvation. It has been confirmed by the truly saved. God bore witness to the truth with many signs and wonders.

Each of us needs to make sure for sure for sure that we are truly in the faith so that what we have doesn’t slip away and that we do indeed escape the wrath of God.

If we have put our faith in Christ and trusted Him and Him alone – that’s it. We are done. If not today is the day to make sure.